Ashley McDaniel
North Kansas City,MO
Summary
Multi-faceted professional experienced in fulfilling organizational needs regarding procurement, planning, customer service, and human resources. Adaptable individual with the ability to adjust swiftly. Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with the attitude to keep calm in stressful situations while continuing to showcase a high quality of work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Representative
General Mills
03.2023 - Current
- Provide guidance to managers regarding employee relations issues, promoting fair treatment across all departments.
- Operate as key business partner to employees, managers, and leads to promote HR practices and strategies to enable delivery of business goals.
- Establish onboarding procedures, creating a welcoming experience for new hires to promote retention.
- Development and maintenance of a data visualization tool that provides easy to interpret details for data-informed decisions based upon real-time, Plant level statistics
- Ensure legal compliance in all HR practices, minimizing potential liabilities for the organization.
- Coordinate employee engagement, retention, and rewards activities and processes.
- Manage weekly payroll preparation.
- Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and strategize recruitment efforts.
HRBP: TA and Business Systems Administration
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and establishing strong business relationships.
- Led continuous improvement efforts regarding people management of 300+ employees by identifying areas of opportunity for process enhancements or cost-saving measures.
- Optimized workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing needs and identifying key talent gaps.
- Processed non-exempt weekly and exempt bi-weekly payroll.
- Administered benefits programs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive onboarding programs.
- Oversaw HR analytics projects to gather insights on key metrics such as turnover rates, employee engagement ratings, and other relevant data.
MRO Buyer/Material Planner
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Developed strategic sourcing plans for key MRO categories, aligning business objectives and growth targets.
- Maintained accurate records of all MRO purchases, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined communication channels between internal departments and external suppliers, reducing lead times and increasing supplier performance and accountability.
- Improved procurement efficiency by organizing the purchasing process and identifying potential supply chain disruptions early on.
- Coordinated interdepartmentally to drive improvements regarding understanding the requirements and ensuring the adequate supply of materials and access to needed services.
HR Clerk
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Evaluated employment applications before forwarding to appropriate hiring teams to expedite candidate selection procedures.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between staff members and HR, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Managed confidential personnel files, maintaining accuracy and privacy in compliance with legal requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leaves of absence, and vacation time for payroll purposes.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel for business purposes.
Production Assistant
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth data entry of the Plant’s production into ERP system, avoiding disruption and delays.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
- Improved inventory management by accurately tracking materials usage and production data, and updating records accordingly.
- Led a team of 5+ personnel for quarterly inventory activities, and conducted ad-hoc cycle counts as necessary.
Production Operator
Grupo Antolin Missouri
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Worked alongside an assembly team to accurately construct automotive interior parts per Engineering provided drawings and instructions.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting assembled products and documenting daily assembly activities in accordance with plant Safe Launch Plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO2026
AAS - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS2024
Skills
- Procurement & Planning
- Supply Chain & Vendor Relations
- SAP ERP and Business One Proficiency
- Organizational Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Onboarding & Training Development
- Paycor, ADP, and Workday HR software
- Supporting Senior Management
- MS Office Proficiency
Timeline
HR Representative
General Mills
03.2023 - Current
HRBP: TA and Business Systems Administration
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2022 - 03.2023
MRO Buyer/Material Planner
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2017 - 06.2021
HR Clerk
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2016 - 01.2017
Production Assistant
Grupo Antolin Missouri
01.2015 - 01.2016
Production Operator
Grupo Antolin Missouri
10.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Missouri State University
AAS - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College