Frank Fierro

About Frank Fierro

I approach Human Resources through the lens of a Mechanical Engineer. To me, an organization is a complex system; when you optimize the \"human\" component through data, TPM/Lean principles, and strategic design, you unlock exponential business performance.Throughout my career at Del Monte, P&G, and E&J Gallo, I have specialized in transforming HR from a support function into a high-yield business asset. Whether I am partnering with the Board on executive compensation, collaborating with the CFO on the Total Cost of Workforce, or navigating high-stakes labor negotiations, my focus remains the same: driving ROI through organizational health.With 20+ years of experience, I bridge the gap between the plant floor and the boardroom. I have a proven track record of delivering multi-million dollar labor savings, leadings post-acquisition integrations, and modernizing HR tech stacks. My goal is simple: ensure that every People Initiative directly supports the long-range financial goals of the enterprise.Core Expertise:Strategic Architecture: Scaling HR systems (Workday/SAP) and restructuring global teams to drive SG & A savings.Boardroom Partnership: Strategic advisor to the Compensation Committee and Board of Directors on human capital and succession risk.Operational Excellence: Applying TPM/Lean/Six Sigma to the talent lifecycle to reduce turnover and increase engagement.

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources, Supply Chain

   Del Monte Foods

   Feb 2024 — Present · CA, US

   Responsible for leading the organizational strategy, human capital initiatives, and HR service delivery for all Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, and R&D functions across multi-site U.S. and Mexico operations. Serve as the primary strategic advisor to corporate executives on all critical human capital risks. This includes developing and managing the HR talent assigned to these critical business units.Key Responsibilities:1. Executive Collaboration & Influence: Serve as the primary strategic advisor to the Supply Chain leadership team and corporate executives, providing counsel on all major human capital risks and opportunities, including executive succession, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations.2. Organizational Strategy & Design: Directs organizational assessment and design, integrating Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies into HR programs to drive operational efficiency and preparedness for growth.3. Operational Excellence: Serve as the chief proponent for integrating Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies into human capital programs, leveraging an analytical approach to improve operational performance and drive measurable efficiencies across all functional teams.4. Talent & Capability Development: Drive strategic talent planning, overseeing front-line leadership development, career pathing, and succession programs. Coaches HR Business Partners to act as strategic advisors.5. Strategic Labor Relations: Guide the development and execution of labor strategies and organizational health initiatives, providing executive counsel on collective bargaining, union relations, and legal compliance within a highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional environment.6. Engagement & Culture: Lead employee-centric programs to cultivate a high-trust, high-engagement culture that directly supports operational stability and retention across all manufacturing and distribution centers.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Recruiting
• Manufacturing
• Fmcg
• Kaizen
• Organizational Development
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Organizational Design
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sap
• Change Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Operations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Consumer Products
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Talent Management
• HR Policies
• Labor Relations
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Coaching
• 5s
• Tpm
• Product Innovation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement