Experience

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  Repacorp, Inc.

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Nov 2021 - Present

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  Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

  • Troy, Ohio, United States

  • Human Resources Manager

    • May 2021 - Sep 2021
    • Troy, Ohio, United States

    Handled the day to day Human Resources responsibilities including onboarding new employees, setting up new employees in Paycor, and I-9 verification. Provided and facilitated annual training on safety, human resource and general office responsibilities. Wrote job descriptions for new positions or added responsibilities. Recruited and posted available positions on various job boards, and contacted potential candidates placing them in our applicant tracking system (Paycor Recruiter). Organized annual FormFire survey and worked with Insurance Broker on company’s health benefits plan. Updated EEO data and filed plan. Worked on Performance Management Plans including annual merit increases and job improvement plans. Worked with the University of Dayton for professional development with employees. Led company focus groups in various work areas. Revised and made improvements to the employee handbook. Created a New Hire Packet (both hard copy and digital).

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  Contemporary Therapeutics

  • Springfield, Ohio, United States

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Dec 2020 - May 2021
    • Springfield, Ohio, United States

    Train employees on C.A.R.F. annual updates. Track employees progress for their annual testing and certifications to ensure their certifications do not expire. Post job openings, respond to inquiries, contact and set up interviews. Conduct interviews, hire and onboard employees through the entire hiring process. Instituted a quarterly review plan and review progress and recommend changes or alterations when necessary. Created an attendance policy and track late occurrences and absences. Issue discipline when appropriate. Review insurance plans for the company and negotiate insurance benefits and plans. Initiate, file and follow up on incident reports that are filed internally and externally providing corrective action and develop policy if situation mitigates necessary change. Paid employees and contractors through Paycor. Perform Intake assessments for clients to help determine the level of care needed. Counsel clients on their addictions setting and reviewing goals, treatment plans and reviewing their progress.

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  Navistar Inc

  • Springfield, Ohio

  • Team Leader - Materials Management - Expediting and Production Support

    • Oct 2016 - Sep 2019
    • Springfield, Ohio

    Ran Build Sequence Report daily and sent out to entire plant. Alerted Production of any potential misses for the day. Contacted team members to find out when parts are due and communicated to production. Filled kit shortages for fuel lines, DEF Tanks, and batteries. Cycle Counted daily list. Processed INAs (Inventory not available) and made plus or minus adjustments if necessary. Responded to all production needs and questions. Scanned IKS and Kanban cards. Requested Hot Desk material from Warehouse in Urbana. Generated a monthly cost savings idea. Performed daily safety audits and presented a daily safety message to the shift. Reported any defects on trucks, assigned codes for defect and reported out solutions and corrective actions to plant management daily. Coordinated rack return daily internally and externally. Participated and supervised quarterly inventory audits. Interviewed employees for hire in the Materials section. Coached employees and provided feedback. Rated employees on performance and recommended increases based on their performance and goals met. Performed quarterly coaching and goal monitoring. Onboarded new employees and set them up with a mentor.

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  Cleveland Construction

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Human Resources Manager and Workforce Development

    • Jul 2011 - Sep 2016
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Oversaw the Apprentice Program for all branches interviewing candidates, setting class schedule, and monitoring their grades and progress. Measured labor needs and staffed jobsites accordingly. Interviewed and hired hourly personnel and salaried superintendents for construction projects. Maintained personnel records of employees, updating training files, safety courses and training and E-verifying new employees. Worked with payroll department to ensure smooth transaction of employee pay by reporting hours worked. Updated employee handbook. Maintained current relationships with existing General Contractors by ironing out existing problems, getting bids submitted in a timely manner, facilitating meetings between contractors and the sub-contractors.

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  Relay Gear

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Operations Manager

    • Jul 2005 - Nov 2009
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Responsible for various operational areas including Human Resources, Accounting, Distribution, Customer Service and Purchasing. Posted open positions on job boards and social media, interviewed and hired based on company needs. Trained employees on individual job responsibilities, processes and procedures. Coached employees on procedural changes. Set annual goals with employees and monitored and reviewed quarterly. Communicated with Payroll to ensure employees were compensated correctly. Monitored overtime and created solutions to keep overtime to a minimum. Rewrote and updated employee handbook. Monitored open order report and investigated orders that would not meet requested ship date. Monitored inventory levels and worked with Purchasing to get product in on time for distribution. Handled customer complaints and resolved issues. Suggested alternative items so to not lose a sale and to satisfy customer’s needs. Sold product based on program or event needs. Negotiated freight costs for parcel, LTL and full truck load based on volume. Determined acceptable profit margin levels and set product sale price.

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  Siemens Energy and Automation

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Outbound Manager/Shift Supervisor

    • Mar 1992 - Jun 2005
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Monitored productivity and efficiency for 150 employees on 3 shifts. Oversaw the daily responsibilities for over 40 hourly associates, 3 non-exempt associates, and 5 exempt associates. Coached associates weekly on individual productivity, attendance, and training updates. Monitored reliability reports to ensure fill rate is met. Provided customer service for both internal and external customers. Established and implemented standard operating procedures for workflow between departments. Created ISO procedures and performed monthly ISO audits. Provided safety training and ISO training for all associates. Established, implemented and monitored safety recognition program and continuous improvement teams. Interacted with outside vendors and negotiated prices for all materials (corrugated boxes, packing materials, tape, etc.) Managed building operations and negotiated reconstruction and repairs for a 200,000 square foot distribution center. Managed repairs and preventive maintenance for all material handling equipment. Developed the 3rd shift and was responsible for 75% of all outbound shipments. Reorganized warehouse to specific zones to reduce travel time. Organized workflow and distributed assignments to 25 to 45 hourly associates. Created work through an automated Warehouse Management System known as PkMS (Pickticket Management System). Developed the 2nd shift and was responsible for all inbound shipments from internal and external customers. Performed inventory management through a cycle count program. Oversaw shipments of airfreight and expedited customer orders. Performed all warehouse functions including order picking, dock inspection, UPS packing and shipping, DC replenishment picking shipping and receiving. Provided office support by organizing and assigning work.