HR and Safety Manager with extensive background and over 30+ years exp
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FRANCISCO C. OLIVAREZ
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OBJECTIVE: Safety and Human Resources Management
SUMMARY: Human Resources Manager with extensive background and over 30+ years experience in large and small union/non-union manufacturing / Ag companies dealing with all facets of Human Resources, including Recruitment (Exempt and Non-exempt), Benefits, Labor Relations, Contract Negotiations and Interpretation, Workers Compensation, Training and Development, Human Safety Programs, and Governmental Compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual English / Spanish. Solid business sense with bottom line orientation.
Professional Experience
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Salinas, California 05/17 - Present
Corporate HR / Safety Manager
Responsible for the overall Field Operations HR function which includes,
Safety
Employee Relations / Labor Relations
Benefits
Training and Development
Responsible for :
Pure Pacific Organics – 120 employee packaging plant
Dynapac Harvest Co. – 230 Harvesting company
Cool Pacific – 55 employee cooler facility
VALLEY PRIDE INC. (OMF Affiliated Company)
Castroville, California 01/05 – 4/17
Human Resources Manager
Responsible for the overall Field Operations HR function which included,
Ensured compliance with, all California and federal law and consulted with with management of changes.
Lead person on matters involving OSHA, EEOC, Federal immigration agencies, the US Department of Labor and any other regulatory agency.
Oversaw the H2A program by searching, selecting, and keeping a pool of qualified individuals;manageing logistics of employee recruiting, transportation and housing accommodations timely and efficiently.
Responsible for understanding critical business issues as it relatios to human resources and developing sound recommendations, resulting in effective management of the people assets of the company.
Provided safety leadership and inspired a safety culture that created a safe work environment.
Managed a comprehensive and compliant employee safety-training program that related to the company operations.
Worked in closed partnership with Ocean Mist Farms Workers’ Compensation Manager, providing leadership and direction regarding accident and injury investigation.
OCEAN MIST FARMS 01/05 – 01/15
Castroville, California
Industrial Safety and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Responsible for providing comprehensive direction of the Industrial Safety, including all Safety and Environmental Compliance Programs, Workers’ Compensation programs and Employee Relations to OMF and 6 affiliated entities, including responsibility for the Process Safety Management Program.
Consult in the development and management of a comprehensive employee safety and Health program that includes all mandated safety training programs that relate to the operation of shops, ranches, coolers, and administrative building.
Chairman of the Safety Board, comprised of a management representative of each of the 7 Ocean Mist Farms Affiliated Companies.
Manage and oversee the DOT commercial driver program, including the file documentation and required certifications, Random Drug Testing Program, CHP Biannual Terminal Inspections, utilizing a third party system that provides direct access to the DMV records, assuring compliance for all affiliated companies.
Weekly crew visitations, addressing concerns regarding, safety, workers compensation or other concerns via Foremen/Supervisors.
Responsible for understanding critical business issues as it relates to Human Safety and developing sound recommendations that result in the effective management of the people assets of the organization.
Workers’ Compensation
oAccident and injury investigation. Follow up with employee, supervisor, and physician and Compensation carrier.
oCoordinate light duty work with employee, supervisor, and physician and Comp carrier. Educate Supervisors on the meaning of “modified duty” and their responsibilities.
oLoss and claims management and analysis; expediting claims to closure.
Travel to remote company locations, including the following valleys: Salinas, Coachella, Yuma, Oxnard, and Huron on a periodic basis and as required.
MCLELLAN BOTANICALS, TAISUCO AMERICA. 8/1/02 – 12/2004
Aromas, California
Human Resources Manager
Established and ensured all safety programs were within state and federal compliance.
Corrected experience modification rate through the state workers compensation bureau, realizing significant reimbursement.
Sourced new insurance carriers for workers compensation, health, and dental, providing the most value at the least cost to both the company and employees.
DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC. 2/9/98 – 8/7/02
Watsonville, California
Human Safety, Compensation And Benefits Analyst
Collaborated in the development and implementation of a competitive, cost-effective compensation and Benefits package, to attract and retain talented employees.
Established the means of resolving employee issues, while maintaining the perception of fairness through a progressive disciplinary process that is based on fairness and respect.
Supported a safe work environment for employees, with the collaboration of all levels of management.
EDUCATION
B.S. Degree in Business Administration, San Jose State University, 1981
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University, Certification as a Safety Trainer
Total Quality Management
Cultural Diversity Training
Workers Compensation Law
Computer literate
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