Plant Manager Administrative Assistant

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Teri Smith, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources Professional

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PROFILE

• A motivated, educated, self-starter with 20+ years in the Human Resources profession with senior division-level, strategic leadership while thriving in deadline-driven, high volume I low margin business environments adhering to ISO standards and 5S I Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing I Continuous Process Improvement methods.

• Organized and process driven with the ability to be flexible. Professional and tactful and able to communicate with people at all positional levels combined with excellent team-building skills.

• Applied HR knowledge in strategic planning, benefits, recruiting, staffing, compensation, performance-management, safety, workers' compensation, training, development, education, policy development/ revisions and handbook development.

• Global Human Resources Leadership with direct reports in other countries. EXPERIENCE

ENOVATION CONTROLS LLC May 2017 to Present

Enovation Controls operates today as a stand-alone subsidiary of Helios Technologies [NASDAQ: HLIO] (formerly Sun Hydraulics Corp.). With an internationally diverse team of over 300 employees, Enovation Controls serves customers around the world with global sales, manufacturing and application engineering operations, partnering directly with OEMs and supporting a worldwide network of authorized distributors and system integrators. HUMAN RESOURCES VICE PRESIDENT

Participating member of the Executive Team, Strategic Planning Team, and Management Staff, Reports to the Sr. Vice-President, Directing Manager of the company with dotted line reporting to the Vice-President of Human Resources, Helios Technologies,

Responsible for a six-member Human Resources Team in Tulsa, Oklahoma with additional responsibilities globally leading Human Resources teams in the United Kingdom, India, China, and California, Collaboratively responsible for strategic planning for development and implementation of business goals, Responsibilities for Benefits, Payroll, Talent Management, Staffing/Recruiting, Compensation, Communication, Legal and Policy Compliance and Employees Relations.

• Accomplished implementation of Human Resources Information System including employee record retention and payroll processing; additional modules implemented in stages: Performance Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time and Labor and Recognition using Core Values

• Improved communication to production floor employees by implementing an internal “facebook" with Mobile app’

• Coordinated and worked collaboratively with Marketing Department to earn the Great Place to Work designation for 3 consecutive years and being awarded 2nd place in Fortunes Best Small/Medium Manufacturing facilities

• Increased employee relations activities by 50% to increase employee engagement and satisfaction

• Conducted a 180-position market analysis to determine compensation gaps in workforce and new compensation strategy

• Created, submitted and obtained approval and funding through State of Oklahoma Quality Jobs program for reimbursement of wages based on growth of Company

• Obtained Business and Industry training funds from the State of Oklahoma through Tulsa Technology Center

• Created precautionary measures and training in the event of an active shooter ASCO AEROSPACE, Stillwater, OK July 2013 to May 2017 ASCO Industries is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high lift devices, complex mechanical assemblies and major functional components for the aerospace industry. The headquarter for Asco Aerospace is in Belgium. The Company decided to invest in a location in the United States to increase their revenue base and improve efficiencies. Asco Aerospace purchased the “Mercury Mercruiser” manufacturing building and started the renovation and equipment installation in 2013. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Key member of the Management Staff,

October, 2022 Teri L. Smith, SPHR, SHRM SCP Page 2 Reported to the Plant General Manager with a dotted line reporting to the Vice-President of Human Resources in Belgium,

Responsible to recruit and hire over 300 employees within 3 years, Lead and coached Management Staff on compliance, employee relations and provided development opportunities, Responsible for Employee Relations coaching to maintain a “union free” facility. Accomplishments:

• Created a “pay for skills” compensation structure to provide incentive for employees to learn and develop their skills in the industry

• Implemented the first HRIS system including employee record retention, payroll processing and time/labor electronic systems

• Created necessary policies and employee handbook in collaboration with legal counsel

• Created Affirmative Action Plans and implemented processes to adhere and comply with the plans

