Daryl Brent Secrist
Buena Vista,VA
Summary
Respected Human Resources Manager with extensive expertise in talent acquisition and employee relations. Multi-tasks effectively on complex projects while consistently meeting deadlines. Promotes clear communication and collaboration among departments to enhance organizational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
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
Skills
- Compensation and benefits
- Policy enforcement
- Corrective action planning
- Employee handbook development
- Employee relations
- Performance appraisal
- Training programs
- Recruitment
- Labor law compliance
- Unemployment claims management
- Staffing optimization
- HR leadership
- Employee engagement
- Onboarding processes
- Policy compliance
- Human resources information systems
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Talent management
- HR policies and procedures
- Career development
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