Operations/Manufacturing Executive Level Leader
Resume:
PHIL RAIFORD
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Eden, NC 27288 acuzat@r.postjobfree.com
Operations/Manufacturing Executive Level Leader
Accomplished senior-level executive with a track record of successful strategic and tactical leadership encompassing multi-location cross-functional teams within the manufacturing industry. A visionary and extremely creative leader with a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence, incorporating Lean Continuous Improvement. Results include an expertise in managing organizational change to achieve maximum results. An entrepreneurial leadership style with highly effective planning, organization, and communication skills as well as a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to instill a common vision and develop a dynamic team based on trust and mutual respect. Creative Problem Solving abilities are a major strength.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Multi-Site Operations
Quality Methodologies
Operational Efficiencies
Business Process Optimization
Change Management
Health, Safety and Environment
Full P&L/ Budget Accountability
Training/ Mentoring Leadership
Union / Non-Union Relations
Creative Problem Solving
Performance Metrics
Executive Level Decision Making
SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Managed 11 direct reports including responsibilities for engineering services, sales calls, operations, administrative, and logistics teams for 7 locations with over 550 associates across the country including two start-up operations.
Developed organizational strategy for 675% growth from 55-375 associates in Greensboro P&G facilities.
Developed annual budget in excess of 29 million dollars with sales over 120 million dollars. Responsible for a completely vertical 750,000 sq. ft. facility with approximately 700 employees. Managed team of nine direct reports that included Department Managers with all staff and manufacturing responsibilities including HR, Accounting, Product Development, Engineering and Operations.
Developed flow to work strategies that lowered internal costs and increased savings to clients increasing growth by over 50% in 5 of 7 locations.
Led Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives to save clients an average of 8% of total costs for 7 years for Fortune 50 Client (P&G) utilizing World Class Manufacturing techniques.
CAREER PATH
Chief Operating Officer- SGRTex, LLC., Eden, NC (September 2014- November 2015)
Brought on board to create a new start-up $45 million business in the United States for Indian investors.
Manage and oversee entire scope of a start-up business to encompass all activities relating to the new
Eden facility including: Communication, Company Policies, Cost Savings Programs, Human Resources, Key Performance Indicators, Leadership Training, Manufacturing, Operations, Overall Organizational Performance Management, Profit and Loss, Quality, Safety, Strategic Business Planning and Vision.
Successfully developed and implemented procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidified management control and direction of SGR Textiles.
Established Cost Saving Program by implementing Case Studies, Continuous Improvement, Energy Conservation and Recycle Programs.
Developed a Total Quality System to include: Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
During the Operation and Manufacturing set-up the following were implemented: 5S (Methodology), BOS, One Point Lessons, GMP, OGSM Models, Site Operations Manual, SOP’s, and SWOT Analysis.
Initiated a Leadership Program to enable growth of leadership through training and mentoring the
talent within the organization.
Regional Manager- XLC Services, Greensboro, NC – Procter & Gamble FDA Regulated Sites (2005-2014)
Manage 11 direct reports including responsibilities for engineering services, sales calls, operations, administrative, and logistics teams for 7 locations (over 600 associates) across the country including 2 start-up operations in 2012. Sites included Oral Care, Beauty Care, Health Care, Coffee, Pet Care and Paper products.
Reduced Non Salary Expenses by 75% by utilizing Continuous Improvement strategies in training new hires.
Led the start-up of two new sites penetrating new target markets in 3PL business. Included the start-up of a new warehouse facility in the food industry for General Mills Inc. ensuring compliance to AIB standards.
Developed flow-to-work strategies that lowered internal costs and increased savings of over $125,000 to clients, increasing growth by over 50% in 5 of 7 locations.
Led Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives to save clients an average of 8% of total costs over a 7 year period utilizing World Class Manufacturing techniques.
Implemented Lean Manufacturing processes with Kaizen events in all sites reducing labor and inventory cost.
Recognized by corporate as “Mentor of the Year” in our annual state of the business meeting 2013.
Led start-up of an operation at two Greensboro locations starting with 55 associates and growing business to over 375 (> 675%) team member headcount over a 9 year period by cultivating key customer relationships.
Communicated and monitored continuous improvement process for operations, and admin teams, including Six Sigma events leading to waste reductions and efficiency improvements in down-time prevention.
Participated in Kaizen projects to improve processes and reduce costs.
Created documentation plan to ensure FDA and AIB compliance by all associates including step-up cards and one point lessons.
Utilized lean concepts for a JIT delivery by rezoning the warehouses to decrease inventory levels by over 33% improving IRA’s to 99.5%, allowing new businesses to come in-house without adding warehouse capacity.
Developed receiving methods to decrease product touches which decreased damaged product loss by 10%.
Increased sales and gross profit margins, coaching leadership team in operations management leadership qualities and techniques, maintaining and improving FDA standards within company.
SITE DIRECTOR/Plant Manager- Karastan Carpet/Rug Operations Facility- Mohawk Industries, Eden, NC (10 years)
Managed team of nine direct reports that included Area managers with manufacturing responsibilities.
Integrated rug and broadloom finishing lines by reducing processes from five steps to one, dramatically improving on-time delivery and reducing inventory levels by 20%. These results were realized by utilizing lean, breakthrough DMAIC methods. (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control.)
Guided facility growth, in 1997-2000, with employment growth of 100+ employees and 13.5 million-dollar capital expansion involving the restructuring of the finishing department utilizing lean concepts.
Redefined facility operations structure utilizing lean concepts reducing labor costs by 20% immediately after assuming Plant Manager Role. This began a series of nine record years of profitability for the site.
Successfully negotiated three Union contract with UNITE – 1994, 1997, 2000.
Labor cost reduction of 7% per year 1990-2000 through continuous improvement projects.
EDUCATION
Program for Management Development (Abbreviated MBA Program)
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Associates of Arts Degree
Mitchell Community College, Statesville, NC
BOARDS & MEMBERSHIPS (partial listing)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Alumni
Morehead Hospital Trustees Board-1999-2008
Eden Chamber of Commerce Representative and Member
Eden Jaycee’s Boss of the Year- 2000
Eden YMCA Board of Directors – 1992-2003
Eden YMCA Distinguished Leader Award -1993- 1995
Connection Group Leader, Praise Team, Choir Member
Upward Sports - Director/Volunteer - 2002-Present
Graduate of the School for Innovators- 1995
Connection Group Leader/Praise Team OBC – 1998-Present
REFERENCES
Scott Bright – Regional Manager
XLC Services, LLC.
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Colleague – Direct Report (Site Manager) at XLC Services, LLC.
Kare Selvaraj – Project Manager
D.E. Foxx and Associates
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Colleague – Direct Report (Department Manager) at XLC Services, LLC.
Ben Steele – Order Processing Senior Supervisor
Finish Line
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Colleague – Direct Report (Site Manager) at XLC Services, LLC.
Jerrica Wise – HR Manager
Primowater
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Colleague – Direct Report (HR Manager) at XLC Services, LLC.
Patric Zimmer – President
Development Advisors Inc.
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Colleague – Advisor on Capital Projects Incentives with SGRTex, LLC.
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