Dee Dee Milner Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Mississauga

Expanded responsibilities to include Compensation, Pension and Benefits for Symcor.

Missisauga, Ontarip

• Expanded responsibility for HR strategic initiatives to include all aspects of Symcor’s business, including Operations, Technology and Shared Services• Trusted advisor and business partner to CEO and company executives as personal confidant and providing business advice and HR expertise

• Responsible for development and implementation of HR strategic initiatives in support of Canada wide operations• Utilizing Lean tools and support system to encourage participation at both corporate and regional levels driving process efficiency and employee engagement• Successful integration of various acquisitions with support of regional Operations and HR teams• Built strong HR regional leadership focused on value-added support of business strategy and teamwork focused on improving client service• Smooth planning and implementation of downsizing activities• Developed and implemented HR plans to support operational off-shoring initiatives while maintaining employee engagement and mitigation of cost

Strategic business partner responsible for 3 site with approximately 1400 employees supporting the product development, design, sales, manufacturing and service for major appliances. Key responsibilities included:Support due dilligence and aquisition of Camco by MabeManage the HR component of a deal to sell the service organization and labourSuccessful union negotiations

• Led the production team to exceed operational targets and annual budget of approximately $40M through the building of teamwork in all areas of the operations, including Production, Quality, Engineering, Materials, Maintenance, Human Resources, Finance, and IT.• Developed and implemented a plan for the successful closure of the Hamilton operations and preparation of the facility for sale at the end of 2004.

• Improved union relations through ongoing communication and development of win-win solutions.• Improved annual salary performance review to include measurable objectives and developed method to optimize the process.• Optimized the utilization of the medical facility by evaluating and improving the management of WSIB and STD cases for minimization of cost and maximization of employee returns to work.• Facilitated the announcement of the closure of the Hamilton plant without a negative impact on production. Negotiated closure agreement with CAW union.• Organized and delivered salaried severance packages to Hamilton Operations employees impacted by the closure announcement.

• Reorganized EH&S team to allow sharing of best practices and ongoing audit of facility programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and safety of workplace employees.• Increased awareness and understanding of EH&S responsibility throughout organization, developed EH&S policy and beginning of cultural change towards in EH&S.• Managed neighbourhood emissions concern including neighbourhood relations, identification of solutions, recommendations to executive and implementation