James Birch

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More than 18 years of experience as an Human Resources Generalist, Labor

and Safety Representative, Plant Human Resources Manager, Director of

Human Resources Development, and Human Resources Director in international

and diverse organizations. experience in Manufacturing, Project and

Operations Management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

. Performance Management . Strategic Business Planning . Project and

Change Management . Cost Control

. Policy Development and Administration . Continuous Improvement .

Communications . Building

Effective Teams . Mergers and Acquisitions . Organizational & Individual

Development

. Manufacturing Engineering . Logistics . Retail Store Operations

Exo-s, LLC. Three Rivers, Michigan. 2013 - 2014

Canadian based manufacturer of molded parts to the auto, agricultural, and

consumer goods industries.

Manager of Human Resources, U. S. Operations

Served as the HR Manager for two Manufacturing Plants and a Machine and

Tool operation.

* Reduced staffing costs by $125,000 and reduced new hire turn-over by

25%.

* Wrote and implemented a QS/TS/ISO compliant Training policy. No

problems noted in a 2013 external audit.

* Wrote a Performance Management Plan linking assessment to performance

improvement tools and processes.

* Implemented a three shift Health and Safety Team at the Three Rivers

facility.

* Conducted labor/market studies for all positions to support the labor

budget and recruit key personnel.

* Created an Incentive/Bonus plan to minimize turn-over in the transfer

of operations to Indiana.

* Coached Supervisors to resolve employee relations problems and

conduct performance reviews.

* Wrote and implemented new HR policies to ensure regulatory

compliance, improve employee relations,

conformance to work rules, identify substance abuse, and improve

safety.

Note: 2010 - 2013. Withdrew from the job market to serve as primary care

provider for my wife. Resumed job search in 2013. I lectured at the

University of Michigan on: The Strategic Role of Human Resources, Designing

and Implementing Performance Management Strategies, and Leadership in Multi-

National Companies

KEIPER LLC. Troy, Michigan. 2008 - 2009

German based supplier of automotive seat structures and components.

Director of Human Resources, North American Operations

Provided leadership for Human Resources at U.S. and Canadian locations.

* Achieved cost savings of $383,000 by reducing annual medical benefits

plan costs, recovering $140,000 in medical premiums, and saving $25,000

by creating and conducting regulatory compliance training.

* Created and led Personal Accountability and Team Performance

Improvement Workshops for the Executive Committee, partnered with the

University of Michigan to deliver training for our newly formed Technical

Sales Teams, and redefined the Program Management Charter and operational

guidelines.

* Rewrote / created HR policies, produced the first Corporate Employee

Handbook, and managed standardization of polices at manufacturing sites in

the U.S. and Canada.

* Implemented new processes and tools to define work, measure and

improve performance.

* Managed the workforce reduction program at KEIPER's headquarters and

manufacturing operations.

Yazaki North America, Inc. Canton, Michigan. 1998 - 2006

Japan based supplier of Vehicle Power and Data Solutions to the domestic

and international auto industry.

Director, Program Management Office 2003 - 2006

Defined and implemented processes for new product planning and launch for

the company's five independent business units.

* Created and managed the implementation of a unified Program

Management (PM) strategy.

* Coordinated the PM Business Plan and special projects with the Japan

office and global manufacturing.

* Defined a development matrix by position and provided the required

training and developmental resources.

Director of Human Resources Development 1998 - 2003

Created and implemented strategic learning solutions to support

organizational development and individual performance improvement.

* Saved $1,000,000 in the first two years in training and related expenses.

* Delivered targeted professional development programs including

Management and Executive Development, Program Management Certification, an

Accounting Boot Camp, and On-Boarding for newly hired Yazaki Global

employees. Increased training by 300%, averaging more than 34,000 contact

hours of class time.

* Designed the 30,000 square foot Corporate Learning Center and managed

it as a Training, Conference and Community Center. Conducted family

oriented events such as Breakfast with Santa and Family Movie Saturday,

Employee Town Hall Meetings, Business Conferences, and events for

nonprofit agencies.

* Implemented the first on-line Performance Management System, cutting

process time from 12 to 2 weeks.

* Launched the Creative Services Group incorporating instructional

design and internal change management.

EWD L.L.C. El Paso, Texas. 1994 - 1998

EWD supplied electrical and electronics products to Chrysler Corporation.

The company was created when Chrysler sold its Wiring Division to Yazaki

Global in 1994. EWD merged with American Yazaki in 1998

Manager, then Director of Human Resources

Led the People Strategy for the company's North American Operations.

* 1994: Redesigned the HR Department and functions to accommodate the

sale and restructuring of the company as a subsidiary of Yazaki Global

Operations.

* 1998: Analyzed disparities and led teams that created unified HR

policies, benefits and compensation plans to accommodate the merger of EWD

with American Yazaki.

* Cut recruiting time-to-hire from 8 weeks to 20 working days or less

in a highly competitive labor market.

* Lead Negotiator in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the

United Auto Workers.

Park University. Fort Bliss Campus, El Paso, Texas. 1995-1998

Instructor. Part time position; taught Labor Relations, Compensation

Management, Organizational Development, Introduction to Management, and

Human Resources Management.

University of Michigan: Lectures delivered on Defining and Implementing

Performance Management Strategies, Leadership in Multinational

Organizations, and The Role of Human Resources in Modern Organizations.

EDUCATION

* Dual Master of Arts-Human Resources Development/Management. Webster

University. Santa Teresa, NM.

* Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude-Management Science. Park

University. El Paso-Fort Bliss, TX.

* Associate of Applied Science - Labor Studies. Macomb Community College.

Warren, MI.

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