CHARLES KRUGER
***** ********* ***., ***** *****, OH 44116;
Cell: 440-***-**** Home: 216-***-**** E-mail:
************@*******.***
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/chuck-kruger/12/2a1/499
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Summary of Qualifications
A Human Resources leader with a history of game-changing achievements by
managing systemic and cultural initiatives. A strategic and innovative
business partner, operating as a catalyst to drive results by leveraging
the team's talent and capabilities.
. Possess the ability to manage, lead, and direct the operations of
Human Resource in the successful implementation of all Human Resource
functions in multi-locations and internationally.
. Organizational Design & Implementation.
. Leadership in both Union and Non-Union environments.
. Skilled and knowledgeable in recruiting, performance metrics, best
practices, cash-based incentive plans, compensation, benefits, and
compliance as well as team and staff development.
Professional History
COOPER STANDARD
Tier 1 Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry
2010-Present
Human Resources Manager-New Lexington, Ohio facility
. 300 million sales/annually with +200 employee's for Tier 1 supplier in
union environment
. Effective leadership contributions to national projects and
initiatives as well as have extensive Organizational Development
experience.
. Created and facilitated an eleven-week program on Total Quality
techniques training.
. Union Contract negotiations and contract preparation.
. Served on Companywide team in development of on-boarding, behavior
based interviewing and handbook.
COVIDIEN/TYCO, INC.
Generic manufacturer of pain killers, forth largest in the United States.
Site Human Resource Manager- Upper New York Campus
2005-2010
Largest US facility of dosage manufacturing with 6 billion doses produced
annually, 1000+ employees.
Partners with Plant Manager and leadership team in the development of
strategies that increase organizational capability leading cultural change
through the utilization of change management tools.
. Building organizational capability within the manufacturing facility
through training, talent management and acquisition.
. Created skip level meeting project that promoted succession planning
and goal development.
. Instruct students in various Business Management classes at local
Adult Learning Center. Developed PowerPoint presentations, exams, and
other course materials to test student understanding. End of course
student rating, "Outstanding."
CONTINENTAL TIRE NA
OEM manufactured of tires, fourth largest tire manufacturer in the world.
Human Resource Manager-Bryan, Ohio facility
2003-2005
400 million dollars in sales annually. 300 employees, union environment.
Responsible for overall HR leadership in the operation, including all
levels of recruiting, performance metrics, best practices, cash-based
incentive plans, compensation, benefits, succession planning, labor law
compliance, and team & staff development.
. Providing leadership to Union grievance meetings and negotiating with
labor.
. Working to improve employee attitude toward Continental as a
workplace. Significant progress indicated by annual survey.
. Directed Self Insured Workers Compensation. Satisfied Worker's
Compensation Discount Program by leading change of work rules and
establishing new policies and procedures. Savings of over +300k
yearly.
. Co-Chaired team that implemented TS16949. Lean Transformation and
other "best practices" initiatives.
. Developed intranet training for production workers and implemented
Kiosk's.
FLEMING COMPANIES, INC.
The second largest Wholesale Food Distributor in the United States.
Regional Human Resource Manager - Massillon, Ohio facility
1996 - 2003
Food Distribution Center(s) with $1 billion in sales annually. 1000+
employees. Union environment.
Multi-state, multi-unit experience providing total strategic and
operational HR and Safety support.
. Chaired meetings with the Union in Grievance Meetings. Eliminated the
backlog of Grievances and reduced the rate of new Grievances being
filed from 35-40 a month to 7-10 a month. Represented company at
Arbitration Hearings.
. Responsible for employee relations, team & staff development,
administration of general office services, process management,
compensation & benefits, succession planning, budgeting, and strategic
planning.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Specialty Division 1986 -
1996
Aerosol spray manufacturer, three-shift Union plant, 750 employees with
annual sales of $1 billion.
Human Resource Manager-Cleveland, Ohio
1993 - 1996
Responsible for all Human Resource functions within the plant.
. Handled Grievances and represented company at all Arbitrations.
Served on the Union Contract Negotiations Team. Negotiated Union
Contracts.
. Recognized for employee relations as a hands-on manager that believes
in walk around management style and a record of achieving "win-win"
solutions.
. Effectively worked with IS09000 principles and TQM Teams Company wide
to empower and motivate team members. Involved in cross-functional
team building and management.
. Analyzed training needs and designed, facilitated, and evaluated
requirements for production management and workers.
Compensation and Benefit Manager
1989 - 1993
Planned, developed and implemented the overall job evaluation, and wage
and salary management programs for division and across geographic
regions.
. Responsible for compensation, benefits, EEO, recruitment, safety,
succession, and workers compensation.
. Researched, analyzed, and developed modifications to compensation
programs to meet identified organization objectives and needs.
. Designed Pay-for-Performance Plan and Practices Implementation.
Recruiter/Generalist
1986 - 1989
Sourced, prescreened, and interviewed candidates.
Education
Master of Business Administration, Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Baldwin-Wallace College
CEBS, Green Belt, DDI, DISC, Kepner-Tregoe, Lominger