Amy Shoemaker
Human Resources Director @Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Director @Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Salina, KS, US
Great Plains Manufacturing is a division of Kubota North America-Lead 40 employees in Human Resources, Wellness and Nursing, Environment Health & Safety, and Trucking Safety and Recruitment for 2,200 employees in 8 manufacturing plants, 3 research and development facilities, trucking division, and corporate offices-Diversity and Inclusion Culture results in diverse workforce driving growth and retention. Hired bilingual Weld School instructors to support diverse students and 50% female department managers for new plant-Developed and facilitated supervisor and leadership training programs, safety training, monthly plant employee meetings, new hire mentoring and appreciation programs resulting in 28.4% increase in retention and 28% decrease in recordable accidents-Talent Management - Created Career Paths for production workers, engineers, test and customer service to promote technical experts. Created 2 Weld Schools and Weld Trainer Program to grow our talent in labor markets with under 3% unemployment and significant welder shortages-Hired over 400 new positions to support 2 new plants in 6 months.
EDUCATION
The University of Toledo
BBA, Human Resources Management
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Human Resource Executive Program
Cornell University
Inclusive Workplaces Workshop
Wichita State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Master Business Administration, 4.0 out of 4.0
ABOUT AMY SHOEMAKER
Strategic partner to achieve corporate goals through innovative Human Resource programs. Designed Manufacturing Career Path to promote skilled laborers to technical experts resulting in 34% increase in retention. Grew new talent by creating Weld School and Weld Trainer program for 7 plants and opening a new plant in markets experiencing under 3% unemployment. Created and implemented results oriented Succession Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Supervisor Training, Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, HR Metrics, Wellness, and Employee Retention Programs.
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