MARK WILLS

**** **** ****** ** • Caledonia, Michigan 49316

614-***-**** • acs59n@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT: Plant, Operations, Production

Senior manager with over 25 years of experience for positions directing production and operations to optimize profitability. Proven ability to drive all aspects of manufacturing facilities, including quality, safety, and maintenance. Expertise hiring, training, and leading large, cross-functional teams of em- ployees for maximum productivity. Outstanding track record integrating newly acquired facilities into company operations, procedures, and structures. Superb communication and conflict resolution skills Areas of Expertise

Plant & Facility Management • Operations & Production Management • Profit & Loss (P&L) Lean Manufacturing • Just in Time (JIT) • Quality Assurance • Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Human Resources • Employee & Vendor Relations • Inventory Control • Return on Investment Budgets & Schedules • Cost Controls & Reduction • Regulatory Compliance • Order Fulfillment Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRAXIS PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Secondary packager of Pharmaceuticals and similar products. Maintenance/Facility/Security Manager - September 2015 to January 2016 Grand Rapids, Michigan Facility

• Directed maintenance operations over a three shift 24/7 operation. Added four additional mainte- nance staff to assist in minimizing machinery downtime and bring department to budgeted num- bers. Insured all monthly equipment and building PM’s were completed “on time” to help minimize equipment downtime.

• Hired three additional facilities staff members to keep facility to an audit ready condition. Created and hired facility supervisor position to insure facility compliance for future audits. Set up weekly facility tours documenting ares of concern for immediate corrections. Set-up procedure to insure all required facility/regulatory documentation were completed on time. Implemented an on-line based forklift daily inspection that would allow for followup on any issues noted, including completed re- pairs.

• Worked with security vendor to make repairs/updates to building security systems. Updated securi- ty contact call lists to current staff. Managed security card system and issued building codes for authorized employees.

Plant Manager - November 2014 to September 2015

Columbus, Ohio Facility

• Directed all day to day operations of the facility. Successfully completed new product launches for our largest Ohio customer. This included increasing staff from a single shift operation, to a three shift, 24/7 facility by adding temp staffing and temporarily adding employees from Grand Rapids facility. Managed all HR functions at facility (hiring, termination, discipline, training) as approved by corporate office.

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STATE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, Hebron, Ohio

Industrial and cleaning chemical manufacturing and packaging company. Corporate EHS Manager – January 2012 to November 2014 Directed all corporate EHS functions including all reporting to governmental agencies. Successfully updated Corporate Crisis Manual for all locations (US, Canada and Puerto Rico). Visited all sites to insure compliance with programs. Developed JSA’s / JRA’s with risk formulas to identify areas need- ing increased attention. LOTO program/procedures for all applicable processes and equipment. Identified risks from JSA’s to identify areas of highest concern to limit future potential injuries. Com- pleted JSA’s for all corporate production locations and warehouses. Plant Engineer – 2011 to 2012

Directed EHS functions, which included all regulatory agencies, to remain compliant for two produc- tion facilities, five remote warehouses throughout the US., Canada and Puerto Rico. Manage the facilities security programs, in charge of the facilities safety programs which include conducting monthly plant safety meetings. Additionally, I served as maintenance manager which included man- aging all maintenance employees across three shifts and their workloads, all facility preventive main- tenance, parts ordering, repairs and adherence to all maintenance capital and labor budgets. Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Completed and successfully submitted the Security Vulnerability Report to the Department of Homeland Security.

• Managed the maintenance department through a major new line installation which added nearly 300% to overall facility output.

• Equipped the maintenance parts room up to a satisfactory level to help reduce unnecessary downtime for machinery repairs while remaining on budget.

• Re-directed both fork lift and pedestrian traffic patterns to help insure a safe workplace for all employees and visitors.

• Assisted the production team by using my past experiences to develop a scheduling plan which allowed the past due production levels to be minimized.

• Implemented a new safety shoe policy and safety glasses policy for the facility to reduce risk and lower accident rates. Also implemented a new visitor policy to insure plant security at all times.

PRECISION FOODS, Columbus, Ohio

Food product development and packaging company, a division of Muscatine Foods. Plant Manager • 2005 to 2010

Directed all aspects of facility producing 7.5 million pounds per year, including HR for 40 employees and administration of $2.1 million budget. Managed production, maintenance, procurement, QA, safety, and regulatory compliance, including OSHA, FDA, and USDA. Hired, evaluated, and motivat- ed staff. Set production and packaging schedules for optimum fulfillment of client orders. Negotiated with suppliers, partners, and contractors. Analyzed ROI and obtained quotes for projects. Tracked costs and productivity to drive profitability.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Integrated newly acquired facility into company policies and processes, turning around perfor- mance to achieve over 99.7% order fulfillment rate. Hired and trained 40% of staff.

• Reduced temporary staffing pay rates by 40% and security contract costs by 35%.

• Improved safety levels, resulting in zero lost-time accidents over 3 years.Used Lean manufactur- ing to cut raw material and finished goods inventories. Resume

Operations Manager • 2004 to 2005

Managed plant operations, including facility safety team. Identified and resolved department issues in collaboration with supervisors. Maximized completion of client orders. Orchestrated equipment use, maintenance, and repair.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Established second-shift sanitation crew to enhance audit readiness.

• Lowered downtime and increased productivity with maintenance training program.

• Improved expenses and budgeting with fork truck leasing initiative. Maintenance Manager • 2003 to 2004

Hand-selected as first maintenance manager for new facility. Hired, trained, scheduled, and led me- chanic team in efficient preventive and corrective maintenance. Administered supplier/contractor re- lationships and parts inventory.

Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Set up parts room and equipment shop to boost functionality and budget compliance

• Initiated program to track preventive maintenance and inventory with greater accuracy. UNILEVER / LIPTON SOUP, Chicago, Illinois

Global consumer product leader with over $60 billion in revenues. Maintenance Technician • 2002 to 2003

Led second-shift preventive and mechanical maintenance. Adjusted/repaired equipment and re- placed parts. Disassembled machines to facilitate plant relocation to Canada. Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Successfully maintained over 95% uptime for 6 production lines.

• Earned promotion to special preventive maintenance team. CARGILL, INC., Chicago, Illinois

International food producer and distributor with over 130,000 employees. Production Manager • 1985 to 2002

Organized facility production, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safety to ensure proper product condition of 20 million bushels of grain per year. Trained, scheduled, and supported 16 plant personnel. Prepared nightly bids for grain purchasing from dealers. Highlights & Accomplishments:

• Created computer-based maintenance program monitoring parts, repairs, and all maintenance pm’s.

• Chosen by management as training and support liaison for new computer system rollout. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Extensive Training in Human Resources, Employee Management, JIT, OSHA 30 Hour Certification, JSA and Safety Management, QSI (Quality and EHS Management Program)

Undergraduate Studies

Computer based Maintenance Programs

AS/400 and ISO 14000

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) Resume

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