Manager Human Resources

Ed Tolleson

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Objective To obtain a senior level management position with a

growing industry where I can utilize past

experience in contributing to business strategies &

successful communications.

Experience Consultant

2006 - 2010 Performance Improvement Inc.,

Paragould, Ar.

Results orientated management consultant in Lean

management concepts.

Implemented Continuous Improvement processes in

ammunition facility (Remington); saving in excess

of 3 million dollars.

Implement continuous improvement tools in health

care industry resulting in 400K plus in process

improvements.

Human Resource/Lean Manager

1991 - 2006 Emerson Electric, Paragould, Ar.

Emerson facility, world's largest appliance motor

manufacturer, upper 50 of fortune 500 companies.

Instrumental in developing Performance Excellence

/Lean process for corporation in this Division.

Served as liaison between corporate HR & local

facility with more than 1500 employees on all

issues including benefits, recruiting,

compensation, training, worker compensation,

managing a staff of 8.

Oversee benefits plan including medical, dental,

retirement, 401k, long/short term disability, stock

purchase plan & life insurance.

Also had responsibility for Performance Excellence

process, which included Lean & 6 Sigma programs

within the facility, resulting in over 2 million

savings on project improvements.

HR Manager

1984 -1991 Torrington, Calhoun, Ga.

Torrington/Fafnir Bearings were produced in this

facility with a high degree of machining processes

with very close tolerences.

Responsible for all aspects of the Human Resources

function in a plant of 600 plus employees.

Instrumental in implementing the unit manager team

concept and self directed work teams, helping to

restructure and flatten the organization.

HR Manager

1984 -1981 Scotsman, Fairfax, S.C.

Major producer of commercial ice machines,

including all injection molding & metal

fabrication, also made under counter ice makers.

Responsible for all generalist functions of HR in a

startup facility of 700 employees.

Implemented pay for skills compensation process, to

enhance flexibility of workforce.

Managed budget process, hiring, benefits programs,

safety, & worker compensation.

Education Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Ar.

Bachelor of Science in Education

Minors in math, English. Majors in HR, Phy. Ed,

Soc. Studies. (170 semester hrs.)

Certifications

Lean Certification from Productivity Inc.

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Development Dimensions Training Modules.

Zenger Miller Associates

Aubrey Daniels/Performance Plus

References References are available on request.

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