Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Jay Thompson
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Rock Hill, SC 29732 linkedin.com/in/jayfthompson
Human Resources Professional
Accomplished HR professional with proven track record in managing and
directing the human resources function. Excel at establishing and
maintaining positive and productive employee-management relationships with
a keen understanding of business priorities and ethical responsibilities.
Skilled at analyzing business and organizational needs and creating
effective solutions involving human capital that result in maximized
efficiency, reduced costs and improved performance. Possess strong
interpersonal and communications skills. Background includes automotive
supplier and parts manufacturing, extrusion, assembly, fabrication,
engineered products, electronic/electrical and service industries at
corporate, R&D, multi-plant and international settings. Willing to travel
and relocated. Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification
(SPHR).
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Core Competencies
Policy Development Labor Non-union/Union Avoidance
Relations/Negotiations
Staffing/Recruitment Organizational Development Strategic Development
Regulatory Compliance Health and Safety Problem Resolution
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Professional Experience
JAY THOMPSON CONSULTING, INC. - January 2007 to Present
Established consulting company to provide HR expertise and support to
clients in the automotive parts supply industry. Key Projects include:
. Directed US and International HR for client during the sale of the
division. Established HR strategy and guided employee relations during
uncertain period while ensuring continued quality product supply to
customer.
. As client to Hope Global, assisted in consolidation of European
operation. Developed strategy to successfully close two European
facilities, source and recommend new production site in low cost country,
and start up new operation. Developed overall HR strategy, guidelines
and policy, made salary and pay recommendations, recruited and staffed
operation, established training, safety and related programs while
meeting all company and customer objectives.
. As client to BFC America, managed HR and administration during the buy-
out of a joint venture operation. Recommended HR strategic plan,
established new wage and benefits program, conducted union negotiations
and serve as primary HR contact for ongoing operations. Continue to
serve as advisor to the operation.
METZELER AUTOMOTIVE PROFILE SYSTEMS 1986 - 2006
Automotive parts supplier of weather seal products. Company operated under
the names of Schlegel Corporation, BTR Automotive, and currently named
Henniges Automotive.
(1997 - 2006) Director, Human Resources - Schlegel Carolina, Special
Products Division
Special Products Division manufactured wire and polyester reinforcements
used in weather seal extrusion industry.
Managed North American and European HR and Administrative functions during
period of changing markets, significant cost and competitive pressures and
industry consolidation. Substantially improved employee relations,
communications and employee participation yielding stable margins in
profitability in a declining market. Formulated labor strategy and
negotiated union contracts within budget, provided for increased
flexibility and worker versatility with no labor interruptions and
continued customer satisfaction.
Developed, recommended, and implemented major plant restructuring at Irish
facility which improved plant practices and habits; decreased man-machine
ratios; introduced shift leaders in lieu of supervisors; simplified
operations to two shifts while maintaining output levels. Results were
30% added to EBITDA line and the enhanced the ability to "get things done"
at the location.
Designed and implemented training programs for skills training, management
development and automotive quality systems (TS16949). Introduced and
provided support to Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) processes. Managed
Material Control and IT departments at South Carolina operation.
(1994 - 1997) Manager, Human Resources, North American Automotive
Operations
Reporting to President, directed HR strategy and support to highly
decentralized automotive weather seal supplier. Drove HR programs,
salary and performance administration and staffing at Group's twelve
North American locations. Operated as "trouble shooter" and problem
solver for people issues. Negotiated and implemented difficult labor
agreements throughout the Group resulting in win-win agreements. Guided
employee empowerment, gainshare, and change related programs and
facilitated continuous improvement, quality and related operational
initiatives.
(1986 - 1994) Manager, Human Resources -Tennessee Operations
Tennessee Operations was a multi-unit manufacturing division consisting of
2 unionized plants, 2 non-union plants and an R&D Center.
Responsible for generalist HR functions including employee and labor
relations, organizational development, recruiting, training, and salary
administration. Provided hands-on HR direction and leadership during
period of rapid growth and expansion. Managed staff of 5. Negotiated
and administered union contracts while improving overall employee
relations. Championed participative, win-win approaches to labor
relations, employee empowerment, and gainshare programs and maintained
non-union status at respective locations.
COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. 1981-1986
Design, build and provide services for fossil and nuclear power generation
plants
(1984 - 1986) Personnel Manager - Kings Mountain, NC
Developed and implemented Human Resources function for a stat up nonunion
manufacturing plant. Established personnel policies and procedures,
recruited new employees, developed comprehensive skills training
programs, and implemented health and safety programs. Developed on-going
union avoidance plan, and maintained positive employee relations.
(1981 - 1984) Personnel Field Consultant - Windsor, CT
Located at Group Headquarters, responsible for Human Resources for field
based exempt employees. Recruited managerial and highly technical
employees. Advised management on matters pertaining to the legal and
ethical issues regarding employee discipline and termination while
considering long range business implications.
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Additional Experience
. Instructor/Facilitator in Management, Organizational Behavior and Human
Resources courses at University of Phoenix Online.
. Member of Human Resources curriculum development panel at University of
Phoenix Online providing expertise in establishing new HR degree program
and as Subject Matter Expert during development of Employee Relations
course curriculum.
. Public Arbitrator for FINRA. (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
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Education
MBA Capital University, Columbus, OH 1981
BS Bus. Adm. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1975
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