Experience

Sonstegard Foods Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Director of Human Resources

  • 2022 - Present

  Leading wholesaler of shell eggs, powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. The company employs more than 500 employees across 6 processing facilities and manages more than 60,000 acres of farm land. Corporate Director of Human Resources • Focusing on HR and Payroll process simplification. • Revamping entire employee onboarding process with employee experience and engagement. • Coordinates, plans and directs recruiting and staffing efforts across the enterprise. • Partnering… Show more Leading wholesaler of shell eggs, powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. The company employs more than 500 employees across 6 processing facilities and manages more than 60,000 acres of farm land. Corporate Director of Human Resources • Focusing on HR and Payroll process simplification. • Revamping entire employee onboarding process with employee experience and engagement. • Coordinates, plans and directs recruiting and staffing efforts across the enterprise. • Partnering with CEO and ownership to introduce modern management focus. • Responsible for Health and Welfare plan renewals. • Implemented Retirement Committee to conduct quarterly review of 401k investments and education. Show less Leading wholesaler of shell eggs, powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. The company employs more than 500 employees across 6 processing facilities and manages more than 60,000 acres of farm land. Corporate Director of Human Resources • Focusing on HR and Payroll process simplification. • Revamping entire employee onboarding process with employee experience and engagement. • Coordinates, plans and directs recruiting and staffing efforts across the enterprise. • Partnering… Show more Leading wholesaler of shell eggs, powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. The company employs more than 500 employees across 6 processing facilities and manages more than 60,000 acres of farm land. Corporate Director of Human Resources • Focusing on HR and Payroll process simplification. • Revamping entire employee onboarding process with employee experience and engagement. • Coordinates, plans and directs recruiting and staffing efforts across the enterprise. • Partnering with CEO and ownership to introduce modern management focus. • Responsible for Health and Welfare plan renewals. • Implemented Retirement Committee to conduct quarterly review of 401k investments and education. Show less



Schwan's Company

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

• Division Director of Human Resources

  • 2021 - 2021

  Frozen food and desert manufacturer with revenues exceeding $2 billion, supplying frozen food and deserts to grocery stores, schools and convenience stores. The company employs more than 7,000 employees globally and is subsidiary of South Korean CJ CheilJedang Company. Division Director of Human Resources • A member of the Human Resources team, supporting the Houston, TX and Sioux Falls, SD facilities. • Responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional… Show more Frozen food and desert manufacturer with revenues exceeding $2 billion, supplying frozen food and deserts to grocery stores, schools and convenience stores. The company employs more than 7,000 employees globally and is subsidiary of South Korean CJ CheilJedang Company. Division Director of Human Resources • A member of the Human Resources team, supporting the Houston, TX and Sioux Falls, SD facilities. • Responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional Business Partnerships. • Provides strategic HR leadership to support facility and corporate business objectives. • Coordinates, plans and directs recruiting and staffing efforts across Global Supply Chain. • Acts as employee advocate in hiring, promotion, and employee relations decisions. • Business partner to Manufacturing, Finance, and Food Safety Leaders. • Partners with Safety Leaders to ensure facility Safety programs and objectives are active and in place. • Advise and guide management on Organizational Effectiveness through performance and talent reviews. Show less Frozen food and desert manufacturer with revenues exceeding $2 billion, supplying frozen food and deserts to grocery stores, schools and convenience stores. The company employs more than 7,000 employees globally and is subsidiary of South Korean CJ CheilJedang Company. Division Director of Human Resources • A member of the Human Resources team, supporting the Houston, TX and Sioux Falls, SD facilities. • Responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional… Show more Frozen food and desert manufacturer with revenues exceeding $2 billion, supplying frozen food and deserts to grocery stores, schools and convenience stores. The company employs more than 7,000 employees globally and is subsidiary of South Korean CJ CheilJedang Company. Division Director of Human Resources • A member of the Human Resources team, supporting the Houston, TX and Sioux Falls, SD facilities. • Responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional Business Partnerships. • Provides strategic HR leadership to support facility and corporate business objectives. • Coordinates, plans and directs recruiting and staffing efforts across Global Supply Chain. • Acts as employee advocate in hiring, promotion, and employee relations decisions. • Business partner to Manufacturing, Finance, and Food Safety Leaders. • Partners with Safety Leaders to ensure facility Safety programs and objectives are active and in place. • Advise and guide management on Organizational Effectiveness through performance and talent reviews. Show less



