Jeff Smith Email & Phone Number

Michigan, United States

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States

-Interface with the International UAW and USW leadership.-Primary interface with leadership providing guidance to employees on the Dispute Resolution Process.-Lead the gathering of artifacts/preparation for all levels of collective bargaining and grievance procedure, including the Appeals Board process for CBAs, and minimally support the Mediation step and/or Arbitration steps.-Guide Arbitrations and NLRB charge responses. -Project Manage & execute support for negotiations… Show more -Interface with the International UAW and USW leadership.-Primary interface with leadership providing guidance to employees on the Dispute Resolution Process.-Lead the gathering of artifacts/preparation for all levels of collective bargaining and grievance procedure, including the Appeals Board process for CBAs, and minimally support the Mediation step and/or Arbitration steps.-Guide Arbitrations and NLRB charge responses. -Project Manage & execute support for negotiations, grievance handling, labor arbitrations, NLRB proceedings, contract administration, union campaigns and other labor relations activities.-Support and coach management with respect to a wide variety of labor relations issues.-Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with local union leadership in order to successfully resolve shop floor and contract administration issues.-Interpret policies and procedures and provide guidance in a consistent manner to managers, employees, and HR business partners.-Facilitate the resolution of complex employee concerns, including discipline. Counsel management on corrective actions ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies.-Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Show less

Highland Park, Michigan, United States

HR Manager for the Faurecia Metals Plant• Align HR processes, programs, and initiatives with Plant Management’s strategic objectives.• Drive talent acquisition, development and retention

Highland Park, Michigan, United States

• HRBP Responsibilities for a launching Plant• Managed grievances, investigations, discipline administration• Participated in leadership meetings to support plantwide HR functions

Southfield, Michigan

• Led HR function for 7 automotive component plants in the US and Mexico• Partnered with operations leadership delivering strategies which enabled efficiency• Implemented HR standards - Talent (Acquisition), Comp., H&S, ER/LR & Compliance• Coached and developed direct reports and peers to ensure success and productivity

Battle Creek, Michigan

• Managed HR for a 450-employee acoustic plant and a team of two• Initiated people development priorities to improve skills and capabilities• Implemented proactive policies to support efficient performance and consistency• Focused on a culture of safety to ensure employee health, welfare, and pride

• Led union relations for a stamping plant consisting of 3,000+ employees• Managed collective bargaining agreement & grievance procedure• Supervised and directed labor relations and personnel staff

• Managed team of 13 providing UR, safety/security to 5,500 employees• Administered safety programs; measured results and improvements

• HR/Union Relations Sr. Generalist – Chrysler HQ/Manufacturing Group• Labor Relations Supervisor – Sterling Heights Assembly Plant• HR Administration Supervisor – Jefferson North Assembly/Kokomo Transmission/Kokomo Casting • HR Generalist – Jeep Platform, Chrysler Tech Center• Labor Relations Representative – Toledo Assembly Plant, Trenton Engine Plant