Sales Human Resource

Eric Postma, PHR

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Madison, AL 35758

Phone: 256-***-****

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Human resource partner focused on change-management and meeting the needs

of all internal customers. Possess hands-on experience in multiple human

resource related fields such as benefit administration, performance

management, labor relations and safety.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hart & Cooley Inc Huntsville, AL

2004-Present

Human Resource Manager 2005-Present

. Hart & Cooley is a HVAC industry leader with sales of 50M at the

Huntsville location and 300M with locations in the US, Canada and Mexico.

. Responsible for all aspects of human resources in a unionized

manufacturing facility of 300 associates and a distribution facility of 50

associates.

. Identified and implemented new vision and dental provider with cost

savings of 20K/year.

. Led process to identify a temporary staffing agency that provided the

best overall value. Lowered markup from 42% to 32%, annual cost savings of

$150,000.

. Manage and develop a part-time payroll clerk and a HR generalist.

. Developed comprehensive safety program from ground up. Identified

hazards, applicable OSHA standards, and then created various training

programs. Incident rate in 2006 was 7.05, 2008 3.65. Enjoying three

consecutive years with no lost time injury resulting in a worker's

compensation cost reduction by 50%.

. Completely overhauled employee handbook that included changes to

progressive discipline rules, FMLA approval process and leaves of absence.

. Implemented a new attendance program in 2007.

. Administer merit increases in conjunction with annual performance

appraisals.

. Work within an HRS/ERP system that includes payroll and performance

management tracking.

. Lead investigations involving sexual harassment, violence, EEOC claims

and discrimination.

Human Resource Specialist 2004-2005 Holland, MI

. Managed safety program for a HVAC manufacturing facility of 400

associates. Updated OSHA 300 log, responsible for accident investigations,

assisted in OSHA investigations and worked with the TPA to minimize

worker's compensation costs.

. Held responsibility for employee recruitment within Hart & Cooley's

corporate headquarters of 250 associates.

Steelcase Inc Grand Rapids, MI

2000-2004

Industrial Engineer

. Steelcase is the largest office furniture manufacturer in the world with

annual sales of 2.6 billion.

. Assisted in the creation and implementation of a new pay structure for

the hourly work force, moving from a piece-rate system to a flat-rate pay

structure.

. Partnered with production supervisors and managers while updating new

production standards.

. Led work improvement teams brainstorming ergonomic improvements, which

led to a reduction of the injury frequency rate by 15%.

Haworth Inc Holland, MI

1998-2000

Lean Manufacturing Coordinator 1999-2000

. Haworth is an office furniture manufacturer with annual sales of 1.6

billion dollars.

. Led the design and implementation of lean manufacturing tools such as 5s,

demand-pull, kaizan events and operator led preventative maintenance.

Production Supervisor 1998-1999

. Coached and led a department of 25 hourly associates. Accountable for

managing daily production schedule, performance management and team

building.

. A union drive took place during this time, assisted with defending an

unsuccessful vote by leading employee meetings.

Bil Mar Foods Inc Zeeland, MI

1996-1998

Supervisor

. Bil Mar Foods is a food processing company with annual sales of 720M,

owned by Sara Lee Inc.

. Directed a department of 29 multi-cultural associates on third shift.

Responsible for supervisory duties such as safety training, performance

management, vacation and payroll approval.

BDN Industrial Hygiene Consultants Kalamazoo, MI

1995-1996

Industrial Hygienist

. Environmental and safety consulting firm specializing in assisting the

Big Three automotive manufacturers with OSHA compliance.

. Conducted air quality testing, measured noise levels and provided

required OSHA training.

EDUCATION

M.S. Master in Management - Aquinas College 2003 Grand Rapids, MI

B.S. - Industrial Safety & Health - Ferris State University 1994 Big

Rapids, MI

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified DDI STAR behavior-based interviewing techniques 2002

SHRM PHR certified 2005

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