Human Resources Manager

RICHARD K. (KEN) LOWERY, SPHR

**** ********* ****

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Home Phone: 205-***-**** Cell Phone 205-***-****

E-mail: ********@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A results oriented, transformational Human Resources professional with a

proven record of leadership and innovation and a bias for action. A

strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement

strategic plans, influencing the business environment utilizing change

management, integrated human resources management, team building,

maximizing human performance, cost control, and coaching and counseling at

all levels of the organization. Assesses and responds to issues

appropriately, linking Human Resources practices and strategies to

systematically support and drive broad business objectives. Finds ways to

utilize people to achieve business goals and aligns diverse and often

conflicting interests to promote a common vision. A positive "hands-on"

leader with high integrity who possesses strong business sense. Recruited

back to previous employers twice.

. Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

. Union-free management

. Organizational Development and Staffing

. Regulatory Agencies/Legal Compliance

. Leadership Training/Development

. Team building

. Compensation/Benefits

. Talent Acquisition/Management

. Retention Strategies

. Risk Management/Safety/Workers Compensation

. Labor Relations

. Human Capital Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY 2008-present

Manufacturer of automotive undercarriage equipment

Human Resources Manager, Durant, MS

. Recruited Engineers, Professional Quality staff, Supervisors

. Utilized "Workkeys" to improve hourly recruiting

. Cut turnover 80%

. Improved Dart Rate from10.34 in 2007 to 0 in 2010

. Improved TIR from18.79 to below 1.00 in 2010

. Reduced Total Injuries from 35 in 2007 to 1 in 2010

. Designed and implemented Co-Op program

. Conducted numerous management development seminars for staff

PLASTECH ENGINEERED PRODUCTS

2007-2008

Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of plastic parts to the automobile industry

Human Resources Manager, McCalla, AL

. Recruited salaried staff, including Plant Manager, Controller,

Technical staff

. Completed Local Agreement with UAW, including finalizing local labor

agreement

. Handled Grievances

Company declared bankruptcy February 2008

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ATLANTIS PLASTICS

2005-2007

Manufacturer of stretch and custom film and plastic parts for Building

Products, Auto, and Appliance industry, with 15 plants nationwide

Director of Safety and Environmental Compliance, Atlanta, GA

Developed safety and environmental standards and processes

. Reduced Experience modifier from 1.12 to .95 in 1.5 years, using

Behavioral and Risk Reduction techniques

. Developed and implemented tracking system to insure permits at all

facilities were reviewed and renewed in a timely manner

. Developed and delivered 5 module Supervisory management course

Job eliminated due to management change, company out of business

AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, LLC 2001-2004

Supplier of logistics services and warehousing to the food and drug

industry, with

Over 100 locations and 6300 employees nationwide

Region Director of Human Resources/Director of Safety and Workers

Compensation, Atlanta, GA

Developed safety standards and processes to reduce injuries and workers

compensation costs

. Achieved 25% reduction in recordable incidents, installed proactive Risk

Reduction process

. Reduced Workers Compensation costs 33%

. Negotiated reductions in OSHA penalties of over 40%

. Trained personnel on Six Sigma concepts

. Promoted to Director of Safety and Workers Compensation after 2 months

Job eliminated due to corporate reorganization

UNIVERSAL FURNITURE LIMITED 1999 - 2001

A major manufacturer of Bedroom and Dining Room furniture, with six

manufacturing

Facilities and 1500 employees in North America

Director of Human Resources for North American Operations, Morristown, TN

Human Resources and Safety responsibility for furniture manufacturing and

assembly (one plant Union)

Trained and implemented Lean Manufacturing and Cellular Manufacturing

processes in assembly and parts plant

. Reduced recordable injuries by 50%

. Reduced Workers Compensation costs by $1,000,000

. Shut down manufacturing plants and moved manufacturing to Asia

. Established "Centers of Excellence" throughout the organization

Job eliminated due to moving manufacturing operations to Asia, company

out of business

CECO BUILDING SYSTEMS 1994-1998

A major Metal Building Systems manufacturer

Human Resources Manager, Columbus, MS

Developed and implemented Human Resources and Safety programs and processes

for manufacturing, transportation, and construction components of the

company.

. Reduced exposure to regulatory penalty by developing and implementing non-

punitive disciplinary system

. Established Human Resources Department, which was previously non-existent

. Developed in-house recruiting strategy which resulted in annualized

savings of $500,000

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WASTE MANAGEMENT 1986-1993

The world's largest facility for the treatment, storage, and disposal of

hazardous and toxic wastes

Human Resources Manager, Emelle, AL

Human Resources responsibility for facility, including transportation

division.

. Proposed, developed, and implemented Assessment Center for supervisory

selection

. Selected and utilized 360-degree management assessment instrument for

development of management staff

. Directed successful union avoidance campaign against Teamsters

. Recruited back to Waste Management to new position of Director of Human

Resources, Mid-

South Region, until merger eliminated all Waste Management HR jobs (1998)

Other experience includes first and second level manufacturing supervision,

recruiting at all levels, negotiation of labor agreements, college

recruiting, development of HR and H&S policies and procedures, settlement

of EEO and OFCCP claims and audits, management of Workers Compensation and

unemployment claims, development and delivery of public seminars for

Manufacturing Association on first line supervisory skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Manpower and Industrial Relations

University of Alabama

Graduate level courses - Mississippi State University, Webster University

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - Life

Certification

. Member, Board of Directors, Mississippi Manufacturers Association

. Instructor, OSHA Compliance, National Safety Council

. Faculty member, University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies

. Presenter at various statewide HR conventions

. Ongoing development includes various HR conferences/seminars

. Member, Society for Human Resources Management

. Member, American Society of Safety Engineers

. DDI Targeted Selection Interviewer

. TS 16949 Internal Auditor

. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

. OSHA Outreach Trainer

. Chair, Holmes Community College Welding Advisory Committee

. Member Holmes Community College Workforce Advisory Council

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