1. ROGER OLIVER
701-866-8044  roliver324@hotmail.com
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EXPERTISE
 Employee Engagement
 Customer Service
 Training
 Recruitment
 Safety
 Budgets & Finance
 Benefits & Payroll
 Problem Solving
 Regulatory Compliance
FEATURE ACHIEVEMENTS
 Built a strong engaged international workforce that achieved safety and productivity goals. At time
of my departure we had achieved 275,000 hours without lost time, resulting in Work Force Safety
Insurance rebates reducing premium by 90%
 Recruited and staffed 68 nursing home staff in 60 days.
 Filled 37 welder positions in less than three months with high retention of more than 90 days–
savings of $925,000,
 Implemented a Lean Six Sigma problem solving program saving over $500,000 in set-up cost
EMPLOYMENT
Lean Consultant Independent Contractor July 2013 - Current
 Standardized manufacturing processes for small CNC Machine shop. Saving time and resources
by 25%
 Developed plant layout and product flow for a new product line
 Implemented Standardized Work in the sales support department reduceing sales order processing
by 35%
 Increase in employee engagement including field sales staff.
Senior Business Advisor, Dakota MEP Nonprofit Lean Consulting, Fargo, ND 2009 – 2012
 Supervised 5 field staff serving over 200 clients statewide
 Researched and developed new health plan resulting in annual savings of $8,000.00
 Implemented sales training (Wilson Learning) program for 10 sales staff
 Brought closure and implemented incentive compensation program
 Developed recruitment strategies for manufacturing clients in North Dakota
Human Resource Manager, Tower Tech Systems, Manitowoc, WI 2008 – 2009
Plant never opened due to canceled contract
Wind Tower Manufacturing Abilene, Texas plant – Green Field project
 Established agreements with 320 total recruits for 3 wind tower manufacturing plants in 3 states
 Secured compliance certifications for OSHA, Gantry Crane, Powered Industrial Truck, emergency
evacuation, and other programs
 Supervised ADP payroll training and implementation of $2.4 million annual payroll for on-site staff
Human Resource Manager, DMI Industries, West Fargo, ND 2007 – 2008
Wind Tower Manufacturing
 Increased recruitment 20% by standardizing and eliminating waste in the HR department
 Supervised 5 direct reports
 Implemented a successfulleadership development program for managers

2. ROGER OLIVER
701-866-8044  rdnemo@msn.com
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 Held a leadership role in defeating a Teamster union membership drive
 Developed an on-boarding program reducing turnover by 75%
Human Resource/HS&E Manager, JM Smucker’s, West Fargo, ND 2003 – 2007
Produced the “Uncrustable” Peanut and Jelly sandwich – plant relocated to KY
 100% EEOC and Affirmative Action compliance of all federaland internal audits
 Enhanced safety policies and created $90,000 Workers Comp premium savings
 Helped reduce annual payroll $275,000 by reducing overtime 90%
 Saved $60,000 in 2 years by revising unemployment processing
Human Resource Manager, Magnum Transportation, Fargo, ND 2001 – 2002
 Formulated and published employee handbook enhancing communications with over 250 staff
 Prepared and presented all training programs to maintain DOT code compliance
 Monitored and confirmed all commercial drivers licenses and workers compensation
Corporate Human Resource Specialist,Bobcat/Ingersoll-Rand, West Fargo, ND 1996 – 2001
 Performed recruitment, hiring, and orientation for entry level through executive positions
 Preformed HR due diligence and integration of 2 acquisitions
 Directed and managed 10 executive relocations
 Generated 23% savings in medical plan costs
 Developed and maintained union avoidance programs
 Led the campaign to defeat IMA union drive
Human Resources Manager, Americana Healthcare Center Fargo,ND 1992 –1996
 Reduced turnover by 100% by preforming quality recruitment and staffing standards
 Managed payroll and benefits
 Selected to develop and reengineer human resources for all properties
Lead Engineer – weekend shift Community Memorial Hospital Menomonee Falls, WI 1988 - 1991
 Preventative maintenance for a 200 bed hospital.
Director ofEnvironmental Service s - Marion Fanciscan Home Milwaukee WI 1986 – 1988
 Directed Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry, 70 employees, for a 500 bed nursing home
Lead Engineer – Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Children Atlanta GA 1984 - 1986
 Spouse in Graduate school
Director ofEngineering, Safety and Security- 1977 - 1984
Frye Regional Medical Center Hickory NC
 Directed Engineering services for a 300 bed medical center
 15 million dollar expansion – project management
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Masters in Management/Business,University of Mary, Fargo, ND 1998-2000
Bachelors in Management/Communication,Concordia University, Mequon, WI 1989-1991
Associate ofScience in Plant Engineering,Texas State Tech College, Waco, TX 1979 - 1981