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Manager Plant

Location:
Rochester, NY
Posted:
April 25, 2014

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Charles L. Parmenter Sr.

**** ********** *****

Canandaigua NY 14424

Cell 585-***-**** Home 585-***-****

Email: acdu9f@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

A results-driven team orientated professional with 40 years of solid experience in the Plastic, and Paper board industry to include both the

Manufacturing and Distribution sectors.

Strengths:

• Operations management, budgeting and strategic planning

• Highly developed human resources and labor relations management skills

• Change agent developing effective practices and teams

• LEAN manufacturing

• Process improvement development & implementation – continually seek ways to improve safety, reduce costs, and increase capacity &

accuracy via team-based initiatives

• Safety assurance- develops & implements practices and assures compliance

• Vendor contract negotiation – equipment, preventive maintenance, facility maintenance

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of both manufacturing and warehousing operations

• Experience in thermoforming and extrusion technologies

Proven change agent using Lean manufacturing principles

2013 Continuous Improvement Programs:

- Labor redesign - Resulted in a savings of $1.4 MM.

- Change over teams redesigned - Reduced C/O times, 19% Improvement.

- Productivity – Improved by 15% vs. 2012.

EXPERIENCE

RDP Value Stream Manager, (Present) Pactiv, 100 North Street May 2012– (Present)

Assigned to the RDP Value Stream to evaluate total operation and bring improvements, redesign work force with the use of my strong leadership

skills. To create a world class team with Lean manufacturing and innovation. Manage all activities & operations for the RDP Value Stream. To

include: inventory control, budgeting, personnel / labor relations, vendor contract negotiation, equipment & material management, engineering,

safety assurance, maintenance of equipment, line changeovers, and lean process improvement development.

Plant Manager II, Pactiv Corporation, Mineral Wells, WV. (2010 - 2012)

Manage all activities & operations for an APET manufacturing and warehouse distribution facilities. To include: strategic planning, budgeting,

LEAN manufacturing initiatives, team development and safety assurance.

Major Accomplishments:

• Introduced and implemented Pactiv’s policy and procedures to the acquired PWP plant.

• Evaluated operations and redesigned work force and leadership teams.

• Implemented LEAN manufacturing process improvements- OEE improved by 20%

• Established safety team and improved safety record by 50% for manufacturing

• Safety record for distribution facility – 1426 days injury free

• Established performance matrix system for production, quality, safety and warehousing

• Established training programs for associates

• 2011 Environmental Award

Plant Manager II, Pactiv Corporation, Franklin Park, IL. (2009-2010)

Managed all activities & operations for the APET manufacturing facility: To include: strategic planning, budgeting, LEAN manufacturing

initiatives, team development and safety assurance while maintaining a union free environment.

Major accomplishments:

• Implementation of safety and production teams

• Reduced lost time accidents – zero lost time injuries in 2009

• YOY - Operated $2.3MM better than 2008 vs 2009

• Implementation of LEAN Manufacturing 16.2% improved productivity in 2009

• Cost savings greater than $1MM for year ( 2009 = 1.35MM )

• 2009 Most Improved Safety Award

• 2009 Environmental Award

• 2009 Silver Safety Award

• 2009 Peak Performance Award

Plant Manager I, Pactiv Corporation, Belvidere, IL. (2005 – 2009)

Managed all activities & operations for a Pressware manufacturing facility: To include: inventory control, budgeting, personnel/labor relations,

vendor contract negotiation, equipment & material management, shipping & receiving, safety assurance, maintenance of equipment, line

changeovers and process improvement development & implementation in a union environment.

Major accomplishments:

• Implementation of safety and production teams

• Reduced lost time accidents – zero lost time injuries in 2008 YTD

• Saving programs resulting in net savings of $1MM

• Implemented LEAN Manufacturing initiatives resulting in 22% improved productivity in 2007

• Implemented a performance matrix to measure safety, quality and production

• 2006 and 2007 Environmental Award

• 2007 and 2008 Peak Performance Award

Operations Plant Unit Manager, Pactiv Corporation, Belvidere, IL. (2004 – 2005)

Managed operations for a Pressware manufacturing facility: To include: inventory control, budgeting, personnel/labor relations, vendor

contract negotiation, equipment & material management, shipping & receiving, safety assurance, maintenance of equipment, line changeovers

and process improvement development & implementation.

