Bradley C. Duggins, SPHR

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Profile

All-around Executive with success in operations, employee/labor relations,

human capital management, benefit and compensation administration, and

recruiting. Proven leader who enables Associates to be active business

partners in boosting profits and achieving corporate objectives. Strong

foundation in manufacturing operations. Business strategist adept at

assessing situations, defining solutions and initiating cost-effective

action plans. M.A., Human Resource Management. Core competencies include:

HR Management Talent Acquisition Operations Management

Organizational Development Budget Management Cost Containment

Succession Planning Continuous Improvement

Staff Supervision Coaching & Advising Training & Development

Team/Project Management

Career Summary

WEAVER POPCORN COMPANY, Van Buren, IN August 2004-

April 2010

The key operating division of #1 global popcorn manufacturer

Human Resources and Organizational Development Leader

Total HR accountability for 400+ Associate, non-union popcorn manufacturing

plant. Report directly to COO/VP of Development.

. Instrumental in improving organization profitability by $90M over 5

year time span.

. Spearheaded Organizational Development initiative during corporate

restructure. Achieved a cost reduction of $1M in 4 month period

through Targeted Selection, Proficiency Identification, Behavior

Based Interviewing, and Lean Job Profiling. Also instituted design of

Pay for Performance Work Systems, Change Management, and related

process improvements.

. Hired 100+ skilled manufacturing positions in 4 months to support key

customer volume improvement.

. Defeated union organizational attempt at early formative stage.

. Filled 12 Key Leadership roles in various operational, technical,

quality assurance, and HR positions.

. Trained 60 Associates on Front-Line Leadership Basic Principles.

. Designed implementation plan and installed Human Resource Benefits

Solution (HRB-Employee Self Service) for 350+ Associate group.

NESTL USA, Jacksonville, IL

2000 - 2004

A global food and beverage leader with $50B in sales. Its Jacksonville

plant was a $125M divisional contributor.

Human Resources Manager

Spearheaded HR organization for 24x7 manufacturing operation with 200+

employees. Managed $6.2 million administration/benefit program and $550k

safety/training budget. Instituted Behavior-Based Safety Program, process

improvements and performance incentive programs. Served as Midwest

Regional Director for Nestle University. Ensured compliance with

Affirmative Action and other Federal Compliance Programs. Supervised an HR

Supervisor and a Behavior Based Safety Coordinator.

. Cut costs $1.6M and reduced accidents 67% by new safety programs and

continuous process improvements.

. Installed Succession Planning Model. Advised management on necessary

talent acquisition changes. Subsequent 25% leadership turnover led to

improving operational contribution by $25M over 3-year period.

. Chaired Midwest Regional Training Board; led development for 3,000+

employees across 5 locations.

. Regional Recruiting Chair for University of Illinois Leadership

Trainee Selection Program.

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. Received two Annual Nestle Spirit Awards (2001, 2002) as recognition

of unique contributions in labor relations, training and development,

and recruiting.

. Major participant in increasing profitability from $100 million to

$120 million in < 4 years.

LAFARGE CORPORATION, Sugar Creek, MO; Paulding, OH

1994 - 2000

A $12B global supplier of civil and commercial construction materials

Human Resources Manager, Sugar Creek, MO (1999-00)

Human Resource Manager, Paulding, OH (1994-99)

Total Human Resources accountability for Paulding, OH and Kansas City, MO

locations. Supervised an HR Assistant, an Administrative Assistant,

Recruiter, and Trainer.

. Led HR for $33 million operation with 120+ employees during

relocation/downsizing.

. Defined HR infrastructure for new facility, built positive corporate

culture and launched development programs.

. Overcame serious morale problems; developed outplacement program for

60 employees.

. Decreased accidents 25% and reduced reportable incidents 40% through

safety programs.

. Built high-performance team during restructuring; hired 50+

salaried/hourly employees.

. Collaborated with union officials to develop new PPO insurance

program, cutting costs 20%.

. Managed $4.5 million administration/benefit program. Reduced accident

rates 45% in 1 year.

. Successfully defended against a National Labor Relations Board charge.

. Implemented retention program resulting in 50% decrease in turnover of

skilled trades personnel.

B-LINE SYSTEMS, INC., Highland, IL; Troy, IL

1988 - 1994

$100M wholly owned subsidiary of Sigma Aldrich Chemical supplying

commercial construction products

Plant Superintendent, Highland, IL (1992-94); Troy, IL (1990-92)

Production Supervisor, Press/Weld Departments (1988 -90)

Directed plant operations for $65 million and $35 million facilities;

managed team of up to 150.

. Increased customer service ratings from 88% to 96% while driving 10%

improvement in plant throughput.

. Played key role in management negotiations with union; held annual

wage increases to an average of 3%.

. Chaired Salary Administration Committee with responsibility for 1,000

employees.

Certifications & Affiliations

SPHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources, 2000--Present.

Franklin Covey Certified Facilitator, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

and Leadership: Great Leaders, Great Teams, Great Results, Working/Leading

at Speed of Trust, and Maximizer.

Adjunct Faculty, Huntington University, Human Resources Curricula, 2010 to

Present.

Indiana State SHRM Conference Speaker, "Launching a Major Strategic HR

Initiative", August 2007

Summer's Sky, LLC-Coach and Navigator, Services for Individuals/Family

members who care for Children with Special Needs, 2010--Present. Total

accountability for all activities connected with forming this new

innovation

. Recipient of 2010 Professional Services Category Innovation Award by

Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly, Executive Panel, August 2010.

Education

M.A., Human Resource Management, Washington University, Clayton, MO, 1994

B.S., Business/Operations Management, Eastern Illinois University,

Charleston, IL, 1988

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