Brian Davis
Collierville
Summary
Senior Human Resources Professional with 20 years of expertise across multiple industries. Strategic leader driving performance, enhancing employee engagement, and transforming organizational culture. Proven success streamlining structure, processes, and operations to improve efficiency. Collaborative leadership style celebrating individual and organizational wins, fostering a dynamic culture for success. Skilled in developing executable strategies motivating teams to exceed objectives.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Region HR Manager
International Paper
06.2022 - Current
- Provide HR Leadership for 13 manufacturing plants and approximately 1400 employees in unionized and non-union facilities in the southern United States
- Directly manage two HR Managers and 13 HR Coordinators
- Act as a Strategic Business Partner with Region General Manager and Site leadership leading HR initiatives positively impacting profitability and raising employee engagement
- Helped develop and execute the Leadership Development Program for High Potential Managers and Supervisors
- Provide HR support and guidance in the Manufacturing Management Associate program
- Led Recruiting and Retention efforts for the Mid-South Region resulting in adequate staffing and improvement in attrition rates
Director of Human Resources
FEUER Powertrain
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed all Human Resources activities including Recruiting, Training and the Site Safety Program
- Provided HR Leadership as part of the Plant Leadership Team, ensuring that HR remained a key component in strategic planning and execution
- Successfully implemented a skills-based compensation plan
- Enhanced plant safety program to improve training and results
Human Resources Manager
Blues City Brewery
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed all Human Resources activities for the Memphis Plant including the Safety Program and Site Security
- Directly managed a Human Resources staff of 11 positions including Recruiting, Benefits, Training, Employee Health and Safety, Payroll, and Site Security
- Provided HR Leadership as part of the Executive Staff ensuring that HR remained a key component in strategic planning and execution
- Successfully led team in efforts to staff 375 new employees in 2021
- Negotiating the initial Collective Bargaining Agreement with the BCTGM Local 149 Union
- Developed and implemented processes and initiatives to enhance employee relations
Director of Human Resources and Training
4-County Electric Power Association
05.2009 - 12.2020
- Managed all Human Resources activities for the Association including the organization’s Safety Program
- Directly manage Benefits Administrator, Training Coordinator and Safety and Loss Prevention Coordinator
- Provide HR Leadership as part of the Executive Staff ensuring that HR remains a key component in strategic planning and execution
- Successfully restructured organization with the consolidation of four locations and 14% reduction in headcount improving operational cost and efficiency
- Reached 1,000,000 hours worked without a Lost Time Incident in 2015
- Developed and implemented Compensation Plan that increased internal equity, applying performance-based increases and routinely evaluating position values
Human Resources Manager U. S. Manufacturing
Eka Chemicals, Inc. (Akzo Nobel)
12.1995 - 05.2009
- Provided HR Leadership for US production facilities including Columbus, MS, Moses Lake, WA, Howard, WI and Augusta, GA
- Serve as member of the Site Leadership Team for the Columbus facility including acting as Management Representative for Collective Bargaining
- Served on various international project teams
Account Executive
Averitt Express
02.1993 - 12.1995
- Identified, secured and developed customers for the LTL shipping firm
- Analyzed accounts to maximize efficiency and profitability
- Coordinated efforts with operations to ensure customer satisfaction
Operations Manager
Roadway Package System
03.1987 - 02.1993
- Managed all aspects of local delivery operations for package delivery firm
- Recruited and trained independent contractors for pick-up and delivery services
- Managed 40 contractors, 12 package handlers and 3 managers
- Analyzed routes to insure customer service and contractor efficiency
- Responsible for operations budget and associated costs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Memphis State University
Memphis, TN01.1991
Skills
- Human Resources Strategy Development
- Organizational Change Management
- Compensation Program Management
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Effective Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Succession Planning
- Development Program Leadership
- HR policies and procedures
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Region HR Manager
International Paper
06.2022 - Current
Director of Human Resources
FEUER Powertrain
03.2022 - 06.2022
Human Resources Manager
Blues City Brewery
12.2020 - 03.2022
Director of Human Resources and Training
4-County Electric Power Association
05.2009 - 12.2020
Human Resources Manager U. S. Manufacturing
Eka Chemicals, Inc. (Akzo Nobel)
12.1995 - 05.2009
Account Executive
Averitt Express
02.1993 - 12.1995
Operations Manager
Roadway Package System
03.1987 - 02.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Memphis State University
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