Experience

Ultium Cells LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  Warren, Ohio, United States I’m joining a high-performing team dedicated to creating a positive work environment strongly rooted in diversity and inclusion, valuing all voices, encouraging collaboration, innovation, high accountability and continuous improvement. This team is bringing new technology to the valley, creating more than 1200 jobs, and has the ability to impact the environment on a global scale.



DS Smith

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

  Lead HR initiatives in a generalist capacity. Served as Trustee of the DS Smith Charitable Foundation and National Ambassador for the company's employee appreciation program, the Smithies. Spoke on culture at national and international level, designed employee and community engagement programs, supported sustainability, wellness and diversity and inclusion programs. In 2021, our facility earned national awards in safety (incident-free year), quality (best in quality-DPPM), finance (best… Show more Lead HR initiatives in a generalist capacity. Served as Trustee of the DS Smith Charitable Foundation and National Ambassador for the company's employee appreciation program, the Smithies. Spoke on culture at national and international level, designed employee and community engagement programs, supported sustainability, wellness and diversity and inclusion programs. In 2021, our facility earned national awards in safety (incident-free year), quality (best in quality-DPPM), finance (best financial forecasting accuracy) and customer service (best customer service-OTIF) and company-wide recognition for customer service, our biodiversity community service project and won top accolades for Best Team Improvement. Show less



AGC Glass Company North America

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources and Safety Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2018

  Managed all aspects of HR and Safety for a workforce of 100 manufacturing employees along with supporting corporate projects. • HR functions: attendance tracking, timekeeping & payroll, administer incentive programs, benefits, FMLA, STD and worker’s compensation, recruiting, onboarding, discipline, termination, investigations, seasonal hiring/layoff, temp agency vendor selection, morale and team-building activities, compensation review, succession planning, manage all people costs. •… Show more Managed all aspects of HR and Safety for a workforce of 100 manufacturing employees along with supporting corporate projects. • HR functions: attendance tracking, timekeeping & payroll, administer incentive programs, benefits, FMLA, STD and worker’s compensation, recruiting, onboarding, discipline, termination, investigations, seasonal hiring/layoff, temp agency vendor selection, morale and team-building activities, compensation review, succession planning, manage all people costs. • Improved employee communications. Initiated and structured pre-shift meetings, maintained postings and electronic bulletin board communications, provided ongoing status on KPI and annual goals, reviewed quality and safety concerns. • Implemented and administered local safety programs such as behavior-based safety audits and OSHA training. Coordinated program development division-wide in safe material handling and forklift training, PPE assessments, noise monitoring, etc. • Supported Lean projects, 5S initiatives and new equipment installation. Show less



Things Remembered

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager - Distribution Center

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2015

  North Jackson, Ohio Led HR and training initiatives for a multi-purpose facility which included 250 customer service, production and distribution center teammates and five direct reports. • Led the charge to overhaul employee morale and infused a culture of teamwork and accountability in a atmosphere of customer focus • Streamlined seasonal recruiting strategies to reduce cost and improve efficiency year-over-year • Partnered with operational leadership to design and implement annual projects to impact… Show more Led HR and training initiatives for a multi-purpose facility which included 250 customer service, production and distribution center teammates and five direct reports. • Led the charge to overhaul employee morale and infused a culture of teamwork and accountability in a atmosphere of customer focus • Streamlined seasonal recruiting strategies to reduce cost and improve efficiency year-over-year • Partnered with operational leadership to design and implement annual projects to impact facility metrics – quality improvement 31% in 2014 (first year). • Reduced cost and turnover by designing and implementing seasonal peak staffing plans, including marketing strategies, recruiting and training up to 600 temporary employees. • Improved safety incident rate by 46% and decreased severity rate by 87% in 2014 (first year). Show less



