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Danville, Kentucky

LSC is an international printing company that services publishers, brands, retailers, and merchandisers by offering specialized solutions.Human Resources Manager: Overall human resources responsibility for manufacturing plants in Danville and Glasgow, KY. Duties included employee relations, policies and procedures, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, affirmative action plans, employee counseling and discipline, and resolution of related issues. Supervised support staff in both locations. • Developed and implemented internal and external recruiting strategies that resulted in the addition of over 250 employees in Danville, KY to support a significant plant expansion. • Closed the Glasgow, KY manufacturing plant with no adverse legal action.

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Saddle Creek is an asset-based third party logistics provider specializing in omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, and transportation.Sr. Human Resources Supervisor: Provide human resources leadership and support for fulfillment centers in Lexington and Shepherdsville, KY. Responsible for applying human resources policies in the areas of employee relations, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and talent acquisition and retention. Supervised facility human resources coordinators. • Researched and implemented creative recruiting strategies that increased applicant flow. • Developed and presented supervisory training programs to develop supervisory staff. • Developed and implemented succession planning and personal development tools.

Lexington, Kentucky Area

LEDVANCE LLC is the leading lighting manufacturer in North America.Human Resources Manager: Provided human resources leadership and support for Kentucky based manufacturing plants. Responsibilities included the application of human resources policies in employee and labor relations, compensation, talent acquisition and retention, benefits administration, training, performance management, personal development and succession planning, safety, workers compensation, and special projects. Provided strategic direction and leadership to human resources staff. Acted as strategic business partner to manufacturing and support group business unit leaders to identify human resources priorities, understand business issues, and develop proactive solutions. • Closed the Winchester, KY manufacturing plant with no adverse legal action. • Facilitated focus teams to solicit and implement team member input. • Member of company bargaining team and operational excellence committee.

LATA Kentucky was awarded a contract by the Department of Energy for environmental remediation.Human Resources Manager: Functioned as human resources leader for this Department of Energy (DOE) prime contractor. Responsibilities included developing and interpreting human resource policies and procedures, compensation planning and performance management, talent acquisition and retention, employee concerns program, legal compliance, employee development and succession planning, employee and labor relations, substance abuse program, workers compensation, labor standards determinations, and DOE reporting. Supervised human resources/labor relations and benefits staff. • Authored 401(k) Governance Committee Charter and Investment Policy Statement. • Participated in IRS audit of 401(k) Plan and OFCCP audit of AAP Plan.

UDS was formed in response to the Department of Energy’s need to process depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6).Human Resources Manager: Functioned as human resources leader for this start-up Department of Energy (DOE) prime contractor that included a corporate office in Lexington, KY and union manufacturing facilities in Paducah, KY and Portsmouth, OH. Responsibilities included developing and interpreting human resource policies and procedures, compensation planning and performance management, talent acquisition and retention, active and retiree benefits purchase and administration, employee concerns program, legal compliance, employee development and succession planning, employee and labor relations, substance abuse program, workers compensation, government and DOE reporting, and media relations. Supervised facility human resources/labor relations managers and corporate benefits staff. • Researched and implemented retiree medical, vision, dental and life insurance coverage to comply with legacy multi-employer welfare agreement. • Developed and implemented recruiting plans for successful plant start-ups.

Bosch is a global manufacturer of automotive, automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial systems and components.Human Resources Manager: Overall human resources responsibility for ISO 9001 and 14001 certified Pneumatics business unit with union manufacturing and distribution associates and a national network of sales, marketing, product development, and engineering support associates. Responsibilities included labor and employee relations, talent acquisition and retention, training and development, safety and workers compensation, communications, compensation and benefits, EEO, and legal compliance. Supervised EHS specialist and human resources assistant. • Reduced grievance activity by 50% and improved production associate morale through open communications, fair and consistent treatment, and visibility on the shop floor. • Member of Lean manufacturing and 5S steering committee that improved plant productivity and housekeeping.