Jerome Smalls
HR Development Partner
Columbia ,SC
Summary
Dynamic HR Development Partner with a proven track record at Michelin North America, excelling in talent acquisition and fostering client relationships. Spearheaded innovative employee engagement programs, enhancing organizational culture and performance. Skilled in conflict resolution and performance analysis, achieving significant improvements in employee satisfaction and productivity. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and analytical abilities, driving operational excellence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Development Partner
Michelin North America
02.2022 - Current
- Recruitment and Staffing: Overseeing job postings, interviewing candidates insuring the right candidates are hired.
- Employee Relations: Resolving conflicts, managing the relationship between employees and the company, addressing concerns of employees
- Training and Development: Identifying skill gaps and implementing training programs to develop employees.
- Performance Management: Setting performance goals, conducting appraisals, and providing feedback to employees
- Compliance and Legal: Ensuring adherence to labor laws
- Employee Engagement: Creating a positive organizational culture, implementing engagement programs along with employee satisfaction
Department Manager
Michelin Tire
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
Production Manager
Michelin Tire
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Flow Manager
Michelin Tire
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Led team projects to achieve strategic goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Improved process efficiency by implementing new workflow strategies.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted coaching and development plans.
- Streamlined operations, reducing bottlenecks and optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed new training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
Enlisted Soldier
Army National Gaurd
08.1991 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with fellow service members from other branches during joint exercises, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork capabilities.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining personal weapons proficiency, scoring highly on annual qualification tests consistently.
Production Operator
Michelin Tire
02.2001 - 01.2011
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for continuous process improvement in production operations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Production Worker
Mack Truck
02.1999 - 02.2001
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Correcrtional Officer
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
06.1996 - 05.1999
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
Columbia, SC06-1997
High School Diploma -
Bamberg Ehrhardt High School
Bamberg, SC06-1992
Skills
- Partnership management
- Client relationships
- Team leadership
- Risk management
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Talent acquisition
- Performance analysis
- Operations management
- Industry expertise
- Talent recruitment
Timeline
HR Development Partner
Michelin North America
02.2022 - Current
Department Manager
Michelin Tire
04.2018 - 02.2022
Production Manager
Michelin Tire
01.2014 - 04.2018
Flow Manager
Michelin Tire
01.2011 - 01.2014
Production Operator
Michelin Tire
02.2001 - 01.2011
Production Worker
Mack Truck
02.1999 - 02.2001
Correcrtional Officer
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
06.1996 - 05.1999
Enlisted Soldier
Army National Gaurd
08.1991 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
High School Diploma -
Bamberg Ehrhardt High School
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