PROFILE

Manufacturing manager with 10+ years of experience. Proven track record of success of increasing productivity by more than 12%, reducing scrap by 40.7% and reducing materials costs by 11% even with decreases in output and demand. Extensive knowledge of general manufacturing processes balances low cost with high quality. Able to evaluate and analyze business processes and introduce streamlined and standardized procedures that improve quality and optimize efficiency. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Areas of expertise:

• Cost Control
• Contract Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Process Improvement
• Production Scheduling
• Personnel Development
• Safety Program Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Developmen
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Plant Manager – Confidential, Missouri 10/2006 to present

• Oversee team of 34 personnel and 5 direct reports; direct all aspects of manufacturing plant operations to include P&L management, purchasing, human resources and hiring, vendor relations and logistics.
• Direct the production of up to 100K tons of materials per year valued at $16M to $18M. Source vendors and negotiate contract terms and materials pricing to optimize bottom-line profit.
• Oversee equipment repairs, preventive maintenance and capital improvements to optimize production levels; manage upgrade projects with budgets of up to $250K.
• Schedule production and forecast output, remove bottlenecks in production using continuous process improvements and procedural analyses. Dedicated to streamlined – smarter not harder – procedures.
• Transitioned to just in time (JIT) manufacturing and inventory management philosophy. Maintain production efficiency while controlling costs and inventory levels.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate process flow to optimize raw materials usage and proactively identify any issues to increase efficiency of plant operations.
• Guide safety, health and environment (SHE) program, lead safety meetings and trainings; gain team buy-in to ensure compliance with OSHA, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials and MSDS regulations. Participate in and lead weekly DuPont Safety Audits.
• Interact with customers and resolve issues in the field; maintain relationships with key clients in order to proactively define and resolve problems in a timely manner.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Increased productivity from .64 man-hours per ton to .56 man-hours per ton, reduced overtime by 11.8% and reduced materials costs from $57 to $51 per cubic yard despite a 65% decrease in plant output due to lower demand for products.
• Reduced production scrap from $1.13 to .67 per ton with the implementation of a quality control program that promoted accountability; established QA targets, defined specifications and proactively resolved quality concerns.
• Defined production methods that met customer specifications and maintained low cost of production without sacrificing high standards of quality.
• Won Division Safety Award 2 quarters in a row due to effective OSHA and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance. Created culture of safety that led to zero major safety incidents or lost time during management tenure.

Operations Manager – Confidential, Emporia, Kansas 3/2005 to 10/2006

• Established new concrete manufacturing plant from the ground up. Purchased equipment, designed most efficient plant layout, created procedures and hired staff.
• Directed all operational aspects such as profit and loss, financial and production forecasting, accounting and documentation, sales and business development, account management and customer relations.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Developed safety program, chaired daily safety meetings and weekly safety trainings. Ensured compliance with all state and federal safety and employment laws and regulations.
• Built plant to profitable operating status within 7 months due to establishment of strategic client relationships and expert client account management.

Sales and Service Representative – Confidential, Emporia, Kansas 10/2001 to 11/2005

• Provided sales, support and service for specialized manufacturing industry in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma territory.
• Managed 25 to 30 client accounts as a field sales representative. Traveled among client locations to introduce new products, determine client needs and resolve any issues.
• Assisted customers to optimize their production methods or equipment. Served as a resource for clients and researched industry trends that would improve quality, lower costs and improve process cycles.
• Networked within the industry, identified potential clients and developed business opportunities.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Played key role in the company’s expansion nationwide that increased annual territory volume from $600K annually to $4.2M per year. Consistently exceeded previous year’s sales by more than 20%.
• Developed innovative products, application methods and equipment that reduced manufacturing time for customers by more than 50% and reduced clean-up time by 6 hours per day.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Rinker Materials Legacy Safety Program
KRONOS Upgrade Training
SAP Training