David E. Janiszewski
Marion,USA
Summary
Seasoned HR professional with over Thirty (30) years of Human Resources experience, including numerous years in management and executive management roles, with a strong understanding of facility operations. Extensive experience in business model development and the creation of sound and profitable HR business plans. An elevated level of expertise in skill set assessment and the creation of corresponding training plans, leading to optimal organizational structuring. Strong negotiation skills within both unionized and non-unionized operations. Very knowledgeable in state and federal laws within a single and/or multi-location (including international) operations. Successful record of accomplishment in recruitment and retention, utilizing all mediums.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources, Grills, Registers & Diffusers (GRD) & Air Terminal Units (ATU)
Greenheck Group (GHG)
Marion, NC
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Greenheck is the leading supplier of air movement, control and conditioning equipment
- Greenheck's systems and products are used in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings
- We began as a fan company in 1947
- Today, we design and manufacture a comprehensive line of top performing equipment and accessories that move, control and condition air
- Providing executive level HR leadership, support, and direction to manufacturing and regional office locations in Marion, NC, Bushnell, FL, Reynosa, MX
- Business units were acquired in 2021
- Successfully lead acquisition integration for these locations to include, HRIS and payroll systems conversion, benefits plan adoption, performance management and corresponding compensation structure, staff level planning using S&O process, implement new safety processes, conversion of all other HR systems
- Worked directly with Labor Relations Director as second chair to negotiate two (2) collective bargaining agreements
- Partner with other HR Directors to develop and propose corporate policy and process changes
- Mentored and developed three HR Managers
- Established a new KPI measurement process for HR
- Worked with three manufacturing plant leadership teams to design a functional training structure, to include job specific and soft-skills training
- Greenheck is the leading supplier of air movement, control and conditioning equipment
- Greenheck's systems and products are used in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings
- We began as a fan company in 1947
- Today, we design and manufacture a comprehensive line of top performing equipment and accessories that move, control and condition air
Vice President, Human Resources
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. (NDP)
Longview, WA
07.2015 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: NDP is an industry leader in the manufacturing of bleached paperboard used to make cartons and cups for liquids such as milk, juice, coffee and sake, under the brand names Structure-Pak and Structure-Serv
- This former Weyerhaeuser mill produces 300,000 metric tons of paperboard annually with $550MM in sales
- Human Resources Director (September, 2016 - March, 2019)
- Human Resources Manager (July, 2015 - September, 2016) w/Weyerhaeuser
- Primarily responsible for Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll, Benefits, Training & Occupational Health departments
- Managing a staff of 7 professionals
- Collaborate regularly with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identify ways to support this mission through talent management
- Identify key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assess and propose adjustments based on the organization's success and market competitiveness
- Set a clear vision and communicate objectives for HR department
- Define and drive strategic outcomes of the HR function, including business partner support, HR processes and compliance for all business areas
- Key member of organizations senior leadership team, providing counsel to ensure corporate, departmental and individual goals are achieved
- Significantly improved labor relations through employee engagement, resulting in a 98% reduction in union grievances in two years
- Lead completion of corporate conversion and systems integration for Nippon's acquisition of Liquid packaging from Weyerhaeuser
- Accomplished in 60 days
- Establishment of company HR policies, working closely with legal counsel
- Created and continue to manage staffing plan, including company internship and co-op programs
- Developed Succession Plan structure to include, mentoring, stretch assignment and small group activities
- Programs are designed to engage and ready future leaders
- Put in place a formal Performance Management and Compensation process, converting into digital platform
- This includes creating a job grade & performance-based compensation structure
- Worked with fellow leaders to develop company STI and LTI plans
- Successfully negotiated three collective bargaining agreements avoiding work stoppages
- Manage a $100MM HR & Payroll budget
- Provide coaching and feedback to several Japanese mills on recruiting, using current US mill model
- NDP is an industry leader in the manufacturing of bleached paperboard used to make cartons and cups for liquids such as milk, juice, coffee and sake, under the brand names Structure-Pak and Structure-Serv
