Sherry L. Gossett

**** *. *** **. ******, IN ****2 765-***-**** adxbnt@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective: To obtain a manager or director level position in Human Resources or in Operations in a fast-paced environment, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company I am part of.

Skills: Higher Education executive as well as Managing both Production and Human Resources teams in a manufacturing facility in both union and non-union environments. Skilled in employment law and litigation. Skilled in HRIS systems such as Peoplesoft and now learning WorkDay as a replacement system. Proficient in all Microsoft apps, E-Time, ADI, ADP, and Kronos time keeping systems. Effective at managing start up processes and improving OEE and quality though a hands-on problem-solving approach.

Certifications & Training:

SHRM member, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, First Aid, CPR, Machine Emergency Planning, Code of Conduct, Hazardous Waste Management, Spill Prevention and Response, & Ergonomics (Risk Analysis) in addition to various Legal and Employment courses throughout my 20 years in Human Resources/HSE Management Certified in Project Management, Problem Solving and Decision Making through Kepner-Tregoe.

Employment History:

IVY TECH Community College, April 2022- Present

Executive Director Of Human Resources/Diversity, Equity and Belonging

I have made the transition from manufacturing to Higher Education. I utilized my vast experience in HR and legal knowledge for a smooth transition.

-While here I have implemented a Pay for Performance System, more thorough job interview process with documentation as well.

-Also, started an Employee Engagement Committee meeting weekly to help improve morale.

Magna Powertrain Muncie, 2011 – 2022

Human Resources/Environmental, Health & Safety/Training Dept Manager

Notable Achievements:

5 Years - No Lost Time Injury (7/08/21) – MPT Muncie East Location and 3 years at the Cowan Location

Maintaining less than 1% monthly Voluntary Turnover for all locations

MPT Muncie holds the highest Employee Opinion Surveys in all of Magna; 93% for the last 10 years!

•Manage HSE, Training and Human Resources Teams at three Muncie site locations 205,000 sq.ft. plant, 100,000sq.ft. plant, & 190,000sq.ft. warehouse with 600 employees.

•Supervise directly two HSE Coordinators, Training Coordinator and 4 HR Generalists/Admin plus the Employee Advocate. I also direct the 2 plants Management Staffs in regards to legal and employment law and provide guidance to all salary employees daily

•ISO 14001 Environmental Management Rep.

•Maintain HSE, HR& Training budgets as well as the Manpower planning for all locations.

•Develop & maintain all HSE/HR and Training Procedures & Instructions.

•CTPAT Team Member

•Safety – Manage the LOTO Program, OSHA and Corporate Recordkeeping, Workers Compensation

•Environmental – Manage the EPA, IDEM & local reporting, Registration level Air Permit, corporate waste & energy reporting, Site Waste Management, SPCC and Spill Response, Emissions Inventory, Waste hauler management, Site Inspections, ISO 1400:2015 Certified.

•Health –Long term and short-term wellness programs and activities. Key focus on employee health & health education.

•Morale-My number one goal for the plants and all employees. Promoting the best morale will result in achieving all other KMI goals and result in Job Security and profitability for all stakeholders.

GEO Group (New Castle Correctional Facility) 2009 – 2011

Human ResourcesDirector

•Managed all aspects of the Human Resources department for the 500 Security Employees over the 3500 inmate population

•Responsible for Weekend Asst Warden tasks 2x per month

•HR Team worked in sync with the Internal Affairs dept for all inmate and employee investigations

Metaldyne Chassis Systems, New Castle Plant 2005- 2009

East Plant Production Manager

•Managed Supervisors for both plants in a union environment, 800 employees

•Planned production for East plant and tracked the OEE on all team boards in both plants

•Investigation and corrective action of workplace Injuries

•Assisted in plant start up 2004 and plant closure in 2009

Indiana Precision Technology (Keihin), Greenfield, IN1989 - 2005

Quality Operator, Team Leader (Die Cast Dept)1989- 1990

Production Coordinator (Die Cast Dept)1990-1992

Lead Coordinator (Die Cast) 1992- 1995

Die Cast Dept Manager 1996-2000

Human Resources Manager 2000-2005

•I was the one of the first 50 hourly employees hired by Honda to start up this new 1200 employee plant when they owned it before selling to Keihin.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, Indiana Wesleyan University

Major:Business Management Minor: Human Resources

References:

•Brian Mustard,Area Manager, Allison Transmission, Inc., 317-***-****

•Jeremy Brown, Dean of Admissions, Ivy Tech Muncie Campus 765-***-****

•Julie Eskew, Branch Manager at First County Federal Credit Union 765-***-****

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