Human Resources Manager

Michael F. Sawruk 440-***-**** H

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Ashtabula, OH 44004 *******@**********.***

EXPERIENCE:

**** – Present CRISTAL GLOBAL/MILLENNIUM INORGANIC CHEMICALS, Ashtabula, OH

Human Resources Manager – 2002 to Present

Responsible for 2 locations in Ashtabula, 1 unionized and 1 non-union. Set Human

Resources direction for these 2 sites that employ approximately 500. Act as change

agent for these locations. Serve on the integration team that is responsible for

assimilating Millennium into its new parent company – Lyondell Chemicals. Completed

successful 3 negotiations using Target Specific bargaining (TSB). Serve on Steering

Committee of High Performance Work Systems Group, designed to empower

employees. Served on Star Team for getting OSHA’s VVP (Voluntary Protection Plan)

awarded at both sites. Defeated union organizing drive at non-union facility.

Human Resources Superintendent – 1998 - 2002

Started with Millennium at all salaried plant and handled all aspects of HR. Developed

policies and procedures for this salaried plant; started a temporary hiring situation

using a local staffing firm; recruited nationally for engineers, superintendents and

managers. Coordinated the rollout for SAP at the entire complex, which was a 1-year

program. Transferred down to union plant in October 1999 to help with union

negotiations. Completed successful negotiations in January 2000 using the Targeted

Specific Bargaining (TSB) approach, culminating in a 52-month contract, and

negotiating team was awarded the Chairman’s Award with stock options. Developed

team based approach. Assisted in set up of an alternative dispute resolution system in

salaried plant. Reduced grievances in union plant from over 100 in 1999 to 2.

1995 – 1998 PRINTING SOLUTIONS, King of Prussia, PA

Owner

Started this quick printing operation to service businesses in the local area.

Responsible for all aspects of the operation including production, selling, planning,

customer relations and marketing. Increased sales 120% in 2nd year of business.

1994 – 1995 PRINTING INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA, Alexandria, VA

Director of Industrial Relations

Served as a resource for member printing companies that were unionized. Provided

information and expertise on wage rates, contract language and negotiation trends

nationwide. Conducted and published manning studies, wage studies and model

contract language book. Directed the publication of the National Sales Salary Survey.

Editor and writer for the Graphic Arts Employers Newsletter GAE Reporter and Around

The Bargaining Loop. Supported the Master Printers of America program which was

committed to keeping non-union plants union free.

1991 – 1994 BETZ METCHEM, Division of Betz Labs, Horsham, PA

Human resource Manager

Generalist position for division of specialty chemical Fortune 500 company. Recruited

nationally for district sales reps, scientists and technical engineers. Reduced recruiting

costs for 2 consecutive years. Assisted in re-engineering project of corporate

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procedures and suggested new guidelines for HRIS system. Counseled managers on

employee relations. Coordinated and presented training for field and corporate based

sales personnel. Reported to the President of the Division.

1987 – 1990 KEYSTONE FOODS CORPORATION, Aston, PA

Director of Personnel, M & M Restaurant Supply

Full range of duties in union environment of this distribution supplier to a major fast

food chain. Participated as second decision-maker in successful union negotiations.

Developed new safety program to reduce worker’s compensation costs; started work

hardening program, which reduced back injuries by over 75%. Developed a successful

attendance control program that reduced absenteeism by over 50%.

Director of Personnel, Technology Center, West Chester, PA

Responsible for the staffing and start up of this R&D facility. During the first month,

hired 45 new employees, provided orientation, wrote employee handbook, and trained

new supervisors.

1982 – 1987 GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP., Gypsum Division, Wilmington, DE

Personnel/Safety Manager

Administered all personnel, safety and labor relations activities in this union plant.

Developed and administered Foreman Training Program used to staff supervisory

positions in divisions other 11 plants. Prepared and assisted in thirteen arbitration

cases. Prepared and participated in 4 union contract negotiations. Handled all

grievances through the steps to arbitration. Administered benefits, workers

compensation, hiring and terminations, discipline, security and contract interpretation.

1978 –1982 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Industrial Arts, Facilities and School Shop

Safety, Washington, DC

Education Program Specialist

National Leader for Industrial Arts. Administered programs affecting over 8 million

students. Served as resource for over 300 key State personnel. National Advisor and

Board of Directors member of national student organization (AIASA). Served on the

President’s Council for Vocational Student Organizations, Vice President Bush presiding.

1977 – 1978 VICTAULIC COMPANY OF AMERICA, Finishing Department, Easton, PA

Supervisor

Supervised 25-30 production workers in foundry finishing department. Assigned work,

planned production schedule, performed time studies.

EDUCATION: B.A. Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, Cum Laude

Widener University, Chester, PA. Started course work on Master’s Degree in HR Mngt.

OTHER/ Senior Professional in Human Resources Certificate (SPHR), Certified DDI Instructor for

TRAINING Targeted Selection, Certified ISO Auditor, Peer Panelist for Peer Review, Presenter at

Ohio Chemical Council on TSB, in-house presenter for Effective Interviewing, Targeted

Selection Interviewing, Corrective Action, Contract Interpretation, New Employee

Orientation; highly effective presenter and instructor.

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