DAVID M. LEWIS

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Owensboro, KY *2303

270-***-****

ablnk2@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Leader

MS - MANAGEMENT, BS - PSYCHOLOGY, SIX SIGMA - GREEN BELT

Accomplished, hands on Human Resource leader with progressive and extensive

experience managing all aspects of HR operations, supporting global public

and private firms across large, rapid growth manufacturing, metals, mining

and distribution, including providing HR leadership for large global sales,

finance and commodity trading groups. Successful building and leading HR

teams through successful mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, IPO and new

company start ups. An HR generalist, team builder and business partner to

senior management who values the importance of building relationships.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

.Global Human Resource Leadership

. Union Free, Labor Relations, Contract Negotiations

.Talent Development & Retention

.Budget & P&L Accountability

.M&As / IPO/ Organizational Change

.Lean Manufacturing, Safety Excellence, MSHA, OSHA, DOT

.HR Strategic Planning & Execution

.Compensation, Benefits, Stock Plan, LTI

.Board Presentations/ Interface

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MCJUNKIN - Tulsa, OK

2008 - 2009

Leading global energy supply and distribution company with annual sales

exceeding

$4 billion at 200+ locations with 3,000 employees.

SVP of Human Resources

Recruited to lead all aspects of HR operations for two large, newly merged

companies with oversight for strategic HR planning & execution,

compensation & benefit programs, employee & labor relations, federal

compliance( OSHA, MSHA, ADA, EEO/AA), organizational development,

performance & safety management, talent acquisition, succession planning,

payroll, and M&As. Managed 8 direct & 24 indirect reports. Oversee $5

million HR operating budget. Led efforts to successfully consolidate two

independently functioning HR groups under one efficient HR platform.

Selected Achievements

.$5 million in cost savings by leading efforts to redesign and integrate

organizations as part of a corporate merger that included its people,

culture, policies, and systems to realize cost synergies across operations.

.$600,000 saved by reorganizing and streamlining a HR organization to

provide high quality, cost-effective HR services to meet company business

plan.

.Complete redesign of compensation and benefits program to provide a pay /

benefits structure that was market competitive.

.Concurrently led large, complex HR initiatives including integration of

acquisitions, conversion of three payroll systems, a new 401k administrator

and authored all new HR policies and procedures.

.Led successful integration of domestic and global acquisitions.

CENTURY ALUMINUM - Monterey, CA 2001 -

2008

Leading global aluminum manufacturing and mining firm with annual sales

exceeding $2 billion, 8 US and international locations with 3,000

employees.

Corporate Director of Human Resources

Selected to build an HR organization from the ground up for a newly formed

company that grew from $75 million in revenue to $2 billion with stock

price rising from $4.50 to $80.15. Provided leadership in developing and

implementing all HR strategies, policies, procedures, and programs

supporting all plant locations and JV assets both domestic and abroad.

Managed 5 direct and 35 indirect reports and a $5 million HR budget.

Established Shared Services to maximize delivery of core HR functions.

Implemented behavioral safety concepts that significantly improved plant

safety. Chaired the Retirement, and Investment Committees that led to

significant cost saving DB/DC change initiatives.

Selected Achievements

.$4 million healthcare cost reduction over a 3 year period by spearheading

efforts to migrate from healthcare user to a healthcare consumer focused on

wellness and prevention.

.$500,000 in cost savings during a 2 year period by transitioning to a self

insured workers compensation program.

.Successfully staffed a management team responsible for constructing a $1.8

billion international manufacturing plant.

.Developed and executed a 360 performance feedback tool for Managers &

Directors.

.Led an IRS compliance audit covering defined benefit / defined

contribution retirement plans.

.Created and led the labor negotiation strategy and team that resulted in

4, cost neutral labor contract agreements.

CARGILL INC - Minneapolis, MN

1981- 2001

$2 billion steel manufacturer serving the oil, automotive, and consumer

products industries with 4,000 employees at 21 US and 8 international

locations.

Vice President of Human Resources / HR Director/ HR Manager

Promoted in 1996 to direct HR functions and strategic initiatives for newly

formed company supporting US & international business units. Accountable

for compensation & benefits programs, labor contract negotiations, union

free management, HR procedures / policy development, employee recruitment,

orientation, & training, performance management, succession and plant

safety programs. Oversaw $7 million HR budget with 7 direct and 35 indirect

reports. Recognized in the top 5% of Cargill's global leadership.

Selected Achievements

.Assisted in generating record-breaking profitability in excess of $300

million by developing and launching competitive compensation and incentive

programs across business locations.

.Designed and implemented a college recruitment and orientation program to

identify, attract, and secure top talent.

.Reduced employee turnover by approximately 8% by introducing performance

management processes, employee mentoring and coaching, and a GM training

program to position top producing employees for leadership roles.

.$1.5 million in profitability turnaround in less than 2 years by

supporting a management team in devising and executing process improvements

and cost reduction strategies across operations.

.Established a benchmark leadership forum designed to promote understanding

of key business components, management philosophy, and employee's role in

the success of the business.

.10% reduction in training cost by creating interactive employee learning

centers to provide employee training and ongoing skill development. Skill

level and employee performance was greatly improved.

.Received Cargill's Entrepreneurial Award

.Served as Chief Spokesman for numerous labor contract negotiations, many

of which resulted in up to $3 million in cost savings over term of

agreement and winning decertification elections at three unionized

facilities.

EDUCATION

Marshall University - Huntington, WV

.Masters of Science in Industrial Management -1981

.Bachelor of Science in Psychology - 1979

.Six Sigma, Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing Disciple

.HR - Executive Development Program /Employee Relations / Labor Relations,

University of Michigan

.Numerous Business, Management and Human Resource Seminars and SHRM

Conferences

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