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MITER BrandsVice President Human Resources
Apr. 2021 - Jul. 2024Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesAs one of the nation’s largest suppliers of high-quality windows and doors for remodeling, replacement, and new construction projects, our customers count on us to provide a proven product backed by exemplary service. There’s so much that goes on behind our windows to ensure a positive experience for homeowners, our professional partners, and our team members – from the relationships we build, to our relentless attention to detail and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Responsible for HR Operations across MITER Brands including functions, Sales, and 13 manufacturing locations, 5,500 Team Members (2021-2024). In April 2024, MITER Brands acquired PGT Innovations, growing to 20 manufacturing locations and 10,000+ Team Members. • Lead a team of 60+ HR Professionals distributed throughout the United States. Lead efforts to build “one team” mentality, build relationships across the brands, and streamline policies and processes.
• Responsible for HR integration activities between MITER and Milgard, Sunrise and PGTI. • Partnered with VP EHS Excellence in COVID Response activities, and VPP Certifications. • Partnered with CHRO and Director Compensation & Benefits to establish Pay Grade Structures. Directed efforts to create consistent hourly job descriptions and pay structure across manufacturing.
• Instrumental in HRIS Conversion from Paylocity to UKG in 2021-2022. • Partnered with cross functional leaders to develop and implement MITER Way of Operations Assessments.
• Reduced Turnover from 43.4% in 2022 to 30% (projected) in 2024. • Selected as Board member for MSI (Milgard Services India) • Executive Committee Member of the MITER Foundation https://www.miterbrands.com/foundation
Empire Kosher and Free Bird PoultryChief Human Resources Officer
Jul. 2020 - Feb. 2021
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products IncVice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Nov. 2018 - Apr. 2020Bridgeville, PAReports to CEO & President. First CHRO for the Company, reponsible for HR function including the Corporate Office and 4 unionized Manufacturing locations (population of ~800, revenue of ~$250M). Upgraded HR practices, policies and systems in all areas (Recruitment, Employee & Labor Relations, HRIS Administration, Development of HR metrics). Developed Leadership Training Program for Front Line Supervisors. Digitalization of HR function. Negotiated benefits and implemented online enrollmnent.
ShellAmericas HR Talent Strategy Advisor, Manufacturing
Aug. 2017 - Sep. 2018USAReports to the Global Talent Strategy Manager for Downstream Manufacturing (who reports to VPHR Global Downstream Manufacturing). Supporting population of 7,600 employees in Canada, the US and Argentina, 11 Senior Executive Teams reporting to the Executive Vice President Manufacturing Americas. (Global population is 14,500 employees, 18 Senior Executive Teams)
- Executive Succession Planning
- Graduate Development
ShellOrganizational Effectiveness / Organizational Development Consultant
Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2017LouisianaReports to Manager OD Motiva (who reports to CHRO Motiva), supporting 2 site General Managers (manufacturing sites of 600 and 900 employees).
Developmental assignment in specialist (OE) position, gaining JV Experience in Motiva JV between Shell & Saudi Aramco.
- Multi Site Leadership - Merger/Divestment Change Management
ShellHR Manager (HR Director) & Capital Project HR Manager
Jun. 2011 - Jul. 2015Houston, Texas AreaReports to GM HR Projects & Technology (P&T) Division in the United States (member of United States HR Leadership Team), supporting the P&T Projects & Engineering Organizations (1200 employees deployed throughout the US and global deployment activities).
Member of the Projects & Technology Division HR Leadership Team
- HR Business Partnership P&L $6.5Bill
- HR Team Development - Offshoring HR
- Cross Business Project Management / Leadership
- Lean Practitioner Certification Earned HR Manager on a $6.5 Billion Greenfield project to ensure effectiveness of Project Execution team for the Olympus Drilling Platform from inception to deployment. Focused on team integration and collaboration, with teams crossing business segments as well as working globally. Project teams deployed in South TX, Louisiana and Korea, with the central team working in Houston. This project was delivered safely, ahead of schedule and under budget. See the project's YouTube video here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZv9ZmYkheI&feature=youtu.be)
ShellSenior HR Business Partner
Jan. 2010 - Jun. 2011Reports to HR Manager Shell Trading, supporting the CIO and Shell Trading IT Organization (450 employees)
ShellHR Consultant (LEAN Project)
May. 2009 - Jan. 2010Researched existing processes and recommended Process Improvements for the Shell Global Internal Resourcing transfer process. Project delayed due to Global Shell Reorganization, resulting in early move to next assignment.
ShellHR Business Partner (Labor Relations)
Mar. 2005 - May. 2009Deer ParkReports to Labor Relations Manager Deer Park Complex
Business Partner to Maintenance Managers for Refinery & Chemical Plants, (400 clients including 300 Maintenance Craft workers and 100 Staff) in a USW unionized facility
- USW Contract Negotiations
- Labor Relations including Grievances and Arbitrations
- Reorganization & Change Management
- Hourly Hiring
ShellHR Business Partner
Jun. 2002 - Mar. 2005Houston, TexasResponsible for 350+ Clients in 13 countries.
Responsible for managing change processes for global reorganizations in Procurement & Trading.
Managed severance processes for downsizing efforts.
HR Change Agent on global / cross-functional team for implementing SAP HR System
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