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Operations / Plant Management

Strategic Planning / Employee Relations / Leadership

15 years of solid management experience in manufacturing and highly motivated, driven, inspirational leader responsible for the overall operation, direction, administration, and performance of all department functions and activities within the facility. Experience as results oriented, and creative pro-active problem solver; well defined organizational skills in leading operations while adding value to successful company goals. Possess strategic mindset for both short term and long term business planning. Excel as an effective leader and contributor for both operational teams and the executive team. Establish strong team oriented mind sets through cross-functional teams as well as coaching and motivating staff. Expectations are clearly outlined while maintaining measurable goals for success. Strive for excellence while building and maintaining a positive and enjoyable work place for team members.

Key Strengths

·Solid understanding of production outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency material efficiency, engineering effectiveness and effective personnel utilization
·Strong leadership, organizational skills, and excellent verbal and communication abilities
·High integrity with strong ethical values and a performance motivated approach
·Extensive customer relations while providing accurate and timely response to customer inquiries.
·Effective supplier relations
·Precision and detail oriented
·Program management (to plan, prioritize, coordinate and manage work)
·Cost analysis and reporting.
·Capital investment procurement to support operations
·Highly developed computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Project)
·Desire to be a team contributor while in a leadership role
·Strong leadership and business metrics management skills
·Proficient with ERP software systems
·Presentation of materials (statistics, data collection)
·Implementation and adherence to company objectives and policies
·Methodology approach to providing solutions
·Practical knowledge of technical fields
·Hands on approach to learn and understand

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Plant Manager (November 2009 to January 2010)
AutoVan LLC

Oversee manufacturing operations for custom conversions for handicap accessible vehicles. Responsible for manufacturing schedules, inventory, employee relations and plant safety.

Plant Manager, (January 1998 to June 2009)
Pyper Products Corporation, Battle Creek, MI

Lead, coach and manage all operations within manufacturing setting. Responsible for meeting internal quality, on time delivery, process capability, and productivity goals. Ensure the objectives of the company are being met directly through the supervision of the plant's management staff. Develop and maintain performance metrics for manufacturing. Develop and manage the Capital Expenditure and Operating Expenditure Plan. Participate in developing and executing strategic initiatives within Operations. Develop, implement, monitor and review policies and procedures appropriate for the day-to-day operation of the plant. Develop and implement cost control measures, cost estimates, manpower and equipment forecasts and annual facility operating budgets.

Accountable for the overall operations and areas which include: shift supervisors, maintenance manager, and quality manager, shipping and receiving managers. Operations plant wide consisting and indirect managers and associates. Accountable for maintaining facilities maintenance; both internal services and contracted services. Lead teams through problem solving and continuous improvement activities. Ultimately responsible for the execution of manufacturing finished product to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Achievements:
·Integral member in launching E.R.P system company-wide; improving materials procurement, master part files, scheduling, inventory accuracy and shipping verification.
·Initiated and Implemented (2007) regrind program of annual savings of $150,000 Lead organization through critical times of growth and downturn.
·10% reduction in energy savings through plant lighting while improving plant condition.
·Key member to the introduction and implementation of QS9000 Quality system.
·Implemented incentive program structure for employee incentive based around employee participation and impact to bottom line performance.·Serve on Kellogg Community College Planning Committee for the Injection Molding Program.
·Improved key performance metrics to reduce operating costs and maximize profitability.
·Implemented Preventative and Reactive maintenance procedures on all key equipment.
·United States Patent - March 27, 2001 (Patent No. US 6,206,282 B1)
·Implemented labor reducing automation platforms.

Production Manager, (January 1995 to December 1997)

Initiated technical setup of Corporation, including process parameters, machine qualification, and component integrity in compliance with customer specifications. Responsible for overseeing the following departments: quality, materials shipping/receiving, and maintenance. Schedule manufacturing manpower for machine operations, mold changes to ensure and schedule weekly production needs to ensure customer needs are met.
Responsibilities included supervision of all areas of production for 40 employees in the injection molding facility. Maintained compliance with all customer requirements including: Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Problem Corrective Action Report (PCAR). Responsible for the purchasing supplies for manufacturing needs.

Tokai Rika, Battle Creek, Michigan

Sub-Leader, (May 1992 to December 1994)
Supervised production associates with 15 employees while responsible for technical aspects of molding. Technical responsibilities included handling various resin types, set-up and clean up of auxiliary equipment for the injection molding process. Responsibilities included mold/die changeover and process changes to molding operations.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s of Science - Presently pursuing my degree at Siena Heights University.
Associate Degree - Kellogg Community College - Battle Creek, MI

CERTIFICATE:

National Career Readiness Certificate (C.R.C) - Received a Silver rating. (Mathematics, Reading for Information, Locating Information), Battle Creek, Michigan HRDI

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
·ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning (ABAS), ABAS USA, Battle Creek, MI
·Crystal Reports - New Horizons, Grand Rapids, MI
·Plastic Injection Molding, Regional Manufacturing Technology Center, Battle Creek, MI
·Ford 8-D Problem Solving, Tokia Rika, Battle Creek, MI
·QS-9000, Eagle Solutions, Kalamazoo, MI