Experience

Mayfield Consumer Products, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Mayfield, KY



Leroy Somer

• Chemical Manufacturing

• Human Resources Manager, Site Leader, HRBP - Employee Development/Government Initiatives

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  Lexington, TN July 2014 - March 2017, Human Resources Manager - Directed HR function for a 300 employee manufacturing facility that is part of a global company. Managed daily HR issues while participating in divisional and corporate projects. Developed annual wage proposals and communication plans in accordance with corporate policy. Strived to create a strategic partnership with production leaders. Worked with HR staff to manage discipline issues, employee relations events and staffing. March 2017 -… Show more July 2014 - March 2017, Human Resources Manager - Directed HR function for a 300 employee manufacturing facility that is part of a global company. Managed daily HR issues while participating in divisional and corporate projects. Developed annual wage proposals and communication plans in accordance with corporate policy. Strived to create a strategic partnership with production leaders. Worked with HR staff to manage discipline issues, employee relations events and staffing. March 2017 - May 2018, Site Leader - Selected to lead site management as company transitioned to new ownership. Maintained order within the various reporting areas to produce a superior product on-time and within budget. Acted as liaison between local operation and corporate management. Interacted with site management at other division locations to create synergy as products were engineered and assembled to customers’ specifications. Served as “cheerleader” for local operation as reductions were managed to maintain employee morale and assure continued success as business decisions were made concerning future location operation. May 2018 - July 2018, HRBP- Employee Development/Government Initiatives - Promoted to a divisional role with responsibilities for Lexington, TN and Mankato, MN facilities in the creation and management of employee learning programs. Led efforts for recruiting and developing an additional 300 employees for the Lexington site as new programs were brought to the facility. Assisted with creation of training programs for leadership, supervision, vocational training and soft skills training to enhance the workforce as the planned population is more than doubled. Also work with federal, state and local governments to discover, apply for and attain financial assistance for hiring and training new employees, retraining displaced workers and upgrading infrastructure to create a world-class manufacturing location. Show less



College Book Renter

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Human Resources Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Murray, KY Served as Human Resources Director for a internet distribution company that chose to liquidate after emerging from bankruptcy. In a generalist role, I managed the complete Human Resources function. Restructured Human Resources with new benefits, employee policies and recruiting/hiring and outplacement for locations in Murray, KY and Nashville, TN and also helped to manage the liquidation.



Progress Rail Services

• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2007 - Nov 2012

  Mayfield, KY Hired to develop and manage HR function for start-up operation. Oversaw hiring of more than 400 employees during 5+ years with the company. Handled all aspects of HR work including recruitment, orientation, payroll, benefits, and discipline. Was responsible for grounds maintenance and local public relations. Was selected to oversee HR functions at facilities in Tacoma, WA and Patterson, GA, along with the Mayfield, KY location.



Mid-Continent University

• Adjunct Professor

  • 2004 - 2011

  Mayfield, KY Taught Management, Human Resources, Policy and Strategy, General Business and Personnel Supervision classes in 2 year and 4 year programs at the campus location and at satellite locations.



Pilgrim's Pride

• United States
• Facilities Services

• Human Resources Supervisor

  • Dec 2005 - May 2007

  Mayfield, KY Served as shift HR supervisor responsible for hiring in poultry processing operation. Handled interviews, orientation, processed new-hire paperwork in extremely high-turnover situation. Participated in discipline issues and worked with two union contracts at the facility.



West Kentucky & Tennessee Telecom Cooperative

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • May 2001 - Dec 2005

  Mayfield, KY Hired to contribute to development of retail technology operation for phone cooperative. Was responsible for hiring and training staff, contributing to product selection and placement, and managing overall operation of the store.



Howard D. Happy Company

• Sales Representative/Store Manager

  • Sep 1986 - May 2001

  Mayfield/Paducah, KY Was route salesman, managing geographic territory. Promoted to store manager in 1991 for Paducah, KY location. Handled local sales and service operation.