Human Resources Vice President

Cuabeya L. Woods, PHR, SHRM-CP

Metro Atlanta Area 336-***-**** *******@*****.*** Linkedin.com

Vice President / Director of Human Resources

Championing equitable leadership through fair and steadfast policy application for team-wide excellence

Executive Profile

Strategic HR Leadership: Over 15 years steering HR functions in diverse manufacturing environments, pivotal in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and driving workforce excellence.

HR Transformation & Culture Change: Instrumental in revamping HR practices, significantly reducing absenteeism by 27%, and successfully maintaining a union-free status in multi-plant operations.

Safety & Compliance Innovation: Championed safety initiatives, achieving a landmark 2 million hours without lost-time accidents, and effectively reduced workers' compensation costs by $400K.

Operational Efficiency & Talent Optimization: Led team-oriented strategies boosting production rates from 45 to 65 units in 3 weeks, demonstrating exceptional talent management and operational foresight.

Continual Professional Development: Committed to lifelong learning with certifications in SHRM-CP, PHR, and Six Sigma, complemented by the ongoing pursuit of an Executive MBA for advanced strategic insights.

Employee Engagement & Training Expertise: Pioneered employee engagement programs and training initiatives, fostering a culture of high performance and standardized operational excellence across multiple sites.

Qualifications

Adept overseeing HR functions for large-scale operations, ensuring efficient and effective human resource management.

Excelled partnering with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, driving organizational success and meeting corporate objectives.

Proven ability to drive high performance across various teams, contributing significantly to increased production rates and operational efficiency.

Active promoter of diversity and inclusion within the workplace, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive organizational culture.

Professional Experience

Schulz Xtruded Products (SXP), a PCC Energy Group company, Robinsonville, MS 2020 – Present

A world leader in the manufacture of seamless pipes and fittings for the energy markets.

Multi-Site Plant Human Resources Manager

Oversee all HR functions for a multi-site operation with 115 employees and $40M in revenues.

Orchestrated a cultural turnaround in a previously challenged work environment, fostering a new ethos of respect and cooperation, significantly enhancing employee morale and drastically cutting absenteeism.

Assembled and empowered a new HR team, emphasizing visibility and proactive engagement directly on the production floor to reduce overhead and streamline operations.

Advanced safety and claims management processes, reducing workers’ compensation reserves by $400K.

Aligning employee benefits with parent company PCC’s standards, actively working towards securing enhanced benefits for the SXP team.

As a member of PCC’s Inclusion Council and a trusted advisor, contributed to executive management initiatives driving diversity and inclusion forward.

GKN Automotive, Mebane, NC 2013 – 2020

A global manufacturer of driveline components and systems for the automotive industry.

Plant Human Resources Manager

Led HR management for a 900+ employee manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of four HR professionals and driving strategic HR initiatives in alignment with operational goals.

Pioneered a functional weekend shift, dramatically improving work-life balance, which resulted in a leap in employee satisfaction scores from 40 to the high 70s and bolstered retention.

Directed a comprehensive safety program in collaboration with the EHS Manager and plant leadership, culminating in a significant milestone of 2 million hours worked without a lost time accident.

Provided expert HR counsel to Value Stream Managers, proactively addressing complex issues and fostering a forward-thinking HR environment.

Spearheaded talent management and succession planning, ensuring leadership continuity and talent development within the Alamance facility.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Tupelo, MS 2010 – 2013

A global company primarily specializing in the design and manufacturing of replacement automobile and truck tires.

Plant Human Resources Manager

Directed a comprehensive HR strategy for a 1,600+ employee facility, with seven direct reports, overseeing HR, Safety, and Payroll departments with a business scale of $500M.

Played a pivotal role in union negotiations during critical pension plan changes, successfully maintaining a union-free environment and safeguarding market share through strategic employee engagement.

Led a robust safety program, overseeing the Safety Manager and ensuring the well-being of the facility’s expansive workforce.

Provided strategic HR leadership on the Management Team, supporting managers in addressing performance issues and maintaining rigorous adherence to company policies and procedures.

Human Resources Manager, Business Unit

Steered HR operations across multiple business units, delivering comprehensive HR generalist support, leadership training, and talent management, fostering internal succession and enhancing retention and performance strategies.

Education

Strayer University, Online Graduation expected in 2024

Jack Welch Management Institute, Executive MBA Program

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Bachelor of Fine & Applied Arts, Industrial Technology

Professional Development

SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional)

PHR (Professional in Human Resources)

HRCI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate

Certified Gallup Strengths Coach

DDI Facilitator Certification

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

NMSHRA (NE MS HR Association) Diversity Director

SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP and similar systems

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