Major accomplishments:

• Implemented safety and production teams

• Reduced lost time accidents by 95%

• Redesigned workforce resulting in a net savings of $360k

• Implementation of a LEAN Manufacturing strategies

• Implementation of a performance matrix to measure safety, quality and production

• Implementation of training programs: “Lockout-Tagout” and lift truck operating program

• Warehouse space consolidation

Logistics Operations Manager II, Pactiv Corporation, Canandaigua, NY (1995-2004)

Managed all activities & operations for 1.4M sq. ft.: Warehouse complex including inventory control, cycle track counting, budgeting,

personnel/labor relations, vendor contract negotiation, equipment fleet management, shipping & receiving, safety assurance

Major Accomplishments:

• OSHA Star Certification

• AIB superior rating

• Implemented labor saving initiatives that saved $200K (2003)

• Established preventive maintenance program that reduced costs by 40% over previous year (2003)

• Directed 3rd party shuttle operation that reduced moves and saved $110K

• Produced total throughput of 35M cases with zero warehouse late’s (2003)

• Developed/implemented velocity based warehouse layout that facilitated maximum productivity

• Lead agent in transition to SAP based/LES Warehouse Management System from legacy system

• Assisted in designing, developing and implementing a 800k sq. ft. “Big Box” warehouse

• Applied safety practices & procedures that reduced lost time accidents to less than 1 per year

• Managed conversion/consolidation of a warehouse to a 3rd party-logistics operation

• Directed ergonomics team that developed 2 new Corporate Best Practices

• Established performance-based work standards, monitored compliance

Warehouse Supervisor Mobil Chemical Corporation, Canandaigua, NY (1990-1995)

Supervised daily warehouse operations, adhering to annual operating budget:

Major Accomplishments:

• Established new safety programs and assured safe work practices

• Developed, wrote and implemented HR, safety, and procedural polices & procedures

• Participated in continuous quality improvement

• Developed team objectives & monitored progress, motivated work force to achieve optimal team performance, managed conflicts

between team and support groups, and improved communication between functional areas of the operation

• Established a team-based work program that dramatically increased production and improved quality in a safe environment

Production Team Mobil Chemical Corporation, Canandaigua, NY (1974-1990)

Began as line operator: promoted through increasingly responsible jobs to Production Supervisor

• Production Supervisor

• Rolled Storage Supervisor

• Plant Engineer Technical II

• Changeover Specialist

• Production Specialist

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Professional Studies (1990)

State University of NY, Empire State College

Associate of Science, Business Administration (1986)

Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY

TRAINING

Professional development training & certifications: Safety, HAZMAT, OSHA, equipment handling, ergonomics, supervisory/management,

human resources & labor relations, TQM, Asbestos awareness training, Principles of Lean Manufacturing and communication (verbal/written)

SYSTEMS/SOFTWARE

Systems/software applications:

• SAP/LES Warehouse Management System to include:

Warehouse inventory, payroll, PO & receiving, accounting/budgeting, UCC 128 scanning, RF Technology, space management, labor

management, quality hold, delivery/receipt (goods), customer returns

• DMS legacy based Warehouse Management System

• CATS (time accounting)

• CAPS (purchasing)

• MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access

• Y – warehouse system

Recommendations:

Lean Manufacturing - Fraser Cameron - Lean Leader at Graphic Packaging International

Chuck is a results-driven leader with a keen eye for waste elimination and improved flow on any shop-floor design.

Chuck is also a strong proponent of standard work, developed in the Gemba and followed using engaged leadership.

Structure and consistency are huge strengths. Productivity and on-time delivery dramatically improved from Chuck's

careful application of these proven methods.

Crystal ( Romo) Goofrey PHR - Was my HR Manager at FP IL.:

I worked directly for Chuck during my time at Pactiv. Chuck was a great business partner to work with from an HR

perspective, because he is always trying to solve problems and make the Plant a better place for the employees. Chuck

is forward-thinking and always has a project or idea in mind to implement. Chuck's dedication to his job is obvious in

all things that he does... he eats, sleeps and breathes manufacturing!

David Hanauer (COO) - I reported to David my time in FP IL as the Plant Manager:

Chuck is an agent of change and an involved, team oriented leader. He dedicates himself to his work and understands

the opportunities. As plant manager, Chuck got excellent results improving efficiencies and reducing costs.

Laura Aten - Was My PIC Scheduler in Bel. IL:

Charles is a very dedicated employee, one that could be relied on with a solid lean knowledge and understanding. He

possessed the dedication to put in hours to see the any job through.

Philip Prinzi Logistics Manager - I worked for Phil my time in Logistics.

Chuck is a highly committed, hard working guy who will get the job done for you. He is particularly good with

supervision and coaching. During my time as his manager, he had a near-perfect safety record and met OSHA Star

standards. Chuck can run your high volume warehouse.

Mary Ann Wilkens - Global SO Transition & Transformation Program Manager at IBM Global Technology Services

Charles Parmenter is an excellent people manager, hard driving contributor and gets results. He quickly established

himself as a leader within a very challenging environment, moved us to 0 safety incidents and exceeded our client

satisfaction targets. He is dedicated, willing to learn new things and stretches to achieve new goals - both personally

and professionally. Charles is definitely someone you want on your leadership team.



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