Audree Merrell
Roseburg,Oregon
Summary
Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Western Regional HR Manager
Roseburg Forest Products
01.2021 - Current
- Provided support to several union facilities.
- Played a pivotal role in planning and executing growth initiatives for the HR team.
- Created and executed efficient work systems.
- Enhanced retention strategies for increased employee satisfaction.
- Collaborated with teams to achieve organizational objectives.
- Facilitated key projects within the Cornerstones Leadership Program.
- Investigated incidents thoroughly and provided actionable recommendations.
- Handled conflict resolution and maintained a positive work environment.
HR and Operations Team
Smead Mfg Company
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Oversaw development and implementation of strategic plans for Cedar City Plant.
- Offered critical feedback for RIO and project approvals.
- Recommended improvements based on analysis.
- Developed and delivered 'Leadership and Self-Deception' training program for Cedar City Plant.
- Provided personalized training sessions to leadership team members.
- Contributed to key decision-making processes.
HR and Production Control Manager
Smead Mfg Company
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Helped develop, promote, and build a team where employees feel valued, safe, and genuinely liked and appreciated
- Evolved the Safety program to include hands-on training for all associates and positive reinforcement recognition
- Implemented Near Miss program to improve safety awareness throughout the plant and be OSHA compliant
- Advanced Integration Orientation program to reduced turnover and improve morale
- Led successful Social Audits
- Implemented birthday candy bars and cards to build morale and strengthen relationships
- Developed a fluid policy reviews process
- Established lines of communication between branches in HR
- Initiated and encouraged inter branch communication within departments
- Orchestrated plant implementation of a new HCM system, UltiPro
- Requested to be part of the set up for the new phone system and testing
- Implemented Fight or Flight training
- Develpoled current sexual harassment training
- Initiated overall electronic data security and integrity
- Created purchasing troubleshooting training
- Planned operating budgets
Production Control Manager
Smead Mfg Company
12.2010 - 11.2016
- Established budget accountability process for enhanced financial planning.
- Helped draft yearly financial plans for the branch.
- Automated key manufacturing indicators at branch level for fill rate, forecasting analysis, and freight weight.
- Led development of comprehensive purchasing manual for enhanced coverage.
- Revamped return procedure ensuring full legal compliance.
- Achieved a high fill rate of 98%.
Production Control Analyst
Smead Mfg Company
12.2010 - 02.2016
- Initiated Centralized Office Management program
- Restructured and reduced support labor through value stream mapping
- Implemented a strong cross training program for office staff
- Developed Dashboards and measurements for inventory team goals and targets
- Implemented Continuous improvement program into the office setting
- Coordinate with branches to level out the ship days for MSR orders
- Initiated changes through Continuous Improvement to streamline Production Priority Report
- Directed planner code restructuring and clean up for stream lined production runs
- Smead event planner
- Participated in the development of the corporate Business Continuity Management plan
- Updated job description for disc to support current business needs
- Drove the development and implementation of the production produced to shipping lanes
Inventory Analyst and Production Planner
Smead Mfg Company
08.2007 - 12.2010
- Conducted efficient Year-End Inventory Audits.
- Coordinated promotional events for retail giants such as Office Depot and Staples.
- Boosted accuracy across inventories in production, finished goods and raw materials.
- Created a program to track and research customer errors.
- Coordinated with multiple branches to release MSR orders.
Warehouse Associate and Purchasing Assistant
Smead Mfg Company
06.1997 - 06.2001
- Streamlined the process of ordering covers and bottoms using an advanced planning system.
- Cut expenses related to office materials.
- Established revised contracts with pallet vendors.
- Developed a meticulous attention to detail.
- Built an understanding of the pick, pack, and ship process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2016
Skills
- Retention strategies
- Employee engagement
- Project management
- Employee relations
- Workforce planning
- Labor relations
- Training development
- Organizational development
Certification
- CompTIA Project+Certified
Timeline
Western Regional HR Manager
Roseburg Forest Products
01.2021 - Current
HR and Production Control Manager
Smead Mfg Company
11.2016 - 01.2021
HR and Operations Team
Smead Mfg Company
01.2011 - 02.2021
Production Control Manager
Smead Mfg Company
12.2010 - 11.2016
Production Control Analyst
Smead Mfg Company
12.2010 - 02.2016
Inventory Analyst and Production Planner
Smead Mfg Company
08.2007 - 12.2010
Warehouse Associate and Purchasing Assistant
Smead Mfg Company
06.1997 - 06.2001
- CompTIA Project+Certified
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Western Governors University
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