Daryl Brent Secrist
Buena Vista,VA
Summary
Accomplished HR Manager and experienced leader with a proven track record at Modine Manufacturing Company, excelling in strategic HR leadership and fostering employee relations. My approach has significantly improved retention of employees and employee engagement. I have a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Modine Manufacturing Company
04.2022 - Current
- Motivated employees through special events, training and constructive feedback.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Implemented new HRIS system to allow comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Plant Superintendent
Modine Manufacturing Company
06.2011 - 04.2022
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Performed line checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
- Collaborated with vendors to keep adequate supplies for production operations.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
Quality Manager
Modine Manufacturing Company
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Production Supervisor
Modine Manufacturing Company
02.1999 - 03.2010
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Teacher/Coaching Assistant
Hopewell Public Schools
08.1996 - 03.1998
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA07-1996
Skills
- HR leadership
- Staffing optimization
- Unemployment claims management
- Labor law compliance
- Recruitment
- Training programs
- Performance appraisal
- Employee relations
- Employee handbook development
- Corrective action planning
- Policy enforcement
- Compensation and benefits
- Employee retention
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Modine Manufacturing Company
04.2022 - Current
Plant Superintendent
Modine Manufacturing Company
06.2011 - 04.2022
Quality Manager
Modine Manufacturing Company
04.2010 - 06.2011
Production Supervisor
Modine Manufacturing Company
02.1999 - 03.2010
Teacher/Coaching Assistant
Hopewell Public Schools
08.1996 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Education
James Madison University
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