Traci Manns
Upper Sandusky
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources Leader with 21 years of experience driving workforce performance, culture improvement, and organizational alignment within manufacturing environments. Proven success leading HR strategy, optimizing talent acquisition, reducing turnover, strengthening compliance, modernizing HR processes, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
GM of Human Resources
Archem America, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
- Lead the development and execution of HR strategies that support corporate objectives, operational excellence, and workforce stability.
- Oversee full-cycle talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
- Build and sustain a positive, transparent workplace culture through effective employee relations.
- Administer competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.
- Manage payroll, HRIS data integrity, and HR reporting.
- Drive organizational development through training and leadership development programs.
- Lead benefits and leave management programs.
HR Business Partner
Bridgestone APM Company
03.2020 - Current
- Partner with leadership to align HR initiatives across multiple sites.
- Lead performance management cycles, talent reviews, and annual compensation planning.
- Standardize policies and HR processes.
- Educate employees on healthcare plans, 401(k), and benefit programs.
- Coach managers to strengthen leadership capabilities.
- Conduct employee relations investigations and corrective action guidance.
- Lead cross-functional HR initiatives including handbook and policy redesign.
- Foam Products Division
HR Manager
Bridgestone APM Company
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Directed daily HR operations including performance management and HRIS.
- Designed recruitment and engagement strategies.
- Partnered with operations for staffing and workforce planning.
- Developed organizational health surveys and engagement action plans.
- Managed employee relations and represented company at hearings.
- Anti-Vibration Division
Senior HR Administrator
Bridgestone APM Company
01.2013 - 01.2017
HR Supervisor
Bridgestone APM Company
01.2007 - 01.2013
HR Coordinator
Bridgestone APM Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management Technology
Owens Community College
Skills
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Compliance management
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition and workforce planning
- HR policy development
- Training and organizational development
- Compensation and benefits administration
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Strategic planning
- HRIS management
- Leave management and FMLA compliance
- Multi-site HR leadership
- Data-driven decision making
Technology And Systems
- UKG Kronos
- UKG Dimensions
- Employee Navigator
- Prism
- Microsoft Office
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Indeed
- HRIS Reporting Tools
Timeline
GM of Human Resources
Archem America, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
HR Business Partner
Bridgestone APM Company
03.2020 - Current
HR Manager
Bridgestone APM Company
04.2017 - 03.2020
Senior HR Administrator
Bridgestone APM Company
01.2013 - 01.2017
HR Supervisor
Bridgestone APM Company
01.2007 - 01.2013
HR Coordinator
Bridgestone APM Company
01.2004 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management Technology
Owens Community College