JOHN RAUSCH

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Dyersburg, TN acsi80@r.postjobfree.com (C) 731-***-****

Lead from a position of strength, focus, and results as shown through 20+ years of progression and accomplishments within diverse manufacturing and production settings.

Talent for creating and developing key initiatives that drive production, enhance work efficiency, and generate cost savings.

Hands-on, high visibility leader with a commitment to continuous training and process improvement to meet ever-changing needs of business.

SKILL SUMMARY

Plant Management Operations Management Multi-Site Management

New Start-Up’s P&L Accountability Budget Administration

OSHA & Safety Standards Six Sigma Green Belt 5S & Lean Manufacturing

Staff Training & Development TPS and Process Improvement Root Cause Analysis

Production Planning Capital Project Management Inventory Control

Value Stream Mapping Cost Containment Revenue Enhancement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rea Magnet Wire, Osceola, AR 12/2013- Present

PLANT MANAGER

Direct, manage, coordinate overall plant operations, including safety, environmental, production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and human resources for a fast paced wire manufacturer with $26 million sales. Full P&L responsibility.

• Improved machine utilization by 30 % which increased production throughput by 54%

• Initiated over run scrap project which reduced scrap by 40%

• Increased volume by 30%

• Initiated OPEX initiatives which showed 12% ROI

GRIFFIN INDUSTRIES, Union City, TN 9/2009 - 12/2013

GENERAL MANAGER

Manage and direct staff and provide operational oversight for all plant operations with 10 direct reports that includes Plant Manager, 2 Assistant Plant Managers, Fleet Manager, Maintenance Manager, 4 Supervisors, and EHS Manager. Hold full P&L accountability with monthly budget of $500K. Plan, coordinate, and facilitate operational plans and programs. Create and apply continuous improvement projects. Administer all maintenance, capital expenditures, and product development functions. Oversee and direct safety program throughout the facility.

Devised and instituted standard operating procedures that enhanced productivity throughput from 78% to 90%.

Increased pounds per man hour from 3400 lbs per hour to 5000 lbs per hour

Created and implemented 5S and Lean Manufacturing Principles that greatly improved work efficiency and safety standards.

DURO BAG MANUFACTURING, Jackson, TN 2008 - 2009

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Managed staff of 18 direct reports that included 3 Shift Supervisors and 15 Cell Leaders. Provided operational oversight for all business plans, programs, and initiatives. Assessed end-to-end processes and procedures for continuous process improvement. Planned, organized, and facilitated multiple 5S, Lean, and D-8 projects that enhanced business as a whole. Maintained inventory control standards. Developed and conducted training programs and provided effective leadership that drove sustained growth and operational enhancements.

Reduced labor expenses by $120K annually, increased production throughput by 20%, and reduced waste from 6% to 3% through first PC checks and peer checks.

Created and applied 5S program that enhanced work efficiency and productivity.

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NORTHDOWN INDUSTRIES, Dyersburg, TN 2007 - 2008

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

Managed staff and operations for 2 manufacturing facilities with 2 direct reports (Plant Managers) and 120 employees between the two facilities. Administered monthly budget of $450K.

Played a key role in all start-up procedures for establishment of company’s Arizona Plant and delivered work effort $200K under budget.

Reduced cost per lb. from $.12 to $.09 (average daily production of 800K lbs.) and increased productivity throughout by 30%.

INSTEEL WIRE PRODUCTS, Hickman, KY 2003 - 2006

PLANT MANAGER

Managed staff of 60 and all plant operations with full P&L accountability for monthly budget of $350K. Created and applied financial plans and programs for sustained cost savings and enhanced bottom line. Analyzed variances and generated manufacturing and maintenance budgets. Assessed equipment and made recommendations for upgrades and improvements.

Created and applied 5S and Lean Manufacturing Programs that enhanced work efficiency and productivity.

Improved machine utilization by 25%, reduced machine set-up time that resulted in $290K after tax savings, and applied digital micrometers on wire drawing machines that reduced scrap by 30%.

CATERPILLAR CORP., Dyersburg, TN 1996 - 2002

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Managed staff of 180 and operations for this heavy equipment machine shop. Trained and coached newly hired staff on blueprint reading, gauge usage, machine operations, and other daily procedures. Managed inventory and controlled cost through 5S and Lean Manufacturing Programs. Communicated engineering changes and updated blueprints that reflected same.

Decreased cost through analyzing operations, identifying excesses, and restricting systems.

Reduced machine set-up time by 25% and lowered scrap by 8%.

Revised attendance policy and increased attendance from 92% to 97%.

Acquired certifications as Six Sigma Green Belt and CNC Machinist.

BEKAERT STEEL WIRE CORP., Dyersburg, TN 1988 - 1996

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

EDUCATION

B.S. Organizational Management, Bethel College, McKenzie, TN

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