• Hired, trained, lead and coached a start-up Human Resources Department

• Worked with local Workforce Development Office to obtain reimbursement of wages through a federal program ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES January 2012 to July 2013 Armstrong World Industries, inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings, and cabinets. In 2011, Armstrong's consolidated net sales totaled approximately $2.9 billion. Based in Lancaster, Pa., Armstrong operates 32 plants in eight countries and has approximately 9,100 employees worldwide. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Key member of the division's senior management team reporting to the Corporate Sr. Human Resources for the flooring division with dotted-line accountabilities to the Plant Manager, Responsible for strategic planning, support, and execution of business goals, Lead, train, and coach internal Human Resources support team to achieve staffing goals, ISO certification requirements, and influence employee relations and communication, Advise and mentor Plant Manager on policy compliance and performance management. Accomplishments:

• Accomplished 77.4% participation rate on employee opinion survey and created action plan to improve employee communication and relations.

• Conducted, organized, and analyzed employee focus groups to determine employee relations issues for a sister plant

• Advised and developed wage increase proposal for 2012 and 2013.

• Collaboratively developed reorganization of staffing which resulted in a $40,000 savings

• Lead and facilitated lean project to enhance production performance evaluation system

• Determined training needs and plans for 2012 and obtained business industry grant funds to minimize cost.

• Cooperatively conducted Talent Review and development action plans for succession planning.

• Researched opportunities to save from $30,000 to $100,000/year in reduction of outside services QUAD GRAPICS, Stillwater, OK 2005 to 2012 (Division closure) A global provider of print and multichannel communications solutions - Quad Graphics recently acquired Worldcolor and became a public company. The Stillwater facility, built in 1984, and later owned by Quebecor and then Worldcolor, is well-known for printing such publications as Rollingstone, ESPN Magazine and retail brochures for Bass Pro, Walgreens and others. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Key member of the division's senior management team reporting directly to the division Vice President with dotted- line accountabilities to the Corporate Vice President of HR Provide strategic business leadership, support and execution of the business goals Align, train, and develop the division's 300+, employees to achieve the business goals. Lead, train, and coach the senior management team, managers, supervisors, and group leaders and anticipate and identify critical staffing, planning and management needs. Develop and apply HR policies to attract & retain employees in a competitive labor-market plus foster positive (union-free) labor relations. Lead safety, compensation, benefits, training, affirmative-action, and services needs.

October, 2022 Teri L. Smith, SPHR, SHRM SCP Page 3 Accomplishments:

• Obtained $240,000 in reimbursement of entry level wages for on-the-job training.

• Fostered the implementation of 5S I Six Sigma I Lean-Manufacturing, continuous-improvement methodologies by developing leadership training for Six Sigma leaders throughout the company.

• Developed a Company-wide "Onboarding" process in a long-distance team setting.

• Assumed the HR accountabilities for two additional facilities in Iowa for 9 months.

• Created and implemented a "Wellness Excursion" Health Fair for employees.

• Developed / Implemented the "High Five Award" - fostered employee engagement, continuous process improvement, cost-savings initiatives, quality improvements and team building.

• Implemented/ Coordinated the "Team Member of the Month/ Year" to recognize performance.

• Obtained $15,000 grant funds for production/maintenance and computer training.

• Implemented a security system using proximity cards & badge readers. Developed/delivered "Respectful Workplace" training to improve communications, improve security and reduce the risks of workplace violence.

