Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Robert J. Slater
Andover, Ohio **003
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Experience Record
Possess a broad based generalist background in Industrial Management
gained through twenty years of experience in industry and business. Have a
strong achievement record in Personnel Administration, labor relations,
safety and employee communications. In both business and outside
activities, have demonstrated the ability to accomplish the organization's
goals through positive people relations.
Safety:
. Have been responsible for the safety administration for five
different companies.
. Knowledgeable in OSHA and MSHA standards and have participated in
several OSHA and MSHA compliance reviews.
. Experienced in the development of programs and policies to meet the
requirements of industries based on investigation and hazard
evaluations and analysis.
* Successfully negotiated a 70% reduction in fines for one location's
OSHA site specific inspection.
. Directed Workman's Comp programs in both state and self-funded
systems, including the Ohio 10 step OBWC program.
. Familiar with industrial hygiene procedures with the emphasis in
noise and dust sampling and controls. Possess a very strong
background in the area of silica dust problems.
. Experienced in security and emergency procedures as directed by
regulatory agencies.
. Experienced and trained in OHSAS 18001 safety program certification
and qualifying as an 18001 auditor.
* Attained 1 gold and 4 silver rankings from the National Rail
Contractors Association based on safety performance and safety
program. Ranked in the top five contractors in entire US for 2009.
Environmental:
. Administered the environmental programs for three different companies.
. Experienced in the environmental permitting process, both initially
and annually.
. Knowledgeable in air quality programs, SPPC, SW2, and residual waste
programs
Employee Communications:
. Very experienced and adept in communicating with employees and other
levels of the organization in both oral and written methods.
. Familiar with the Deming Concepts, Quality Circles, and other worker
participation programs.
. Implemented and published the organization newsletter for the
Ashtabula Agricultural Society membership.
* Developed an employee communication and participation program which
was instrumental in converting a fragmented work force into one
which was willing to work with management to meet the organization's
goals, and which was featured in a national employee involvement
magazine
Training:
. Established and conducted training programs for hourly, supervisory,
and salaried personnel in security, EHS, substance abuse, and
management practices in both production and transportation sectors.
. Knowledgeable in employee orientations and in conducting required
OSHA, MSHA FRA and DOT training.
. Certified as an MSHA trainer by MSHA and as an OSHA approved trainer
for both the 30 and 10 hour OSHA certifications
Personnel Administration:
. Administered the Personnel departments for four different companies,
with union, non-union, and open shop environments.
. Knowledgeable in wage and salary programs and conventional and self-
funded benefit plans.
. Possess a comprehensive knowledge in EEO, and in discrimination and
harassment cases and policies.
* Twice have taken departments which were in disarray due to turnover
and management within the department, and developed them to the
extent that they were used as training models for other plants.
. Administered the DOT and driver programs for 4 different companies,
encompassing both local and over the road operations.
Work History
Atlas Railroad Construction Co. 6/07 10/13
Eighty Four, PA.
Director of Human Resources & Safety
Responsible for all corporate activities regarding Human Resources and
Safety for this organization's multi-state
work sites, and all contracted project work sites.
. Successfully defeated union organizing campaign and successfully
defended company position in four discrimination cases.
. Attained 1 gold and 3 silver rankings in the past 4 years from
National Rail Contractors Ass. based on the safety performance and
safety program. Ranked in the top 5 contractors in US for 2009.
R W Sidley, Inc. 7/00 4/07
Painesville, Oh.
Plant Manager 1/06 4/07
Responsible for all operations at the Ashtabula building supply store
including P&L, sales, distribution and supervision. Position eliminated in
restructuring.
Safety Manager 7/00 1/06
Responsible for corporate activities in the areas of safety,
transportation, and environmental actions for this 500 employee corporation
with 21 sites in a three state area and operations involving mining, land
development, building material production and distribution, transportation,
and building component manufacturing.
. Three times received a superior rating from the NRMCA for the
corporation's safety performance and accident reduction.
. Designed and implemented a facility audit and incentive program which
resulted in an improved customer presentation and an improved company
brand
French's Inc.
10/98 7/00
Andover, Ohio
Corporate Human Resource Manager
Responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Resource
function for this corporation's three divisions; French's Inc.,
Consolidated Construction Products Inc., and Valley Building Centers, and
its twelve facilities in a five state area.
. Initiated and developed the HR function for this organization as it
did not exist prior to my hiring.
Iten Industries
Corporate Personnel Manager
The Glastic Company Plant
Personnel Manager
Rockwell International
Staff Industrial Engineer
Hoerner Waldorf Corporation Plant
Industrial Engineer
Plant
Personnel Manager
Education
Kent State University Completed
three years toward degrees in Human Resources
Administration and Industrial Engineering
University of Buffalo Certification: OSHA 30 Hour for
General Industry
Certification: Maritime Security
Officer
Maynard Institute
Certification: Industrial Engineering Technology
Minnesota Institute Certification: Human Resources
Administration
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Certification: OSHA
Outreach General Industry Instructor
Certification: OSHA 10 hour for construction
American Red Cross Certification: CPR/First Aid
Instructor
Outside Activities
Ashtabula Agricultural Society
National Society for Human Resource Management
Ashtabula County Safety Committee SHRM --
Ashtabula Chapter
Ohio Contractor's Association Safety Committee American Society of
Safety Engineers
National Railroad Construction Association Construction &
Manufacturing Advisory Committees
Safety Committee: Training Subcommittee ASSE: Northeast Ohio Chapter
National Fire Protection Association
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