CHARLES E. MIMS
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
(478) 333 - 6346
E-Mail: abie8u@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: Skilled and professional Human Resources Executive with
experience in all facets of Human Resources management, team building and
organizational development skills with the ability to establish rapport and
credibility from the shop floor to the executive level. Solution oriented
with an eye toward the bottom line.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ______________
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Freudenberg Texbond LP 2008 -
2010
Macon, Ga
Human Resources Manager: Responsible for all Human Resources functions as
well as payroll for a 110 employee plant.
. Championed an employee relations initiative that reduced turnover
by 66% and increased the moral of the employees.
. Led initiative to bring the payroll function in house that saved
over $25,000 annually.
. Negotiated medical and dental coverage that saved the company
$100,000 while saving the employees over $25,000 as well.
. Reduced workers compensation expenses by over 60% by instituting a
behavior based safety program and being aggressive with prior
claims. Plant completed 11 months without a recordable accident.
. Fostered cost savings process that saved the plant over
$400,000.00.
Perdue Farms, Inc.
2005-2007
Perry, Ga
Complex Human Resources Manager: Responsible for all Human Resources
functions for a start up operation for a large manufacturing facility.
. Involved member of senior management team making overall
operation decisions.
. Provided all Human Resources guidance for plant start up.
. Established all exempt, non exempt and hourly staffing levels
and budgets.
. Staffed and trained all associates to adhere to start up time
lines.
. Served as plant liaison for legal, risk management, EEOC, OSHA
and other legal activities.
. Developed and maintained staffing process to staff over 1000
positions in 18 months.
. Developed and implemented a plan to reduce turnover that was
instrumental in saving over $5,000,000 in 2007.
ConAgra Foods Inc.- Foodservice Division
2001-2005
Montgomery, AL
Human Resources Manager: Responsible for all Human Resources functions as
well as liaison for all legal activity at a 500 + employee plant.
Championed a culture initiative that resulted in turnover being
reduced over 25% each year for 3 years and savings of $500,000.
. Designed, implemented and managed salary programs including
incentive plans, which improved morale, reduced grievances and EEOC
claims resulting in savings of $100,000 annually.
. Negotiated compensation and benefits package during union
negotiation that resulted in net savings of $150,000 annually.
. Led plant reorganization design that reduced the workforce by 30%
and produced net savings of $6.5 Million over a two- year period.
. Improved the safety OIR and LTIR by over 200%.
Professional Personnel Consultants
2001-2001
Montgomery, AL
Recruiter: Operated as an independent placement consultant.
. Recognized as top performer after only two months.
. Utilized evaluation skills to make the largest placement in the 30
year company history.
Sylvest Farms 1990-
2000
Montgomery, AL
Human Resources Manager: Created and managed a Human Resource department to
support a multiple site operation and expansion.
. Directed the design and management of a self- insured workers
compensation program that saved $5 Million over 7 years.
. Designed and implemented an operational review form used by
plant management in assessing labor allocations that saved
$200,000 annually and increased plant efficiencies.
. Developed and implemented compensation and benefit programs
including incentive plans for three separate driver groups,
which improved productivity and morale.
. Successfully defeated three union organization attempts in
one facility by continuously improving management people
skills and consistent enforcement of work rules.
Hadmanco, Inc. 1976-
1990
Montgomery, AL
District Manager: Directed all operations with responsibility for bottom
line profits for 27 QSR locations in Alabama.
. Organized and directed community involvement programs that
sustained consistent sales growth of 8% annually.
. Managed construction and operation of new facilities from site
selection, design, staffing, training and business development.
. Participated in advertising development and budget process to
develop a strategic plan aligned with corporate strategies and
operating goals.
. Organized and led P&L meetings with unit managers to discuss
performance, goals and direction resulting in a 5% reduction in
operating expenses.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ____
Auburn University- B.S. Business, Marketing/ Management
Society for Human Resource Management
Dale Carnegie Training
PeopleSoft Certification ( Human Resources, Payroll)
Numerous Human Resource and management programs, change management,
mediation/ negotiation, strategic planning, organizational design and
development conferences and seminars.
SKILLS SUMMARY________________________________________________________
Human Resources AAP/EEO Staff Duties
Training
Recruitment Personnel Supervision
Personnel Development Curriculum Development Coaching
Event Planning
Risk Management Administrator Professional
Development Cost Reduction Allocation
Management Performance Evaluation Procedure Development
Compensation Training
Succession Planning Problem Solving
Accountability Policy Implementation
Procedures Integrity Project Management
Payroll Administration Public Speaking
OSHA Reporting Workers Compensation Performance
Improvement Labor Relations/Negotiation Performance
Improvement Budget Setting/
Management Organizational Design
Safety