Josh Smith Email and Phone Number

HR Manager for 500+ employee multi-site foundry and machining operations.

 Responsible for HR function of over 400 full-time associates Accountable for contingent temporary workforce of up to 225 Reduced turnover 50% year over year Highly active in safety program Developed and implemented Safety Committee which assisted in 50% reduction of OSHA Recordable incidents year over year Participate in safety walks, physical hazard audits, root cause counter-measure and 5-Why process Facilitate new hire safety orientation Collaborate with local trade schools for recruitment of Welders and Machine Operators Championed creation and implementation of quarterly company newsletter

 Responsible for administration of vacation, personnel changes, attendance tracking, employee recognition, file integrity, disciplinary actions, contract interpretation, coordination of all event planning, union job postings, unemployment insurance claims and the company newsletter Ensure compliance of policies, procedures and reporting of EEO-1, Wage Census, OSHA Familiar with ADP and AS 400 Accountable for job fairs and hiring events, employment ads, recruiting, screening of applications, interviewing, reference & background checks, and orientation  Backup to Safety Coordinator- Assist in facility audits and safety orientations. Member of Executive Safety Team

 Appointed Team Leader responsible for three soldiers and $2.5 million in biological detection equipment Selected as 2005 Soldier of the Year candidate for outstanding overall performance Instructed 150 soldiers in Laser Marksmanship Training Systems to develop weapons skills Veteran of Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom Achieved maximum Physical Fitness standards and perfect rifle marksmanship score