Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Joseph M. Askew
Greer, SC *****
**********@*****.***
Career Summary
An enterprising and accomplished Human Resources Professional with demonstrated achievements while engaged in manufacturing and distribution center environments for multimillion-dollar companies. An excellent strategic planner known for executing new programs and processes aimed at fueling productivity, cost reduction and boosting efficiency while sustaining positive morale.
Professional Experience
TRIGO Global Quality Solutions 03/2023 - Present
Site Lead – BMW
Lead quality inspection missions for site to ensure product availability flow to BMW. Handle all data entry/SAP release of materials in SAP according to specifications on work orders to ensure no line stoppage. a
Interact with associates in-person and via telephone, e-mail and SMS electronic transmissions to answer questions regarding status of material transactions.
Sabbatical – Florida (personal with family/friends)
MINGHUA USA (Chinese Tier I OEM) Automotive Supplier, Greer, SC 2019 – 2022 (Closure)
HR Generalist / Corporate Recruiter
Led all Human Resources activities at the location (24/7 operation)
Developed and interpreted human resources departmental policies while engaging with all associates regarding employee relations, policies, procedures, systems, and programs.
Interacted with associates in-person and via telephone, e-mail and electronic transmissions to answer questions and assisted associates in the completion of human resource transactions.
Determined ongoing employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.
Led recruiting and placement practices and procedures. Interviewed management level candidates. Directed hiring activity and internal selection procedures with hiring leads.
Led and carried out effective and appropriate communications across the organization to promote employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives along with developing positive employee morale programs.
Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures (served as IATF Auditor)
During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures and participate in corrective action activities.
PL Developments (Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, Packager and Supplier) 2016 - 2019
(Motivation for leaving - better career development)
Division Manager, Human Resources - SC (4 locations) - 486 Employees
Directly managed all functional areas of Human Resources, recruitment, compensation/benefits, employee relations, Payroll administration, performance management and Organizational development including leadership development and training.
Directed efforts to be compliant with FDA regulations regarding employee competency & training, recordkeeping & training effectiveness.
Implemented Pay for Performance (PP) plan for Liquid and Nicogen manufacturing operations
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the HR department
Managed the daily workflow of the HR department
RHEEM Manufacturing Company – (Refrigeration/Water Heater Manufacturer) 2014 – 2016
Human Resources Manager – Scottsboro, AL - 480 Employees
Directly managed HR matters/issues for manufacturing and distribution location with four direct reports, including functional areas of Payroll, Labor relations, Benefits, Management development, Legal, Safety & Health, employee relations and training, recruitment of all levels.
NTN CORPORATION – (Automotive Bearings Manufacturer) 2011 - 2014
Manager of Human Resources – Hamilton, AL - 220 Employee plant
Directly managed HR issues for manufacturing and distribution location with three direct reports, including functional areas of Environmental, Safety & Health, employee relations and training, revised policies and procedures compliant with current regulations, recruitment of engineers and staff management.
Successfully led and coached management through five elections during decertification campaign resulting in union-free status for location
MASCO Administrative Services – (Construction Industry) 2003 - 2011
Regional Human Resources Manager – Daytona Beach, FL – 5,600 Employees (7 States)
Directly managed HR issues for over 55 Southeast business locations in building materials industry with 65% Hispanic employees (installers, FSR’s, Project Managers and Division Managers)
Managed and responded to all EEOC, DOL, FLSA Wage & Hour charges of discrimination, Federal OSHA audits and/or complaints; all cases dismissed with zero settlement costs.
Schlumberger, RMS Inc. - (Utility Sector – Manufacturing) 2000 – 2003
Human Resources Manager, North America – Greenwood, SC – 228 Employee plant
Implemented HR strategies supporting multiple business locations (US, Canada and Mexico), to reduce labor costs, and implemented pay for performance program and sales incentives program;
Directed 401k/DB Pension conversion during a redesign of all benefit programs resulting in $1.2 million in cost savings for company;
Handled (Actaris) acquisition/divestiture transition issues and benefit partner relationships.
Managed all compliance issues, FMLA, ADA, EEO legal matters, successfully defended EEOC, DOL, W/H.
Pfizer Corporation - (Pharmaceutical Industry) 1996 – 2000
Human Resources Manager – Raleigh, NC – 4,000 Employee plant
Directly managed all functional areas of Human Resources, including employment, recruitment, policy development / revisions and training for two manufacturing and distribution locations (24/7).
Coordinated and managed all compliance issues, FMLA, ADA, EEO legal matters and policy updates.
Education
University of Phoenix, MHRM – Master’s degree studies in Human Resources Management
Clemson University, Bachelor of Arts – Political Science (Double major – Spanish)
Professional Associations / Accomplishments
SHRM Member: Accomplished SPHR Certification (’11), Certified DDI Facilitator for management development (Development Dimensions International) Leadership development, Certified in Labor Law / Conflict Resolution, Certified OSHA Instructor for General Industry Standards (10 & 30 HR) and HAZWOPER, IATF 16949 Certification Internal Auditor;
SAP Super-User, UKG Ultimate “UltiPro” Super User (Onboarding, HRIS and Payroll modules), SAP Logistics Material Data/Release, ADP Payroll, Kronos and Workday software platforms, TALEO ATS Talent Acquisition and Management.
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