TIMOTHY H. MERRILL JR.
Summary
Operations and manufacturing leader with 6 years of experience driving safe, efficient, high-quality production through continuous improvement, team development, and disciplined execution. Brings an additional 4 years of HR experience, strengthening effectiveness in talent strategy, employee relations, workforce planning, and performance management. Known for building engaged teams, aligning labor and operational priorities, and delivering measurable gains in productivity, cost, and compliance across fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist
Parker Hannifin, Aerospace Group, Hydraulic Systems Division
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented employee engagement programs and activities to enhance retention and engagement.
- Managed employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace environment through conflict resolution strategies.
- Provided support to Operation Supervisors/Value Stream Managers during complex employee relations issues, involving Union Team Members, Union Stewards and/or Union Committee members.
- Streamlined recruitment, onboarding and orientation processes by co-leading a cross functional team tasked with reviewing and improving the aforementioned processes.
Production Manager/Traditional Pumps Dept.
Parker Aerospace, Hydraulics Systems Division
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2016 - 08.2022
- I have leveraged my strong leadership and communication skills to develop an engaged team, comprised of mechanics, planners, and engineers. This team is actively involved in daily problem solving and pareto analysis, in an effort, to eliminate barriers and create an atmosphere of premier customer service.
- Actively involved in 3 Value Stream Transformations where I have taken on increasingly progressive roles during the planning and implementation phases.
- Identified and developed an effective cross training plan within the department to add capacity and maximize daily flow, while continuing to meet monthly financial commitments.
- $40M annual sales
Operations Supervisor- 10 Yrs (Last Position Held)
McDonald’s Corporation
Angola, IN
1998 - 01.2016
- Leveraging my strong financial and operating performance as well as my ability to lead, develop and engage team members, I was promoted rapidly through a series of management positions with increasing responsibility. Managed 230+ employees at 4 local restaurant locations. Notable achievements:
- Voted “Mid Management Council President” by my peers (23 Operations Supervisors in the Northern Indiana Co-Op) Responsible for setting and achieving business goals for 85+ restaurants.
- Won “General Manager of Year” award for profit, employee development and revenue growth.
- Achieved record sales increases as a General Manager (up to 23% sales growth and 20% customer transaction increase).
- Increased Staffing Level by 150% and reduced turnover 53% utilizing strategies to recruit, train, and retain high quality employees.
- Achieved Profitability Goals by successfully implementing new Food Cost and Labor programs.
- $11M sales/year
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Mgmt.
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01-2001
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Publisher, Teams & PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills demonstrated through All hands Meeting Presentations, Engagement Starpoint Lead/Communications, in Person HPT Meetings and Shift Startup/Transition Meetings
Certification
- SHRM-CP Certification
- CLRP (Certified Labor Relations Professional Certification)
BUSINESS SKILLS AQUIRED through PRODUCTION MANAGER & OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ROLES
- Monthly & Quarterly Business Planning
- Value Stream Transformation Collaboration
- Employee Training, Development & Leadership
- Leading Problem Solving/Pareto Analysis
- Inventory Management & Control
- Labor Scheduling & Analysis
- Reinvestment Planning & Profit Analysis
- Premier Customer Service
Timeline
HR Specialist
Parker Hannifin, Aerospace Group, Hydraulic Systems Division
08.2022 - Current
Production Manager/Traditional Pumps Dept.
Parker Aerospace, Hydraulics Systems Division
07.2016 - 08.2022
Operations Supervisor- 10 Yrs (Last Position Held)
McDonald’s Corporation
1998 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Mgmt.
Western Michigan University