AKRON, Ohio -- Myers Industries has named Melanie Bingham to the position of senior vice president of Human Resources (HR). Bingham will join Myers Industries effective Sept. 27.
 
In this position, Bingham is responsible for developing, implementing and directing the human resources plans, programs and activities including organizational development, succession planning, benefits, performance management and compensation programs throughout the corporation and its four business segments.

Bingham brings more than 20 years of experience in the HR field to Myers Industries. Since 2005, she was with Invacare Corp. of Elyria, Ohio, a $1.8 billion home health care products manufacturer and distributor, most recently serving as group human resources director. In that position, Bingham was responsible for HR leadership across multiple business units and corporate functions, including finance, IT, customer service, global operations and supply chain, quality and regulatory compliance.

Prior to Invacare, from 2002 to 2005 Bingham was vice president Americas Human Resources for Novar IBS Americas, a $2.8 billion British conglomerate acquired by Honeywell in 2005. From 1991 to 2002, she served in various HR positions at Perfetti Van Melle USA, subsidiary of a $1.2 billion privately held candy manufacturer and distributor based in the Netherlands. She started her career in industrial labor relations and personnel positions from 1985 to 1991 with Multi-Color Corp. (formerly Georgia Pacific), a leader in consumer labeling and packaging based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Commenting on Bingham’s appointment, Myers Industries’ President and CEO John Orr, stated, “Melanie not only brings extensive HR skills and knowledge to our business, she also brings a global leadership perspective and strategic attributes vital to our organizational development and growth. We are pleased to have her join our team.”

Bingham holds a master’s degree in strategic communication and leadership from Seton Hall University in New Jersey and a bachelor’s degree in management from Northern Kentucky University.

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