Ken Barnwell

Director Of Human Resources - Operations @ ITG Brands

About

Strategic and business focused Human Resources and Manufacturing Executive with global and multi-industry success in business transformation, talent management, organizational design and change management. Trusted advisor and business partner adept at delivering solutions to meet specific business objectives. Proven track record of directing HR and manufacturing functions to boost production levels and morale, reduce overhead expenses and substantially enhance corporate bottom lines. Specialties: Organizational Re-Design • Change Management • Benefits Administration • Career Pathing Recruitment & Training • Corporate Culture Change • Employee Retention • Labor Relations Performance Management • Lean Transformation and Engagement • Workforce Reengineering Team Management • Public Speaking • HRIS• Continuous Improvement

Country

United States

City

Greensboro

Industry

Human Resources

Skill

Employee Relations, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Talent Management, Temporary Placement, Leadership Development, Change Management, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning, Labor Relations, Executive Coaching, Human Resources, Interviews, HRIS, Strategy, Training, Policy, Leadership

Experience

Director Of Human Resources - Operations

ITG Brands

2020-1 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Factory Manager

Commonwealth Brands

2015-8 - 2019-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Responsible for all aspects of the facility from raw material purchasing through shipping. Manage $140M budget with 10 direct reports and total of 260 employees. Led the organization through a transition to Lean Manufacturing generating a 25% reduction in waste and a 19% improvement in efficiency the first year.

Factory Manager

Commonwealth/Altadis

2014-8 - 2019-12 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Reidsville, NC

Acting Factory Manager/Regional HR Manager

Commonwealth/Altadis

2014-8 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Human Resources Director - Americas

Commonwealth Brands, Inc.

2010-9 - 2014-8 · 4 yrs

Responsible for the overall Human Resources/OD functions. Special emphasis on succession planning and development, engagement, communications, performance management, change management, recruitment and labor relations. As part of the senior management team I am responsible for the strategic HR direction of the North American Region covering 7,000 employees in the US, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Honduras. Travel internationally several times per year.

Director, Human Capital

HRD Strategies

2009-4 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 10 mos

Provide a full range of HR services for client companies including HR Compliance, Employee Relations, Organizational Structure, HR Outsourcing, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Recruiting and Assessments, Succession Planning, Strategic Initiatives, Employment Policies and Procedures. Coach and mentor senior managers in all areas of Human Resources and Performance Management.

Senior VP of Human Resources

GoldToeMoretz

1994-11 - 2009-4 · 14 yrs 6 mos

Direct all HR functions including Compliance, Benefits Administration; Compensation Programs; Recruitment, Training and Development; Performance Management; Safety Protocol; and Workers Compensation. Develop and implement new HR policies and procedures in a union free environment. Orchestrate change management operations to ensure smooth M&A transitions. Worked with team to open and structure operations in Shanghai.