ELAINE HARRISON

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Pharmaceutical Lean Manufacturing Community Affairs

Well-rounded Professional Business Partner with 20+ years within the Human Resources field, including 12 years in Management,

with both the ability and the experience to lead the people dimension of the business. Accomplished leadership, com munication,

interpersonal and strategic skills in all key areas of Human Resources. Well -rounded experience in Manufacturing, Lean

Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Distribution, and Community Affairs with an outstanding track record of novel

accomplishments and innovative program implementations. Additionally possess in -depth background in Quality in both FDA-

regulated environments and ISO 9000 certified facilities.

Areas of Expertise

Personnel/Law/Management Certified Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Mediation/Problem Resolution Targeted Selection (D.D.I.) Trainer Lead/Facilitator for Manufacturing

Trainer ISO-9000 Certified Trainer and Quality Problems.

Frontline Leadership & Sales Effective Teacher’s Training

Certified Problem Analysis

Computer Programming/Process

Instructor Instructor (Ishikawa Theory)

Six Sigma/LEAN Continuous Improvement Training. Mapping

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

AJINOMOTO AMINO SCIENCE, LLC Raleigh, NC

Top producer of bulk amino acids for food and pharmaceu tical purposes. 139 employee-site

Human Resources/EH&S Manager 2008 to 2009

Served as Manager for Human Resources as well as Environmental, Health & Safety function. Responsible for Employment,

Compensation/Benefits, Employee Relations, HIPAA compliance, Training/Development, Policy developer & enforcer, leader of the

Human Capital Team, Performance Management, ESC representation, Worker’s Compensation. Project Management of vital HR and

EH&S programs. HRIS/ADP implementation. Worked directly with Supervisors to help in their development of talent.

Accomplishments/Contributions

Led company to the achievement of OHSAS 18001 -certification recommendation.

Secured Incumbent Worker’s Development Program Grant for Behavioral Safety and Leadership Training.

LEINER HEALTH PRODUCTS Wilson, NC

Top producer of generic Over-the-Counter pharmaceuticals in the country. 179-employee site which serves as Leiner’s only exclusive

manufacturing division within the company.

Regional Human Resources Manager 2007 to 2008

Served as on-site Regional Human Resources Manager, responsible for Recruitment, Employee Relations, Policy/Procedures

development, Training/Development, Compensation/Benefits administration – analytical project management, Budget Management,

Training of Supervisors and Management staff, Investigation of complaints; Outsourcing process owner. QA CAPA, SOPs, cGMP

trainer. Purchasing, buyer/planner responsibilities; Quality Assurance batch records.

Accomplishments / Contributions

Improved selection process via Targeted Selection training which netted better candidates.

Conducted outplacements that kept the employees’ dignity and respect intact.

MERCK & COMPANY, INC. Wilson, NC

Third largest manufacturer of novel medicines in the country. Global company with 60,000+ employees worldwide and 500+

employees at this location. In 2006, company changed from a manufacturing facility to a supply chain and plant downsized to 300+

employees.

Human Resources Manager 2001 to 2006

Managed administrative staff and Leadership Intern. Served as acting Director during Director’s absence. Supervised all Recruitment

activities. PeopleSoft & SAP HRIS implementation & Training, Responsible for Compensation/Benefits, Employee Relations (legal

liaison and consultant), Succession Planning/Talent Management Leader, Budget Management, AAP/EEO/Diversity/Disability

Coordinator, Quality Assurance CAPA/batch records, etc. Trained Supervisors on how to motivate and inspire their staff.

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Accomplishments / Contributions

Designed customer-led process to transform the HR role from the traditionalist to business partner in alignment with the Lean

Manufacturing process within Human Resources. Applied Lean Manufacturing principles to the HR Department to improve

policies and procedures and enhance the customer service function to the employees.

Won monetary acknowledgement for the design of the Compensation communication process and the design and execution of the

internal outplacement process.

Developed the Talent Management/Succession Plan strategy as the process owner for the Plant Manager. Problem Solving and

strong analytical training. Designed Operators and Management assessments to determine fitness for duty.

MCLANE/CAROLINA Battleboro, NC

Grocery Distributor owned by Wal-Mart; headcount was 500+ employees. Non -unionized site.

Human Resources Manager 1997 to 2001

Reported directly to the Division President and acted as strategic partner on the company Operat ing Team. Led the Human Resources

staff which consisted of 2 full-time exempts and 11 non-exempt employees. People manager for all areas of Human Resources

(Security, Receptionist, Safety/MSDS/HAZMAT, Training, Payroll, Benefits, Personnel Administration, Workers’ Compensation,

Compensation, Employee Relations, Payroll, Budget Management, DOT compliance regulations management for over -the-road

drivers and Route Merchandisers). Purchasing, planning – supply returns, contract negotiations.

Accomplishments / Contributions

Designed the annual pay review communication process for exempt and non -exempt employees.

Led a successful DOT regulatory compliance review. Managed key projects for the site location.

Successfully met the company’s recruitment needs for staffing efforts in all areas of the company.

Coordinated efforts with the local community college to help employees with life and educational skills by bringing training and

professionals to the site for “Lunch & Learn” sessions.

Certified instructor in the Birkman Assessment for the site.

CONSOLIDATED DIESEL COMPANY Whitakers, NC

Joint venture between J.I. Case Company and Cummins Engine Company. Manufacturer of four and six -cylinder diesel engines for

over-the-road equipment, boats, etc., with employee base of 1800.

Human Resources Generalist 1982 to 1996

Initial assignment as a HR Technician in Employment. HRIS Implementation, Promoted to Compensation & Benefits Resource

responsible for managing an administrative person as well as managing the entire compensation process for the company, including a

$6M compensation/benefits budget. Title changed to HR Generalist, responsible for entire HR spectrum for a designated number of

employees. Quality Assurance ISO-9000 job aid developer.

Accomplishments / Contributions

Led a team effort to bring in an in-house gym, along with wellness programs that helped to reduce benefits cost by 20% per year

for 2 consecutive years. Implemented cost incentive and awareness programs.

Implemented variable compensation program for site.

Designed and facilitated new employee orientation video for benefits. Met 1 year recruitment goal of 400+ ees.

Certified instructor in Common Approach Problem Solving Techniques; was sought out for compl ex production problems.

Designed and facilitated efforts for compensation and benefits communication and acted as process owner. (Managed all areas

from survey comparisons to communication). Led c ross functional teams in design and presentation.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.A., Business Administration North Carolina Wesleyan College Currently enrolled in M.B.A. online program

Pursuing my SPHR in next testing (12/09)

ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Member, Society of Human Resources Manage ment (SHRM) HR Biopharmaceutical Member Member, GEHRMA and Wilson

Human Resources Groups North Carolina Real Estate Commission (Licensed Real Estate Broker & Broker -in-Charge) Capital

Area Workforce Development, Board Member Volunteer – East Carolina HIV/AIDS Partnerships, Inc. (Development Resource

(Grant writing) Coordinator)

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