Experience

Rise Baking Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Generalist

  • May 2020 - Present

  Review, update, and revise company hiring practices, vacation, and other human resources policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and all local, state, and federal labor regulations. Communicate policy updates/changes. Support hourly and salary recruiting, selection, and on-boarding.Facilitate local administration of benefit programs, including annual OE. Assist managers with corrective actions for direct reports. Focus on employee relations and engagement. Support in preparation for and during IFS and Supplier Workplace Accountability Audits. Administer and maintain FMLA certifications and files for location. Maintain local HRIS, ADP Workforce.



Dawn Foods Global

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Generalist

  • May 2015 - May 2020

  Review, update, and revise company hiring practices, vacation, and other human resources policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and all local, state, and federal labor regulations. Communicate policy updates/changes. Support hourly and salary recruiting, selection, and on-boarding.Facilitate local administration of benefit programs, including annual OE. Assist managers with corrective actions for direct reports. Focus on employee relations and engagement. Support in preparation for and during IFS and Supplier Workplace Accountability Audits. Administer and maintain FMLA certifications and files for location. Maintain local HRIS, ADP Workforce and SAP.

• HR Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - May 2015

  1. Facilitate the payroll process for the facility, including team member scheduling, time corrections/verifications, payroll adjustments, and other data entry into the KRONOStimekeeping system. Liasion with all departments on payroll issues; troubleshoot and solveKRONOS/payroll issues. Transmit payroll, account for and distribute paychecks as scheduled. 2. Perform activities associated with recruiting for open vacancies both internally and externally. This will include, but is not limited to, advertising openings, publishing job postings,participating in job fairs, scheduling/conducting interviews, administering pre-employmenttesting and screens, scheduling/facilitating new hire orientation, and working with contingencyagencies and search firms. Recruits candidates capable of supporting all Dawn Foods QualitySystems.3. Maintain human resources information. This will include time and attendance tracking, vacation/personal holiday accruals, safety boot program, processing requests for directdeposits, tax with-holdings, department transfers, separations and personnel information changes. 4. Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of Human Resources or other departments within the facility.

• Inventory Control

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  1. Maintain cycle counting program to ensure the accuracy of raw materials and finished goods inventory. This will include, but is not limited to, identification of items to count, counting items, data entry in JBA/WMS, reconciliation, recounts, investigating variances, and printing reports. This also includes assisting with the planning of annual physical inventory.2. Performs daily audits and verification functions to include: verification of scans, receipts, and adjustments made in WMS. Report errors to department managers. Verification on thenumber of mixes produced and resulting finished goods. Verification of lot codes on itemsproduced and make corrections, as needed. Supports all Dawn Foods Quality Systems.3. Train new team members on WMS procedures. This may include classroom, practical application, as well as follow up training. Trains users on new WMS functions and documentsnew procedures and updates to the WMS manual.4. Partners with IT computer issues at plant and for testing new WMS functions to ensure they perform as required. Sends in equipment for repairs and reprogramming scanners after repair.

• Production Worker

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

  1. Prepare for all product runs by reviewing and interpreting written instructions from the production schedule, specification sheets, work instructions and checklists for any materials/set-ups required. Gathers all supplies and tools; sets them up for production runs. Prepares production recording sheets and plans ahead to ensure an on-time start up and/or efficient changeover.2. Safely operate equipment in packaging/palletizing finished bakery products. This includes following all required safety procedures for control of hazardous energy during machine adjustments and changeovers. Monitors MARKUM printer and WMS scanning/computer terminal to ensure consistent quality on labelled product cartons and inventory transactions. Reports any problems to Line Leader or Supervisor immediately. Palletizer must be able to fold, pack and seal cartons at an acceptable rate. 3. Document and record all required checks and information accurately. Report any issues to Line Leader or Supervisor immediately. Facilitate communications with all line workers to ensure teamwork and quality bakery product manufacturing. 4. Maintain a safe, clean work environment. This includes cleaning and maintaining all equipment in an organized manner and disposing of waste appropriately. Following all established Quality Assurance Systems, HACCP and Sanitation guidelines, especially for allergens. 5. Assist in other areas, as required. This may include training other team members on specific machine operations or duties. This also may include rotating to help out other positions. Must be able to positively interact with other departments, lines and shifts.