Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Gregory A. King
Jonesborough, TN 37659
abh5vt@r.postjobfree.com
An accomplished global Human Resources leader with the ability to translate
business strategy into actionable HR initiatives. Action oriented with a
proven ability to develop productive trusting relationships across
functions and levels to achieve business results. Consistently recognized
as a partner who drives business capability. Possess a unique combination
of experience that encompasses labor relations and state of the art talent
management programs.
. Talent . Mergers / . Workforce Planning
Management Acquisitions
. Succession . Labor . Safety and Workers'
Planning Negotiations Compensation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KING PHARMACEUTICALS
2004 - Present
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells branded
prescription pharmaceutical products and animal health products worldwide.
The Company has annual revenues greater than $1.6b and employs more than
2,600 people worldwide.
Vice President, HR and Employee Relations - Bristol, TN
2010 - Present
Sr. Director, Employee Relations
2007-2010
Director, Employee Relations
2005-2007
Manager, Employee Relations
2004-2005
Rapidly promoted to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in a
position as HR Business Partner for three business units representing 1,500
employees. Lead the Employee Relations Center of Excellence for King
Pharmaceuticals and serve as the HR Business Partner for Alpharma Animal
Health, Meridian Medical Technologies and King Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing Operations. These three divisions encompass a manufacturing
footprint of 13 facilities in the US and China and a global Animal Health
sales and marketing team with presence in North America, Asia, Europe and
Latin America.
. Led the rollout of King Pharmaceuticals Talent Management and
Performance Management processes into the newly acquired Alpharma
Animal Health division.
Created, designed and implemented the first sales incentive
compensation pay plan for Alpharma Animal Health.
. Embedded the company's Leadership Model into the newly acquired
Alpharma division's international business units to drive cultural
alignment and values of the merged organization.
. Led two separate restructuring initiatives to right-size the
business as a result of revenue loss from expiration of key patent
protections.
. Collaborated with in-house counsel for successful dismissal or
mediation of all employment-related litigation, EEOC and NLRB
charges.
. Successfully led collective bargaining negotiations with the
Teamsters in St. Louis, MO that resulted in a below budget five
year agreement with no increase in pension contributions. Led
negotiations with the United Steelworkers in Rochester, MI that
resulted in a below budget three year agreement.
. Created the first organizational review process for King
Manufacturing that was designed to identify high-potential talent,
drive the implementation of appropriate development plans and
highlight areas in need of additional bench strength.
Led HR initiatives associated with the manufacturing footprint
reduction project including effects bargaining with the United
Steelworkers leading to the sale of King's Rochester, MI facility.
FALCON PRODUCTS
2004
Furniture manufacturer for the food service and hospitality industries.
Manager, Human Resources - Newport, TN
Managed all human resource activities at this 450 employee non-union
manufacturing facility.
Streamlined the HR Department to maximize efficiency and optimize
service to internal customers.
Initiated Supervisor training sessions to ensure consistency across
departments.
Directed the company's efforts during an OFCCP audit.
SHURLINE, DIVISION OF NEWELL RUBBERMAID
1997 - 2004
Leading manufacturer and distributor of paint applicators.
Manager, Human Resources - Johnson City, TN
Managed all human resource activities at this non-union manufacturing
facility and assisted with various HR projects division-wide.
. Developed and implemented a strategy to close the Johnson City
facility.
. Provided onsite human resources support for Shurline's start-up
facility in Shanghai, China.
. Recruited talent for hourly, non-exempt and exempt level positions.
. Participated on the team that planned and executed the closure of
Shurline's Buffalo, NY facility.
HR Generalist, Environmental Health and Safety Manager - St. Francis, WI
Managed the environmental health and safety program for multiple
manufacturing and distribution facilities in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and New
York. Performed various human resource generalist duties at Shurline's
unionized Wisconsin facilities.
. Reduced worker's compensation costs by 50% over a period of three
years.
. Led safety initiatives that lowered the division's lost-time
frequency rate from 7.10 to 1.66.
. Member of team that negotiated a five-year labor agreement with the
local United Steelworkers in Shurline's Wisconsin facility.
LEXINGTON FURNITURE INDUSTRIES
1993 - 1997
Leading manufacturer of hardwood and upholstered furniture.
Director, Environmental Health and Safety - Plants 2,11,16,17 - Lexington,
NC
Managed the environmental health and safety efforts at four non-union
manufacturing facilities. Led the implementation of EHS activities at two
start-up locations.
. Conducted safety training for associates and supervisors.
. Completed all required environmental reporting (RCRA, SARA 313,
etc.).
. Company contact with OSHA, State EPA, Insurance and Fire Department
officials.
. Developed written Hazard Communication Program for all 17 LFI
facilities.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
1985 - 1989
Presidential Communication Systems Operator
Top Secret Security Clearance
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Magna Cum Laude
1993
Western Carolina University
Concentrated in Occupational Safety
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