Human Resources Manager
Resume:
ROBERT SOLANO, MBA, PHR
Pinson, Alabama 35126
abjf9z@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a human resources opportunity in which I can utilize my professional experience to proactively influence
development of the organization’s employees, improve bottom line results, and will provide personal growth.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
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Professional in Human Resources – (PHR) - Aubrey Daniels Performance Management
current certification. Leader.
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Lean Manufacturing Implementation and ISO 9000/14001 Auditor.
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Training. OSHA Volunteer Compliance Programs - 30 and
• Shop Floor Management Practices. 10-hour certificates.
• DDI Targeted Selection Instructor.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Implemented new salaried staffing program that reduced recruitment costs by 26%.
• Created attendance management reporting and monitoring process that yielded $65,000 in recurring overtime cost
savings and improved accuracy of time keeping data.
• Instituted Shop Floor Management training in support of lean initiatives, and quality efforts that have yielded over
$200,000 in cost savings and 33% productivity improvement in the first six months.
• Turned around safety program from 1M+ worker’s compensation to less than 150K in two years by implementing
weekly audits, and extensive communication/education. Reached over 3 million hours without a Lost Time
Accident (900+ days).
• Implemented STOP safety programs for Supervisor and Employees. Achieved over 1.5 million hours without a
Lost Time Accident and a 40% reduction in worker’s compensation expenses.
• Implemented over $200,000 cost savings in hazardous material disposal. Reduced utilization of solvent based
cleaners and introduced environmental friendly substitutes.
• Implemented Aubrey Daniels Behavioral based Performance Management program - generated over $100,000
cost savings.
• Wrote and administered several state training grants - yielded over $150,000 in training cost savings.
• Developed and implemented AAPs that have successfully undergone OFCCP audits.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KAMTEK, Inc. – Birmingham, AL 2009-2010
Human Resource Manager
• Auto Body Stampings, Welding and Assembly for Tier 1 Supplier to Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Kia, VW
• Foster union free environment and Open Door process through hands on involvement with employees
• Responsible for Employee involvement committees ; i.e. Fairness Committee, Safety Committee
• Responsible for recruiting of salaried and hourly positon for major plant expansion – 150 positions
• Developed comprehensive training and developmental plan for all plant personnel
• Oversee training initiatives for start up of new technology – AIDT State grant $500,000
• Responsible for plantwide safety and environmental activities – over one year without a lost time accident
• Oversaw development of Employee Survey action plan and worked through implementation plan
Ashley Furniture Industries - Leesport, PA 2008 - 2009
Human Resources Manager
• Senior manager in a recent start up non-union facility - 800+ employees
• Managed Human Resources efforts in a fast paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Quickly corrected a high employee turnover situation by providing leadership and organizational direction.
• Established HR Metrics and management of operational improvements based on data analysis.
• Strong emphasis on hourly and supervisory recruitment.
• Rolled out improved supervisor development programs.
• Delivered training and mentored lean improvement activities for manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• High focus on Safety improvements and Worker‘s Compensation management.
CalsonicKansei North America - Lewisburg, TN/ Manchester, TN 2002 – 2008
- Sr. Manager Human Resources 2002-2006
• Senior manager for two non-union facilities with sales of 600M (1,100 employees).
• Directed nine Human Resources and Safety/Environmental professionals at two facilities.
• Developed, implemented and managed a Corporate wide high impact on-boarding and job certification processes
that included new hire orientation tracking form, position certification, performance level certification, and on-
going review of performance to track proficiency through supervisor observation forms.
• Instituted performance based hourly bonus program tied to plant
• Instituted Shop Floor Management training for all Management and Support salaried personnel as a
developmental tool to support lean initiatives, quality efforts and day-to-day continuous improvement efforts.
• Helped implement and participated in Value Stream Mapping (VSMs) activities that led to significant productivity
improvements and reduced direct/indirect manpower.
• Represented facility at the Honda Lean Supplier’s conferences.
• Turned around safety program from 1M+ worker’s comp to less than 150K in two years by implementing weekly
audits, and extensive communication/education.
• Reached over 3 million hours without a Lost Time Accident (900+ days).
• Implemented over $200,000 cost savings in hazardous material disposal. Reduced utilization of solvent based
cleaners and introduced environmental friendly substitutes.
• Developed budgets and perform weekly monitoring of departmental financial expenditures.
• Created daily time and attendance management reports to track accurate time reporting and overtime expenditures.
• Member of the Corporate Benefits and Compensation Committee and the Plant Quality Review Committee.
- Production Manager – Cockpit/Front End Module Lines – Nissan, Smyrna, TN 2006 - 2007
• Managed an extremely high paced JIT two shift operation with 6 supervisors and 250+ hourly employees
• Transitioned management responsibilities from 3rd party to CalsonicKansei – new business model for the
Cockpit and Front End module operations inside Nissan facility. This was accomplished on budget and
transparent to Nissan
• Led VSM activities to improve production flow, layout and strengthen quality parameters.
• Successfully managed Nissan Altima 2006 modular assembly new model launch
• Provided management liaison to Nissan quality and production control functions for all quality and warrantee
concerns.
- Sr. Production Manager – Lewisburg, TN 2007 – 2008
• Responsible for three shift production operations for all Instrument Panels and Heater/Blower manufacturing
• Directed the activities of 200+ employees in four departments
• Established, communicated and managed production goals, productivity improvement activities, fostered a
participatory and safe work environment
Fiskars - Home Leisure Division, Opelika, AL/Apopka, FL 2000 – 2001
Director Human Resources
• Senior manager for three non-union business units, at two locations with sales of 40 million and 500 employees.
30% travel.
Guardian Industries, Corp., Richburg, SC/ Corsicana, TX 1995- 2000
- Human Resources Manager- Corsicana, TX 1997-2000
• Responsible for recruitment, development, training, and retention of professional/hourly plant personnel in a 24/7,
ISO 9002 certified, union-free manufacturing environment (425 employees).
- Asst. HR Manager/Training Coordinator - Richburg, SC 1995-1997
• Provided hands-on supervisory and team development support for a 24/7, ISO 9002 certified, union-free
manufacturing facility (350 employees).
EARLY CAREER ASSIGNMENTS
The Scotts Co, Marysville, Ohio 1991 – 1995
Human Resources Manager
• Responsible for recruitment, development, training and retention of professional/hourly plant personnel in 24/7,
union-free manufacturing environment (425 employees).
Bank One - Columbus, Columbus, Ohio 1990 - 1991
Equal Employment Opportunity Analyst
• Conducted discrimination investigations, and developed written communication to state and federal agencies.
Advised affiliates on how to prepare and respond to OFCCP audits, and developed Corporate AAP.
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Columbus, Ohio 1988 - 1990
Local Veterans Employment Representative
• Supervised three veterans’ representatives in client employment counseling and job search initiatives and
instructed job search seminars.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio -1988 University of Phoenix, Franklin TN Campus -2007
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Master of Business Administration - M.B.A.
Major: Human Resources Management
MILITARY SERVICE & SPECIAL SKILLS
U. S. Army Reserves – 206th Transportation Co, Opelika, AL 2001 – 2002
Operations Supervisor – McAlester, OK
Activated after 9/11/2001 in support of national security efforts. Provided security for the movement of sensitive items
transported for the Department of Defense within the United States.
United States Marine Corps 1977 - 1987
Administrative Specialist - Successful ten year enlisted tour of duty.
Languages - Completely fluent in Spanish
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