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Dayton, Oh, Us

Detroit, Michigan(Mi), Us

Southfield, Michigan, Us

Assessed employee developmental needs; developed and implemented individualized learning programs, curriculums, and strategies. Assisted Managers in creating career plans for their direct reports, executed training program for high performing associates to further skill development. Successfully led local career and job fair to recruit, interview and hire 150 additional employees in 3 months. Established and managed the rotational engineering program for the site. Delivered a wide variety of courses to 350+ employees, including topics on communication, coaching, performance, conflict, time and attendance as well as leadership development courses. Led succession planning process, performance reviews, calibration sessions and goal setting to provide a broad view of employee strengths and overall performance. Achieved 95% completion/participation rates from managers and team members. Created facility training matrix to track employee knowledge of processes and opportunities for improvement, increased competency levels by 20%

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Designed, developed and led employee development programs for NA and EMEA employees. Managed a team of Regional HR Managers and Site HR Managers in training and development initiatives. Chaired global employee engagement survey and assessment. Responsible for leadership development and succession planning throughout North America. Created supervisor and manager interview program to develop leadership and improve succession planning. Led project to streamline job descriptions across all levels of the organization, using employee assessments to construct a precise picture of skills and duties performed.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Human Resource Manager for the Hebron, KY Business Unit with oversight of 55 employees. Partnered with the Site Manager and the leadership team to ensure a complete understanding of organizational, staffing and headcount needs and objectives. Managed third party staffing partners for temporary/contract work. Redesigned and implemented new recruitment, staffing, training and employee relations to meet operational improvements and goals. Counseled employees and plant leadership on issues relating to policies, processes and labor laws. Managed staffing levels and facilitated all management training programs for the facility.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Human Resource Manager for the Dayton, OH Business Unit with oversight of 200 employees. Managed a staff of HR generalists and a safety supervisor by planning, assigning, and reviewing assignments, counseling, evaluating job performance, and approving and recommending corrective actions. Provided leadership and direction to HR team to ensure HR priorities were met. Advisor to management, communicating company policies and procedures. Conducted fact finding interviews/investigations relating to employee allegations. Managed staffing levels and facilitated all of the management training programs in house for the facility.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Developed relationships with customers and acted as lead plant representative for all interactions related to product and service quality. Directly supervised Quality functions and staff across all shifts and provided consistent direction of the sites quality plans. Managed corrective action process and served as change agent. Organized, led and oversaw improvement teams using extensive lean tools including brainstorming, PDCA, Lean, PPAP, PFMEA and Kaizen.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Utilized quality tools and techniques to assist in root cause analysis and problem solving. Developed standard work instructions for new process and procedures. Trained and implemented quality processes and procedures throughout the plant. Provided input on document enhancement and retention. Developed and Implemented training for all new Hazmat (49 CFR) employees. Developed 8% audit plan which reduced customer issues by 25%.

Responsible for all aspects of quality in an automotive warehouse distribution facility. Have the responsibility to find root cause and corrective action of all issues.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Responsible for maintiaining quality at manufacturing facility. Responsible for conducting supplier quality assessments. Improve quality performance of suppliers by conducting workshops at supplier locations, and providing technical assistance and support as required. Determine and confirm root cause of quality problems and validate effective and timely resolutions. Function as a technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to assure product quality and timing requirements are implemented as required.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Responsible for the management of 56 hourly employees who manufacture and assemble automotive components. Established and maintained a motivated team-oriented environment. Provided and implemented standardized work methods and established best practices. Used lean manufacturing to reduce costs and effectively use manpower. Adhere to QS9000 standards and deliver quality products on time, every time, to maintain customer satisfaction.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, Gb

Liaison between customer and Delphi manufacturing locations (chassis division). Established and maintained relationships with executive personnel. First line of defense for Delphi facilities on solving problems.

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Mba, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology