WILLIAM A. WHITE

*** *** *** ***** ******, AR *2364

E-mail: acqcee@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 870-***-****

SUMMARY

Innovative and dynamic leader with more than 20 years of proven management experience in process manufacturing and distribution operations. Over 12 years experience in liquid formulation, batch processing, and high-speed liquid packaging in a FDA regulated process. 5 years experience in distribution as a shift supervisor and quality control manager. Seeking a full time responsible and challenging position in manufacturing or distribution with a company that offers opportunities of future development and growth.

EDUCATION

Chemical Plant Operations and Processes, Mid South Community College - 2011

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, University of Arkansas – 1981

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY, Memphis, TN September 2013– Present

Manufacturer of Agriculture Chemicals

Plant Manager/Senior Operations Manager

New agricultural manufacturing plant and product startup. Responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost effective manufacturing of a variety of crop protection chemicals. Also tasked with overseeing all aspects of site operations: formulation, packaging, maintenance, quality control, training, inventory, and logistic functions while optimizing efficiency and ensuring productivity targets are achieved using lean staffing parameters. Company liason with two contracting companies responsible for pipe fitting and electronics. Forecast to produce and package 1,000,000 gallons this calendar year.

DUPONT, Memphis, TN July 2011 – September 2013

Manufacturer of Cleaning products Career Change

Warehouse Operator

Responsible to package finished oxone product in bags and super sacks. Trained in lock out/tag out to help perform minor maintenance when necessary. Forklift trained. Administrative responsibilities include end of shift production reports, printing and applying labels. Fully trained in the use of PPE and respirator usage. Responsible for area house cleaning. Obtained chemical operator certificate at MSCC while employed at DuPont.

LEMM, Inc., Memphis, TN November 2011 – August 2012

Package and Distribute Solid Cyanide Resigned

Packing Operator

Responsible to package solid sodium cyanide in either bags, super sacks, or drums. Trained in the usage of a forklift. Responsible to load finished goods in rail car. Trained in processes and procedures to unload railcars and flow bins to fill holding tanks for later production needs. Fully trained in the use of PPE to handle and process hazardous waste.

NEW BREED LOGISTICS, Memphis, TN November 2010 - February 2011

Select Staffing Temporary Service Contract Assignment Ended

Distribution Supervisor

Directly supervised two leads and approximately50 hourly employees in the daily picking of cellular telephones and accessories covering 1200 skus. Responsibilities include: staffing each line with collateral pickers, product pickers, and a box maker. Assisted in the nationwide launch of Verizon’s new iPhone. Production exceeded goal daily. Assisted inventory in cycle counting. Assisted shipping in the verification of orders and the shipping of the orders. Acted as a liaison to the customer-Verizon Wireless.

ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATION, West Memphis, AR December 2009-April 2010

ASAP Temporary Service Contract Labor Assignment Ended

Quality Engineer

Postponement - Responsible for quality planning for new product introduction which includes:

Leading development of Process FMEA and Control Plans

Development of quality audit plans for new products.

Projects -

Develop Work Place Instructions for existing products.

Responsible for managing rework for the distribution center

Initiating rework instructions for DSP area

KATT WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS, Memphis, TN October 2008 – June 2009

Third Party Contract Labor Assignment Ended

Production Manager

Directly supervised six leads and approximately 80 hourly employees in the daily personalization of clothing covering 3000 sku’s. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: sewing each item, clipping each item, and the quality inspection of each finished item. Production exceeded daily/weekly goals while damages were below daily/weekly goals. Acted as liaison to customer-Williams Sonoma Group.

WHITMOR, Earle, AR September 2006 – August 2008

Distributor of manufactured products for closet storage and organization. Company Reorganized

Quality Control Manager

Directed a staff of one non-exempt quality supervisor and three exempt quality inspectors in their daily responsibilities of inspecting imported manufactured goods to ensure that they met U.S. standards of quality, reliability, and safety prior to distribution to customers. Maintained all quality records, conducted quality analysis, and developed quality reports for management. Quarantined any products, which did not meet company quality, reliability, or safety standards and made recommendations to management of disposition.

TECHNICOLOR DISTRIBUTION, Memphis, TN June 2003 – August 2006

Distributor of Manufactured products for Universal and Walt Disney Studios. Company Reorganized

Distribution/Production Sorting Supervisor

Directly supervised six leads and approximately 80 hourly employees in a high speed automated sorting process. Participated in the interviewing, hiring, and transferring of employees into department. Responsible for ensuring clear communication of company and departmental expectations, performance, and policy. Was directly involved in moving the sorting operation to a new facility and for the start up of the new facility. The move and start up was accomplished with no loss of service to existing customers. Was also instrumental in building a sorting team that took the new facility from 200,000 units per day sorted and shipped to 600,000 units per day sorted and shipped in just 3 months.

BLOCK DRUG COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Memphis, TN April 1991 – May 2003

Commercial manufacture pharmaceutical and OTC drugs Career Change

Assistant Process Manager/Assistant Production Manager

Directly supervised approximately 90 employees in the daily formulation and packaging of pharmaceutical, OTC drugs, and household cleaners stringently regulated by the FDA and EPA. Started in April 1991 as a chemical batch processor and was promoted to lead processor, production supervisor over formulation and packaging, and then finally to Assistant Process Manager. Trained in OSHA safety, Hazmat, and GMP procedures. Was also assigned to the Emergency Response Team and was trained in emergency procedures to include chemical spill response.

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