DENNIE HAGER

aco7ei@r.postjobfree.com

727-***-****

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

Fayetteville Georgia 30215

SENIOR - LEVEL OPERATIONS LEADER

TURNAROUND ARTIST PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Innovative and tenacious manufacturing operations specialist with proven ability to drive business growth, reduce

operational expenses, and consolidate multiple facilities to realize drastic inc reases in revenue and production.

Strategic problem solver, certified lean professional with in-depth experience in Six Sigma methodologies and the

application of root cause analysis to develop continuous process improvements. Gifted process improvement expert

with exceptional ability to leverage talent in forming t op-flight teams capable of achieving and exceeding company

goals.

Key Competencies

Change Management Joint Ventures P&L Project Management Restructuring Start Ups & Turnarounds Strategic

Planning Team Leadership/Motivation Distribution Inventory Management Outsourcing Procurement & Purchasing

QC & QA Vendor Relations Assembly Automation Cost Reduction Process Improvement Scheduling Audits

Budgeting Cost Accounting Cost/Benefits Analysis Expense Control Financial Analysis Financial Statements

General Ledger Internal Controls Payroll Reporting Business Development Client Relations Sales Cycle

Management Negotiations Presentations Sales Forecasting Customer Service Branding Benefits & Compensation

Employee / Labor Relations Recruiting Training & Development W orkforce Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 - 2014

STAPLES PRINT SOLUTIONS

Plant Manager, Richmond, Virginia

Recruited by Staples Print Solutions for a $24M year plant turnaround. Restored accountability to the facility within

the first quarter. Assembled an exceptional leadership team within 9 months which was successful in improving the

facility’s bottom line financial performance in excess of $1.2 m illion/year.

Improved overall productivity 47% through enhanced focus on overall operational efficiency and workforce

realignment and restructuring.

Increased sales by 46% FY 2013 vs. YTD 2014.

Decreased credits and reworks by 62% FY 2012 vs. 2013.

Reduced overall vendor expense in excess of 17%.

Improved Material Efficiency Variance (paper waste) contributing an additional $37,000 monthly to the

bottom line.

Received a 91% GES (Global Engagement Survey), the highest scoring division within the first year of

arrival.

2011 – 2012

CFC PRINT SOLUTIONS

Vice President / Partner, Atlanta, Georgia

Represented the company in a sales role on the eastern half of the country. Identified potential customers, set

appointments, met with decision makers, qualified leads, and followed up with a customized price list and or

delivery schedules. As a shareholder, continually develop ed strategic market placement through potential

acquisitions, serviced line changes, and instituted best business practices to optimize growth.

2008 – 2012

BBF INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Director of Operations, Largo, Florida

Recruited as first operations expert within the organization. Managing more than 80 direct reports within the direct

mail, label, logistics, and maintenance divisions; generating $38M in annual sales. As Director of Operations I

worked closely with VP of Finance and HR Manager in order to introduce positive and fiscally positive change

within the company. Restored individual pride and accountabil ity through strategic workforce reorganization.

Enhanced communication between management and front-line associates.

Cut paper waste (50% of total expenses) by 9% through strategic restructuring and change management.

Bolstered productivity 52% through enhanced focus on equipment efficiency and operational streamlining .

Reduced external credits by 93% through strategic elimination of underperforming workforce.

Improved EBITDA by 58% through increases in communication and the establishment of attainable goals.

Restructured management force to increase team cohesion and returned plant to profitability.

2002 - 2008

PRINTEGRA

Director of Manufacturing

General Manager, Atlanta, Georgia

Fast-track promotion of increasingly responsible management roles culminating in the direction of six General

Managers and 630 print professionals in six nationwide locations ; generating $93M in annual sales. Strong focus

on achieving top performance metrics. Conducted weekly calls with the VP of Manufacturing to review

performance metrics and address operational issues

Utilized Six Sigma techniques to decrease external credits by 47%.

Centralized and standardized paper processing plant to reduce paper consumption 9% and labor expenses

5% companywide.

Relentlessly pursued process perfection, resulting in an increase of EBITDA from 9% to 22% within 18

months, at the company's largest printing facility.

Consolidated three of nine facilities into one pla nt with minimal disruptions while maintaining a 98.5%

preservation of the existing customer base.

2000 – 2001

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Chassis and Motor Line Supervisor, Atlanta, Georgia

Leveraged superior decision-making skills to make rapid decisions in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.

Maintained ISO records and ensured quality of workmanship and production rate for 120 union employees.

Slashed zone-generated defects by 36% through implementation of Six Sigma methodologies to identify root

cause and implement corrective actions to avoid ongoing and future defects.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Production Manager at CFC Print Solutions Peachtree City Division – Production Manager

Outside Sales Representative at Computer Forms and Systems – Outside Sales Representative

CFC Print Solutions Peachtree City Division – Various Positions

EDUCATION AND OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Bachelor of Science Coursework

Georgia State University & West Georgia College

Additional coursework in Management & Leadership Training, Production Planning, TQM, Safety, OSHA, Hazmat,

Team Building, Labor Relations, W ork Force Diversity, Sexual Harassment, Conflict Resolution, Negotiations,

Budgeting, and Process Improvement.

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