Human Resources Leader for Manufacturing Launches

Carole Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources Leader Manufacturing & High-Growth Operations

Byron, GA • 478-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** • LinkedIn PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jack Link’s Protein Snacks – Perry, GA

Human Resources Manager Aug 2024 – Present

Lead Human Resources for a startup manufacturing facility, supporting plant launch, workforce ramp-up, and transition into sustained operations. Startup & Launch Leadership

• Served as on-site HR lead during plant startup, supporting pre-opening planning through go-live and early operational phases.

• Designed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and foundational people processes to support a new manufacturing operation.

• Partnered with plant leadership to develop workforce plans, staffing models, shift structures, and headcount ramp-up strategies.

• Supported high-volume hiring and onboarding efforts, including orientation logistics and early- stage training coordination.

• Established attendance, conduct, and performance management frameworks aligned with operational and compliance requirements.

• Supported implementation of timekeeping, payroll processes, and HRIS workflows to ensure accurate pay practices from launch.

• Acted as primary HR escalation point during early operations, addressing employee relations issues, performance concerns, and compliance questions. Ongoing HR Leadership & Operations

• Serve as trusted advisor to plant leadership on employee relations strategy, corrective action, performance management, and workplace investigations.

• Lead complex employee investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, documentation integrity, and risk mitigation.

• Oversee recruiting and onboarding support for hourly and salaried roles across multiple shifts, partnering with internal and external resources.

• Guide onboarding programs, training coordination, performance cycles, and succession planning initiatives.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, Legal, and Payroll to address conduct, attendance, and compliance matters.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, EEO, NLRA, ADA, and workers’ compensation.

• Provide oversight of payroll-adjacent processes, including timekeeping accuracy, attendance controls, and pay practice alignment.

• Lead engagement, retention, and culture initiatives focused on operational stability and supervisor capability.

• Support compliance readiness and audit response through strong documentation standards and consistent policy application.

• Influence HR resource planning and vendor utilization through recruiting support, training initiatives, and service coordination.

• Coach and guide HR team members and operational leaders on policy interpretation, employee relations, and issue resolution.

Bass Pro Distribution Center – Macon, GA

Human Resources Manager Feb 2016 – Aug 2024

Provided HR leadership for a 347-employee distribution center supporting multiple functional departments.

• Led employee relations, investigations, disciplinary processes, and policy enforcement across a large hourly workforce.

• Served as primary escalation point for sensitive employee issues, grievances, and leadership concerns.

• Managed payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely issue resolution.

• Oversaw leave administration including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation.

• Partnered with operations leadership on workforce planning, staffing strategies, and labor utilization.

• Supported succession planning, leadership development, and performance management processes.

• Improved employee engagement through recognition programs, communication forums, and leadership partnership.

• Reduced audit and compliance risk through improved documentation practices and corrective action consistency.

National Reimbursement Group – Macon, GA

Human Resources Manager Jun 2011 – Jun 2015

Led end-to-end HR operations for a growing organization.

• Managed employee relations, investigations, grievances, and corrective action processes.

• Advised leadership on performance management, discipline, and policy interpretation.

• Implemented performance management systems and leadership coaching initiatives.

• Administered payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes.

• Supported recruiting, onboarding, and training activities.

• Streamlined HR processes to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.

• Ensured compliance with employment laws and internal policies. EDUCATION

M.S. Communications – Grand Canyon University

B.S. Human Resource Management – Grand Canyon University A.S. Business Management – DeAnza Community College CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

• Certified Notary Public – Peach County Superior Court

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Member References available upon request.

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