Human Resource Manager

Michael D Smith

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Ligonier, IN 46767

Home: 260-***-****

Cell: 260-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY:

Results orientated Human Resource professional with a broad and

comprehensive record of accomplishments across a range of business and

employee related matters. Being a Proactive, hands-on professional,

passionate about making a positive impact has allowed me to gain experience

in many areas of manufacturing. My experience has been in the areas of

employee relations, recruitment, orientation/training, performance

management, budget development and expense control, and process

improvements.

Experience in leading HR and Operational initiatives in a Manufacturing

environment, including:

. Leading Cultural Change Efforts with cutting-edge HR

technologies,

. Improving Manufacturing Processes by introducing Lean

Manufacturing,

. Recruiting, Employee/Labor Relations, Training & Development,

Coaching & Mentoring.

EDUCATION

2007 BS in Business Administration

Duel concentration in Business Management/Human

Resource

Indiana Institute of Technology Ft. Wayne, IN

Graduated Magna cum Laude

2004 AS in Business Management

Indiana Institute of Technology Ft. Wayne, IN

Graduated Magna cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Tenneco Automotive Inc. (1994- Present)

Tenneco is a leading Global manufacturer of exhaust and ride control

products, supplying the automotive industry with revenues in excess of $4

billion. The Ligonier facility is a Tier 1 supplier employing 400 people

in a non-union environment supplying Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors.

Human Resource Supervisor / Manager (2008-Present)

. Participate in decision-making process from a human resource

perspective, responsible for the effective utilization of employee

resources, interprets Corporate and Plant human resource policy, and

recommends changes in existing policy to meet business goals and

objectives.

. Maintain a positive employee relations environment by assisting the

local management team in keeping open the lines of communication

. Employee Communications including: monthly plant wide communications

meetings, aid in benefit administration and problem solving, and

assist in implementing annual employee recognition programs

. Maintain headcount by partnering with production to ensure the proper

number of Hourly and Salary is maintained.

. Ensure state and federal laws are upheld and prepare reports for legal

department to support EEOC and anti-discrimination adherence company-

wide.

. Coaching and counseling of hiring managers and recommendations of

compensation packages.

. Work with Management team to complete succession plan in conjunction

with the plants yearly appraisal process for all Salary employees

. Responsible for implementing company policies and procedures in

conjunction with plant management to assure consistency and good

employee relations

Human Resource Supervisor (2005-2008)

. Recruiting qualified candidates for positions using various

sources (i.e. online tools, newspaper, outside recruiting sources,

job fairs, etc.), and handle all terminations for both Salaried and

Hourly positions.

. Facilitate the hiring of qualified individuals utilizing

certification in behavioral based interviewing process known as

Selecting for Success.

. Maintain performance evaluation process and succession

planning.

. Peer Review administrator for two locations

. Develop and implement training matrices and training programs

for all employees

. Conduct investigations and issue the appropriate discipline for

work rule violations and harassment issues. Utilize conflict

resolution skills on a daily basis for two facilities.

. Training of all associates (hourly and salary). Facilitate new

hire orientation for both hourly and salaried.

. Maintain HRIS system (SAP).

. Maintain attendance records and issuing attendance discipline.

. Organizing annual incentive recognition awards

. Implement safety corrective actions to fix root cause to

eliminate recordable injuries.

. Utilize E-Verify to assist in maintaining accurate and up to

date I9 certifications.

. Affirmative Action Plan.

. UI representative for hearings

Value Stream Manager/ Production Manager (2002-2005)

. Maintain an effective organization through the selection, training and

motivation of personnel.

. Develop plans to use the facilities, equipment, and personnel to meet

current and future manufacturing requirements including department

budgets and guidelines, plant layout and improvements, and capital

expenditure programs.

. Evaluate, develop and implement processes to improve manufacturing

performance.

. Develop a positive relationship with customers, corporate support

functions (i.e. sales, engineering, program management, purchasing),

employees, and departments that support the manufacturing process.

. Managed the Value Stream with the appropriate communication of goals,

performance feedback, corrective action, and rewards and recognition

to provide optimum employee relations.

. Supported and participated in all EH&S activities programs,

initiatives, and functions

. Lean Manufacturing to include Value Stream Mapping, Standard work, 5S,

Kaizen events for area of responsibility, TPM, FTT, and SMED.

Production Control Supervisor (1994-2002)

. Managed schedules and material ordering for $120 million in sales

. Helped reduce total inventory dollars by $2 million utilizing Lean

concepts to manage material flow

. Managed all logistics for incoming and outgoing product

. Utilized MRP system (SAP) to plan material flow

. Scheduled all cells within the facility through MRP with a master

schedule

. Directly supervised up to 100 people across 3 shifts.

. Used 8D methodology for continuous improvement

. Worked with Human Resource to solve employee issues

.

SKILLS/TRAINING

. Tenneco Automotive Supervisory Leadership Program

. Selecting for Success certified facilitator

. Zenger Miller certified

. HR Law, Hazmat, and EEOC Law Training programs

. DDI Certified Facilitator

. 8D Problem Solving Training

. University of Michigan Lean Manufacturing Certification

. SAP super user certification in MRP/ HRIS

. Proficient in MS programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

REFERENCES

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