Human Resource Resources
Resume:
John K. McDonagh *** Aurora Ave.
abmyob@r.postjobfree.com Naperville IL 60540
SUMMARY:
Dedicated Human Resource Management Professional with consistent, progressive growth in career gaining diverse experience
leading to many accomplishments. Performed in automotive, baking, electronics and printing industries. Functioned in union,
non-union and multiple facility environments.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Fypon, Ltd., Archbold, OH 2007 – 2009
Manufacturer of decorative mill work pieces for construction industry. Downturn in home construction has forced the company to
merge with a larger company, Therma Tru and downsize their plants considerably.
Director of Human Resources (position to be eliminated 12/31/09 due to downsizing)
Responsible as the Head Human Resource professional for 250 employee operating company with locations in Ohio, West
Virginia, China.
• Actively participate as a member of the Company’s leadership team in directing the operations.
• Designed and implemented performance review and compensation program for employees.
• Chose and directed the implementation of a personal computer based HRIS and payroll system at an annual cost savings of
$30,000.
• Converted employee health plan to partial self-insured at an annual cost savings of $400, 000.
• Conceptualized and designed all working human resource policies and procedures summarized in an employee handbook.
Amcast Automotive, Fremont, IN 1999 to 2007 (company went out of business, closed 4 locations)
Tier 1 manufacturer of high end aluminum wheels for GM, Chrysler, Subaru with annual sales $150 million / 750 employees.
Director of Human Resources 2004 – 2007
Promoted to the top Human Resources position reporting to the CEO of the Company.
• Responsible for 2 plant locations (Fremont, IN and Gas City, IN) and Michigan Sales Office. Responsible for closing
Dayton, OH office after VP of HR left company.
• Assesses organization development requirements, and recommend programs to develop high potential employees and
leadership capabilities
• Accountable for analyzing, advising, developing, and recommending courses of action regarding compensation and benefits
to support Company strategies.
• Selects and coordinates use of Human Resource consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, training specialists, labor
counsel, and other outside resources.
• Monitor exposure of Company to legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
• Established standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures.
• Oversee implementation of programs through Human Resources staff. Monitor administration to standards. Identify
opportunities and resolves discrepancies.
• Modified employee health plan at an annual cost savings of $260,000.
• Participated in the strategic reorganization of the Company’s Finance and Sales Departments.
• Successfully defeated two different Union attempts to organize a facility.
Regional Human Resource Manager 2002 – 2004
Promoted to a multi-site Human Resource generalist position for two non-union manufacturing plants and one sales office.
• Reported to VP of HR at Dayton, OH office.
• Established turnover reduction plan resulting in 85% associate turnover reduction.
• Implemented Safety Awareness Program reducing recordable accidents experienced by 75%..
• Lead Facilitator for Amcast Automotive Lean Manufacturing training program at automotive plants
• Due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures.
• Developed and installed Team Leader Handbook for supervision.
• Designed and implemented Amcast Total Productive Maintenance training program. Participated in the implementation of
lean manufacturing practices at the two manufacturing plants.
Human Resource Manager 1999 – 2002
Plant Human Resource Manager for non-union manufacturing plant.
• Developed and implemented a plan to recruit production associates from states with high unemployment. Efforts have
resulted in 40 quality hires.
• Successfully reduced worker compensation premium at an annual cost savings of $85,000.
• Designed and implemented performance review and compensation program for individual achievement for production
associates.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation, (Beam-Stream, Inc.) Montpelier, OH (company moved production to
Brazil)
Human Resource Manager 1993 – 1999
Actively participate as a member of the Company’s team in directing the operations.
• Head Human Resource professional for 250 employee privately held company.
• Directed and managed initial startup and full spectrum development of human resource programs and systems.
• Participated in the development and implementation of plant business teams.
• Successfully reduced workers compensation premium at an annual cost savings of $110,000.
• Chose and directed the implementation of a personal computer based HRIS and payroll system at an annual cost savings of
$17,000.
• Converted employee health plan to partial self-insured at an annual cost savings of $120,000.
• Developed initial Affirmative Action Plan.
• Administered initial labor agreement in accordance with its provisions, which has avoided the development of practices
adverse to management rights.
• Participated in two successful labor contract negotiations.
• Developed and implemented a plan that ensured Human Resources is in compliance with ISO 9000 standards.
• Answered and successfully defended NLRB charges and EEO cases.
Continental Baking Company/Wonder Bread – Hostess Cake, Indianapolis, Indiana – Hodgkins, Illinois
Assistant Human Resource Manager 1990 – 1993
Human Resource generalist responsibilities for 700 employee bakery operation including production plant and 23 outlying sales
branches in four states.
• Successfully pursued a partial wage reimbursement from the State of Illinois to reduce payroll costs during new hire training
period.
• Directed extensive recruitment activities during high volume growth periods.
• Developed and implemented numerous safety awareness programs.
• Implemented alternate duty program in a successful effort to reduce lost time injuries.
• Reissued plant attendance policy ensuring that its interpretation is consistently and uniformly enforced.
• Administration of (10) labor contracts with (10) local unions including (6) Teamster Locals, (1) BCT Local and (3) IAM
Locals. Grievance resolution through the final step. Development of preps for bargaining, participation in negotiation and
arbitration.
General Business Forms, Inc., Skokie, Illinois
Personnel Representative 1989 – 1990
Entry level generalist position responsibilities included administration of plant attendance policies, safety, and handling of
employee benefit inquiries.
• Developed written hazard communication program.
• Assisted Marketing Department in the design and development of a vocational school recruitment program.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Master of Science in Leadership, June 1989, Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Education, June 1982; Millikin University; Decatur, Illinois
Additional Human Resource Management Study, Michigan State University School of Labor and Industrial Relations
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