Kenneth W. Ayers, Sr.

(*** Wayne ave New Smyrna Beach Fl. 32168386-***-**** or 386-***-****) (

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A stellar 20 year hands on Manufacturing Manager track record for

increasing profitability, product offerings, client satisfaction, strategic

planning, strong interpersonal communication skills and a Sigma 6 Black

Belt Certified leader that will continuously improve production of solution-

based technology systems and components to the highest achievable level.

?Strong lean manufacturing track record of bottom-line responsibility

for increased revenues, operational efficiency, safety optimization,

performance and productivity improvement resulting in significant

production cost savings of 30%.

?Discover plant deficiencies in every department, develop policies,

procedure and trainings accordingly. Assigns responsibilities, performance

reviews, team building, support and enforces corrective action.

?Supplied products to Walmart, JC Penneys, Lowes, Home Depot, CVS,

Kmart, McDonalds, Walgreens, Bojangles, Grainger, Roses, Tropical Nuts,

Restaurants, Hospitals, Colleges, Automotive plants and Government

Agencies.

?Excel in diagnostic ability identifying problem solutions, mechanical

design, fabrication, CAD, equipment repairs, security and regulatory

auditing, performance articulating conceptual products or enhancements,

organizational design, interpret blue prints, best practices, value-stream

mapping/business process, implementation and delivery,

?Maximizing production workflow through effective communications with

management, mentoring support staff and diverse clientele to improve

customer retention and satisfaction. Numbers genius that has always

obtained company goals, finding best prices on products and consistently

works under budget while meeting company and clients needs.

Integrity, decision making and long range planning and its relevance to

business development is constantly challenged. Stimulating a passion to

resolve conflict in a fast-paced environment is an essential discipline in

my ability to motivate people on all levels, and regularly comes up in day

to day business transactions. I am confident my combination of drive and

experience will provide you with an invaluable resource.

Your company intrigues me as an organization that realizes the importance

of inspiring teams to reach new heights, the very type of vision that has

defined and propelled my career. I look forward to discussing your

objectives and how we can work together to accomplish them.

Respectively,

Kenneth W. Ayers, Sr.

Attachment: Resume

Kenneth W. Ayers, Sr.

(543 Wayne ave New Smyrna Beach Fl. 32168386-***-**** (

acaw3f@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Accomplished, credentialed Plant Operations Manager seeking to position a

leadership role within a challenging manufacturing environment. Offering in-

depth knowledge to all phases of responsive production management systems

including modeling conceptualization, engineering applications processes

and architecture, production and delivery/implementation and delivery of

effective business product solutions. Disciplined awareness to

opportunities for optimizing efficiency, profitability, improving

communications, and securing/achieving highest safety standards. Willing to

relocate.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Daytona Flexible Packaging, Daytona Beach, FL 2012 - 02/2013 Plant Manager.

Direct all phases of production, assembly and maintenance of a high

security government regulated food & beverage liquid fill plant. Decreased

downtime by 25%. Conceptually engineered new product launch, testing,

retrofit, batching, and production line installation including pneumatics,

water, drain, electrical and space requirements. Developed improved

manufacturing systems layout and capacity, expansion and reduction of

production line employees from two to four shifts. Lead team of 100 - 300.

Formulated a detailed usage strategy using charts and graphs, percentages

and outlined steps. Established, redesigned and implement policy procedures

documentation and education in every department for this new business. Set

up schedules for production, purchasing maintenance and testing.

Established company standards and implemented mandatory protocol to be

compliant with State and Federal Regulations including Bureau of Alcohol,

Tobacco, Firearm & Explosives, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control

Point), GMP (Good Mfg Practices), CIP (Clean in Place), and Forklift

certification. Conduct meetings and education for management, production

staff and new hires resulting in improved systems of workflow,

communications, higher profits, incident reduction and less down time. Laid

out comprehensive 5 year growth and expansion plan.

P.Q. Health & Beauty Products, Daytona Beach, FL - 2010 - 2011. Plant

Manager. Directed all phases of production, assembly, inventory, R&D,

Q.C., shipping/receiving and maintenance in absence of injured owner. Hands

on production superintendent of 100's of private label health & beauty

aids, OTC drugs and pet care products. New product development and

ideation, specification/process development, evaluation, product stability,

validation and end quality utilizing ATF & cGMP for FDA, EPA and OTC

compliance. Manages and controls projects, material and expenses.

