Harvard Group International

1640 Powers Ferry Road, SE

Building 25
Marietta, GA 30067-1444
Office: 404.459.9045
Fax: 404.459.9044
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HARVARD GROUP INTERNATIONAL


DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES (PROCESS & MANUFACTURING)

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT

Our client has a distinguished history that started in the late 1800s and has progressed to the point of being a
global leader in specialty materials, chemicals, and emerging technologies. The headquarters is located in a
prestigious northeastern US city with manufacturing in 21 countries.

In reflection of their progress this technical company has continually been active and progressive in new markets
that are briskly competitive and have been active in acquisitions that have added technical products for the
future economy.

The culture is dynamic and progressive in an industry that is considered somewhat conservative. Their
customers are unique, their buying cycles are annual, and logistics play a major role to insure products meet
manufacturing cycles that dramatically change. Supply and demand play a role in thousands of product needs.
Their new customer base in activated carbon will play a huge role in every industry in the future.

Aside of earning growth there is prime attention to portfolio management, influence with customers, emerging
market expansion, and a clear focus on new product development.

This company has the ability to grow careers because of the entrepreneurial spirit where ambitious individuals
can play a much larger role and move up into other growth functions in the future.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Director of Human Resources (Process & Manufacturing) will report directly to the Vice President of Human
Resources and Executive Vice President of the Business Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES
This exciting position will play a key role in the business transition into a Commercial Excellence process that
will accelerate the core culture to compete at the highest level for market share.
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Director, Human Resources (Process & Manufacturing)
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Harvard Group International
Contact: Art McMahon, 404.459.9045/amcmahon@hgi1.com

Primary Responsibilities:
Enjoy serving as a business leader in parallel with Human Resources.
Spearhead productivity programs to accelerate human performance and growth.
Play a valuable role in metrics strategy to enhance each function with recommendations for the
Executive Vice President of this business segment.
Bring a commanding respect to deal with the global facilities and set new standards that force new
productivity from core employees and every segment of managers.
Convert HR to structure aligned with the business. The successful candidate will have the business
instincts to make him/her a partner in the total, strategic, Commercial Excellence program.
Be proactive in new value chains and streams that will capture new product segments and customers
and add bright, new people assets.
Manage and lead HR functions in process and manufacturing with corporate HR group both in the US
and globally.
Develop and implement recruitment/staffing, benefits, organizational development, compensation,
employee relations and training programs.
Team with the Vice President of Human Resources and executive team to develop both short and long-
term strategies to meet development requirements.
Quickly gain comprehensive understating of the overall corporate and divisional culture, and share the
vision of the company.

EDUCATION
A Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline
or technical field is required. An advanced degree and/or SHRM designation or other accreditation in HR
Management and/or Business would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience within a world-class process and manufacturing
environment.
Successful track record of partnering with management to instill and build a new model in commercial
excellence.
Extensive experience in recruitment and selection, training, performance management, employee
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Contact: Art McMahon, 404.459.9045/amcmahon@hgi1.com
relations, organizational development, benefits and compensation management.
Experience within an international corporate environment. Expertise with US and Asian operations are
essential.
Sound knowledge of applicable international law pertaining to HR and staffing in all functions.
Proficiency with software applications such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Lotus
Notes and PeopleSoft.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Be comfortable in a companywide cultural transition to a new excellence program.
Enjoy working in a technical environment.
Have superior interpersonal and leadership skills in order to build respect at all levels of the organization.
Have highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
Possess self-assurance and maturity with a personal appearance and reputation for unquestioned
integrity and leadership.
Be comfortable acting as a leader and mentor in a process and manufacturing culture.
Have courage of conviction, stability under pressure, high stress tolerance and, when necessary, be
decisive in bringing about positive business conclusions.
Have a very hands-on management approach and enjoy involvement in solving key issues and providing
meaningful guidance when required.
Enjoy meeting challenges head-on with a professional, tough-minded, hard driving, high energy and
dedicated personality.
Have the physical and mental stamina to meet and exceed expectations.
Be proactive, not reactive, to future business requirements.

COMPENSATION
A meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that includes a base salary
and performance-based bonus. An excellent relocation package will be provided if required.