Human Resources Customer Service
Resume:
Brian Fouch
***********@*****.***
My objective is to lead team in a continuous improvement environment by developing people, managing to standards, and creating sustainable systems. I am passionate about coaching others for success and helping people reach their full potential.
SKILLS
Team-building Coaching Leadership Development Problem-Solving
Eliminating Waste Standardization Quality at Process Just-in-time
Kaizen Customer Service System Development KPI management
EXPERIENCE
6/23-Current Head of Human Resources- ABC Technologies Gallatin, TN
Lead a team of 5 HR Professionals
Worked collaboratively with team to reduce turnover by 20%
Eliminated over $100,000 in administrative costs in first 6 months
Led development of leadership development program for front-line Supervisors
& Managers
Provide coaching to key leaders in the organization as one of senior leaders
in the organization
1/16-6/23 Director of Programs- Focus Workforce Management Lenexa, KS
Manage a group of 24 travel recruiters
Set site standards and KPI at various work sites
10/15-1/23 HR Sr. Director- Hitachi Automotive Systems, Americas Berea, KY
HR Department Head for KY Operations (2 sites) of 2,000+ team members
FY ’21- responsible for over $1M in P&L improvements through HR/HSE-related
activities during the year
Responsibilities include HR, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security
Key leader in the organization who has played in integral role in improving
company culture (standardization, problem-solving, people development, waste elimination, etc.)
Have led various cross-functional teams that have reduced costs
(i.e.: indirect spend reductions >$300k, packaging savings >$50K)
Company has become benchmark for various HR/HSE systems across Hitachi Automotive- US
Company’s OIR (incident rate) has been reduced by 80% under my leadership
(current OIR of 2.0 exceeds industry average)
Stabilized turnover through a series of workplace improvements such as site 5S,
safety, communication, and overall management improvements
8/11-10/15 HR Manager/Sr Manager, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Americas Berea, KY
Responsible for staff of 10 including: staffing, recruiting, benefits,
employee relations, performance evaluation, and training
Have initiated many process improvements for internal/external recruiting, performance evaluation, training, and company communications using lean philosophy (improvement of process efficiency)
Began weekly supervisor training to improve performance of plant leadership in areas such as coaching, accountability, and communication
Manage on-site temp agencies to ensure Hitachi standards are met
Provide counsel to front-line Supervisors and Manager to assure practices are compliant with all company, state, and federal guidelines
Provide mentoring for all exempt and non-exempt staff members in my department, including career development plans
Currently leading activity to improve Supervisor compensation program that will more effectively link pay to performance
Increased company community involvement through a partnership with local school system to pilot school-to-work program
Manage $2.5 million annual budget
4/98-8/11 HR Specialist, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Georgetown, KY
Employee Relations Specialist supporting 500 non-exempt Erlanger, KY
and 30 exempt staff members
Executive Career & Development Planning- Organized
all succession planning activities for North American Headquarters
Managed FMLA/STD/LTD processes for North American
Headquarters
Managed on-site Occupational & Non-Occupational clinics for TMMK and participated in lean processing for more effective utilization or resources
Member of Joint Commission committee to explore “Eliminating Waste in Medical Processes”
Lead cost reduction activity that saved over $1M in for TMMK in clinical
and administrative costs
1/94-4/98 Teacher/Coach, Various Central Kentucky Schools Paris, KY
Special Education Teacher in Casey, Fayette, and Paris Lexington, KY
Independent Schools Liberty, KY
Athletic Director for Paris Middle School with responsibility
for 5 sports
Assistant Athletic Director- Paris High School
EDUCATION
11/11 International Management Course Participant, Hitachi Tokyo, Japan
Participated in this intensive 7 day executive seminar to improve
skills in areas of accounting, finance, and international business
2/04 SHRM Learning Series- Earned PHR Certification Lexington, KY
7/97 Master of Arts-Education, Georgetown College Georgetown, KY
2/02 Bachelor of Arts- Business Management, Northwood University Midland, MI
12/94 Bachelor of Arts- Special Education, Morehead State Morehead, KY
AWARDS/HONORS/RECOGNITION/MEMBERSHIPS
Lead 2010 South Lexington team to Babe Ruth World Series
Named Coach of Year in numerous years
Founder/President/Head Coach for South Lexington Baseball Club
Served on Board of Directors for South Lexington Babe Ruth
Member of Southland Christian Church
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