DAVID “SCOTT” WILSON

**** ***** **** **** *************, Kentucky 40057 502-***-**** acujq1@r.postjobfree.com PLANT MANAGEMENT

ISO 9001, LEAN MANUFACTURING, SIX SIGMA

Management Leader with over 30 years experience providing high quality products, increased production,and decreased costs through Lean Manufacturing techniques to ensure survival in highly competitive global economy. While providing a vigilant focus on safety. Selected Core Expertise

● Collaborated with General Motors and General Electric in design along with manufacture of DC Locomotive commutator production/fabrication

● Fabricated and assisted in designing electrical component manufacturing for automotive industry

● Provide Leadership to 300+ Workforce

● Provide Leadership and Energy to Plant Management Team

● Management experience with Union & Non Union Labor Force

● Skilled Union Contract Negotiator

● Manufacturing Strategic Planning

● ISO 9001 & Lean Manufacturing Implementation & Maintenance, Six Sigma, ERP

● P & L, Cost containment, Fiscal Responsibility

● Environmental Leadership OSHA, Waste Water Treatment, Processes F006

● Strong Department Organizational & Project Management Skills

● Team Leadership & Development

● Effective Customer Relations Builder

● Innovative Process Improvement Initiator

● Strong Technical Problem Solving Skills

● Leadership to ensure “safety first” mindset to maintain an accident free facility PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Liberty Tire Recycling Louisville, Kentucky

North American leader in the recycling of used tires into environmentally friendly and usable resources. The recycled rubber is used as crumb rubber and industrial feedstock for molded products. GENERAL MANAGER 2011 present

Oversee 45 employee workforce and daily plant operations including shredding tires, grading tires for resale, and servicing over 120 customers in 3 states. Process over 120 tons of scrap tires daily into renewable energy resources

Superb interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills with ability to multi task and prioritize tasks while effectively interacting with diverse teams of individuals and leaders in all areas of the company

Provide direction, development and leadership to production management and supervision

Proactive and responsive to all facets of customer satisfaction including delivery, schedule changes and special instructions

Effective customer liaison providing hands on technical development of custom applications

Partnered with sales force on new account generation, applications, and customer service

Ensure that all company safety programs/policies are implemented and adhered to

Decreased production worker accidents by 17% by instituting daily housekeeping procedure to reduce risk conditions while improving plant appearance

Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment

Ensure compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on time delivery

Direct the submittal of the plant’s annual operating plan and business’s financial forecasts and responsive plans

Aramark Lexington, Kentucky

N orth American leader in professional services, food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel.

PLANT MANAGER 2009 2011

Oversaw all purchasing of operating supplies, inventory and price negotiations with vendors

Monitor and manage overall plant performance for production, operating expenditures, manpower, and quality standards

Started up new processes which required identifying and developing suppliers to supply needed items for effective, cost efficient operation of processes

Instrumental in cutting inventory levels on hand of various supplies

Fostered the theory of “Just in Time” delivery of supplies to reduce overhead

Worked with 4 individuals on daily basis concerning repair and maintenance supplies along with operating supplies

Inspect equipment and implement preventative maintenance to ensure specific operational performance and optimal utilization

B.L. Curry & Sons New Albany, Indiana

Hardwood Veneer Manufacturer providing top quality veneer for over 84 years. Over 70% of veneer production is exported to various companies and countries. PLANT MANAGER 2 006 – 2009

Oversee daily plant operations including sawmill, boiler room, veneer slicers, steam dryers, veneer clipping lines, final packaging and shipping

Work with scheduling department to plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products

Plan and maintain resources for the department to ensure on time attainment of production and service requirements at the best cost and highest quality

Increased production and reduced downtime by applying Lean Manufacturing techniques

Restructured maintenance staff to initiate a comprehensive preventative maintenance program

Systematically upgraded older equipment to allow for increased production

Initiated safety team to address and upgrade all safety programs

Maintained a positive rapport with all levels of the organization in order to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, high levels of morale, and high employee engagement Hussey Copper, LTD Eminence, Kentucky

International industry leader in the m anufacturing of copper buss bar and fabricated copper components with over 600 employees in 3 factories producing over 150,000,000 pounds of copper products annually. Su pplies approximately 60% of copper buss bar – worldwide. PLANT MANAGER 1986 2005

Oversee 300 employee workforce and daily plant operations including slitting, annealing, rolling, punching, plating and packaging of copper products for electrical applications

Directed efforts realizing increased production from 110 million pounds to 125+ million pounds, adhering to Lean Manufacturing techniques

Effective customer liaison providing hands on technical development of custom applications

Responsible for staffing of a salaried staff of 24 and 300 non salaried workforce

Spec out and oversee installation of multi million dollar capital expenditures during three plant expansions

Directed and coordinate all plant functions including Manufacturing, Materials, Production Control, Purchasing, QA, Human Resources, Accounting, EHS to assure common direction toward plant goals

Hands on manager with highly developed negotiation skills and experience cultivating Strategic business partnerships

Worked with all areas of a Matrix organization

Corporate wide process improvement strategist analyzing, developing, and implementing production improvements resulting in increased production, new business, increasing revenue while decreasing operating costs

Effectively guided company through business down turn by reducing hourly staff by 40% while maintaining service level to all customers resulting in business recovery and restaffing

Significantly increased customer satisfaction and profitability by creating full time QC Department with QC Manager and assistants

Developed relationships and work closely with QA, HR, Accounting, Maintenance and Purchasing

Enhanced community relations and employee appreciation through expansion and modernization of company park

Initiated the development of an electro flash silver plating line increasing production by 200%, while also applying a thicker coating of silver

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OSHA Hazard Training / Construction Industry

MSHA Above Ground Training

Statistical Process Control Techniques

Lean Manufacturing

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Quality Training

EDUCATION

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Murray, Kentucky

BS – Business Adm/Management, Marketing Minor (Full Scholarship – Football), 1985 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Youth Athletic Coach – Football, Basketball, Baseball (9 years)

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