Human Resources Manager
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John R. Cobb
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PROFILE
Proven human resources leader with significant experience in all major
functional areas:
compensation, staffing, employee development, training, communications,
labor/employee relations, organizational development, diversity initiatives
and wellness. Demonstrated ability in achieving positive contributions as a
trusted HR business partner in multiple business settings, with a passion
for facilitating lean, customer-focused cultures.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Ingersoll-Rand Corporation 2010 -
2013 (August)
Director, Human Resources Thermo King North America
HR business partner to President of a $1B business.
. Provided key leadership and executive counseling to drive Lean culture
transformation. Used Denison Culture Survey to establish benchmark.
. Facilitated development and negotiations of "Two-Tier" Wage and
Benefits Package with Steelworkers Local 2175. Projected savings of
over $1.3M annually.
. Provided staffing & org development to the most significant NPD
project in company history with the launch of Precedent after 2 &
yrs. and $50M investment.
. Facilitated re-structuring of TK North America commercial organization
from 2 regions and a separate Bus HVAC org into 4 integrated Regions
resulting in superior year over year financial performance (17%
increase in revenues and 24% increase in OI $) and improved Dealer
satisfaction scores on annual satisfaction survey.
. Led Community Relations Team that received IR Good Neighbor
Certification within 2 yrs. of start-up.
. Designed and implemented new Sales and Service Incentive Plan.
Transitioned from an 85/15 ratio of base to variable incentive to
70/30 ratio driving greater pay for performance culture.
Ingersoll-Rand Corporation 2009
Vice President, Human Resources - Global Operations (Climate Control
Sector)
HR business partner to VP of Global Operations for $3B sector.
. Provided HR leadership to Long Range Planning efforts that reduced
square footage from 5.71M to 4.51M.
. Drove Lean NPD as a member of the Engineering Strategic Change
Office.
. Provided executive coaching to operations leaders leveraging 360
data.
. Designed and implemented a formal recognition program for functional
teams.
Ingersoll-Rand Corporation 2007 -
2008
Director, Global Staffing & Workforce Planning
COE Leader for global staffing organization supporting a $3B business.
. Led improvement activities (Kaizens, RIEs, JDIs) that reduced time to
fill from 68 days (baseline 5/2007) to 41 days (5/2008) and hiring
manager satisfaction index from 3.15 to 4.26 leveraging client service
training.
. Developed and implemented workforce planning process.
. Established Managed Service Provider arrangement with Procure Staff
for contingent labor saving 9.5% annually on $2M Sector spend
. Supported major integration efforts by serving as member of two task
forces (Talent Management & Organizational Development) that
facilitated the HR integration of Trane ($8B) and Ingersoll Rand
($9B).
. Conducted Behavior-based Interview training sessions in Sydney -
Australia, Auckland, NZ and Tauranga, NZ.
Ingersoll-Rand Corporation 2005 -
2006
Vice President, Human Resources - Climate Control Worldwide Manufacturing
HR business partner to VP of Manufacturing representing 7000 employees
across 23 manufacturing facilities.
. Restructured largest facility, Bridgeton MO (2200 ees) into focus
factories leveraging lean principles resulting in greater productivity
(40% less hrs. per unit) and improved lead-times (50% reduction).
. Integrated another IR business into Atlanta facility with realized
savings of over $1M a year by sharing HR, Finance, IT and
engineering/Lean resources. Provided flexibility during times of
fluctuating business cycles.
. Implemented Supervisor Assessment process across Americas plants.
Evaluation consisting of 6 psychological assessments (Leadership
dimensions, cognitive thinking/intelligence & organizational fit)
improved selection process for new supervisors.
. Supported closure of Addison Plant (Chicago). Product line
successfully transferred to Monterrey MX Plant.
Ingersoll-Rand Corporation 2001 -
2004
Director, Human Resources - Hussmann North America Commercial Division
HR business partner to President of Hussmann North America representing
revenue of $1.4B and 3500 employees
. Integrated 13 acquired service companies ( NRS - National
Refrigeration Services, Taylor & RSI) over 18 months and developed a
national labor strategy for our 2300 service and installation
technicians.
. Facilitated the design and implementation of a comprehensive training
program for service technicians focused on providing a superior
customer experience and identifying proactive, value-added services
for customers.
. Built a field HR organization that did not exist prior to 2001.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
From 1982 to July 2001 assumed various HR leadership positions within the
Ingersoll Rand and Westinghouse Corporations. Ingersoll Rand purchased
Thermo King from Westinghouse in 1997.
. As HR Director of Retail Solutions for Ingersoll Rand (2000), served
as HR business partner to VP of Retail Solutions. Supported the
development of a new business unit from scratch including selection
of talent and development of organizational structure to deliver our
value proposition.
. As Director of Global Staffing, Development & Diversity for Thermo
King Corporation developed and implemented a Rotational Leadership
Development Program. Received 1996 Quality Award for the program.
. As Manager of Human Resources for Hastings, Nebraska Plant -
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, facilitated the design and
implementation of Empowered Work-teams for 325-person manufacturing
plant.
. As Manager Human Resources Operations for Westinghouse Corporate
Information Services (Pittsburgh, PA), restructured non-exempt job
system from 17 job families and 50 job titles to 5 job families and 15
jobs.
From June 1975 to February 1982 managed various health promotion businesses
throughout western New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
EDUCATION
. Masters - Public Management with specialization in Industrial
Relations, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)
. Masters - Education with specialization in Exercise Physiology, East
Stroudsburg University
. Graduate Certification -Athletic Training, Penn State University
(Fogelsville, PA)
. BA, - Economics, Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
. C.C.P., Certified Compensation Professional
. Certified Labor Relations Professional - HR Policy
Association
. Executive Lean Academy - University of Kentucky
PERSONAL - Married with 4 children (18 to 29). Avid health enthusiast,
enjoy running & weight training.
REFERENCES
Ray Pittard, President of Thermo King North America
952-***-**** office 704-***-**** cell
314 West 90th Street
Minneapolis MN 55420
***********@****.***
Dan Hawkins, Vice President Human Resources for Ingersoll Rand Climate
Solutions Sector
800A Beaty Street
Davidson, NC 28036
***********@****.***
Mairead Magner, Vice-President, Human Resources
800A Beaty Street
Davidson, NC 28036
**************@****.***
Kathy Cook, Vice President, Human Resources and Communications -
Residential Solutions
Office 317-***-****
Cell 612-***-****
Ingersoll Rand
*****.****@****.***
16152 Interlachen Blvd
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
Work 952-***-**** Cell 612-***-****
*******@*******.***
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