Joshua Daniel Rudd (PHR, SHRM-CP)

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Madison, AL 36758

256-***-**** (C)

256-***-****(W)

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Summary: 15 plus years of Human Resource experience primarily in non-union manufacturing environments in addition to eight years management, technical and operational experience. Participated in two greenfield plant start-ups. Energetic, detail oriented self-starter with strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience: Federal Mogul

(Publicly held manufacturer of Tier 1 automotive PTFE and Oil Seals, Head Gaskets and Automotive parts with both union and non-union facilities. 6.9 billion dollars in sales).

Human Resource Manager- Athens, AL Plant (May 2011- Present)

-Work closely with Plant Manager to provide service and support to more

than 615 professional staff and hourly employees.

-Manufacturing Facility has over 525 production employees.

-Four direct reports (2 HR Representatives, HR Intern, EHS Engineer and Plant Nurse).

-Responsible for employee discipline, counseling and termination.

-Coordinate Health, Wellness, Safety, and Security programs and property insurance liaison.

-Oversee time tracking, merit increases and payroll changes.

-Administer FMLA, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation.

-Planned, implemented and oversee Attendance Point System, Performance Review Process,

MIP Bonus Program, and Exit Interview tracking and analysis.

-Conduct Accident/Property Damage, Sexual Harassment, and Employee Dispute investigations.

-Represent the company at selected community organizations.

-Developed a (PER) Positive Employee Response Program to build a stronger Employee /

Supervisor / Management relationship

Benteler Automotive

(Privately held manufacturer of Tier 1 automotive chassis, modules and component parts with both union and non-union facilities. 1.6 billion dollars in sales).

Corporate Human Resource Operations Manager- Auburn Hills, MI [(NAO) North American Operations Corporate Headquarters (March 2008 – April 2011)]

-Work directly for the VP of HR with frequent interaction with the NAO President and

the two Directors of Manufacturing that report to him as well as the Plant Managers of our 12 NAO Manufacturing Plants.

-The NAO Corporate Headquarters has 200 professional staff employees. My

department provides services to all 12 US, Mexico, and Canada facilities as well as two

internal sales offices of Benteler owned companies (BST) Benteler Steel and Tube and (BME) Benteler Mechanical Engineering-Glass Division.

-Four Direct Reports and One Shared Report [2 Senior HR Generalist, HR Coordinator

with a specialty in Expats, (SHE) Safety, Health, Environmental Manager]. Shared

responsibility for the Compensation and Benefits Analyst.

- Oversee the recruiting, new hire orientation, FMLA, Workers Compensation and

Unemployment Compensation of all corporate employees.

-Responsible for employee discipline, counseling and termination of Corporate Employees

located in Auburn Hills and in the plants.

-Provide guidance/direction and support to the Plant Managers and HR Managers of the

six US and one Canadian manufacturing facilities that together have over 1600

production employees.

-Oversee the Health and Wellness program as well as any Compensation and Benefit

changes within the region.

-Leading the review/re-writing of all NAO Salaried Level Job Descriptions by a cross

functional team of VP’s, Plant Managers, HR Managers and Supervisors.

-Represent NAO as the regional representative on a four region Global Job Description

Committee tasked with combining and standardizing Job Descriptions so the tasks and

HAY Grade become the same in each region.

-Leading the review/re-writing of the NAO Employee Handbook, used by all US and

Canada employees, by the HR Managers and HR Generalists in the applicable countries.

-Supported plants as interim HR Manager on two occasions [(Goshen, IN) - Steel Stamping,

Welding and Hot Stamping Operations producing automotive structure component parts

(Brampton, Canada) – A Just-In-Sequence Plant producing Front and Rear End Modules

for Chrysler’s Brampton Assembly Plant]

Standard Furniture Manufacturing Corporation

(Privately held manufacturer of promotional furniture with both union and non-union facilities. 260 million dollars in sales).

Human Resource Manager- Bay Minette, AL Plant (December 2007- March 2008)

-Work closely with VP HR to provide service and support to more

than 250 professional staff employees.

-Manufacturing Facility has over 850 production employees.

-Four direct reports (2 HR Assistants, Recruiter and Plant Nurse).

-Responsible for employee discipline, counseling and termination.

-Coordinate Health, Wellness, Safety, and Security programs and property insurance liaison.

-Oversee time tracking, merit increases and payroll changes.

-Administer FMLA, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation.

-Track and award Employee Referral Bonus and Attendance Bonus programs.

-Planned, implemented and oversee Attendance Point System, Performance Review Process,

Supervisor Pacesetter Bonus Program, and Exit Interview tracking and analysis.

-Conduct Accident/Property Damage, Sexual Harassment, and Employee Dispute investigations.

-Represent the company at selected community organizations.

Human Resource Manager / Safety Coordinator- Frisco City, AL Plant (April. 2001- March 2008)

-Report to and work closely with VP HR to design and implement new programs.

-Two direct reports (HR Assistant and Plant Nurse).

