Human Resource Manager, Employee Relations, Collective Bargaining

PATRICK FERGUSON, BBA, MSA

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Monroe, MI 48162 Email: *******.********@*****.*** CAREER SUMMARY

Human Resource Management professional with an extensive, broad based background of diversified responsibilities and accomplishments in the automotive, renewable energy, federal government and specialty metals industries. Highly regarded for expertise in labor relations, staff direction and process improvement. Demonstrated success in project management, cost control and budget management. Adept at working independently or as a reliable and dedicated, team member. Excellent leadership, mentoring and relationship development through active listening and unquestioned integrity. Proficient communication skills, including formal presentation and procedure writing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KUKA Toledo Production Operations (KTPO), Toledo, OH June 2014 - Present Tier One Supplier to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of America (350 Employees) Human Resource Manager

Provide Human Resource (HR) expertise for an established, Unionized Manufacturing Plant.

• Negotiate and administer a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United Auto Workers (UAW), Local 12. Interfaced with Local Union leadership on a daily basis.

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and provide monthly managerial reports.

• Select, train and develop subordinate staff to effectively meet/exceed department objectives.

• Coordinate the administration of all employee health, safety, security and benefit programs.

• Lead the establishment and maintenance of team member engagement/employee relations.

• Facilitate continuous improvement opportunities for the Human Resource Department.

• Ensure compliance with all ISO/TS 16949 procedures and associated training requirements. VENTOWER Industries, Monroe, MI July 2011 - June 2014 Utility Scale Wind Tower Manufacturer (Grew from 10 employees to 110 in less than 3 years) Human Resources and Safety Manager

Provide Human Resource expertise for a new, start-up, Wind Tower Manufacturing Plant.

• Authored the company’s first employee handbook and numerous procedures.

• Administered all payroll activities and fringe benefits for up to 110 employees.

• Initiated and developed framework for Joint Safety and Health Committee.

• Successfully applied for and administered State and Federal training grant programs.

• Facilitate the development of a high performance culture aimed at self-directed work teams.

• Staff and improve a professional and highly skilled labor force. Filled over 50 new, key positions with extraordinary candidates and effectively implemented training plans.

• Created the company’s first feedback survey, increasing employee engagement. UNITED STATES ARMY, Fort Lee, VA March 2010 - July 2011 Land Based Military Organization (Supported a staff of 40 HR Specialists and 20 Managers) Management and Employee Relations Specialist

Served as a Human Resource Specialist performing operational assignments within the Agency.

• Utilized an expert level of knowledge in applying Human Resource principles and practices.

• Conducted training of human resource specialists and managers in serviced organizations.

• Provided comprehensive knowledge of HR services, laws, and regulations to customers.

• Acted as a consultant to management, conducting detailed analysis of complex issues and offering advice in order to resolve conflicts and promote the efficiency of the service.

• Developed written and oral communications sufficient to deliver briefings, project papers and correspondence to managers to further understanding of agency recommendations. PATRICK FERGUSON BBA, MSA

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GENERAL MOTORS, Ypsilanti, MI January 2000 - August 2009 Multinational Automotive Manufacturer

General Supervisor of Maintenance and Production July 2004 - August 2009 Managed 4 direct staff and 45 indirect employees with emphasis on equipment maintenance, budget and manufacturing schedule attainment, safe work practices and product quality.

• Designed and implemented the plant wide Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for working in a laceration prone environment, reducing the accident rate by 7%.

• Assigned priorities to all assembly and production equipment repairs in the unit.

• Served as central point of contact for the status of maintenance and supply support, raw materials readiness, posture planning and customer service.

• Negotiated maintenance provisions with other manufacturing sections as applicable.

• Shared maintenance resources as necessary to achieve the goals of each program.

• Coordinated, monitored and evaluated employee efforts to meet production requirements as scheduled. Developed and adjusted plans as necessary to meet goals.

• Decreased scrap costs over $ 45,000 on a cost per unit basis by conducting monthly equipment checks of 5 critical pieces of machinery and replacing worn components. Manufacturing Supervisor January 2000 - July 2004

Led over 40 hourly employees, maximizing machine run time and productivity yield. Informed upper management of key equipment and schedule attainment developments.

• Reduced the absence rate from 4.3% in 2000 to 3.2% in 2001 by creating positive relationships with employees and strictly enforcing attendance policy compliance.

• Perfect overtime equalization eliminated 60% of grievances, saving thousands.

• Established internal controls and procedures, lowering the number of quality defects from 111 parts per million in the year 2000 to 19 parts per million in the year 2001.

• Adhere to supply policies and procedures, allocating critical resources to prioritized units. ALLIED METALS CORPORATION, Troy, MI June 1997 - June 1999 Multinational Specialty Metals Processor and Supplier (40 Employees) Plant Manager

Oversaw multi-million dollar manufacturing operation with an operating budget exceeding 3 million annually. Wholly accountable for productivity, maintenance, labor relations and budget.

• Instituted thorough preventative maintenance program for all production equipment.

• Monitored raw materials, tooling and repair parts on hand in order to sustain operations.

• Tracked KPI’s and adapted or developed appropriate corrective actions to meet our goals.

• Assisted in the negotiation of a four-year CBA with the UAW, Local 155. EDUCATION

MSA, Human Resources, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 2005 BBA, Management, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 1995 MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army, Fort Ord, CA 1988 - 1991

Infantryman/Team Leader

Operated as a member of a rifle platoon during practice drills and live combat. Participated in reconnaissance missions and learned to use, maintain and store all manner of battle weaponry.

• Combat Infantryman Badge: Operation Just Cause

• Expert Infantryman Badge: Surpassed standards on 30 timed and sequenced tasks

• Army Achievement Medal: Meritorious service during 1989 War Games

• Good Conduct Medal: Exemplary conduct, efficiency and service to the U.S. Army

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