Gasser Chair Company

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2012

  Youngstown, Ohio Area Managed HR for two production facilities and a corporate office with two direct reports and 250 employees. • Implemented a restructure to reduce costs and reposition for growth. • Appointed interim Inside Sales Manager for 18 months. Developed cross-functional new product development process and streamlined sales processes. Launched more new products during this time than in prior 10 years combined. • Designed mentoring and development plans for middle-management team… Show more Managed HR for two production facilities and a corporate office with two direct reports and 250 employees. • Implemented a restructure to reduce costs and reposition for growth. • Appointed interim Inside Sales Manager for 18 months. Developed cross-functional new product development process and streamlined sales processes. Launched more new products during this time than in prior 10 years combined. • Designed mentoring and development plans for middle-management team. • Renegotiated benefit programs achieving single-digit increases as compared to double-digit industry averages. Show less



RTI International Metals (Acquired by Alcoa on July 23, 2015)

• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HR Project Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2008

  Niles, Ohio A leading global titanium producer, fabricator and distributor with more than 1,500 employees. Project Leader for HR improvement projects. • Served as HR Leader in HR SAP implementation including review and standardization of HR processes. Traveled to all US sites as a change leader, gaining consensus on project support, including Kronos timekeeping and SAP payroll processing for all US and Canadian locations. • Managed project to relocate corporate headquarters from Niles, OH, to… Show more A leading global titanium producer, fabricator and distributor with more than 1,500 employees. Project Leader for HR improvement projects. • Served as HR Leader in HR SAP implementation including review and standardization of HR processes. Traveled to all US sites as a change leader, gaining consensus on project support, including Kronos timekeeping and SAP payroll processing for all US and Canadian locations. • Managed project to relocate corporate headquarters from Niles, OH, to Pittsburgh, PA. • Succession planning: Filled 89 positions from front-line leadership to executive roles in 6 months. Created a networking program to strengthen management coordination and build bench strength. • Created a change management committee to breakdown silos, improve communication and facilitate a shared vision. Show less



Comprehensive Logistics Co., Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Corporate Human Resources Manager

  • Apr 2006 - May 2007

  Senior Corporate Manager of Human Resources As a member of the executive committee, provided strategic direction and hands-on support of all human resources and safety related programs company-wide. Highest ranking HR role; responsible for two union and six non-represented facilities. Staff of 10; 800 employees. • Turned around an adversarial relationship with Steelworkers. Initially, settled 86 grievances and obtained withdrawal of NLRB charges and cancellation of three potential… Show more Senior Corporate Manager of Human Resources As a member of the executive committee, provided strategic direction and hands-on support of all human resources and safety related programs company-wide. Highest ranking HR role; responsible for two union and six non-represented facilities. Staff of 10; 800 employees. • Turned around an adversarial relationship with Steelworkers. Initially, settled 86 grievances and obtained withdrawal of NLRB charges and cancellation of three potential arbitrations. • Restructured all HR processes to achieve cost reduction, including implementation of Kronos timekeeping, Ceridian payroll and updated benefit programs. Successfully localized workers’ compensation and payroll responsibilities and eliminated corporate overhead. • Developed standard compensation and performance programs, 5-why safety investigation process. • Developed Public Relations / HR / Safety / Communications launch plan strategies for new facilities. Launched two new facilities in Toledo and Baltimore and prepared launch of three others. Show less



Interforest Corp

• HR Manager - Multi-site

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2006

  Darlington, PA Provided support and coordinated strategic HR goals company-wide. Supervised a staff of three in the administration of HR policies / procedures for five U.S. locations, approximately 400 employees. • Achieved successful outcomes through a myriad of inherited legal / labor relations issues through arbitrations and grievance resolution, including issues involving OSHA, EEOC, DOL, WC, and NLRB. • Completed contract negotiations with the Steelworkers. Facilitated training and third party… Show more Provided support and coordinated strategic HR goals company-wide. Supervised a staff of three in the administration of HR policies / procedures for five U.S. locations, approximately 400 employees. • Achieved successful outcomes through a myriad of inherited legal / labor relations issues through arbitrations and grievance resolution, including issues involving OSHA, EEOC, DOL, WC, and NLRB. • Completed contract negotiations with the Steelworkers. Facilitated training and third party security though a four-week strike that yielded additional concessions from the union group for resolution. Show less



GE

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager

  • Oct 1998 - Oct 2003