Elanco

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations

  • 2019 - 2020

  Formerly Eli Lilly Animal Health Company, a Market leader with revenues exceeding $3 billion, supplying Food and Companion Animal health products globally. The company employs more than 6,000 employees globally. Elanco is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. A member of the management team, reporting to the Executive Director responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional Business Partnerships. • Oversee and guide HR Team to accomplish business… Show more Formerly Eli Lilly Animal Health Company, a Market leader with revenues exceeding $3 billion, supplying Food and Companion Animal health products globally. The company employs more than 6,000 employees globally. Elanco is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. A member of the management team, reporting to the Executive Director responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional Business Partnerships. • Oversee and guide HR Team to accomplish business strategy and business objectives. • Participation and support of initial launch of Workday as a Global HRIS Platform. • Developed organization wide HR polices and processes as Elanco separates from Eli Lilly. • Primary contact and relationship holder with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). • Provide consultation and guidance to Leaders to achieve business goals. • Advise and guide management on Organizational Effectiveness through performance and talent reviews Show less Formerly Eli Lilly Animal Health Company, a Market leader with revenues exceeding $3 billion, supplying Food and Companion Animal health products globally. The company employs more than 6,000 employees globally. Elanco is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. A member of the management team, reporting to the Executive Director responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional Business Partnerships. • Oversee and guide HR Team to accomplish business… Show more Formerly Eli Lilly Animal Health Company, a Market leader with revenues exceeding $3 billion, supplying Food and Companion Animal health products globally. The company employs more than 6,000 employees globally. Elanco is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. A member of the management team, reporting to the Executive Director responsible for driving strategic initiatives and supporting functional Business Partnerships. • Oversee and guide HR Team to accomplish business strategy and business objectives. • Participation and support of initial launch of Workday as a Global HRIS Platform. • Developed organization wide HR polices and processes as Elanco separates from Eli Lilly. • Primary contact and relationship holder with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). • Provide consultation and guidance to Leaders to achieve business goals. • Advise and guide management on Organizational Effectiveness through performance and talent reviews Show less



AmesburyTruth

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President of Human Resources

  • 2013 - 2019

  Recently integrated market leaders with combined revenues of $350M, supplying products and services primarily to North American residential Window and Door Manufacturers. The company employs more than 2,000 employees in 14 manufacturing facilities in US, Mexico, Canada, and China. A wholly owned subsidiary of Tyman, plc., based in London, UK and publicly quoted on the London Stock Exchange. A member of the executive management team, reporting to the CEO, defined and implemented proactive… Show more Recently integrated market leaders with combined revenues of $350M, supplying products and services primarily to North American residential Window and Door Manufacturers. The company employs more than 2,000 employees in 14 manufacturing facilities in US, Mexico, Canada, and China. A wholly owned subsidiary of Tyman, plc., based in London, UK and publicly quoted on the London Stock Exchange. A member of the executive management team, reporting to the CEO, defined and implemented proactive HR strategies in support of business growth as well as handled the integration of a $200M acquisition. • Established a department focused on operational excellence through the creation of a scalable HR infrastructure. • Participated in building a 3-year strategic plan for the integrated organization focused on increasing revenues to $500M by acquisitive and organic growth. • Managed all HR-related activities required by Board of Directors as part of the M&A transition team. • Participated in due diligence activities and coordinated day-one compensation and benefit needs of $200M acquisition. • Planned and conducted organizational talent assessments and implemented action plans to manage high performers and needs improvement. • Partnered with department heads and CEO on key organizational initiatives that facilitated an integration of 2 industry leaders. • Established an organization communication plan using quarterly CEO Town Halls meetings, quarterly newsletter, and a process approach to communicating other organization-wide information such as policies, new hires, and company changes resulting in a much more informed organization.

• Director of Human Resources

  • 2005 - 2013

  Market leader in the manufacture and distribution of high quality window and door components with application primarily on residential window and doors. Revenues of approximately $220M, employing more than 1,000 employees in 12 manufacturing facilities in US, Mexico, Canada, and China. A wholly owned subsidiary of Tyman, plc., based in London, UK and publicly quoted on the London Stock Exchange. As a member of the executive management team, developed and implemented corporate-wide… Show more Market leader in the manufacture and distribution of high quality window and door components with application primarily on residential window and doors. Revenues of approximately $220M, employing more than 1,000 employees in 12 manufacturing facilities in US, Mexico, Canada, and China. A wholly owned subsidiary of Tyman, plc., based in London, UK and publicly quoted on the London Stock Exchange. As a member of the executive management team, developed and implemented corporate-wide strategic goals to drive a high performance and profitable business. • Established the Human Resources infrastructure including processes, programs, systems, and reporting. Led a team of up to 15 with a budget of $1.3M. • Partnered with CEO to formulate a multi-year strategy to evolve Amesbury from a holding company of many businesses to a single operating entity improving customer dynamics, profitability, and scalability. • Successfully coordinated 6 contract negotiations with United Auto Workers and Workers United, accomplishing company goals of cost containment. • Established a Pay for Performance based rewards program at all nonunion facilities, resulting in a more efficient and calibrated organization through performance appraisals and goal deployment. • Coordinated Corporate wide Safety Programs that resulted in dramatic improvement in Workers Compensation cost and injury reduction. • Coordinated a multi-year benefits strategy to consolidate 8 medical plans to 2 including a comprehensive Wellness Plan resulting in lower than trend increases. • Implemented and coordinated Retirement & Pension Committee overseeing $100M in assets. •Deeply involved in successfully certifying 7 manufacturing facilities in ISO 9001, 14000, and OHSAS 18001. • Successfully integrated 5 acquisitions with regards to Human Resources, Payroll, Health, Safety, and Benefits programs. • Led enterprise wide migration from home grown payroll platform to ADP PAYFORCE as HRIS and Payroll platform.



