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Pactiv Evergreen Inc.Human Resources Manager
Jan. 2020 - Jul. 2024Turlock, CAAs a unionized facility, collaborate with the local business agent, union membership, and Labor Relations to ensure the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement are properly enforced. HR representation at the negotiation table along with Labor Relations and Plant Manager. Build a high performing, values led culture inside the plant by developing and executing programs that improve plant employee engagement levels, and by applying change management expertise to influence the creation of a diverse and inclusive plant work environment/culture. Lead the Talent Acquisition effort at the plant level including the plant hiring process for both hourly and salaried positions, onboarding and orientation of new hires at the plant and executing effective talent acquisition strategies for the short and long-term success of the plant. Lead the Talent Management effort at the plant level through the development and implementation of new leader assimilations (including coaching and mentoring) of new plant leadership talent, the execution of learning and development programs designed to prepare plant based employees for additional responsibilities and career opportunities as future leaders, the implementation of plant succession plans designed to ensure the right talent is available for the future staffing needs of the plant, and by providing day to day employee performance guidance to line management; Analyze people-based data trends and metrics, and identify opportunities to create trends that would improve manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and/or employee retention;
Collaborate with plant management team to develop and implement people programs, processes and tools that support manufacturing productivity, product quality, employee safety and employee retention;
Partner closely with the COE’s (Centers of Excellence) and build strong working relationships to facilitate information exchange and collaborative problem solving.
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.Human Resources Business Partner
Jan. 2020 - Jul. 2024Turlock, California, United States
NestléHR Manager | Education & Training Pillar Lead
Feb. 2016 - Jan. 2019Modesto, California Area• Union Relations to include grievance handling, contract application and negotiation, policy enforcement and discipline administration Lead Executive Leadership in factory long-term performance and development planning and strategy development (Operational Master Plan) • Participate in functional and total organizational structure design, performance management; new hire orientation; development and training of associates. • Leverage technology (SAP, Kronos, Taleo, HR Analytics,LMS) for business performance. • Ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws/regulations regarding wage,hour, employment laws; participate in internal investigations.
• Business results include assisting with managing factory HR budget and expenditures; managing HR metrics and communication of results for factory. • Lead role as Education and Training Pillar to support Total Performance Management journey with the factory. Learning Management System Administrator for the factory. • Recruitment to include screening, tracking, interviewing and reporting of applicants; assist factory in creating, updating AAP and diversity goals; create workforce planning strategies for the factory. • Collaborated with Executive Leadership team in order to create a successful onboarding orientation for new hires.
The Save Mart CompaniesInstructional Designer
Mar. 2013 - Oct. 2014Modesto, California, United States
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.Branch Manager | Area Training and Development Manager |HR/ Operations
Jun. 2005 - Oct. 2014Regions serviced: Four Northern California Counties; Portions of Southern CAI led and managed my branch operations, business, placement, and deployment of security officers to portfolio of up to 20 different client organizations. In addition I was responsible for overseeing recruitment for my portfolio to include hiring, training, coaching, developing and directing ~120 employees including field managers and supervisors. I was also responsible for analyzing and continually improving financial and operational performance, as well as client satisfaction. Area Training and Development Manager
Served as 1st developer, planner, and manager of diverse training and staff development programs for supervisors, security officers, and other key personnel throughout 5-city region covering ~350 miles. Oversaw all aspects of Security Officer Recognition Program for ~750 employees, Anniversary Recognition Program for ~800 employees, and mandatory/requested LMS in region. Defined training objectives and policies. Selected optimal training procedures and methods including, but not limited to, LMS, blended, instructor-led, lecture, demonstration, simulation exercise, and role-playing techniques. Conducted and presented on qualitative and quantitative needs analysis focused on continuous improvement in both operational and training areas. Tapped by VP to manage supervisors, branch managers, and/or security officers per project needs ranging from 1-20 people.
Fabricated Extrusion Co., California, Kentucky & Maryland • 1999 – 2005 Human Resources Manager
Jun. 1999 - Jun. 2005Modesto, California AreaProvided full range of HR leadership and management for multiple sites in California, Kentucky, and Maryland; included, but was not limited to, training and development, benefits, workers’ compensation, return to work program, internal compliance policies and procedures, attendance tracking, plant safety, disciplinary coaching and counseling, terminations, unemployment, employee relations, and dispute resolution including regarding FMLA, CFRA, and various other types of leave. Communicated regularly with plant managers and company President on current HR and legal issues affecting workplace. Coordinated with 3rd party agencies to provide staffing as needed for all shifts. Planned and oversaw company sponsored events. Achievements:
• Rebuilt previously strained relationship between HR and employees, generating loyalty and trust among staff in fair and objective HR support; 90% were long-term staff, and had struggled through many corporate changes.
• Maintained compliance of all plants with latest company and industry standards, conducting complete update of Employee Handbook 2 times during tenure.
• Optimized performance of staff at all plants, establishing best practices for safety, employment, and hiring.
• Reduced Ex-Mod with workers’ compensation dramatically, establishing return to work program including limited duty assignments.
• Participated actively in local chapter of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM); honored with award for superior contributions on exit as local chapter President.
Valley Sun Products of California, IncHuman Resource Administrator
Mar. 1998 - May. 1999Newman, CA • Pioneered formal HR department for rapidly growing food processing company with 80 employees; replaced formal process of ad hoc HR management by Executive Director or his representative.
• Defined or updated all HR policies and procedures.
• Managed all aspects of HR including, but not limited to, hiring, orientation, benefits, claims processing, and dispute resolutions. • Played leading role in hiring and all associated activities in order to staff +300 seasonal employees.
Capital Pacific Mortgage Co.Personnel Specialist
Jun. 1986 - May. 1994Modesto, California AreaHuman Resource oversight for 7 branch offices
Drafted and updated employee handbook
Hiring
Drafting job descriptions
Research salary data to ensure competitive wages within the local hiring market
Onboarding
Payroll for both Exempt/Non-Exempt
Benefits Administration
Drafted initial Illness and Injury Prevention Program for the company
Event Planning for all corporate events to include corporate anniversary milestones
Oversight for Corporate and Branch adherence to HR related state and federal regulations/laws
Stakeholder in Executive Leadership strategic meetings.
Department budget
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