Experience

SEKISUI KYDEX

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of People and Culture

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States Responsibility to plan, organize, and manage the overall corporate HR function for Sekisui Kydex. Working closely with the Kydex team in all areas of People and Culture in relation to the full team member lifecycle. Establishes P&C policy, procedure, and process and identifies and implements systems to drive efficiency through P&C processes.



West Pharmaceutical Services

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

  United States Strategic and execution-focused business partner working to achieve business goals with global business leaders in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Strategic OPMO. Providing strategic direction and tactical support in delivering HR solutions on talent and organizational imperatives. Collaboratively builds an understanding of client challenges/needs and actively contributes to the development of the business strategy to succeed. Work closely with downstream… Show more Strategic and execution-focused business partner working to achieve business goals with global business leaders in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Strategic OPMO. Providing strategic direction and tactical support in delivering HR solutions on talent and organizational imperatives. Collaboratively builds an understanding of client challenges/needs and actively contributes to the development of the business strategy to succeed. Work closely with downstream functional leadership, HR CoE and peer groups exercising a deep background in HR generalist practices, solid understanding of global workforce regulations, and expertise in talent management to ensure HR strategy and processes are implemented effectively to drive strong/desired results.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2020

  Results driven HR leader responsible for all aspects of HR (Hire to Exit) at highly regulated facilities in the Consumer, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Device industries governed by FDA and cGMP regulations. Managed the HR function at several facilities ranging in size from 160 team members to 400+ team members in disciplines from entry level to Senior Director. Regularly collaborate with HR functions at our Corporate level in terms of compensation, legal, and benefits practices.

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

  Plant HR contact for Worker's Comp., Unemployment Comp., FMLA and STD information, general employee relations issues, began shadowing more intently with the HR Manager on matters of hiring, disciplining and termination. Increased my skills and usage with the HRIS systems in use at our Company; UltiPro, Kronos.

• Human Resources Associate

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2009

  First step in the extended walk that will be my HR career. Worked under the HR Manager to learn the ropes and quickly became a trusted advisor in the site for employee issues and reporting prowess. Gained valuable skills needed to advance within the Company.



HATS

• Office Support Generalist/Staffer

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  Performed general office support responsibilities to include answering the phone and taking messages. Prepared correspondence to be sent out. Greeted applicants as they came in to apply for temporary employment services. Completed pre-interview training and assessment tests with applicants. Conducted interviews in the absence of the Staffer or when extremely busy. Worked closely with contracting Companies to help fulfill their needs.