James McShane
Layton, Utah ****1
***********@*********.***
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Human Resource and Safety professional with extensive expertise in employee relations; employment and recruitment; employment law; training and development; benefits administration, EEO/AAP and coaching salaried and hourly employees with up to 700 employees. I have worked with companies in both union and non-union environments, and companies with both single and multiple locations. Experienced in start-up situations, plant closures and on-going manufacturing operations and team recruitment and development which produce results, improve productivity and enhance company morale.
CONAGRA FOODS, INC. Twin Falls, ID 02/13 – Present
Plant Human Resource Manager
Overall Human Resource Responsibility for the Twin Falls Idaho location with approx. 690 employees in a non-union plant. Duties included labor relations, recruitment for both hourly and salaried, plant events, community Relations, talent review and succession planning.
MAPLE LEAF FOODS, Oxnard, CA 03/10 – 02/13
Human Resource Manager-California
Developing/designing human resource policies/practices for 2 locations with 370 EE’s for a union 2nd chair ratification and non-union environment including CFMLA, handbook and plant specific policies
Implementation of HR SAP systems in California locations
Conduct HR and safety training, benefits open enrollment, recruitment
Successful contract negotiations under mandate
Responsible for all union contracts and well as non-union HR responsibilities
VARIOUS LOCATIONS (Contract/California) 04/08 – 02/10
04/08 – 10/08 Consumer foods, Cheese/weigh processing location central valley
1.Union avoidance project work including handbook revision, discipline process revision, staff training on legal aspects of union drive, employee relations, active communications training, employee grievances addressed, performance feedback
11/08 – 10/09 Consumer packaged goods (vegetables) central valley
1. Startup location. Working with the management staff on hiring, designed/implemented both HR handbook and safety processes such as attendance, management rights, work schedules, vacation/PTO, safe practices (LOTO, basic electrical, PPE)
10/09 – 02/10 Can manufacturing location for consumer finished goods central valley
1.Addressed mainly OSHA opportunities with injury prevention, safe practices, updated safety policies, workers comp claims. Some HR FMLA opportunities
DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS, Modesto, CA 04/07 – 03/08
Plant Human Resource Manager - Downsized
Performed all Human Resource generalist responsibilities for 160 persons in 2 non union plants including recruitment, ADA, CFMLA, EEO union avoidance and organizational development.
Designed and implemented plant specific policies such as attendance and employee handbook including: multi-cause accident investigations, turnover, staffing needs and payroll issue handling using AS400 system for payroll needs and adjustments.
Developed corporate Anti-Harassment and discipline policies.
Implemented company wide including over seas locations for 4600 employees.
Performed all CAL-OSHA safety training for 160 persons in 2 non union plants.
Designed and implemented plant specific safety policies such as LOTO, Chemical Handling and electrical safety.
THE KROGER COMPANY, La Habra, CA 03/01 – 05/06
Plant Human Resources Manager
Served as Human Resource CTP with full responsibility of all HR functions for multi plant locations (4 plants with one non union, union avoidance location) with approximately 700 persons including CFMLA, ADA, Payroll and Workers Comp, OSHA Compliance and performance appraisal systems. Worked directly with corporate to create and implement policies and practices.
Gained Union experience with 2 contract negotiation ratifications 2nd chair and 2 1st chair and extensive working relationships with both unions.
Responsible for all labor relations including grievances, arbitrations and contracts.
Owner of the safety training section of the safety KEA.
Conducted extensive investigations into injuries for root cause analysis.
Involved entire plant in a Lean Manufacturing process which resulted in an 85% plus reliability.
Created a safety culture which resulted in a 42% reduction each year over a 5-year period in injuries and a reduction in workers compensation costs by 78%.
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University - 2006
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA - 2000
Associate of Arts
MEMBERSHIPS
Member – SHRM
Member – Employers Group
Member - NFPA
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Human Resources from the Employers Group