-Facility grew from 150 at start up to over 550 employees (presently 350).

-Responsible for recruiting, new hire orientation, employee discipline and termination.

-Coordinate Health, Wellness, Safety, and Security programs and property insurance liaison.

-Oversee time tracking, job classification and payroll changes.

-Administer FMLA, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation.

-Track and award Employee Referral Bonus and Attendance Bonus programs.

-Planned, implemented and oversee Attendance Point System, Performance Review Process,

Supervisor Pacesetter Bonus Program and Exit Interview tracking and analysis.

-Conduct Accident/Property Damage, Sexual Harassment, and Employee Dispute investigations.

-Compile list of yearly Service Awards and coordinate awards.

-Organize Employee of the Month nomination, election, and presentation.

-Represent the company at selected community organizations.

Human Resource Department - Bay Minette, AL Plant (February 2001- April 2001)

-Recruited at major universities and trade schools.

-Implementing Toyota Manufacturing philosophy which include use of PDCA (Plan,

Do, Check, Adjust) to track and analyze progress.

-Involved with Senior Management team in all strategic and tactical decisions.

Alto Products, Inc

(Privately held Non-Union Manufacturer of clutch plates and transmission rebuild kits for

aftermarket suppliers with over 100 million dollars in sales).

Human Resource Manager/Safety and Training Manager- Atmore, AL (January 2000-July 2000)

Safety and Training Manager-(April 1999-July 2000)

-Reported to the CFO and Plant Manager

-One direct report (HR Assistant).

-Implemented a comprehensive training program for production floor cells.

-Wrote training manuals for cells and developed skills training.

-Equipped supervisors and leads with skills and knowledge to

train their departments.

-Upgraded the existing safety program to OSHA standards.

-Created an emergency fire evacuation and accountability plan, lock out/tag out, machine

guards, personal protective equipment, material safety data sheet / hazardous

communication and proper lifting techniques.

-Developed a plant safety inspection checklist and organized a safety committee to

discuss corrective action plans.

Russell Corporation

(Publically held Non-Union Fortune 500 Manufacturer of Professional and Collegiate

Athletic Uniforms and Athletic Clothing for the public with 26 plants and 1.7 billion dollars in sales).

Department Manager – Coosa Test and Evaluation Alexander City, AL (September 1998 – April 1999)

Department Manager –Coosa River Spinning - Wetumpka, AL (April 1998-September 1998)

Department Manager –Gwaltney Spinning - Wetumpka, AL (December 1997-April 1998)

Textile Production Analyst- Alexander City, AL (May 1997-November 1997)

Hourly Production Worker- Wetumpka, AL (December 1991-April 1997)

*Supervised and managed entire night shift at Coosa T&E in Alexander City, AL.

-Reported to the Plant Manager

-Responsible for analyzing, testing, and reporting results.

*Supervised night shift department with 25-35 employees at the Coosa River

Spinning Facility in Wetumpka, AL.

-Reported to the Plant Manager

-Was instrumental in the start up and constant tour readiness of new facility.

-Ensured the department ran at 93-100% efficiency rate.

-Oversaw maintenance of production equipment and material handling AGV’s (Automated Guided Vehicles).

-Co Chaired the Safety Committee with co-department manager.

*Supervised night shift Spinning Department with 25-35 employees at the Gwaltney

Spinning Plant Wetumpka, AL.

-Reported to the Plant Manager

-Was instrumental in the start up and tour readiness of a new facility.

-Ensured the department ran at an efficiency rate of 93-100% to meet customer demand.

--Co Chaired the Safety Committee with the other department manager on our shift.

*Management Training position / New Plant Production Analyst Coosa T&E Alexander City, AL.

-Reported to Plan Manager

-Researched suppliers, compiled pricing information and recommended vendors in

preparation for the start-up of Coosa River Spinning Facility in Wetumpka, AL.

Additional

Training: SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) Advanced Generalist Certificate (April 2003).

Alabama Industrial Development Training (Concepts of Management) (May 2001).

Wrenn Brungart Train the Trainer Forklift Certification Class (April 2001).

Russell Corporation 100 and 200 Level Leadership and Supervisors

Classes (Fall and Winter, 1997).

Textile Processes, Safety and Ergonomics, Work Analysis and Design,

Work Measurements, Employee Selection and Training, and Elements of

Supervision (Russell’s Textile Technology Program 1996).

Introduction to Human Resource Management at Auburn University

Montgomery (Spring and Summer 1995).

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Business

Management from Pensacola Christian College (May 1991)

PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Certification from HRCI (June 2005)

SHRM – CP (SHRM Certified Professional) (January 2015)

Leadership: President of Monroe County, AL SHRM {Society Of Human Resource Managers}(2004), Vice President of Monroe County SHRM (2003), SHRM Member (2002-Present), Captain of Phi Kappa Delta Inter-Collegiate Softball Team (1991), Treasurer of Phi Kappa Delta (1991).

Personal: Enjoy boating, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing, deer hunting and running.

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