Thomas G. Piper, Jr.

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H: 904-***-****/C: 386-***-****

Jacksonville, FL 32226

acgzpt@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Resourceful and results-orientated Human Resources Professional with a

proven track record with 16 years of progressive experience. Recognized

for building excellent relationships with employees and vendors to optimize

organizational effectiveness, reduce cost and provide creative solutions to

personnel issues. Extensive experience in leading and motivating

employees through times of change. Areas of expertise include:

Recruitment, Staffing, Sourcing, Retention

Training, Development, Employee Relations, Coaching

Benefits Administration including Medical, Dental, 401K, Retirement

Safety programs and Workman's Comp

Self-Directed Teams and Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Human Resources Reporting, Budget, Performance Management

Professional Experience

Bacardi Bottling Corp, Jacksonville, FL 12/2011 - Present

Sr. Human Resources Manager

Bacardi Bottling is a producer of premium rum and spirits that employs 250

non union employees across three shifts.

Responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources supporting

Production, New Product Development, and Distribution Center to include

performance management, employee relations, manager/supervisor coaching,

wage administration, recruitment, secondments/international assignments, on

boarding, employee retention and benefits management.

Reduced medical costs by $1.6m annually while providing better networks and

service for our employees and maintaining the same level of coverages.

Reduced annual recruitment costs by $85k while significantly reducing time

to fill vacancies

Modification of hourly recruitment processes incorporating aptitude testing

reducing overall cost while increasing organizational talent

Institution of hourly performance appraisals to transition to a pay for

performance process.

Worked closely with the management team in the implementation of Self-

Directed Teams and Lean tools within bottling facility.

Provided employee support through managing EAP resources associated with a

workplace fatality.

Corporate Responsibility Ambassador leading charitable activities for the

Jacksonville campus.

Boston Whaler Boats, Edgewater, FL

11/ 2007 - 09/2011

Director of Human Resources

Boston Whaler is a Manufacturer of world class offshore unsinkable fishing,

leisure and commercial boats that employs 400 non union employees. This

position was downsized as a result of reorganization.

Responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources in multiple

facilities, to included performance management, wage administration, full-

phase recruitment, on boarding, employee retention programs, OFCCP

Compliance, policy and benefits administration.

Reduced HR staff by 66%, while being able to maintain high level of

customer service.

Achieved 2.5 million hours without lost time recordable August 2011.

Managed and implemented employee rightsizing due to softer demand of

product.

Collaborated with local community projects such as Hospice, Toys for Tots

and March of Dimes.

Teva Pharmaceuticals, St Joseph, MO

04/2006 - 11/2007 Associate Director of Human Resources

Teva Pharmaceutical is the world's largest generic pharmaceutical

manufacturer. This division manufactures pharmaceuticals for companion

(Dogs, cats, Etc.) and economic (Cattle, poultry,

Etc.) animals.

Responsible for implementing a formal Human Resources structure for seven

facilities, 450 employees, and non-unionized, business unit. Directly

supervise staff of three employees.

Implemented performance management for the business unit and a pay for

knowledge compensation system for the hourly manufacturing and quality

employees.

Reduced voluntary turnover of employees by 43% in second half of 2006.

Implemented effective recruitment process to increase headcount from 396 to

450 employees, which included pre-employment aptitude testing for all

hourly positions, utilization of temporary employees for up to 90 days with

transitioning them to full-time employment if their performance was up to

our standards.

Developed training programs for all levels of the organization.

Collaborated with executive management team to implement culture change in

the business group.

Held accountability for the planning of allocating stock options, budgeting

salary increases, and implementing annual employee bonus plans.

Ensured compliance with EEOC, state and federal laws.

Created local site policies, interpretation and compliance of corporate

policy. Administered employee benefits.

Held responsibility for employee relations and employee conflict

resolution.

Participated in "Gateway to Leadership", a corporate training program to

develop the future leaders of the organization.

The Valspar Corporation 06/2000 -04/2006

Human Resources Manager, Kansas City, MO (2004 - 2006)

Valspar's Kansas City, MO facility is the group headquarters for the Powder

Coatings group. This promotion was an opportunity to gain exposure to

working in a unionized environment.

Responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources for 120 employees

in a unionized environment. Additionally, responsible for all aspects of

labor relations, including grievances resolution and arbitrations. Directly

supervise staff of two employees.

Led preparations for contract negotiations including assistance with

negotiation proposal to upper management and strike preparation, work

stoppage plan.

Held responsibility for the planning of allocating stock options, budgeting

salary increases, and implementing annual employee bonus plans.

Ensured compliance with EEOC, state and federal laws.

Created local site policies, interpreting and compliance of corporate

policy. Administer employee benefits.

Group Human Resources Manager, Picayune, MS (2000 - 2004)

Valspar's Picayune, MS facility is the group headquarters for Automotive

paint coatings group.

Responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources for 250+ employees

throughout the three non-unionized manufacturing facilities (Mississippi,

Texas, and Michigan) and all outside sales personnel.

Provided direction to HR Coordinators within Automotive Group.

Held responsibility for the planning of allocating stock options, budgeting

salary increases, and implementing annual employee bonus plans.

Created, interpreted, and administered of local site policies.

Held responsibility for full phase recruitment of all levels of salaried

(exempt and nonexempt) and hourly positions throughout the group.

Maintained strong focus on employee retention programs such as performance

management, effective pay and wage administration, to include the creation

of a new wage structure for administrative and laboratory positions.

Provided corporate training at various locations for site employees and

managers including a benchmarked, onsite training program for employees for

further education in computer skills and foreign language.

Held responsibility for employee relations, union avoidance, conflict

resolution & crisis management

Professional Experience Prior to 2000:

Kirschman's Furniture, New Orleans, LA

Assistant Director of Human Resources

L-3, Microdyne Communications Technologies, Inc., Ocala, FL

Human Resources Associate - College Internship

United States Marine Corps, Cherry Point, NC

Personnel Clerk

Education

BA in Business Administration, Specialization in HR Management, University

of Florida, Gainesville, FL

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