Supervised 150 - 300 employees on 2 & 3 shifts. Developed improved

manufacturing systems layout and capacity, engineered new product launch,

testing, retrofit, and production line installation. Improving systems of

workflow and communications. Formulated a detailed usage strategy using

charts and graphs, percentages and outlined steps.

Manufacturing Consultant, Central Florida/SC/NC. - 2005 - 2010. Senior

Plant Analyst. Improved operational efficiency to 300+ facilities

resulting in an average production cost reduction of 30%. Identify

production efficiency solutions, train staff and repaired any/all

equipment. Developed and managed programs including accelerated

implementation, product bundles, and pre-configured data training, safety

compliance training, incident analysis, inventory and quality control,

purchasing, packing, routing, negotiate costs with suppliers and customers,

shipping and receiving, electrical installations, clean rooms, equipment &

facility maintenance, security, waste management and recycling systems.

Articulate conceptual design or enhancement, production and delivery.

Provide strategic business consulting and development, change management

procedures/methods/processes/ formulas/methodologies for new product

development and retrofit, and operations process optimization. Managed

plant relocation, phase out and start up. Hands on equipment disassembly,

organize shipment and reassembly. (Owner passed away and company closed.)

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Filtration Group Technical Media, York, S.C. - 1995 - 2004. Plant

Manager/Quality Maintenance Manager Hands-on approach to assigning

responsibilities to staff of 120. Expanded company from 1 shift to 3 and

tripled revenues. Managed a budget of $20 million annually. Direct

production functions, safety, infrastructure, fabrication and packaging

compliance, quality control, practice of disciplined awareness for

optimizing efficiency, profitability and safety by advancing new products,

programs, effective communications, and introduction of new systems and

measurement in managing specific projects. Articulate and persuasive

success with oral and written communication with upper level management,

staff, and diverse customer base. Special recognition: Consistently meets

and exceeds corporate vision.

CERTIFICATIONS: Sigma 6 Blackbelt, Lean Management, ISO 9000-9006, OSHA-CFR

1910, Haz-Mat, CSP, ASP, GMP, HACCP, JIT, SOP, SAP, CI, 5S, COSS, P.L.C.,

SMED System, welding, mechanical, electrical, PMP, Fire fighting and

forklift safety instructor. Proficient in MSXP, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint

and several manufacturing programs.

EDUCATION:

BS Industrial Engineer

10 Years of Management and Manufacturing Trade School

1981-1985 Career Development Center, Rock Hill, SC, Business Graduation:

1985

1986-1988 Project Management Institute, Rock Hill, SC, Project Management

Graduation: 1988

1990-1994 Springs Management Technical School, Rock Hill, SC, Management

Graduation: 1994

A sampling of companies Kenny Ayers's helped with increasing their income

Springs Industries: Audited and reorganization of entire plant. Trained

staff in each of their processes. Engineered new machinery: inspection,

rebuilds, repairs and modification. Savings: $1,200,000/yr. (6 months to

completion)

Perfect Fit Industries - textile: Took company 1 shift to 3, created PMP,

set up recycling, invented/fabricated machines. Saving/increase

$12,000,000/yr. (2 years to completion)

Kem-Wove, Inc. - fiber products: Installed a ISO 9000 series PMP

(Preventative Maintenance Program), inventory control, computerized

company, cut down time by 30%, production up by 20%. Saving and increase:

$1,000,000/yr. (4 months)

Starke Machinery: Over haul and rebuild machines, engineered/fabricated

machines and retrofit on complicated specialty projects. Saving/increase

on average $10,000 - 30,000 per machine. (Worked as needed)

Tropical Nuts: Set up a new maintenance shop & program (2 weeks)

A&K Energy: High & low voltage electrical repair/installation & retrofit

lighting on large department stores as needed.

JR Nonwoven: Renovated/upgraded machines, consulted as needed for trouble

shooting machine repairs. Saving/increase on average $10,000 -

30,000/machine (Consulted as needed)

American Industries - Gov't Supplies: Designed new programs. Savings:

$200,000/yr. (2 weeks to complete)

M. A. Brock: Split & expanded equipment to increase volume of materials to

pass through.

Steven Industries: Helped to start a business and engineered & produced a

customized automotive paint booths (6 months)

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