Sheri Peitersen

Experience

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  Plexus

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Leadership Development Specialist

  • Partnered with Senior Management, Functional Management and Subject Matter Experts to build and execute innovative training and development strategies to ensure the organization has the necessary skills and competencies to meet company business goals and strategic initiatives• Conducted needs analysis with various global sites, functional areas, and upper management to develop training to provide individuals the skills necessary to succeed• Part of the creation and implementation of the Plexus Excellence in Leadership Process, which includes talent acquisition, succession planning, career planning, leadership development and performance management• Developed and disseminated the Plexus core leadership competencies throughout the organization• Established and maintained the corporate-wide succession plan on a global basis, assessing bench strength and depth• Responsible for the global implementation and facilitation of the performance appraisal and peer feedback systems• Partnered with Plexus Executive Team to continually gain support and participation in the leadership development programs• Developed and facilitated global training programs Facilitated team interventions• Analyzed and interpreted Personnel Decision International (PDI) 360-degree feedback for employees• Coached individuals regarding their key strengths and areas for development• Assisted employees in the creation of career development plans• Participated in multiple aspects of a reduction in force including identifying and delivering change management, motivational and stress management tools• Certified trainers to facilitate various leadership development classes Show less

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  Bemis Company, Inc.

  Nov 2005 - Feb 2007

  OD and Training Manager

  • Led a staff of direct reports consisting of two Design & Training Specialists, an E-learning Specialist, an Organizational Development & Training Consultant and an Organizational Development & Training Coordinator• Worked with Senior Management, Regional Directors of HR, Division HR Leaders, and Business Unit Leaders to identify training needs and improve organizational effectiveness in areas such as team development, change management, and performance improvement• Managed the development and implementation of the Bemis Center for Excellence which includes organizational development, e-learning, employee and leadership development• Implemented a corporate-wide sales training curriculum• Worked with Senior Management to promote and drive positive organizational effectiveness and related cultural change initiatives• Facilitated the implementation of appropriate change management initiatives associated with organizational transition activities• Partnered with Executive Leadership to gain support of leadership development initiatives• Built a learning organization through staff and leadership initiatives: talent management, coaching, management/leadership training, and 360-degree feedback• Managed the tuition reimbursement program• Structured, implemented, and provided conclusions on needs assessments• Managed external vendor relationships for high quality delivery of service• Maintained the Organizational Development & Training department budget• Partnered with SAP implementation team on training initiatives Show less

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  McCain Foods

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2012

  • Plan, develop and implement strategy for transformational leadership throughout the Americas (US, Canada, South America, Central America) • Work closely with all levels of the organization to define the immediate and long term strategies that support the objectives for the Americas • Manage the succession managment and talent development process to identify and assess high potential employees and deliver programs to build their capability, both technical and leadership.• Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary learning and talent development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff • Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team, HR Business Partners, and Functional heads to ensure they are fully informed of learning and talent development objectives, purposes and achievements • Assesses and monitors the effectiveness of all development and training initiatives against predefined metrics • Perform needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the individual and organization. • Assist, support, and monitor development activities of succession candidates toward goal of developing "ready-now" candidates for all key positions. Develop high potential and successor candidates to meet future talent requirements. • Consult with department managers on the organizational design of their departments and design and facilitate team development interventions. • Identify leadership needs, and effective training or workshop interventions to maximize leadership effectiveness. • Show less • Work with Senior Management to assess development needs consistent with the organization’s strategy and vision• Create a fully integrated approach by aligning an delivering learning activities to meet business goals and develop talent globally• Design, develop and manage learning and development initiatives to build leadership talent and excellence globally at McCain including project management, change management and problem solving• Develop and direct the design of an overall leadership learning architecture for the McCain organization • Engage leaders and subject matter experts from across the globe in learning design, development, delivery and execution• Benchmark best practices within and outside the industry and work closely with vendors and stakeholders to generate innovative, effective programs and learning solutions• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs and act as an on-going coach and consultant to participants in those programs• Develop and implement communication plans to ensure understanding of the McCain Leadership curricula and enrollment of the right people into the appropriate programs• Develop follow-up process for leadership to ensure sustainable impact of learning initiatives• Provide sound analysis regarding performance impact and prepare quarterly impact reports• Coach• Partner with Global VP of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to develop the leadership capability of McCain Plant Managers globally• Develop a new supervisor level curriculum in alignment with McCain’s lean/continuous improvement initiative to set new supervisors up or success in the first 12-18 months Show less

  • Regional Director, Learning and Talent, Americas

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Director, Global Leadership Development

    Feb 2007 - Aug 2011
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  J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

  Aug 2012 - now

  Sr. Talent Development Manager

  Responsible for identifying, designing, developing and managing talent management, learning, change management and organizational performance programs to ensure the organization is maximizing their talent and in alignment with strategic organizational goals/objectives. Specifically focusing on:• Competency model development and integration through HR processes.• Development of an organizational learning needs assessment to align to the needs of the business.• Development and implementation of onboarding processes/programs for new hires and internal transfers.• Development and facilitation of organizational talent review and succession planning Show less