Human Resource Manager

ANNE-MARIE COTE- WOOD

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly motivated, goal oriented professional with experience in team building, leadership, culture change, planning and cost reduction through continuous improvement in a world class food production company, and a shifting culture paper mill

STAFF DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

Proven ability to empower team to achieve maximum effectiveness

Staff management and motivation experience

Keen understanding of, and advocate for safety in the workplace

Manage Collective Agreements, handling grievances up to arbitration

Professional Communication skills

Able to articulate a compelling vision, purpose and direction inspiring others to follow

Earns trust of team by leading with respect and fairness

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Proven ability to lead projects with focus on increasing the overall success of an organization

Able to perform tasks effectively during times of organizational change and performance pressure

Understand importance of consistent accuracy and detail

Proven ability to prioritize activities and maintain focus on organizational goals

Result driven

Active member of team receiving “Superior” rating from the AIB (American Institute of Baking) audit.

Effective verbal and written presentation and facilitation skills

Ensure machine and facility repair and effective Preventative Maintenance

Effective problem solver, while maintaining confidence of sensitive details

Thrive in situations requiring management of multiple projects in various stages of development or execution

EDUCATION

2001-2003 Environmental Technologist Loyalist College, Belleville, ON

Team building environmental projects were completed using acquired background in chemistry, biology, surveying, hydraulics, environmental protection legislation, computer application and communication.

2009-2010 Human Resource Management Loyalist College, Belleville, ON

Obtained HRM certificate by taking courses covering a wide range of topics, including, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Health and Safety and Accounting.

2012 Occupational Health and Safety Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

Currently working towards the OH&S certificate. Courses completed include; Fire Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2010-2012 Cascades Inc. /Norampac –Trenton facility

HR Manager

Focus on improving culture by reestablishing trust and closing the gap between the Union and Management. Progress was made by consistently and fairly administering the Collective Agreement while handling all grievances beyond step 1. Also, supporting employees, and guiding them through a staff restructure, as well as the elimination of 5 union positions. Responsible for all aspects of recruiting, selection, and hiring. Lead Health and Safety initiatives while gaining the support, trust and respect of employees by being a Co-chair on the JHSC. Lead initiatives to upgrade and modify the Risk Inventory, a master list of all on site risks, while reviewing all incident investigations. Work closely with production to manage succession planning, and to stay ahead of training requirements and recruitment to handle changes in the lines of progression. Create weekly manpower schedule, accommodating requests of over 100 employees while maintaining productions needs.

2005-2009 PepsiCo Foods /Quaker Oats –Trenton facility

Plant Coordinator

Responsible for front line management of staff performance for 100 employees, increasing outputs and enhancing team culture. Managed payroll, scheduling, and vacation planning for 300 employees. Ensured product quality and employee safety practices being followed. Responsible for consistently and justly enforcing the collective agreement, as well as facilitate discussions between HR and union executive. Regular duties include diffusing disagreements between team members, and supporting leader’s decision/roles and guiding them to make positive decisions through modeling desired behaviors.

2003-2005 PepsiCo Foods /Quaker Oats – Trenton facility

Process Improvement

Coordinator /Data Analyst

Gather and Analyzed data to identify losses through Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) practices and determine which areas would benefit from immediate attention. Lead Rapid Change Over techniques as well as Focused Improvement projects. Responsible for leading of 13 Autonomous Maintenance teams through step 3, driving behaviors such as total employee involvement and continuous improvements, by raising awareness on the competitive nature of the business, to push 100% employee involvement, which increased job productivity and satisfaction

FURTHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

2007- Non Violent Crisis Intervention –Loyalist College

2010- JHSC Basic Certification- WSIB

2011- JHSC Certified Member- WSIB

2012- Fire Protection- Algonquin College

2012- Transportation of Dangerous Goods

2012- Customer Service Workshop- Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization

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