Fran Jones, GPHR, PHR

Experience

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  Bridgestone

  Jun 1990 - Aug 2020

  Providing support and development opportunities to the teammates of Bridgestone Americas Manufacturing Group.Specialties: Operational Leadership, HR Business Partners, Organizational Development, Global and Regional Leadership Development, Strategic Workforce Planning, and Business and Executive Coaching Responsible for leading the best team in the tire business at the Aiken County Passenger Tire Plant in Aiken County, SC. Plant produces over 35,000 passenger and light truck radial tires per day for consumers and original equipment manufacturers. The Aiken Plant achieved re-certification for VPP STAR and received the Q1 Supplier Award from Ford Motor Company. Core team member for the new start up of the greenfield Off Road Radial Tire Plant. Responsible for the Administrative Services Division including human resources, training & development, logistics, and contractor management. Provide oversight for human resources business partners for Bridgestone Americas along with a great team of people that I work with. Generate, facilitate, and monitor Leadership Development processes for global and regional high potential teammates within Bridgestone Americas. Also, manage the diversity initiatives for the organization. Human Resources Service Leader for PSR/LTR tire facilityRecruitment, retention, and team member relations Training & development of team membersMember of Global HR Development Committee Implementation & facilitation Training & Development initiatives including Performance Management, e360 Feedback, and ESAT Survey Implementation of the High Potential Leadership development programCoordination of State Training Grant moniesAssist with Employment and HR Generalist duties to support teammates

  • Talent Development & Education

    May 2016 - Aug 2020

  • Plant Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  • VP, Administrative Services

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  • VP, HR Business Partners

    Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Director, Talent Management & Diversity

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2010

  • HR Development Service Leader

    Mar 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Manager, Training & Development

    Mar 2001 - Feb 2006

  • Manager

    Jun 1990 - May 2001
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  Motlow State Community College

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Business Adjunct Faculty