Employee Relations Manager

Robert F. Brown

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E-mail: **************@*****.***

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Master’s Degree Human Resource Development Clemson University

B.S Degree Business Management Clemson University

Diploma Leadership Development Primary Leadership Academy

Diploma Utilities Equipment Repair Belvoir Engineering School

License Power Engineer Natl Institute of Power Engineers

Certification Universal Refrigeration Environmental Protection Agency

Certification Registered Building Service Manager Building Service Contractors Assoc.

Certification Employee Relations Law Greenville Technical College

Certification Practical Process Improvement Thermo Fisher Scientific Training Dept

Certification Positive Management Leadership Positive Management Leadership Inc.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed and executed validation protocols, metrics and reports for equipment and processes that enabled effective sustainable practices resulting in successful reduction in equipment downtime by 18% over a 3 month period.

Designed and implemented production efficiencies by reducing equipment and manpower by 21% resulting in reallocation of needed resources.

Established and implemented candidate selection and interview protocols that reduced employee turnover by 20% and time to fill by 25%.

Successfully developed and implemented a TPM (Total Process Maintenance) program.

Developed and implemented performance evaluation calibration process with local leadership to ensure consistency of processes across all Value Streams.

Successfully developed and implemented company-wide on-boarding process for new leadership. This new process resulted in a reduction in new hire turnover by 20%.

Sourced state funding and worked with local community college to develop and implement a new training programs

Successfully created and implemented Standard Operation Procedures for Powerhouse Systems.

CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Change Management Implementation State and Federal Employment Law

Lean Manufacturing /Facilities Management Cost Control and Waste Reduction

Kaizen Project Management Oral/Written Proposals and Presentations

Certiphi, E-Verify, Epicor, A-Check Salesforce, Expensify, Dude Solutions

SAP, Peoplefluent, Workday, Kenexa, eHub International Relations: 5 yrs in Germany

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016 – Current

The Budd Group, 355 Woodruff Road, Greenville South Carolina 29607

Facilities Director of Operations

Responsible for Janitorial, Landscape, and Maintenance facility departments.

Manages and assures the activities, performance and development of facility staff and crew

Directs and oversees implementation of the facilities work plan, assigned work, activities, and projects.

Manages preventive and corrective maintenance of facility equipment, including all electrical, mechanical, civil and special Systems.

Ensures that environmental procedures are being maintained in accordance with Local, State, Federal and Organization requirements.

Participates and implements continuous improvement processes and drives root cause analysis activities.

Develops, plans, implements, and administers organizational goals and budgets

Monitor and report quarterly departmental KPI's to senior leadership and clients

Develop and present quarterly Business Reviews to organization leadership

2014 – 2016

Thermo Fisher Scientific, 275 Aiken Road, Asheville North Carolina 28804

Human Resource Generalist III/Operations Support

Responsible for the development and delivery of Performance Management and Improvement processes

Supports the achievement of operational strategic objectives by implementing departmental restructures, systemic strategic alignment, leadership development, and organizational change

Developed and improved applicable policies and procedures per federal and state employment laws

Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning hires, terminations, and promotions

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on boarding candidates and new hires

2001 – 2013

BMW Manufacturing, LLC, 1400 Highway 101 South, Greer, South Carolina 29651

Employee Relations Professional

Responsible for total oversight of all annual personnel performance reviews submitted by management

Coordinated management training and education relative to the personnel performance review process to ensure organizational standardization and proper implementation

Conducted employee relations investigations and provided recommendations for resolution.

Advised management in the interpretation/application of policies, procedures and all local, federal and state legislation including but not limited to; EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and Workers Compensation

Manage the selection, hiring, training and on boarding of new employees.

Maintenance/Operations Supervisor

Implemented policies and procedures with regard to resource management, and maintenance operations

Researched and defined Root Cause analysis using 5 Y and 8 D implementation and verification methods

Conducted fact-based analysis using lean techniques to create value, eliminate waste and drive continuous process improvement related to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.

Responsible for the human performance management, supervision, and operational efficiency of 75 Production and Maintenance Associates on a daily basis

Applied Lean manufacturing principles and conducted continuous improvement Kaizen activities

Organized cross-functional project teams to achieve defined objectives on-time and on-budget

August 2000 – November 2001

Sara Lee Company, 1961 Piedmont Highway, Greenville, South Carolina 29605

Sr. Maintenance Specialist

February 1999 – June 2000

Bridgestone Firestone (UNICCO Inc), 1 Bridgestone Parkway, Graniteville, South Carolina 28829

Powerhouse HVAC Systems Coordinator

August 1998 – February 1999

Rieter Corporation, 1103 Powderhouse Road, Aiken South Carolina 29803

Industrial Test Technician

February 1997 – May 1998

Texfi Industry, 1 Hoffer Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina 29150

Maintenance Supervisor

September 1995 – February 1997

M.J. Soffe Company, 1 Soffe Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28312

Assistant Maintenance Manager

1984 – 1995

U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Utilities Equipment Repair Manager

Supervised maintenance staff, developed schedules, interpreted, and implemented policies and procedures

Evaluated staff and ensured that staff were trained in complex maintenance activities

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Joint Service Accommodation Award Joint Service Achievement Award Expeditionary Award

Dean’s List Greenville Tech Dean’s List Clemson University Airborne Badge

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