Senior Human Resources Director/Manager
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DAVID D. WALTMIRE
West Chicago, IL 60185
E-Mail go09d0@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Successful human resource executive in both strategic and tactical roles. Proven track record working with senior management and operations to integrate HR processes within the overall business strategy. A hands on generalist with experience at the corporate, division and regional levels. Diverse industry experience which includes mfg, distribution, telecom, retail, electronic and service. Solid negotiation skills including numerous union contracts. My value proposition is “solid business acumen utilizing HR tools to improve profitability”.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WELLS LAMONT RETAIL, Chicago, Illinois 2007-2010
A $55M (80EE) division of MARMON/Berkshire Hathaway $7.3B company.
Corporate Director Human Resources
Manage HR and building functions for this sales/distributor of consumer products to mass, big box and DIY customers. Corporate office in Niles, Ill, distribution facility in Tennessee. Had 2 direct reports.
• Re-designed compensation, bonus and sales commission plans to align with company financial performance and individual (SMART) goals.
• Oversaw transactional analysis initiative which reduced overhead 25%.
• Re-aligned office core hours and eliminated most overtime - saving $70K.
• Developed comprehensive succession planning model that Marmon asked that I roll out to 9 other divisions.
• Kept benefit costs below 2% increase by negotiating rates and implementing pro-active measures like in- house health fairs, seminars and weight watchers programs.
• Created first annual associate satisfaction survey with improved scores each year.
• Re-wrote employee handbook/policy manual and union work rules.
• Implemented monthly mtgs with union – reduced grievances and NLRB charges 90%.
• Created comprehensive 5 day on-boarding process.
• Consistently sought out by leadership team as resident HR expert and leadership mentor.
• One of a few individuals identified as a candidate for succession planning.
YASKAWA ELECTRIC AMERICA, Waukegan, Illinois 2004-2006
A $250M (500 EE) division (North America, Canada, Brazil) of YEC, a $4B Japan based organization.
VP of HR/Administration
Responsible for leadership of HR and Office Facilities with 6 direct reports. Int'l exposure with some global HR initiatives traveling to Japan/China. Corporate office - 2 mfg facilities - 2 R&D locations - 6 sales/tech offices.
• Negotiated health coverages saving $1.1M (24%) while improving overall plan design.
• Realigned staff adding functional depth to the organization and saving $150K.
• Created succession planning model (became corporate model I then trained HR leaders at 9 other divisions). Hired Corporate training Manager and centralized corporate training programs.
• Increased annual training hours per associate from 8 to 40.
• Created new communication programs – HR intranet site, New Associate Orientation program (rolled out internationally), monthly lunch/learns, health/wellness week, etc.
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• Conducted food service analysis eliminating underutilized benefit- saving $250k.
• Drove culture change creating Japanese/American employees exchange program to better understand cultural differences and bring that knowledge back to their home base to share with co-workers.
• Created annual associate satisfaction survey with consistently improving scores.
• Renegotiated property/casualty coverage and broker fee agreements saving $270k
• Created and chaired “Corporate Contributions Committee” to benefit community/charitable organizations.
BAKEMARK INGREDIENTS, Schaumburg, Ill (Closed – remained as consultant for 6 mths) 2001-2004
Division of CSM, a $4B int'l mfg and distributor of bakery products.
Corporate Director of HR
Recruited by President/CEO to help create a broadline distributor model like SYSCO. Provided strategic direction and tactical initiatives for this $350M division with 14 locations & 700 EE's. Managed staff of 4.
• With VP Ops, created productivity initiative for warehouse EE's- improved productivity 10% saving $1.5M.
• Restructured work comp programs saving $250K.
• Realigned sales commission structure increasing sales/EE $50K
• Implemented bi-weekly payroll saving $30K.
• Negotiated (seven) contracts (6 @ 12% and 1 @ 5.2% over their 4 year terms), reducing labor costs $200K .
• 401k trustee for $22M plan. Expanded portfolio choices and increased participation from 55% to 75%.
• Drove culture change - standardized handbooks, job descriptions, benefit plans and salary grades.
• Restructured HR staff to better service the new region structure, resulting in $150K savings.
• Coordinated closure and restructuring of six distribution facilities. Reduced headcount by 300 (45%).
PRIME CO, Itasca, Illinois (Closed and declined relocation opportunity ) 1999-2001
Division of Vodafone - $70B UK based telecom company.
Regional Director of HR
Managed 6 direct reports for midwest region. 500 EE's, 35 locations and $350M. Designed staffing model, strategies and comp plans which reduced turnover 25% (difficult in retail environments).
THE RYLAND GROUP, Palatine, IL ($2.5B homebuilder/mortgage banking company) 1997-1999
Regional VPHR
Sole practitioner providing strategic and tactical roles for 7 divisions, 10 mortgage branches and a manufacturing facility. Turned around unprofitable region in 1-year versus 3-year plan. As change agent – utilized Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) to implement 360 feedback for senior mgmt. Reduced turnover 25% and recruiting expenses 20%.
SYSCO CORPORATION, Chicago, Ill ($14B marketer/distributor of food service products) 1993-1997
Senior Director HR
5 direct reports. $400M - 700 EE's (300 union) sales/distribution center. Promoted to Senior Director in 1994.
Recruited by Ryland to assume a senior corporate level role.
• Negotiated four 4-year contracts (avg.12%) with health and pension savings of $400K (Teamsters/CTDU).
• Instituted “GAGNON” performance standard increasing productivity 25% and cost reductions of $600K.
• Implemented “Targeted Selection” improving interviewing techniques. Created regional labor relations training for 12 divisions focused on how to manage in a union environment and maintain union-free status.
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• Revised pay for performance plan resulting in 10% EBIT increase.
• Reduced work comp $400K.
• Implemented ADP HRIS system.
CONTINENTAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS, Elk Grove, Ill (Division sold/restructured) 1991-1993
Division of Peter Kiewit & Sons ($600M plastics manufacturer).
Regional HR Manager
Three direct reports ($100M- 500 EE's) 3 mfg facilities, R&D center, and sales office. Negotiated four 4-year contracts reducing health care costs, improved EE relations and reducing workers comp costs 40%.
LIGHTOLIER, INC . Elgin, Illinois (Closed /declined promotion to Boston area) 1986-1991
A $25M (260EE) lighting manufacturing division of Genlyte.
Personnel / Labor Relations Manager
Negotiated two contracts saving $300K, improved labor relations and managed all plant closing functions.
EDUCATION
M.S. Labor Relations-Northern Illinois University
B.S. Human Resources Northern Illinois University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AFFILIATIONS
SHRM/HRMAC member
Myer Briggs Psychological Type (Certified 1998)
Philip Crosby, Quality Improvement Process
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