Steve R. Sloan
( Madison, Al. ( 256-***-**** ( *****.*****@*******.***
Human Resource Professional
Results-driven, decisive manager with a proven track record in the
development and implementation of successful HR procedures to support
operational effectiveness. Skilled mentor and coach with a hands-on,
positive approach to talent management, policy compliance, and creation of
a positive work environment where employees desire to contribute and excel.
Specific skills include:
HR Manager, North American Lighting (Koito Industries) (March 2010 -
Present)
. Responsible for all HR related activities at a 250 employee non-union
manufacturing facility.
. Lead management team with union avoidance activities.
. Strong emphasis on recruitment, assessment, selection and retention of
qualified employees.
. Developed "on-boarding" process that shares product/process requirements
with potential candidates, and at the same time, assess candidate
qualification to job requirements. Process includes structured
interviews, use of technology to leverage efficient use of limited HR
personnel, work simulation, and ability to follow standardized work.
HR Manager, DELPHI Athens, Al.
(1996 - Feb. 2010)
. Responsible for all HR related activities at a large manufacturing
facility and member of Divisional HR Strategic Business Plan
Deployment process with high value services.
. Utilized value stream mapping to identify human resource process
improvements and standardized work.
. Oversee all HR systems and maintain various control documents.
. Communication of management goals and objectives to all employees.
. Apprise higher level supervision of employee participation and
performance.
. Identify quality standards, internal instructions and work procedures.
. Prepare confidential material for governmental compliance and other
technical employment issues.
. Facilitate employee promotions based on organizational effectiveness.
Identify employees, and positions, with critical skill requirements
and a progression/succession plan to place most qualified candidates.
. Utilized gap assessment, employee feedback, 360 surveys, competency
evaluations, 9 box to identify performance issues and employee
enthusiasm requirements.
. Developed successful team based, pay for knowledge, incentive
compensation policies
. Assist with staffing planning and strategic product portfolio
decisions. Aligned business conditions to HR processes (i.e.; growth
= recruitment and retention, whereas declining revenues = releasing
poor performers and restructuring)
. Recognize leader's who can coach, mentor, teach, and lead by example.
Focus on business priorities with lean & efficient processes. Use
technology for teaching, conducting surveys, and processing
requisitions.
. Monitor and audit key HR metrics (absenteeism, overtime, restricted
duty, turnover, employee satisfaction, etc.) and developed processes
that address root cause corrections.
. Implement HR related Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Performance
Management & Accountability. Value diversity with fully engaged teams,
where everyone's priority is to exceed the customer's expectations.
. Investigate/prepare confidential material for governmental compliance
and technical employment issues.
. Training, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Client
Survey, and Recognition/Rewards. Foster regular information sharing at
all levels of the organization.
HR Planning, GM Atlanta, Ga. (1994 - 1996)
. Developed competitive studies for product allocation. Analyzed
sourcing options for launch of new product. Successfully transitioned
work to a tier two managed facility.
. Developed transitional work center for rehabilitation of employees to
value added work.
Supervisor of Labor Relations, General Motors, Doraville, Georgia
(1990 - 1994)
. Contract, Shop Rule, & Grievance administration. Arbitration
preparation.
. Advised supervisors & management with L/R issues and continuous
improvement activities.
Manufacturing Supervisor, General Motors, Doraville, Georgia (1978
- 1988)
. Direct supervision of 30 - 50 hourly employees with automotive related
assembly operations
. Meet daily production schedules, within given budget, efficiency
target.
. Insure high quality service, customer satisfaction,
. Manage successful safety application and employee involvement
activities.
Bachelor Degree, Industrial Administration, Kettering University (formerly
General Motors Institute of Technology) Flint, Michigan (1978); Green Belt
(Problem Solving) Certification, Dale Carnegie Leadership, Safety/OSHA,
North Alabama SHRM, M.B.O. Thesis; Business Plan Deployment; FMLA, EEO, ADA
training; Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
. Talent Mgmt. & Progression Planning
. Policy, Benefit, & Compensation Adm.
. Team Building, Recognition & Reward
. Recruitment & Retention
. Problem Solving & Lean Mfg. Culture
. Communication Systems & Public Relations
. Standardized Work and Performance Reviews
. Legal/Regulatory Compliance & Investigation