Ron Capps Email & Phone Number

Tukwila, WA

• GLOBAL HARVEST FOODS, LTD 2010-PresentA privately owned and operated manufacturing and distribution company with 160 employees in 5 states, Global Harvest Foods, Ltd is a full-line producer of quality wild bird food.
• Implementation of comprehensive production performance metrics and related hourly reward programs
• Design of management/administrative team incentive plan, with tiered bonus structure based on active participation in achieving targeted financial results
• Execution of updated policies and procedures throughout the organization, with state by state legal compliance
• Developed company-wide performance evaluation and goal setting process for all employees, from hourly production to senior team
• Standardization of hiring practices and safety events (workers comp) at all locations

Federal Way, WA

• Region Manager, Human Resources 2006 - 2009Human Resources leadership for Corporate Logistics organization (350 employees) and Human Resources Project Lead for Company's Enterprise Business Solutions IT integration.
• Active HR leadership to respective leadership teams and businesses in a strategic partner role.
• Effectively supported Logistics Organization with day-to-day activities and Logistics downsizing through SG&A changes, including employment reductions.
• Active participant in the designated sales activities of company's Westwood Shipping Lines and 5 short-line railroads.
• Worked directly with Corporate functions and 3 Corporate businesses to provide necessary project resources to support the Corporate IT integration process initiative project. In addition, was active participant in the.
• Effective member of Project leadership organization, including design and implementation.

• Region Human Resources Manager 2003 - 2006Responsible Human Resources leader for company's Fine Paper Sales Business across multiple U.S. and Canadian operations, consisting of 280 salaried employees.
• Provided strategic HR leadership to the Fine Paper leadership team.
• Administered HR policies (compensation systems, work system change, policy changes, reorganization) for Business, assuring compliance and consistency for employees acquired from another company acquisition.
• Acknowledged (special stock award) as key participant in reorganization of inside sales team.
• Assured successful of melding acquired employees with existing Weyerhaeuser business.
• Recognized as the WARN and ADEA subject matter expert for all Company businesses and functions across the U.S. Received special financial recognition award from Senior Human Resources Vice President and legal counsel

Springfield, OR

• Region Human Resources Manager 2002 - 2003Provided Human Resources leadership for SW Oregon production facilities (Lumber, Timberlands, Containerboard Packaging and Plywood) totaling 800+ employees (salaried; union and.
• Managed, coached, and actively developed 5 HR professionals
• Active HR leadership to respective leadership teams
• Participated in closure activities including planning, communications, and severance negotiations for2 SW Oregon production facilities
• Counseled management and helped resolve both salaried and union employee/labor relations issues and grievances.
• Active participant in numerous grievance and arbitration issues.

Enumclaw, WA

• Regional Human Resources Manager 1999 - 2002Region Human Resource leadership and support to NW Washington Operations (7 locations) consisting of various production facilities (Lumber, Timberlands, Export Facilities.
• Managed, coached and actively developed 7 HR professionals and 5 administrative support. Of the 7 professionals, 3 advanced to leadership roles within Weyerhaeuser.
• Provided strategic HR leadership with various business leadership teams
• Designed and managed human resources strategies to align with business planning and strategic initiatives.
• Managed executive compensation, staff bonus plans, and salary administration processes.
• Led local contract negotiations and issues resolution meetings. Operations supported had 2 unions, made up of 3 separate locals.