Human Resources Sales
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GENE A. KOCH
NEWBURGH, IN ***30
HOME: 812-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources Executive with a solid generalist background along with experience as a strategic member of leadership teams. Able to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from hourly employees to corporate executives. Solution oriented with an eye toward bottom-line results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEABODY ENERGY, INC., Evansville, IN 2008 – Present
Director of Human Resources – MW Region
Reporting to V.P. Human Resources Americas with responsibility for all human resource related issues throughout the region including employee relations, recruiting, benefits, compensation, AAP, EEO, and labor relations. Region consists of 7 mines throughout Indiana and Illinois. Region produces approximately $400 million in EBITDA with a total headcount of approximately 1900 employees.
Directed the transition of staffing from 5 different mines as they reached the end of their life cycle to new mines with minimal loss of FT positions.
Worked as part of a team to standardize policies which had not been previously addressed during the acquisitions of various companies.
Closely involved in negotiations with the UMWA at our only represented mine in Southern Illinois.
Lead the role out of two different Voluntary Separation Agreements in the MW region in an effort to reduce salaried staffing due to the market downturn in the coal industry.
HUBBELL, INC., Freeburg, IL 1999 – 2007
Director of Human Resources – HIT Group (2004 – 2007)
Reported to V.P. Hubbell Industrial Technology with responsibility for all human resource related issues throughout the Group including recruiting, benefits, compensation, EEO, AAP, safety, and workers compensation. Group consisted of 6 different operating divisions of which two were unionized. Sales for the Group were approximately $275 million with a total headcount of approximately 1500 employees.
Led negotiating teams for the Wiegmann and Gleason Reel facilities dealing with the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association and the IAM.
Ensured regulatory compliance through writing, review and revision of policies and procedures.
Directed the timely hiring of an additional 120 employees during the acquisition of 2 product lines at the North Carolina facility.
Acquired training grants through state agencies to improve operational efficiency and safety.
Manager of Human Resources, Wiegmann Facility (1999 – 2004)
Reported to the V.P. Brand Mgr. at the facility with the responsibility for all human resources at the location. Division sales were approximately $30 million and staffing consisted of approximately 300 employees.
Reduced workers compensation costs by 60% during the first 2 years through the use of job rotation, on-sight physical therapy, and improved light duty program.
Implemented a no-fault attendance program that reduced absenteeism by 23%.
Led the negotiation team during concessionary bargaining to savings of $2.4 million over 3 years through wage concessions, benefit reductions, and improved job flexibility.
Member of the lean management team that started the Kaizen continuous improvement initiative at the facility.
HARVARD INDUSTIRES, St. Louis Diecasting, Bridgeton, MO 1996 – 1999
Manager of Human Resources
Reported to the Division Manager with the responsibility for all human resources activities in the division. Division sales were approximately $25 million and consisted of approximately 220 employees.
SPARTAN PRINTING COMPANY, Sparta, IL 1995 – 1996
Director of Human Resources
Reported to the President/CEO and was responsible for all human resources for this ESOP company. Corporate 1994 sales were approximately $75 million and workforce consisted of approximately 950 employees.
HUNTER ENGINEERING COMPANY, Bridgeton, MO 1988 -1995
Director of Human Resources (1994 – 1995)
Reported directly to the President and was responsible for all human resources for the corporate headquarters, training center, and distribution center. Corporate 1993 sales were approximately $110 million and consisted of 600 employees.
Industrial Relations Supervisor 1988 – 1993
Responsible for all employee relations and safety issues within the unionized manufacturing facility.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Major: Management
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, IL
Master of Arts, Human Resources Development
Webster University – St. Louis, MO
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