- This former Weyerhaeuser mill produces 300,000 metric tons of paperboard annually with $550MM in sales
Human Resources Manager (Multi-unit)
Alcoa Power Generation, Inc. (APGI)
Evansville, IN
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Alcoa pioneered the aluminum industry over 125 years ago, and today, our 60,000 people in 30 countries deliver value-add products made of titanium, nickel and aluminum, and produce best-in-class bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum products
- Senior HR Leader in the Energy division, with responsibility for unionized (IBEW & USW), locations in Newburgh Indiana, Alcoa, Tennessee and Badin North Carolina
- Restructured recruiting process across the tree locations
- Results have been faster acquisition of new talent, a significant reduction in cost and an increase in our diversity staffing percentages
- Developed and successfully implemented structured Employee Development and Succession plans
- These programs have increased employee retention and increased our 'ready now' pool by 75% over three years
- The development program was also a key component in driving down our process discipline errors by 85% or $1.4MM annually
- Spearheaded HR due diligence activities around the sale of our Tennessee Hydro operations
- Also, held second chair during successful Effects-barging with the USW
- Lead labor relations representative at the three locations
- One of our biggest accomplishments has been that we've had NO arbitration cases or NLRB filings during my tenure
- Key member of Alcoa's global ASE training development team, focusing on 'Leading Through Accountability.'
- Authored several local policies and provided critical input on new global policies
- Worked collaboratively with Lead Team to improve our Performance Management Process by providing training and coaching on how to create an impactful review and development plan for their staff
- Helped drive Kaizen events to identify costs saving and cost avoidance within the Newburgh facility
- This produced 18 ideas totaling just over $2MM to the facility
- Alcoa pioneered the aluminum industry over 125 years ago, and today, our 60,000 people in 30 countries deliver value-add products made of titanium, nickel and aluminum, and produce best-in-class bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum products
Human Resources Manager (Multi-unit)
TRW Automotive
Lafayette, IN
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: TRW North American Steering is a leading tier 1 supplier of commercial and passenger vehicle steering components
- These systems consist of steering gears, power steering pumps, pitman arms and other systems critical components, produced using Lean Manufacturing processes and principles
- A functional member of the senior leadership team and change agent, leading the human resources function for two unionized manufacturing facilities (UAW), with three (3) direct reports
- A Labor Relations Specialist, HR Generalist and our H&S Supervisor
- Immediately began opening lines of communication with union council, thus reducing grievance numbers by 74% and avoiding arbitration
- Working closely with each Manager to drive ways to enhance departmental efficiencies
- Initiated ongoing training sessions for frontline supervisors, to assist them in finding new ways to get optimal performance from their departments
- Created new internal organizational structure, utilizing current roles to establish functional teams with common production and quality goals
- Rebuilt on-boarding process into a consistent and true orientation with the goal of setting up new hires for success
- Working with the entire organization to establish a systemic approach to safety
- Utilizing ongoing BBS training and continual review
- A participating member of several organizational development teams
- Put in place a structured staffing process with numerous measurable
- Obtained Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- TRW North American Steering is a leading tier 1 supplier of commercial and passenger vehicle steering components
- These systems consist of steering gears, power steering pumps, pitman arms and other systems critical components, produced using Lean Manufacturing processes and principles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Griffin College
Seattle, WA05.1990
Skills
- Benefits administration
- Compliance management
- HR analytics
- Human resources administration
- Records management
- Performance evaluation
- Talent acquisition
- Employee relations
- Organizational development
- Payroll management
- Retention strategies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Workforce planning
- Internal communications
- Employment law expertise
- Strategy development
- Training programs
- Compensation strategy
- Performance management
- Labor relations
- Budget forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Labor agreements
Timeline
Director of Human Resources, Grills, Registers & Diffusers (GRD) & Air Terminal Units (ATU)
Greenheck Group (GHG)
01.2023 - 12.2024
Vice President, Human Resources
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. (NDP)
07.2015 - 01.2023
Human Resources Manager (Multi-unit)
Alcoa Power Generation, Inc. (APGI)
08.2011 - 06.2015
Human Resources Manager (Multi-unit)
TRW Automotive
06.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Griffin College