ConAgra Beef/Swift & Company

• Omaha, NE

• Director of Human Resources

  • 2004 - 2005

  A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods with sales of $10B supplying a majority of pork, beef, and lamb to the North American Market. Managed a staff of 3, participated as a member of the management team in developing and executing local and corporate Human Resources strategy for 500 employee union facility. • Successfully negotiated 2 Union Contracts with The United Food and Commercial Workers. • Revamped recruiting and selection process that resulted in a reduction in turnover by… Show more A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods with sales of $10B supplying a majority of pork, beef, and lamb to the North American Market. Managed a staff of 3, participated as a member of the management team in developing and executing local and corporate Human Resources strategy for 500 employee union facility. • Successfully negotiated 2 Union Contracts with The United Food and Commercial Workers. • Revamped recruiting and selection process that resulted in a reduction in turnover by 15%. • Managed facility Affirmative Action Plan, partnering with local management to establish goals and objectives to maintain a successful program. • Participated as Corporate HR Auditor, conducting HR Compliance at multiple facilities across the US, ensuring basic compliance with requirements such as I-9, EEOC, DOL, and other State and Federal regulations. Show less A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods with sales of $10B supplying a majority of pork, beef, and lamb to the North American Market. Managed a staff of 3, participated as a member of the management team in developing and executing local and corporate Human Resources strategy for 500 employee union facility. • Successfully negotiated 2 Union Contracts with The United Food and Commercial Workers. • Revamped recruiting and selection process that resulted in a reduction in turnover by… Show more A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods with sales of $10B supplying a majority of pork, beef, and lamb to the North American Market. Managed a staff of 3, participated as a member of the management team in developing and executing local and corporate Human Resources strategy for 500 employee union facility. • Successfully negotiated 2 Union Contracts with The United Food and Commercial Workers. • Revamped recruiting and selection process that resulted in a reduction in turnover by 15%. • Managed facility Affirmative Action Plan, partnering with local management to establish goals and objectives to maintain a successful program. • Participated as Corporate HR Auditor, conducting HR Compliance at multiple facilities across the US, ensuring basic compliance with requirements such as I-9, EEOC, DOL, and other State and Federal regulations. Show less



ConAgra Foods/Swift-Eckrich

• Wells, MN

• Human Resources & Safety Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods supplying high-end packaged sandwich meat to the US Market with sales in excess of $80M. • Improved effectiveness of many HR & Safety department operations by reengineering various processes and developing HR policies and procedures at a multi-shift union facility of 250. • Labor Relations including facility shutdown with United Food and Commercial Workers and Teamsters. • Managed recruitment activity and conducted team based interviewing… Show more A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods supplying high-end packaged sandwich meat to the US Market with sales in excess of $80M. • Improved effectiveness of many HR & Safety department operations by reengineering various processes and developing HR policies and procedures at a multi-shift union facility of 250. • Labor Relations including facility shutdown with United Food and Commercial Workers and Teamsters. • Managed recruitment activity and conducted team based interviewing, resulting in lower turnover and improved productivity. Show less A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods supplying high-end packaged sandwich meat to the US Market with sales in excess of $80M. • Improved effectiveness of many HR & Safety department operations by reengineering various processes and developing HR policies and procedures at a multi-shift union facility of 250. • Labor Relations including facility shutdown with United Food and Commercial Workers and Teamsters. • Managed recruitment activity and conducted team based interviewing… Show more A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods supplying high-end packaged sandwich meat to the US Market with sales in excess of $80M. • Improved effectiveness of many HR & Safety department operations by reengineering various processes and developing HR policies and procedures at a multi-shift union facility of 250. • Labor Relations including facility shutdown with United Food and Commercial Workers and Teamsters. • Managed recruitment activity and conducted team based interviewing, resulting in lower turnover and improved productivity. Show less



Premium Standard Farms

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1998 - 2001

  A vertically integrated pork processing facility, processing 10,000 head each day with over 1,000 employees. • Functioned at plant level management of the Human Resources Department. • Partnered with facility management to implement a 2-week onboarding and orientation process that helped decrease annual turnover by 15%. • Managed team of 4, including 2 bilingual specialists. A vertically integrated pork processing facility, processing 10,000 head each day with over 1,000 employees. • Functioned at plant level management of the Human Resources Department. • Partnered with facility management to implement a 2-week onboarding and orientation process that helped decrease annual turnover by 15%. • Managed team of 4, including 2 bilingual specialists.