Proven HR Professional with **+ years’ experience in manufacturing in both small and large manufacturing operations along with educational work environments. My expertise includes management of multi-level production employees and supporting all function levels within the organization. Uncanny knack with cultural change, change management, performance consulting, student development, organizational growth and needs analysis. Progressive leader with strong business acumen focused on achieving optimal results. Capable of improving profit margins through the development of training programs, human resources and continuous improvement philosophies. My strengths include personal character, team player, attention to detail, positive attitude, sharp business instincts and extremely high integrity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Plastic Omnium IES (French Tier 1 Automotive supplier)

HR Manager Greer, SC 2022-23

HR Manager over PO’s largest plant globally. Tier 1 automotive supplier to BMW and Volvo. KPI reporting daily and weekly to senior management. Responsible for 2 HRBPs, 2 HR admins and training specialists. Directly responsible for employee relations, training, recruiting, FMLA, STD, LTD, WC, onboarding/orientation, expat management and plant manning. Manage all activities for recruiting of exempt and non-exempt employees in all departments. Attending recruiting fairs both local and national. Daily GEMBA walks, monthly company events and safety improvements were also on the normal agenda. Launched several programs and reduced the plant headcount by 100 employees with improved production capacities. Also responsible for UKG/KRONOS/ADP payroll resolutions. Direct responsibility for WC case investigations and resolutions. Direct responsibility for 3 contract workforce companies, managing the day-to-day headcount needs for the shop floor.

Mercedes Benz Vans (Automotive Manufacturer)

HR Manager Charleston, SC 2021- 22

HR Manager responsible for 9 direct reports; Responsibilities include HR administrative and HR Operational teams consisting of employee relations, payroll, benefits, training, Leave of absence (FMLA, WC, STD, LTD) 7HR business Partners for all departments with over 2000 employees, expat management German colleagues and student program, compensation and contract workforce management. Daily KPI reporting to Head of HR and weekly KPI reporting to CEO. Launched the first apprenticeship program for Mercedes Benz Vans in collaboration with Trident Technical College. Manage all activities for recruiting of exempt and non-exempt employees in all departments. Attended recruiting fairs both local and national.

DS Smith Packaging

HR Manager Columbia, SC 2020 - 21

HR Manager for plant of 150 employees and 1 direct report. Responsible for employee relations, payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, FMLA, STD, LTD and WC cases. Revamped several areas of the plant for COVID-19 safety. Overhauled the lockout tag out procedure and retrained all affected employees. Benefits instructor for open enrollment to all employees. Set up kiosk for easy access and transparency for the benefits enrollment process. Manage all activities for recruiting of exempt and non-exempt employees in all departments.

Grupo Antolin (Spanish Automotive Tier 1 Supplier)

SR HR Manager Spartanburg, SC 2018 - 20

Multi-site HR Manager for over 950 employees and 3 plants. Turnover improvement and temp workforce improvements. KPIs to senior management and corporate daily and weekly. Manage all activities for recruiting of exempt and non-exempt employees in all departments. Developed a full cycle recruiting process to hire over 500 employees in 6 months. Complete plant revamp of headcount, temp workforce, shift models, pay, and accountability. Responsible for 9 direct reports in areas of safety, FMLA, WC, benefits, payroll, training, recruiting/hiring all levels, on boarding, cultural change, employee relations, expat management and community outreach. New plant launch to support buildup of production and warehousing. Supporting major OEM’s BMW, VW, Mercedes, GM, Honda and Volvo.

Benteler Automotive (German Automotive Tier 1 Supplier)

Sr. HR Training & Development Manager, North American Operations Auburn Hills, MI 2016 - 18

Multi-Site Sr. HR & Training manager for North American Academy development for a global automotive supplier in multiple sites & states. Scope included execution of global strategies and the development and implementation of local training solutions for eight plants in the U.S. and Mexico and corporate offices in Auburn Hills, MI. Responsible for all areas of employee relations, recruiting, apprenticeships, co-op/intern programs, training and development. Primary focus included apprenticeship setup, training and development for production and maintenance, talent management, technical training, shop floor engagement practices, performance consulting, succession planning and instructional design. I also worked on scholarship funding, grants and tuition assistance for each plant. Monthly reporting to board of directors on project status. Collaboration with global HR Director for training and student mentorship project status along with weekly and monthly KPI reporting. Responsible for safety, FMLA, WC, benefits, payroll, training, recruiting/hiring all levels, & on boarding for all new apprentice associates.

IAC Automotive

Reliability Manager/Engineer 2015 - 16

Responsible for process improvements in automation cells and safety improvements. Manager for PLC and robotics teams in 3 plants. TPM and safety champion for all plants. Training provider and administration for maintenance and technicians.

BMW Manufacturing Company

Human Resources Supervisor & Training Coordinator Greer, SC 1995 - 15

Multi-site HR Supervisor and training manager. Responsibilities included Apprenticeship program development, recruiting, payroll, training & curriculum development, hiring process, college and high school recruiting programs, equipment, classrooms, and production rotations for all new employees. Manage all activities for recruiting of exempt and non-exempt employees in all departments.

Manager Training and Development Center (TDC) for 15 years developing training programs for production, maintenance, apprentice, co-op/intern training and all management levels within the organization. Development of the scholar’s program for high school and technical college students for over 100 apprentice students. Developed maintenance, production and management training programs that included PLC/Robotic and safety for all operations.

Maintenance supervisor X3 body shop. Responsible for 35 maintenance tech, contractors and apprentice. Functioning areas in PLC, robotics safety and welding. 4 week assignment in Germany working with expat peers on apprenticeship project.

Production Supervisor Z3 body shop. Responsible for 44 production associates, quality tech, logistics and maintenance. Maintained 5s and TPM standards along with time keeping, training and onboarding for all associates.

KEMET ELECTRONICS

Maintenance Technician & Area Leader 1988 - 95

1 year assignment in Mexico, training and equipment set-up. Performed daily and weekly maintenance and safety PM’s on production equipment. TPM task and hourly checks to ensure proper quality was met. Responsible for 97 production pieces of equipment and 50operators on 2nd shift. Shutdown scheduling and equipment reallocation projects when needed.

EDUCATION AND OTHER

Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Strayer University 2014

3.6 GPA/Magna cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Strayer University 2011

3.1 GPA

Additional Certifications

Certified MIG Weld Instructor & Forklift Instructor

Certified Robot Programmer for KUKA Robotics

Certified Production Technician (CPT) in: (Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Logistics and Production) Spartanburg Community College

2000 hours of HR training in “Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace” union awareness and employee relations

Proficient in all Microsoft applications

Proficient in SAP

Proficient in KRONOS/UKG, ADP and UltiPro payroll system

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