Michael C. Harris, MBA

Wichita, Kansas 316-***-****

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Summary of Qualifications

Accomplished and recognized human resource driven, health and safety

compliance experienced operations manager & contractor with 17 year

portfolio of experience leading teams ranging from 200+ direct and indirect

employee reports. Worked in large corporate settings, as well as a hired

contractor for smaller growing firms. Execution of budgetary

responsibilities ranging from $500K - $10M+. Development of individual

employees into high efficiency cross-functional teams. Skilled labor

relations negotiator that still places emphasis on employee relations and

safety first work environment. ISO trained manager experienced in

developing and implementing human resource SOP programs, EH&S parameter

protocols, quality management tools, and customer satisfaction, retention &

value added growth performance.

Professional Experience

Abengoa Bioenergy - Colwich, KS August 2013 - Present

Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) Manager

Spearheaded plant safety programs to provide zero injuries during a 20

month retooling turnaround project and then restart-up of 26 million gallon

annually producing Bio-Ethanol producing plant. Assisted with and lead

continuous improvement by optimizing processes, teams, and systems through

collaboration with other areas.

Planned and delivered programs to train managers and employees in work site

safety practices. Promoted plant safety by working with Plant Leadership

and all departments to analyze safety trends and recommend safety

improvements.

Guided efficient performance of the quality functions (Lab) in order to

fulfill objectives as established by internal and external customer needs

and standards while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related

to ethanol (ISO 9001).

Assured compliance and conformance with internal and external regulations

and standards by formulating, implementing and maintaining integrated

managements systems to fulfill company objectives in international

occupational health and safety management system specifications (ISO

18001).

Carried out the integrated management system in order to protect and to

minimize adverse effects to the company, while performing proper risk

prevention management in order to protect and to minimize adverse negative

affects to the environment; comply with applicable laws, regulations, and

other environmentally oriented requirements, and continually improve in the

above (ISO 14001).

Henry Industries, Inc. - Wichita, KS March 2013 - October 2013

Safety & Compliance Coordinator (Contractor)

Primary focus was contracted to provide strategic and visionary leadership

in developing SOP Program of Safety & Compliance and Human Resources

Policies & Procedures Guidelines for a full-service nationwide provider of

pharmaceutical courier services, distribution centers, warehousing and

logistical needs. Implemented safety program for transportation operations

to ensure continuous

compliance with OSHA, MVR, DOT & FMCSA regulations.

Developed a culture that assured safety in all work performed and safety

plans based on prior year's performance results. Coordinated safety

meetings to include all accidents, on road violations, and any changes in

regulations since last meeting. Established and maintained effective

incident corrective/preventive action plan system; driving reductions in

current safety performance metrics.

Established corporate on-line Safety Management Database System in

compliance with OSHA CFR and other associated regulatory and customer

requirements. System to include safety training for job functions deemed at

risk for serious injury.

Converted OSHA 300 Log records to digital format & trained users to

facilitate to be in compliance with OSHA CFR requirements. Developed and

implemented an effective safety training plan, compliant with OSHA CFR

requirements, and noted business

improvement needs.

Directed the compliance efforts for safety audits, including customer

security requirements, and DOT and OSHA CFR regulations operations, and

noted business improvement needs. Prepared and preformed self-audits for

multiple departments and location as well as conducted "unannounced" spot

inspections.

Aramark Uniform Services - Wichita, KS 2005 - 2012

Production Manager (aka Plant / Human Resources Manager)

Provide full cycle human resources management functions (recruiting,

interviewing, payroll, insurance, 401K/Retirement & Pension processing,

workman's compensation compliance, short term disability, FMLA, EEOC, & ADA

compliance), for a staff of 200+ in a diversified employee manufacturing

environment.

At previous production facility location; fostered a cohesive working

relationship with the local union and participates in committees as needed.

Experienced in all aspects of labor relations including collective

bargaining contract negotiations, and managing of front-line unionized

production personnel.

Guided our plant Safety programs to an achievement level of over 2,000 days

without single indemnity accident claim. Twice, went two consecutive years

without a single recordable accident.

Administer compliance with all AUS Safety Program regulations (BBP &

HACCP), OSHA compliance, Medical Client's Joint Commissions, EPA and local

waste water treatment regulations and energy utilization standards.

Spearheaded market center production operations resulted in fulfillment of

8% growth, while achieving 17% reduction in labor, also 12% reduction in

utilities, and 4% reduction on overall total plant costs. Total

improvements resulted in 25% annualized savings to local market center

resulting in $2.6M Market Center contribution and $1.7M Market Center

profit in FY2012.

Command smooth and efficient operations of $10 million dollar annual

revenue generating industrial laundry plant, including supply chain

purchasing, inventory controls, production scheduling, Profit / Loss

responsibilities, and expanding customer focused relationships.

Deliver on Profit / Loss responsibilities against running a $3 million

dollar annual cost of operations facility and evaluating the performances

of the plant equipment for recommendations on capital improvement

expenditures.

Maintaining strong interdepartmental skills and relationships between AUS

Production and other AUS divisions, as well as being liaison between AUS

other Aramark lines of business.

Instituted implementation of Aramark Production Excellence (APEX) program

(proprietary blend of Lean Management/Six Sigma set of practices designed

to improve manufacturing processes) from mechanical, to conceptual, to

ownership for optimization of employee efficiency in the Market Center.

Nominated to FY2013 HealthCare Advisory Panel for top 1% of healthcare

servicing production facilities nationwide (2nd largest hospital linen

servicing facility out of 76 production facilities nationwide).

2012 - 3rd Ranked Production Manager from 76 production facilities

nationwide.

2011 - 3rd Ranked Production Manager from 76 production facilities

nationwide.

Hall's Culligan - Wichita, KS 2004 - 2005

Bottled Water Route Supervisor

Supervised 50+ route drivers to meet and exceed sales objectives to both

new and existing bottled water customers, while achieving 95% retention

rate.

Identified and targeted new growth areas of value added business.

Goebel Liquor, LLC. - Wichita, KS 1999 - 2004

Wholesale Distribution Manager

Managed wholesale distribution activities exceeding $3M+ annual sales;

including inventory and supply chain analysis for purchasing, sales,

promotions, and deliveries.

Supervised daily operations of 20+ employee staff; including sales

training, retail & wholesale customer relations, and POS merchandising.

Executed daily operating procedures involving all monetary deposits,

balance sheet postings, completion of Kansas Alcohol Beverage Commission

paperwork, and employee staffing & scheduling.

Supplemental Health Services, Inc. - Wichita, KS 1999 - 2001

Staffing & Recruiting Director

Managed staffing & recruiting coordination of 100+ professional field

nursing staff & housekeeping staff. Fulfilled full-service human resources

and staff payroll functions for field staff.

Courses / Skills / Certifications /Organizations

Microsoft Office XP

(Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Access) Proficient User

(SHRM) Society for Human Resource Management / Wichita Society for Human

Resource Management (SHRM)

Current Member 2014

Education

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), 2006

University of Phoenix - Kansas City, MO - G.P.A. 3.71

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management, 2002

Wichita State University - Wichita, KS - G.P.A. 3.39 - Cum Laude Honors

Associates of Arts - Accounting, 1999

Rogers State University - Claremore, OK - G.P.A. 3.78 - Honors Graduate

. Received 1999 School of Business Outstanding Graduate Award

. Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society - Lambda Upsilon Chapter

President 1999 / Vice-President 1998

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