Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Andrew J. Ramirez
P.O. Box **** Hamilton, Alabama
35570
***************@*****.***
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Human Resources Manager with over 14-years of experience in HR operations
in non-union working environments. With savings of $348,546 in turnover
costs in last 4 years by providing training to management leadership to
the strict adherence of awareness towards efficiencies in people movement.
Using Green Belt project metrics to target improvements and their impact on
primary goals & objectives with savings of over $165,000 in training
management and supervision in understanding the statistical metrics of
human resources processes and their impact on over-all production cost
factors.
Labor Laws Conflict Resolution
Green Belt Project Organizational Planning
Development of Training Programs Benefits & Compensation
Administration
Workers Compensation, Safety Programs Employee Relations
Union Avoidance Fluency in English/Spanish Reading
and Writing
Certifications: Six Sigma Lean/5S Green Belt Certification 2008
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Masonite International - Haleyville, Alabama
Human Resources Mgr, (11/2006 to Present)
Interior Door Manufacturer with 150 - 200 employees.
Responsible of bringing positive changes to HR initiatives and establishing
core responsibilities for on going benchmarking data and maintaining
measured
results. Given responsibilities for quality assurance in 2008 to bring
about added leadership, direction and establish benchmarks for future
positive results. In addition, implement company philosophy of blueprint
and six sigma applications to HR process creating training and
developmental programs for enhancing leadership requirements.
Key Accomplishments:
Lowered turnover rates by 85% and absentee cost (mean) by 72% respectively
in last 3 years. Through supervisory training maintained lowered absentee
rates to an acceptable level of 1 - 2% from a high of 6%, in 2006 thus
creating awareness and implementing employee incentive programs to increase
productivity and enhance customer fill rate metrics. Working side by side
with regional HR and SR. Vice President of Human Resources on employee
survey analysis and internal HR auditing process to be used company wide.
Brought structure consistent with professional human resource processes and
introduced standard methods not previously in use. In addition, work and
assist divisional quality assurance manager and regional six-sigma project
leader to further enhance future projects and programs. From quality
perspective, lowered defects in door skins by 15% utilizing data
measurements, instrumentation, and audit management as QA team coordinator
involving production employees using corrective action model and lean
process methods.
American Fibers & Yarns Co. - Bainbridge, Georgia
Human Resources Manager, (10/2005 - 8/2006)
Textile Manufacturer with 450 - 500 employees.
Responsibility of over-all HR shop to include employee relations,
payroll administration, benefits, training development, safety, and
staffing recruitment. Coordinated and recommended on-site temp. staffing
service activities and action plans. Involvement on all DOL hearings and
production management counseling/advisement to current company policies.
Supervised 3 person team of HR administrator, Training Coordinator and
Nurse
Key Accomplishments:
Established new hiring process to include HR team re-dedication to
streamlining and provide cost savings in time and resources. Lowered
turnover by 15% by using one on one communication with department managers
and supervisors to enhance positive approach towards working relationship
with production employees.
Perdue Farms - Perry, Georgia
Senior Human Resources Supervisor, (5/2004 - 8/2005)
Poultry processor of retail/foodservice products with 1800+ non-union
employees.
Brought Sr. Management experience to 3rd shift operation. Responsible for
the HR needs of the entire 3rd shift consisting of 800+ employees. This
includes organizational development, hands on coaching and training,
educating and coordination of safety procedures, benefits, recruitment, EEO
grievances, and worker's compensation.
Management of 4-person team including an HR clerk, Hiring Coordinator,
Attendance Clerk, and Nurse.
Key Accomplishments:
Coordinate contact hiring service process for entire plant to assure
that proper staffing was available for all departments. Also developed and
implemented training classes for line leader developmental training
process.
8/2003 - 5/2004 Baldwin, Ga. Police dept. Was working with local law
enforcement as a translator with police and traffic court during job
search, as well as some HR consulting.
Marcre Sales Inc. - Forest Park, Georgia
Human Resources Director, (12/2001 to 7/2003) Layoff
Southeastern Food processing/distributor/brokerage to retail and
restaurant customers.
Direct and supervise the planning, organization, control and coordination
of entire human resources activities of organization to include safety,
benefits administration, recruitment, investigate and resolve EEO
grievances, worker's compensation, training and development of employee
relations, risk management, payroll administration,
including counseling management on strategic and specific corporate
policies.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed Affirmative Action Plan, Hearing Conservation Program and
Disciplinary Action Process.
Negotiated New Medical Provider for workers compensation clinic and
saved 20% on cost. Developed internal reports to President of company of
weekly/annual comparison of employee movement. Coordinated over-all
management understanding of human resources role to progress of company
goals. Negotiated a 40% decrease of a final OSHA settlement. Decreased
workers compensation rate by 42% and recordable injuries by 27%, which were
the highest in company history. Upgraded safety program to include over-all
cooperation of all management personnel. Developed annual performance
appraisal process.
Braselton Poultry/Kings Delight LLC. - Gainesville, Georgia
Human Resources Manager, (9/1997 to 9/2001)
Food manufacturer/distributor of retail products and school lunch
programs with over 800 employees and 5 (multiple locations)
Supervise, oversee, and provide guidance and direction to the
administration of human resources policies and procedures for multi-site
locations.
Managed the execution of employee relations, recruiting/staffing and
training activities to ensure
Alignment with business objectives.
Key Accomplishments:
Established and implemented new hiring and orientation procedures.
Updated disciplinary reporting procedures.
Developed turnover/hiring and worker's compensation report to support
operational strategies.
Decreased rate by 180%
Maintained W/C rate at an average under 7%
Resolved work stoppage and negotiated settlement for management.
Coordinated OSHA inspections and negotiated lowered settlements of 25%, as
well as involvement in DOL compliance audit.
FIELDALE FARMS - Gainesville, Georgia
Personnel Manager, (1/1991 to 9/1997)
Poultry manufacturer/distributor with 250 employees.
Established plant on boarding process and assisted with training of safety
policies.
Coordinated plant newsletter and credit union administration for employees.
1985 to 1990 - San Antonio, Texas. Held various positions of leadership
ranging from accounts manager in retail industry to center manager of
automotive center.
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EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
Human Resource/Global Management 2007 GPA 3.1
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Six Sigma Certification Green Belt 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 1999
Concentration: Human Resource Management
Piedmont College, Demorest, Georgia
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