Bussiness & organization Management
Resume:
Don Hoffmeyer
Dalton, Georgia, 30720
Phone: 706-***-**** Email: ************@********.**
Professional Experiences
* Coordinator Conasauga Drug Court, Dalton, Ga., 10/24/2013- Present.
Direct operations of therapeutic recovery program for addicted criminal offenders.
Manage interactions with Court System, community & Program.
* Complex Human Resources Manager, Koch Foods, Chattanooga, Tn., 01/02/2007 – 10/18/2013.
Food manufacturer & one of Forbes largest private companies, based in Chicago with
operations in six states.
Managed HR functions for 610 employees at 4 locations in three states, including the nation’s
most cost efficient poultry processing plant and largest hatchery.
-Assisted improved interactions between departments through coaching of managers
-Served on four person Management Committee to attain a Quality Assurance world recognized
food processing accreditation
-Directed successful union avoidance campaign
-Wrote contracts for contracted labor providers
* Recruiter, SmartHireHR, Chattanooga, Tn., 5/2006-12/31/2006
Regional private staffing & recruitment company
Recruited professional engineers, quality professionals and managers for private employers
* VP, Partners In Personnel,/ H.R. Director AmeriPartner, Chattanooga, Tn., 2/2002-3/2007
A private company offering behavioral health services to the public & private sector
Managing director of operations for human resource outsourcing division, Partners In Personnel
Responsible for product development, marketing, product sales and profit/loss of the division
Responsible for customer service and professional recruitment
Additionally served as HR Director for Corporation (600 employees & co-employees)
Created several business plan proposals for private & public behavioral health organizations
* Mohawk Industries (World Carpets) 1982- 2001
World’s largest floor covering manufacturer & distributor (Fortune 500)
* Regional Human Resource Manager, Mohawk Industries, Dalton, Georgia, 1998-2001
Managed and directed human resource functions for 5000 employees at 8 locations
Responsible for department budget of $1.9 million and 19 employees.
Responsible for supervisory training and development.
Created & Employee Assistance Program for 6000 employees & families
Managed foreign temporary employee program
Created on-site college credit program for employees
Don Hoffmeyer
1904 Mountain Brook Drive
Dalton, Georgia, 30720
Phone: 706-***-**** Email: ************@********.**
* Plants Human Resource Manager, World Carpets, Dalton, Georgia, 1989-1998
Directed human resource functions for 3 locations and 1500 employees.
Responsible for prevention and resolution of supervisory and personnel problems.
Responsible for training and management development.
Responsible for safety, workers compensation and hiring.
Lead project to incorporate Quality Improvement (using Deming Principles) into
manufacturing processes
Directed Quality Improvement (using Deming Principles) program with Monsanto
* Assistant Plant Manager, World Carpets, Dalton, Georgia, 1988-1989
Assisted Plant Manager in operation of 600 employee carpet manufacturing facility
Responsible for production, quality, costs & inventory control reporting
* Director of Special Projects, World Carpets, Dalton, Georgia, 1987-1988
Managed and implemented special projects assigned by upper management.
Responsible for reports and projects pertaining to costs, quality, safety and production.
Co-Lead Corporate Quality Team
* Systems Analyst, World Carpets, Dalton, Georgia, 1984 – 1986
In charge of project to automate company’s inventory and production processes.
Responsible for design and implementation of systems to track inventory and production.
* Cost Engineer, World Carpets, Dalton, Georgia, 1982-1984
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
* Society of Human Resource Management
* Association of Professional Mediators, Association of Behavioral Health Managers
* Employee Assistance Professionals Association
* Certified in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
* Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association
* Former Registered Lobbyist, State of Georgia
* BRC & HACCP (Food Safety) Certified.
* Employer Advisory group for Memorial Hospital
Don Hoffmeyer
1904 Mountain Brook Drive
Dalton, Georgia, 30720
Phone: 706-***-**** Email: ************@********.**
PROFILE
Human Resources/ Business Administration professional with over twenty years experience in manufacturing and service environments in the north Georgia/Chattanooga, Tn. area. Provided human resources services for up to 5,000 employees at multiple locations. Directed successful training programs for management, technical and job skills development. Created and implemented an Employee Assistance Program. Recruited and interviewed professionals of all levels and disciplines. Managed three efficient, customer oriented Human Resources Departments. Twenty plus years of business management & organizational development experience, including four years as Vice President (Marketing, Sales & Operations) of a human resource outsourcing division for private healthcare professionals. Detail-oriented, self-motivated professional with excellent leading, managing, creating, training and recruiting skills.
Known for being able to participate & contribute to all areas of an organization.
Specific experiences in human resources issues and management, training and management development, safety, workers compensation (in three states), EEOC & Affirmative Action, OSHA and DOT Compliance, benefits administration (in self-insured & vendor environment), Insurance administration, union avoidance, recruiting, and security. Mediation, Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance training & certification.
Communications: Proven proficiencies in public speaking, procedure writing, negotiating,
instructing contract writing, statistics reporting, problem resolution, continuous improvement
program implementation and employee coaching.
Don Hoffmeyer
1904 Mountain Brook Drive
Dalton, Georgia, 30720
Phone: 706-***-**** Email: ************@********.**
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Managed Human Resources Departments in a variety of industries consisting of up to eighteen employees and a budget of $1.9 million, on corporate and multiple plant levels. Analyzed customer and organizational needs. Recruited, hired and trained staff to creatively fill assignments.
Co-Lead Management Team earning Food Safety & Processing Accreditation (BRC) with highest score possible.
Directed successful Union Avoidance Campaign (Fall 2012) through hands-on interactions with Supervisors & Employees.
Designed and directed a Management Development Program in manufacturing environment. Interacted with company management and supervisors to determine needs. Designed a curriculum, taught classes and monitored the program to ensure quality.
Directed corporate training & organizational development program for hourly and skilled employees. Initiated in-house college credit adult education, management and special skills classes.
Marketed and managed human resource outsourcing services including staffing, consulting and recruiting for a service company with profit/loss responsibilities. Identified potential clients and determined client needs. Created marketing strategies and designed marketing materials. Contacted potential clients and conducted sales presentations.
Created an Employee Assistance Program for a floor covering manufacturer. Determined need for the program, selected service provider and negotiated services. Persuaded company management to support the program and advertised/marketed the product.
Coordinated program with consultants for Continuous Improvement of manufacturing
processes through training & accountability.
Presentation to Georgia Governor’s Office of proposal of staffing management program
of State behavioral health employees & facilities offering private Employee
Assistance Programs to private employers.
Created on-site college credit program for manufacturing employees.
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