Human Resources Manager

Lisa F. McMahan

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email: *********@***.***

Executive Summary

Human Resources Professional with 15 years of comprehensive human resources

experience, including talent acquisition, development and retention,

employee relations, conflict resolution and change management. Proven

experience working with senior management to conduct Human Resources

strategic planning in order to support organizational goals and contribute

to the bottom line. Demonstrated success initiating cost containment

strategies with significant savings. Possess a broad knowledge of human

resources in a variety of sectors including union and non-union

environments and Fortune 500 companies with a large number of employees.

Proven knowledge in policy and procedure development and legal compliance.

Expertise in:

. Training and Development . Operations Management

. Employee Relations . Compensation/Benefits

Administration

. Executive Coaching . Performance Management

Professional Experience

McMahan and Associates

Rome/Atlanta, Georgia

1996 - Present

Human Resources Consultant

Provide consultation to, and leadership for, senior staff and their

management teams. Perform needs assessments to develop a comprehensive

strategic plan to address human resources, organizational and business

issues. Develop positive and proactive employee relations, effective

communications, and participative management.

. Develop and implement employee manuals and review, recommend and

create updated policies and procedures.

. Analyze current structure of all benefit plans and make appropriate

changes to align with company strategies.

. Recommend organizational design and reorganization to maximize

utilization of workforce.

. Assess needs for talent acquisition and recruit, develop and retain

employees for organizational strength.

. Create safety and loss control programs and training and development

programs based on specific client needs.

H. J. Heinz / Kraft Foods, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia

1991 - 1996

Human Resources Manager (1995)

Assistant H. R. Manager/Safety Manager (1993)

Human Resources Supervisor (1991)

Large food manufacturing plant produced in excess of 30,000 cases of frozen

food entrees per day and began operation in 1985. Facility had 550

employees over a 3-shift operation.

. Executed plant-wide employment processes including recruitment,

selection, interviewing, and orientation.

. Managed the human resource transition resulting from the Heinz

acquisition of Kraft facility including transitioning all benefit

plans and programs.

. Successfully completed two OFCCP audits and received letter of

compliance at both locations.

. Prepared all documentation and participated in contract negotiations.

. Managed job bidding system, compensation, benefit programs, and plant

security.

. Developed and implemented TQM training programs for 60 managers and

supervisors.

. Trained, developed and lead self-managed work teams,

. Coordinated two plant closings and scheduled employee separations to

dovetail with production phase-down.

. Implemented and managed a Plant Safety Program, which reduced workers

compensation claims costs by $300,000.

. Trained Production Supervisors in all aspects of safety, including

OSHA requirements, Ergonomics, Job Safety Analysis, and Workers

Compensation expense control.

The Quaker Oats Company St. Joseph, Missouri

1986 - 1991

Employee Relations Manager (1990)

A complete milling and hot and cold cereal operation with 24 hour

operations and 700 employees.

. Supported and advised supervisors and managers in all employee

relation issues in a 24 hour operation.

. Managed and administered all benefit programs.

. Designed, coordinated and presented a variety of training and

development programs.

. Handled Step III grievance meetings and union contract administration.

. Managed and supported all talent acquisition needs.

. Elected to Plant Design Team to restructure the plant into a TQM team-

oriented work force.

. Achieved high credibility with both management and employees by

personal accessibility covering 3 shifts

Operations Management (1986-1989)

. Directed daily operations of department, which entailed leading

supervisory staff, evaluating job performance, scheduling maintenance

and drafting and administering departmental budget.

. Supervised numerous new production and processing systems, as well as

equipment installations, which significantly improved plant

operations.

. Selected for Action Team of a value-engineering group to identify and

implement major cost savings in excess of $1 million.

. Scheduled manpower based upon production levels and coordinated

production schedules with the planning department.

. Led 40 Production employees in daily operations and high-speed

packaging production of hot cereals.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Indiana University, School of Business, Bloomington, Indiana

B.S. Management and Organizations

Continuing Education in the form of seminars, courses, and management

development programs, such as:

. Developing High Performance Organizations

. Designing and Leading Effective Organizations

. International Coach Academy - Executive Coaching

. Dale Carnegie Public Speaking and Human Relations

. Employee Relations Improvement Workshop

. Total Quality Management Manufacturing Improvement Plans

. OSHA 30 hour training certified

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