Lasco Fittings, Inc.Human Resources Manager and Safety Manager
Jan. 2018 - Oct. 2020Memphis Metropolitan Area•Implemented strategic program focusing on retention of employees through directed activities, with measurable outputs to measure success.
•Implemented process to shorten time needed to process personnel actions from 5 days to 2.
•Simplified high risk programs such as FMLA, EEO, Workers Compensation, and ADA programs to ensure that all programs are implemented appropriately.
•Developed training and development program involving aspects of continuous improvement (Kaizen, Gemba, 5S, etc.), safety, quality, and HR related training (substance abuse, equal opportunity, interview techniques, etc.).
•Developed robust COVID response plan and employee tracking system to reduce exposure of COVID-19 through the company.
•Implemented Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as well as automated scheduling tools to reduce the administrative burden in the recruiting process as well as to decrease the time-to-fill.
•Authored the Human Resources Policy manual to bring company up to date with modern day HR practices.
•Developed company safety philosophy ensuring that leaders and employees are equipped and responsible for the program’s success.
•Implemented training program to develop employees and leaders in aspects of Occupational Safety and Health resulting in over 2000 training records being generated in only 3 months.
•Revamped Employee Safety Committee with a focus on high risk Safety and Environmental programs driving success through continuous improvement.
•Implemented data driven safety program using metrics to identify risk and prioritize programs.
•Develop programs for sustainability by setting the expectation of leadership and employee involvement.
•Reduced OSHA Recordable Incident Rate by 20% and Worker Compensation costs by 67%.