Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Steven J. Bohnlein
Crestwood, Ky 40014
(Cell) 502-***-**** (Home) 502-***-****
Email: ************@*********.***
Human Resource Manager with over 10 years experience in a variety of HR
functions. Experienced in coordinating teams charged with reduction of
costs and improvements in efficiency. Successful written and verbal
communication skills as well as the ability to treat all members of our
work environment in a professional/personable manner. Have demonstrated the
ability to successfully communicate among various functions to develop,
execute and complete projects. Attentive to details.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEGGETT AND PLATT, INC. Simpsonville KY 1994 to 2009
Manager - Human Resources
Reported to the Branch Manager, with indirect reports to Corporate H.R.,
Safety and Environmental Departments as needed. Accomplishments included:
> Involved in 3 successful labor agreement negotiations
> Reduced turnover over 70% through selection process changes
> Member of Branch Management team, Chair of Labor/Management Committee
- succeeded in improving communication
> Managed grievance process advising supervisors and managers as needed
> Prepared, presented and wrote post arbitration briefs on behalf of
Leggett and Platt. Successful in 8 of 9 arbitration cases.
> Conducted Supervisory training concerning employee communication and
grievance processing
> Served on two Continuous Improvement teams that resulted in
manufacturing savings of over $1,000,000.00
> Monitored specific aspects of LP-9000 program (identical to ISO
program)
> Wrote rules and policies when applicable
> Administration of ADA, HIPPA, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, and ADA (utilized
corporate assistance as needed)
> Maintain and monitor compliance with EEO/AAP standards
> Safety Program responsibility: OSHA records, Accident investigations,
Coordinate/Conduct Training
> Benefit administration for Managers, Supervisors and employee partners
> Deal with Workers Compensation third party administrator, coordinate
action with Third party and legal counsel
> Developed mediation program with Union Committee and Business
Representative thus saving money for both parties
> Supervised 2 direct and 2-3 indirect reports
Louise's Potato Chips Louisville, Ky 1993 to 1994
Manager - Human Resources
Reported to the Plant Manager with indirect report to the Corporate Office.
> Interviewed and employed partners in this non-union facility
> Conducted orientation procedure
> Counseled and issued disciplinary action as appropriate
The Carbon/Graphite Group Louisville, Ky 1989 to 1993
Manager - Human Resources
Reported to the Plant Manager with indirect report to Corporate H.R.
> Trained department managers and supervisors to ensure complete
understanding of rules/policies as they related to the successful and
profitable operation of the plant. Eliminated inconsistent
application of rules and regulations
> Successful in 4 of 5 arbitration cases
> Evaluated rules, developed new rules and defended administration and
establishment of the policies to assure profitable operation of the
facility
> Rewrote attendance program to assure improved attendance or removal of
partners who refused to attend work on a regular basis.
> Conducted interviews and orientation for new employees
> Team member of Negotiating Committee - prepared CBA for negotiation -
completed without work stoppage
> Prepared, presented and wrote post arbitration briefs
> Assured compliance with all State and Federal requirements
> Supervised 2 direct and 4 indirect reports
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS IN LABOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
University of Cincinnati
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
The College of Stwubenville
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Interviewing Techniques
Disciplinary Issues
Conflict Resolution
CERTIFIED IN FIRST AID AND CPR
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