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Human Resources Manager

Location:
Caldwell, ID, 83605
Posted:
March 19, 2011

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Resume:

Glenn L. Yearsley MBA, PHR

**** ****** **. ********, ***** 83605

208-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

• 10 years experience in Human Resources, eight of which have been in leadership roles.

• Successfully created and implemented two Human Resources departments with exceptional results that

support company objectives.

• Selected to be member of Delta Mu Delta from success in MBA program.

• Part of Senior Leadership team during major company restructure and turn around.

• Fluent in Spanish.

Related Experience

Dickinson Frozen Foods May 2006 to Present

Director of Human Resources July 2006 to Present

Interim Director of Operations January 2010 to March 2010

Human Resources Manager May 2006-July 2006

Dickinson Frozen Foods is the market leader in IQF onions, roasted potatoes, and cross seasonal peppers. The

company operates four locations and with over 500 team members. The Human Resources Director role

provides strategic and business direction related to the human capital in the organization including workforce

planning, leadership and employee development, performance management, succession planning, safety, and

team member engagement.

• Assisted in growing company revenue 22% from 2006 to current. EBITDA contribution increased over

35% for the same period.

• Complete staffing and organizational plans and budgets. Oversaw restructuring initiatives resulting in over

$850,000 in labor savings and improved efficiency.

• Created and implemented safety program which decreased accidents by over 65% company wide. Total

Worker’s Compensation costs incurred decreased by over $142,000.

• Reduced health benefits costs by approximately $100,000 annually while simultaneously improving the

benefits plan.

• Oversee IT administration for the company. Reorganized department resulting in over $50,000 annual

savings and significantly increased response time. Also assisted in development and implementation of ERP

system for the company.

• Complete and manage department budget of over $1,400,000. Consistently meet company objectives under

budget.

• Reorganized hiring process and morale building programs that resulted in a reduction in turnover from

220% to 58% annually. Improved hiring resulted in a reduction of contract labor of over $70,000 annually.

• Reorganized 401 (k) plan which resulted in a $10,000 annual savings for DFF. Reduced participant fees by

nearly 50% and doubled plan participation.

• Directed creation of new mission and vision statements for company.

• Acted as Interim Director of Operations for DFF’s potato processing facility

Improved plant efficiency from 78% to 93%

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Improved production up-time from 80% to 85%

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Re-organized management structure to support operation’s needs

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Reduced holds inventory by 25%

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Improved First Time Quality from 96% to 98%

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Idahoan Foods April 2004 to May 2006

Human Resources Manager-Corporate and Eastern Idaho Division October 2005 to May 2006

Human Resources Manager-Southern Idaho Division April 2004 to October 2005

Idahoan Foods is the market leader in flavored, dehydrated mashed potatoes. The company operated four

facilities with over 700 team members. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all plant related

human resources activities including recruitment, training, performance management, employee relations,

affirmative action, benefits administration and other human resources activities.

Directed the daily activities of Human Resources Department which was responsible for up to 430 team

member in two facilities.

Created hiring system that resulted in being able to fill open hourly positions in less than two weeks. From

this change, turnover also decreased by over 8%.

Developed and implemented company wide evaluation system which ensured each employee would receive

consistent feedback.

Designed a leadership development program including monthly activities and annual team building

initiatives.

Assisted in organization and implementation of Human Resources Information System.

Created a wage range system that increased the labor cost controls and established wage parameters.

Assisted in two major reductions in force exercises and one plant closure.

Melaleuca, Inc May 2002 to April 2004

Human Resources Manager April 2003 to April 2004

Human Resources Supervisor May 2002 to April 2003

Melaleuca is a consumer direct marketing company that is vertically integrated on many of its products. The

company was over $600M in revenue supported by three manufacturing facilities. This position was

responsible for the Human Resources activities of two of these facilities with 320 team members.

• Responsible for all plant related human resources activities including recruitment, training, performance

management, employee relations, benefits administration, safety and worker’s compensation, and other

human resources activities.

• Successfully recruited and retained over 80 associates for a plant expansion below time and cost budgets.

• Implemented a return to work program that decreased worker’s compensation costs by $20,000 annually.

• Ensured that all departments were appropriately complying with established labor budgets.

• Redesigned safety incentive program saving approximately $8,000 annually and decreased recordable

incidents by 10%.

• Employee of the month in June 2003.

Education

Master of Business Administration

Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Graduated December 2008. GPA 3.9.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho. Graduated May 2002. GPA 3.5.

Associate of Science and Art in Accounting

Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho. Graduated June 2000. GPA 3.3.

Other Information

• Completed a two year service mission in Santiago, Chile. Oversaw the daily activities of up to 14

associates. Fluent in conversational and written Spanish.

• Coached youth basketball for two seasons.

• Acted as a small business human resources consultant for two firms.

• Completed six month certification program from Leadership Development Inc.



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