• Coordinated transition in temporary agency contracts from Remedy to Kelly

• Justified and coordinated reduction-in-force due to economic conditions MERCRUISER, Stillwater, OK 1995 to 2005

.Mercruiser was a marine propulsion manufacturing business with over 1,000 non-union employees. Training and Development Manager 02/2005 - I 0/2005 Leadership of training and development for the workforce plus directed the Apprenticeship and Trainee Programs and Career Counseling,

Managed all educational programs and degree development, obtaining grant funds for training programs, development and delivery of specialized training, and special projects, Manage the Human Resources Department budgeting and the Employee Store (a large operation given the demand for MerCruiser products and promotional materials) and Cafeteria Services. Accomplishments

• Chair of Mercury-wide Oracle Training Team - developed a company-wide implementation plan

• Developed a 2005 salaried training plan with over 40 offerings

• Developed and trained contract-employees hired to conduct a company-wide customer relations survey

• Organized Operator Certification for ISO Audit- I 00% Certified

• Obtained $10,000 grant funds for specialized Corporate-wide industry training

• Developed indirect workforce career paths, supervisor training and mentoring program, competency wheels, skills assessments, and training for all departments plus an employee recognition program through team participation

Human Resources Representative 08/2000 – 02/2005

Led Communication and Public Relations plus Ethics Counselor, and training and development plus department budget preparation and performance management system analysis and special projects. Accomplishments

• Developed the first salaried employee policy manual for electronic and paper publication

• Created and administered an Incumbent Workforce Training Grant in the amount of $82,376 in partnership with other local manufacturers (Quebecor) and Meridian Technology Center

• Developed and delivered "Change Leadership" curriculum for Mercury Marine training series

• Developed an automated hourly review system - 60% decrease in retro-pay payroll process

• Organized an hourly Communication Advisory Committee - improving internal communications

• Coordinated the development of an electronic interface with Meridian Technology to MerCruiser.

• Project leader in "Cashless Cafeteria System" - 30% increase in sales and a $72Klyr. subsidy savings

• Increased the training capacity of the Computer Training Room by 33%

• Developed, coordinated, and facilitated time & attendance training for new Tru-Track system

• Decreased tuition fees by l3% by renegotiating the fee basis with OSU

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• Reduced educational delivery costs by $13,500 by moving interactive equipment to a Tl line

• Decreased the cost of Lotus Notes RS training by 50% using web-based training Benefits Coordinator 10/1997 – 08/2000

Administrative Assistant to Vice-President of Operations 04/1995 - 10/1997 Previous career experience was gained starting, co-owning, managing, and profitably selling "Custom Mechanical", a small, home-based HVAC sales & service company from 1995 to 2002. As well, owning and managing Cimarron Group, Inc., a small, minority-owned business, specializing in real estate development, residential and commercial construction, and real estate management. I was the Vice-President of the Corporation and a Licensed Broker Associate.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2003, GPA: 4.0/4.0 - University of Phoenix

• SPC - Senior Professional Human Resources Certification – SHRM

• SPHR Certification - HRCI

• SAP - HRIS System, PeopleSoft - HRIS System plus LabMan - Labor Management System & Risk Console, lnjury Reporting System and WorkRecords - temporary staffing time and attendance system, SAP - HRJS System, Taleo Recruiting System.

• Leadership, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt trained, ISO Standards, Development Dimension International (DDI) Certified

(360 degree feedback), Strategic Employee Communication Vehicles, Strategic Communication Master Class

(Strategic Communication Plan), Achieve Global Certified (Training delivery), Mid-Management Leadership, Finance & Change - Developer, Participant & Facilitator, Theory of Constraints & Problem Solving and Security Awareness Training

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Explorer plus Software Oracle 1 li Training

• Org Plus Realtime – Org Chart Software

• Cornerstone Talent Management System

• Paylocity HRIS System and various modules

COMMUNITY

2022 – Table Speaker at the LEAP Human Resources Conference in Denver, Colorado, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Task Force

Member - Workforce Development Board – Northeastern Oklahoma, Past-President - Stillwater Area United Way (6 years involvement in various capacities including Campaign Chair- achieved 3% over $725,000 goal),

Stillwater Area Human Resources Public Relations Chairperson (approximately 10 years in various leadership roles), 2012 & 2013 Church Finance Chair & Belize Mission Team Member, 2011, Society of Human Resource Management

(SHRM) Membership

Board President – First United Methodist Church Children’s Daycare, Perkins, OK

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