GREGORY OLBRANTZ

**** ****** *****, ***** **********, OH 43110 614-***-**** acgcqm@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Extensive manufacturing environment experience, including four years as a director, ten years as a manager, seven years as a supervisor,

and six years in quality control. Knowledgeable regarding Lean Manufacturing and ISO principles. Track record showcases proven

abilities in improving productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Computer skills include MS Project, Access, Excel, Word,

PowerPoint. US Veteran.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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Operations Management Program Troubleshooting Vendor Relations Purchasing

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Strategic Planning Process Improvement Team Facilitation Machining

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Total Quality Management Financial Analysis Training/Development Blueprint Reading

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Inspections/Audits Shipping/Receiving Project Management

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SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Problem: Slow turnaround time hampered material orders.

Solution: Created Excel program to link engineering BOM to material forms.

Result: Cut order-processing time by 66%.

Problem: Excessive time was required for machine scheduling.

Solution: Designed Excel spreadsheet that automatically scheduled certain machine cells based on a variety of factors, including

available materials and job type.

Result: Slashed machine-scheduling time by 75%.

Problem: High number of quality problems not identified until final inspection.

Solution: Developed an in-process matrix acceptable to both management and union personnel.

Result: Following implementation by a newly trained inspection team, 60% more quality issues were identified prior to final

inspection.

Problem: Purchasing was being performed by multiple departments.

Solution: Created a central purchasing department.

Result: Reduced overall spending by identifying bulk purchases while reducing delivery charges by combining orders.

CAREER TRACK

WASTE MANAGEMENT DECEMBER 2012 - AUGUST 2014

District Manager

Responsible for plant recycling operations and transfer station operations encompassing safety, quality control, production, shipping and

receiving, maintenance, budget analyses, forecasting, P&L, and estimating.

? Worked with sales to set pricing.

? Analyzed production processes ? restructure to improve through put and efficiencies.

? Revised plant?s quality control program to improve product.

? Reestablished corporate safety policies to a level above and beyond OSHA standards.

? Oversaw EPA compliance.

? Created annual and monthly forecasts and budgets.

GENERAL THEMING CONTRACTORS APRIL 2008 - JUNE 2012

Executive Director of Operations

Responsible for all operational activities of the organization.

Oversaw all manufacturing operations: assembly, pre-press, digital print, screen print, vinyl, 3D casting, faux, paint, metal shop,

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wood shop, router operations, maintenance, shipping, and product installation.

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Oversaw project management, engineering, estimating, and purchasing.

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Responsible for the operations budget.

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Responsible for the creation, implementation, and compliance of our company?s safety program.

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Created and implemented quality control program.

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Personally responsible for improvements in efficiency.

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Responsible for calculating and planning the manning of the organization which consists of a $4 million payroll.

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Created and developed the purchasing department.

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ANCHOR HOCKING CO. NOVEMBER 2005 - SEPTEMBER 2007

Mould Development & Procurement Manager

Coordinate new product development between sales/marketing and operations while maintaining our current tooling base.

? Manage the design engineering department.

? Oversee the production of samples for new products.

? Oversee the procurement of $3 million annually of sample and production tooling from an international vendor base.

? Responsible for the mould repair and polishing department which supports production by repairing existing equipment and

producing new equipment for the glass machines.

? Create and monitor the budgets of two departments.

? Work directly with quality control to improve processes and tooling in the glass production industry.

STOLLE MACHINERY MAY 2004 - NOVEMBER 2005

Plant Superintendent/Safety Coordinator

Oversaw all manufacturing operations of a multi million-dollar assembly plant.

? Scheduled and coordinate the assembly of $35 million in die sets and punch presses.

? Managed mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, die assembly, maintenance, shipping/receiving, inspection.

? Monitored and enforced all areas of environmental, health, and safety in accordance with OSHA regulations. 2004 corporate plant of

the year.

? Oversaw the quality of all incoming parts and outgoing products.

? Coordinated the shipment of assembled product.

? Worked closely with purchasing to ensure timely delivery of outsourced parts.

? Coordinated R&D between shop floor associates and the engineering group.

? Forecasted monthly labor utilization and cost.

? Oversaw timely and efficient maintenance of the facility.

? Communicated with customers to ensure proper product specifications are met during engineering and assembly.

? Ensured compliance with company ISO9000 and ISO14000 programs.

GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY 2003 - 2004

Supervisor, Inspection/Finishing and Hot Wheel Line

Monitored the nondestructive (magnetic and sonic) testing of steel railroad wheels, ensuring compliance to AARP and Griffin standards

while operating within an ISO and Lean Manufacturing environment.

? Directed the production staff in product grinding, heat-treating, quenching, and storage.

? Oversaw personnel performing corrective and preventative maintenance.

? Played a key role in reducing the defect rate from 14% to 9%.

SPILLMAN COMPANY

Quality Manager 1999 - 2003

Evaluated, corrected, approved blueprints and material take-off lists to ensure quality within engineering department.

? Conducted quality checks and audits within the manufacturing sector.

? Served on strategic planning team: analyzed financial statements, championed strategic goals, facilitated meetings.

? Performed as an interim plant operations manager as required.

? Established companywide quality control system and a system for selecting, grading, and retaining quality vendors.

? Slashed outside repair costs from $123K in 1999 to $4K in 2000 and $6K in 2001.

Increased vendor accuracy from 76% to 97% by effectively communicating expectations and tolerances within the delivery and

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dimensional areas.

Facilitated a 60% reduction in the error rate from the engineering department to the shop floor.

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ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER 1994 - 1999

Quality Manager 1998 - 1999

Worked under an ISO 9000 system with parent company, Consumer Glass.

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Scheduled workflow for three-shift inspection operation; approved and coordinated the shipment of product following final

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inspection.

? Analyzed SPC data collected at machine cells to identify opportunities for improving quality, tooling, processes. Implemented and

monitored in-process inspections at selected machine cells.

? Created and presented reports to corporate and local audiences.

? Conducted monthly safety inspections; reported potential OSHA infractions to general manager for corrective action.

? Served as customer service liaison to glass plants; resolved quality issues and established preventive measures to eliminate repeat

incidents.

? Facilitated cross-functional quality improvement teams.

? Developed and implemented a program for evaluating, rewarding, and disciplining inspection department employees.

? Established and led a multidepartment team in achieving cost recovery of $90K to $120K annually.

Process Improvement Coordinator 1996 - 1998

? Evaluated machine cell layout, tooling, fixtures, material movement; provided recommendations for improvement.

? Collaborated with store inventory in creation of an Excel program for tracking inventory levels and re-order points.

Production Supervisor 1994 - 1996

? Promoted from Mold Maker/Machinist to schedule 35 machine cells, including corrective/preventive maintenance.

? Supervised 40 employees per shift, including unionized hourly employees.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Franklin University

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Bachelor of Science, Operations Management (Cum Laude), the Ohio State University

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Certificate/Apprenticeship, Mold Making/Machining, Lewis & Clark Community College

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