Manager Safety
Resume:
Scott Allen Beckom
Lexington, NC 27295
***********@*****.***
Summary:
Dynamic action-oriented Human Resources Manager with regional and global experience in multi-site manufacturing environments. Grounded, approachable interpersonal style enabling ability to connect quickly with people at all levels, develop trust and effect positive change. Driven by desire to provide excellent customer service, coaching and guidance. Strong belief in positive attitudes leading to positive outcomes.
Key Assets:
Strategic Human Resource Business Partner accustomed to reporting directly to President/CEO
LEAN/Continuous Improvement - Simplify and remove wasted actions. Focus on the target.
Action-Oriented. It is what we DO that matters.
Excel at building teams and getting groups to Communicate with each other.
Ability to Prioritize and handle numerous tasks within a fast-paced organization.
Strong work ethic, quick study, eager to take on new skills and responsibilities.
Adept at Employment Law, OSHA Compliance, Worker’s Compensation Claims Administration and Benefits Administration
Speak Spanish daily to communicate with Hispanic employees.
Possess strong PC Skills: Ultipro; Kronos; Office 365; Mas 90, Navision and Crystal Reports.
History:
ELEVATE TEXTILES, GREENSBORO, NC (formerly International Textile Group)
Group HR Manager June 2019 – present
Senior HR role for six manufacturing locations (1200 employees) based in Gaston County, NC. Direct a staff of five.
Leading ongoing assessment of manager/supervisory performance, implementing Performance Improvement Plans and driving toward having the right people in leadership roles at all levels.
Serve on leadership group charged with evaluating and efficiently deploying manufacturing capacity from within combined companies (Burlington, Cone, American Efird, Guetterman, and Safety Components).
Heavy participant in cross-divisional task force merging HR Policies, procedures and practices across newly-combined companies
Implemented strategies that reduced turnover by 10% in first six months, resulting in $1.2 million improvement to bottom line.
Thought leader in transitioning from archaic, unclear incentive pay system to hourly pay rates; implementation planned for Q2 2020.
Lead, coach and develop plant HR personnel.
Communicate directly with Plant Managers to align HR and Manufacturing goals and objectives.
Developed unique onboarding procedures to differentiate from competitors for talent.
Led Kronos implementation at plant levels.
Corporate Safety Compliance & HR Manager March 2014 – June 2019
Directed Safety Compliance for 13 locations globally; initially held HR responsibilities for one facility in addition to safety; after tremendous success, President/CEO moved to full-time safety
Reduced DART rate to .25 saving estimated 3.5 million dollars in self-funded insurance costs.
Influenced and advised plant management and corporate leadership.
Conducted needs analysis to determine knowledge and system gaps to plan training for improvement opportunities.
Maintained 12-point safety program to improve consistency across corporate structure.
Evaluated and scored safety programs at each facility using the information gathered to define areas for improvement.
Planned, organized and performed plant safety audits for each location. Provided report of audits and helped plan course of action to abate.
Prepared monthly reporting to communicate performance globally.
CAPEL INCORPORATED, TROY, NC May 2012 – March 2014
Corporate Human Resources & Safety Manager
Senior HR role for iconic family-owned rug manufacturer and retailer. Member of Corporate Management Team reporting to President on Business goals and objectives.
Promoted corporate Wellness program resulting in a 5% discount against future premiums over the last 2 years saving the company $90,000.
Coached Managers in management style and techniques.
Responsible for employee recruitment and selection procedures for eighteen locations over eight states.
Administered Company Benefits program. During initial FSA enrollment with company, doubled enrollment over the previous year by effectively communicating the benefits of the plan.
Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
SOUTHERN FOODS, GREENSBORO, NC April 2011 – May 2012
Human Resources
Generalist role for 200-employee commercial food distributor
Determined and maintained appropriate staffing levels for the company over four states.
Began implementing High Performance Workplace initiatives.
Responsible for employee recruitment and selection.
Administered company policies.
Processed $4.5 Million payroll for 180 employees.
Researched labor market in order to determine pay structure.
Established job descriptions for each position.
Administered company-wide drug testing program.
Administered Company Benefits program.
Communicated Company’s Policies, Rules and Procedures.
Advised President in Human Resource compliance issues.
Published bi-monthly company newsletter.
Represent Organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
PALLET RESOURCE of NC, LEXINGTON, NC August 1992 – March 2011
Human Resources
Generalist role for 140-employee manufacturing plant
Senior HR Role reporting to President.
Determine and maintain appropriate staffing levels for the company.
Responsible for employee recruitment and selection.
Supervise two employees. Accountable for identifying need and allocating resources to meet demand.
Develop policies for Pallet Resource Employee Handbook. Maintain and update policies as needed.
Research labor market in order to determine pay structure.
Translate human resource material into Spanish. Interpret for Hispanic employees.
Establish job descriptions for each position. Determine necessary requirements for each job.
Create and currently manage schedule and procedures for employee evaluations.
Administer company-wide drug-testing program. Organize counseling for employees. Maintained records and communicate with third-party companies for selection and collection.
Administered FMLA.
Education:
Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 1988-1992
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY – MINOR : ECONOMICS
Associations:
Head Soccer Coach – North Davidson HS
MESH (Manager Environmental Safety & Health) NCSU
Capital Associated Industries (CAI)
The Employer’s Association
Gaston County Public Schools – Smarter than a 5th Grader (2020)
Alamance County HR Association (2014-2016)
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce – HR Group (2012-2014)
Society for Human Resource Management (current)
oPrevious SPHR Certification (Will re-certify if necessary)
Davidson County United Way Board Member (2010-2013)
Welcome Swim Club Board Member (2011-2014)
North Carolina United Soccer League (2008-2014)
Davidson County Human Resource Association
oPresident 2004-2005
oOfficer 2002–2005
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