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ABOUT CALVIN HEARD
SUMMARY: Senior level Human Resources Manager with over 30 years hands-on experience in corporate administration and managerial operations. Industry background has been with leading manufacturing and distribution operations within union and direct relationship environments. Responsibilities in production management and supervision. Consistent record of achievement and significant knowledge in the following areas:
- Human Resources Management
- Employee Relations
- Compensation
- Corporate Succession
- Career Development
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- Purchasing
- Recruitment
- Total Quality Management
- Diversity and Inclusion Management
- HRIS
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EXPERIENCE PROFILE |
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2003-2013 |
ACCO BRANDS |
Dayton, Ohio |
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Corporate Manager, Employee Labor Relations
MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
(Manufacturing of paper-based products, such as tablets, notebooks, calendars and envelopes)
Division Manager, Employee Labor Relations
Responsible for the entire division's human resources function for the hourly employees within the 12 locations in the United States and one in Canada. Report directly to the division vice president of human resources. Handle Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and Affirmative Action Planning.
- Chief Negotiator for Labor Negotiations
- Spokesperson for Arbitrations
- Lead the development of division labor strategy
- Revised direct relationship employee handbook
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2006 |
Human Resources Director
For a six (6) month period was the acting Human Resources Director at the largest manufacturing facility within the division. Responsible for the entire human resources and employee services function for the Sidney, NY location. Supervised 14 employees.
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Sidney, NY |
1997-2003 |
LAU INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Subsidiary of Tomkins, PLC)
Corporate Director (Vice President), Human Resources
Responsible for the entire division's human resources function for the 12 locations (1500+ employees). Supervised 15 employees. Canada. Report directly to the President. Handle Labor Relations, Employee Relations, and Affirmative Action Planning.
- Chief Negotiator for Labor Negotiations
- Spokesperson for Arbitrations
- Lead the development of division labor strategy
- Revised direct relationship employee handbook
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1997 |
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
(Containerboard Packaging Division)
Human Resources Manager
Responsible for the entire human resources function for 170 employee operation located in Eaton, Ohio. Handled Labor Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Recruitment, Total Quality Management Work System, Training and Development, Safety, Employee Development Process, Equal Employment Opportunities (EEOC) and Affirmative Action (AAP).
- Developed and implemented Total Quality Work System for the facility
- Developed and implemented an hourly training plan for the location
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1991-1997 |
M & M RESTAURANT SUPPLY
(Division of Keystone Foods Corporation)
Human Resources Director
Responsible for the entire human resources function for 210 employee operation located initially in Dayton, Ohio and then relocated to Springfield, Ohio. Handled Employee Relations, Compensation, Benefits, Recruitment, Total Quality Management Work System, Training and Development, Safety, Employee Development Process, Equal Employment Opportunities (EEOC) and Affirmative Action (AAP).
- Chairman of Corporate Team, which developed and implemented the Corporate Diversity Plan. It was estimated that the profit would increase approximately $2,000,000 in the first 18 months of implementing the plan.
- Led the switch from a state funded Workers Compensation plan to self insured. Savings was approximately $300,000 in the first year.
- Member of the Corporate Team, which identified, developed and implemented the HRMS system. This system saved the corporation approximately $300,000 in the first year.
- Reduced lost time accidents and associated lost workdays by 30% and 45%, respectively, by enhancing the division's safety program.
- Successfully developed and implemented Total Quality Management in the division.
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Prior to 1991 |
Gemetal Distribution Services Company,
Human Resources Manager
Vernay Laboratories, Inc., Industrial Relations Manager
DAP, Inc.,
Director of Personnel, Acting Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager
Protective Treatments, Manufacturing Superintendent
Delco Moraine Division, General Motors Corporation
Production Foreman, Labor Relations Representative, and Assistant Buyer |
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EDUCATION |
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Ohio University |
Bachelor of General Studies, Industrial Psychology (Minor in Mechanical Engineering) |
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