Manager Human Resources

ROBERT D. BRINTON

**** ***** ******, ******, ** *8801

662-***-**** (H)

*************@*****.*** 662-***-****

(C)

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-brinton/16/a37/23

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Extensive experience delivering innovative solutions at the local and

regional level. Expertise in management of employee relations, safety,

employment, training, negotiating and administering labor agreement,

arbitrating grievances, medical, security, benefits, payroll, affirmative

action, assuring compliance with Federal and State laws. Adept at building

consensus and creating an involved workforce. Fosters an environment of

teamwork, cooperation, empowerment, and of continued growth and development

across all functions.

Labor Management Recognition / Reward Systems Employee Relations

Relations

Family / Medical Leave Developing / Facilitating Driving Change

Training

Leadership Coaching Safety / Workers Compensation Multi-Site

Guidance

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Led three 'Improvement Teams' to improve communications, enhance safety

recognition, and OJT.

. Wrote and implemented Exposure Control Plans for the OSHA's Bloodborne

Pathogen Standard, and employee handbook for three satellite plants.

. Spearheaded development and writing of facility Hazard Communication

Program, Respiratory Protection Plan, Contingency Plan for Fires, and

Spill Procedures.

. Developed over 60 Safe Operating Procedures for equipment and jobs in

manufacturing plant as well as Job Hazard Analysis.

. Developed ADA compliant job descriptions for 50 job positions and chaired

the evaluation process.

. Negotiated seven three-year Labor Agreements for Tupelo facility since

1990 with the UFCW enhancing management's rights and increasing the

worker's contribution levels.

. Arbitrated two grievances.

. Developed recruitment process to include assessment testing with WorkKeys

thereby guaranteeing new hires would obtain fundamental skills required of

65% of jobs.

. Developed OJT program to ensure workers met established criteria within

set timeframes for each job function.

. Developed and implemented Bandsaw Training Program for production

employees to improve quality and efficiency.

. Developed "Buddy System" program for the mentoring of new hires reducing

turnover.

. Trained facility management at eight plants in 16-hour Penn State

Leadership modules on "Roles of the Supervisor", "Effective Interaction",

"Building Work Relationships", and "Leading Others" thereby improving

their effectiveness and productivity.

. Served as Team member for corporate wide ADP TimeSaver Payroll System and

biometric clocking system implementation.

. Developed and coordinated comprehensive human resource strategy,

policies, and activities. Provided guidance for eight facilities in

various states for employee relations, labor relations, and safety.

. Plant start up experience; Eckerd Drug Distribution Center and three

satellite plants

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FXI-Foamex, Tupelo, MS

1989 to 2011

Leading producer of flexible polyurethane foam for the bedding, furniture,

carpet cushion and automotive markets and a producer of technical foams for

diverse applications in the medical, consumer, electronic and

transportation industries.

Regional Human Resources Manager, (1997 to 2011) Human Resources

Manager, (1989 to 1997)

Earlier Career:

Employee Relations Supervisor, Delta

International Machinery, Tupelo, MS

Employee Relations Manager, Eckerd

Drug Company, Hammond, LA

Personnel Supervisor, Temple

- Eastex, Silsbee, TX

Personnel Manager,

Eastex Packaging, Inc., Charlotte, NC

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters, Business Administration University of Georgia, Athens,

GA

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration University of North

Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Additional Training:

Yellow Belt Training, FXI, 2010 ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training,

2010

Value Stream Mapping, ICC, 2009 7 Habits of Highly Effective Manager, by

Situational Leadership II, ICC, 2009 Stephen R. Covey, ICC, 2008

Principles of Lean Manufacturing, ICC, Continuous Improvement Safety, Core Media,

2008 2008

. Trained in CPR and 1st Aid; Trained as Hazmat Technician level, 1992

. Trained facilitator for Penn State's "Supervisory Leadership", 2005

. Instructor, 1985, Development Dimensions International "Interaction

Management"

. Trained facilitator, Middle Management Assessment Centers, 1985, First

Line Assessment Centers, 1983, Improvement Teams, 1983, Supervisory

Development 2005 to 2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association Member, North Mississippi Human Resources (SHRM), Board of

Directors 1991 to 1994, Vice President 2006 to 2007, President 2008 to 2010

Member, 1986 to present, Northeast Mississippi Community Relations

Association, Treasurer 1992, Secretary 1993, Vice President 1994, President

1995

President 2007 to present, NE Mississippi UNC Alumni Association

PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS

Published Article: "Ready, Train, Hire", Recruitment Today, March 1989

Published Article: "Effectiveness of the Twelve Hour Shift", Personnel

Journal, May 1983, Volume 2, Number 5, Page 393

Instructor of "Industrial Supervision", required for Industrial Technology

Degree at Itawamba Community College, January 1993, 1994

Developed and presented training to local industry through the Community

Development Foundation in topics including "Sexual Harassment", "Positive

Discipline", and "Supervisory Insight", 2007-10

Coordinated local SHRM Seminar and presented "Document Retention" and

"Documentation", 2009

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