Emily Johns Email & Phone Number

Austin, TX, US

Vevey, CH

• Responsible for expanding and transforming Learning and Development across all factories and technical functions.
• Accelerate adoption of training and learning technologies and methodologies to prepare employees more quickly for the jobs of the future
• Lead team of 35 individuals across all facilities in the USA
• Build pipeline of Ensure Supply talent through Graduate Development Programs, Co-ops, and Apprenticeship programs
• Implement learning journeys for Frontline Leaders, Factory Managers, and Factory Leadership Teams
• Lead strategic investment in Skilled Trades Upskilling, building capabilities needed for the future

Vevey, CH

• Developed and drove L&D strategy in support of business and culture transformation for Nestle USA
• Led Learning & Organization Development team for Nestle in the USA, supporting five different operating companies throughout the market and more than 30,000 employees.
• Led a team of five direct reports and eighteen indirect reports, exceeding expectations across all businesses and functions and managed $5 million training and development budget.
• Re-vamped specific programs and drove departmentally focused engagements, ensuring alignment between competencies and leadership development strategies to achieve ROI and operational goals.
• Launched scalable coaching tools across the USA, including Ezra Executive Coaching and Valence Team Coaching

Vevey, CH

• Spearheaded enterprise-wide change management initiatives, driving capability building and stakeholder engagement across 150,000 employees as part of Nestlé's largest global HR transformation
• Coordinated and developed experts in all Nestlé markets to support their populations in this process, technology, and organization transformation.
• Led global executive stakeholder management.
• Drove global change management activities required for HR Transformation
• Defined Global Change Plans for the implementation of transformation projects.
• Created capability building strategy for Hire-to-Retire to include formal training and expert coaching throughout the markets.

Vevey, CH

• Global lead for HR, Legal, and Finance capability building and Nestlé’s marquis Leadership program, including the delivery of premier programs taught at the Nestlé International Training Centre.
• Responsible for Nestlé's marquis Leadership Development Program, "Leading the Nestlé Way", including vendor/contract management and program design.
• Led the vendor renegotiations with London School of Business bringing contract to updated Nestlé terms.
• Redesigned Nestlé internal processes to eliminate debt and streamline global payment processes for Leading the Nestlé Way
• Collaborated with Corporate Training and Learning Team on the 2016 Global Training and Learning Strategy
• Redesigned and implemented engaging and interactive development programs in collaboration with function leadership.

Vevey, CH

• Developed and drove Nestlé USA’s Talent Strategy through Sr. HR Leadership Team (advise, share best practices, provide operational framework and approach)
• Led global project to evolve Nestlé’s Performance Management process and tools to evolve Nestlé’s global Performance Management approach in alignment with our Values and best practices in the industry.
• Defined and implemented Talent and Succession Planning strategy for Nestlé USA (>10,000 salaried employees)
• Drove 65% increase in Performance Evaluation quality and completion 2012 - 2014.
• Led 132% increase in Development Plan quality 2012 - 2014.
• Saw 35% increase in Key Positions filled through Succession Plan 2012 - 2014

Vevey, CH

• Led Training Team (five Training Managers and Specialists) for Nestlé USA, supporting over 10,000 salaried employees throughout the country.
• Managed $1.5mm budget.
• Researched and developed Leader Skills Map for all Leaders/Managers in Nestlé USA which is used to describe skills necessary for success as a People Leader at Nestlé. Data was used to target curriculum for skills.
• Conducted one-on-one coaching for employees and leaders throughout the organization.
• Facilitated customized OD interventions for senior leadership teams from throughout the business (within Nestlé USA and globally). Included After Action Reviews, Teambuilding sessions, and Visioning sessions.
• Managed Targeted Development Program for High Potential employees throughout organization

Vevey, CH

• As member of Factory Greenfield Start-up Team, supported factory HR manager in HR generalist activities such as investigations, employee relations, and hiring.
• Actively coached supervisors and managers in maintaining a Union-Free workplace.
• Developed training strategy to include hourly and salaried training plans.
• Chartered and led the Education and Training Pillar to support the implementation of TPM.
• Created On-the-Job Training Program for hourly manufacturing positions.
• Developed Communication Strategy for factory.

Vevey, CH

• Guided Senior Leadership Team in developing and formalizing the vision for the plant.
• Participated in and supported Nestlé Prepared Foods Division culture and leadership initiatives.
• Conducted plant-wide training needs assessment; coordinated professional and leadership development training for 140 salaried associates.
• Instrumental in implementing culture for factory.
• Redesigned and expand New Hire Orientation to two days

Houston, Texas, US

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Development