MAURICE L. MORRISON

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WINSTON, GEORGIA 30187

CELL# 404-***-****

E-MAIL: cmuzml@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Over twenty two years of combined operations, manufacturing, and process analysis experience having increasing authority and responsibility throughout. I gained recognition as a model professional by demonstrating an intense work ethic, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a participatory style of management. A well organized and operations oriented individual who effectively established positive relationships with all levels of management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia 1989

Scholarships and Honors:

Georgia Tech Athletic Association Scholarship, Track and Field, 1985 to 1989

Mother’s Club Award for Outstanding Public Service, 1985, 1987, and 1992

All Atlantic Coast Conference, Track and Field, 1986 to 1989

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SBM Site Services, Coca Cola Co., Atlanta, Georgia 2010

Account / Site Manager

P&L responsibility for all facility maintenance requirements (2.2 million square feet) throughout 13 facilities. Lead a staff of 65 to 70 associates and 3 Supervisors toward the daily completion of all housekeeping, recycling, and HVAC responsibilities (both preventative maintenance and work order driven). Maintained a zero accident/injury and recordable percentage, through the use of daily and monthly safety training (EH&S), and all other requirements. Responsible for all employee hiring, evaluations, discipline (HR guidelines), training, teambuilding, safety programs, purchasing, inventory management, LEAN implementation and maintenance (5S), metrics, and KPI’s, while adhering to both the company and customer metrics/requirements (budgetary, quality, and safety).

• 0 accidents/injuries/recordable accidents 2010

• Full budgetary and quality compliance - - 0 customer fines resulting in lost revenue 2010

ASHLEY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, FAIRBURN, GEORGIA 2007 - 2009

Corporate, Continuous Quality Improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma) Facilitator

Created and implemented a comprehensive Returns (waste) Reduction system (established metrics), utilizing LEAN (6S) and Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies, and training all levels of management and associates on the system, throughout 5 corporate markets. Responsible for the maintenance and system upgrades associated with the before mentioned system. 50 % travel

• Reduced items / pieces returned throughout 5 corporate markets to < or = to 3% of the items delivered (Yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily).

• Reduced cost of returned items throughout 5 corporate markets to < or = to 3% of the delivered sales (Yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily).

Quality Control Manager / Warehouse Superintendent

Responsible for the development, implementation, and training of the 6S waste reduction techniques. Managed and trained all facility personnel (60) in the use of such techniques, to reduce costs, while enhancing product quality and customer service.

TRINITY HORIZONS LANDSCAPES, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 2002 - present

Owner / Operator

P&L responsibility for the entire company (operating budget, safety, quality, health and auto insurance, liability insurance, purchasing, inventory management, collections, etc.) during the performance of landscape design, installation, and maintenance.

AMREP, INC., MARIETTA, GEORGIA 1998 - 2002

Quality Assurance Manager, CQE

Departmental budgetary, safety, and personnel (HR guidelines, evaluations, etc.) responsibility, while managing and directing the activities of all Quality Assurance personnel (2 Quality Assurance Engineers, Incoming QC Supervisor, 6 QA technicians, and 6 Incoming QA inspectors) while developing, implementing, and maintaining ISO compliant, quality procedures. Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance, of all manufacturing related BOP/SOP’s (Basic Operating Procedures or Standard Operating procedures.) Also responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Measuring System ( Incoming QA inspections, SPC processes, Customer Returns Disposition, Internal and External Audits, and Quality Manufacturing Efficiency). Maintained a strict adherence to all company regulatory, EPA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9000, QS 9000, USDA, BOP, and SOP requirements. Served as the Customer and Supplier contact in the resolution of all quality related issues.

• Developed, implemented, and maintained a Supplier Quality system to ensure component specifications are adhered to.

• Reduced waste or scrap to < 3%, as a direct result of ensuring Supplier Quality met manufacturing specifications.

Quality Assurance Engineer, CQE

Managed and directed the daily activities of the Quality Assurance Auditors, Quality Control Coordinators, and Incoming QC Inspectors. Responsible for the daily auditing of all manufacturing related documents and products. Also, responsible for the training, evaluation, disciplinary action, and development of all Quality Assurance personnel.

Production Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Managed the entire aerosol, manufacturing process on 2nd shift. These processes include the filling, gassing, labeling, and packaging of all manufactured products, while adhering to all safety, GMP guidelines, and Quality Assurance specifications. Also responsible for the Offline labeling and packaging operation, which is a specialized packaging operation for small customer orders. All processes are heavily EPA regulated and Quality Assurance driven. Responsible for all personnel training, hiring, termination, disciplinary action, and the acting liaison for the implementation of company Impact Goals on 2nd shift.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 1996 to 1998

Aseptic Manufacturing Senior Supervisor (Small Volume Parenterals)

Managed the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes of washing, siliconing, and the sterilization (Steam, dry heat, and Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide) of all plastic and glass ampules/vials to be Aseptically filled, as well as the Aseptic filling process itself. Also, supervised the sanitization of the Aseptic Core (sterile clean room) and it’s related surface areas. Supervised four Production Supervisors and their respective manufacturing personnel. Consistently maintained high levels of Aseptic Manufacturing output, while adhering to all Basic Operating Procedures (BOP), Quality Assurance, FDA, OSHA, EPA, and GMP guidelines. Responsible for writing, editing, and implementing Basic Operating Procedures, and the evaluations of subordinates.

TETLEY USA, Marietta, Georgia 1995 to 1996

Team Facilitator

Managed the second shift tea manufacturing process of branded tea products, in a self directed work environment (Team Concept), in conjunction with all Labor Relations requirements. Supervised one Team Leader, thirteen Production Technicians, and three Maintenance Technicians. Maintained high levels of manufacturing output while adhering to all Bargaining Unit Guidelines, Quality Assurance, GMP, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA standards. Facilitated the training of all new and temporary employees in the aspects of self direction (Team Concept). Managed personnel issues such as Conflict Resolution, Evaluations, and Disciplinary Action - adhering to the Bargaining Unit Agreement guidelines.

• Increased direct labor efficiency from 76% daily to 106% daily.

• Reduced rejects from 3.3% to 2.48% vs. a standard of 2.5% of daily output.

• Instituted the process mapping of all manufacturing processes related to TETLEY branded tea

products.

STERIGENICS INTERNATIONAL, Decatur, Georgia 1992 to 1994

Production Manager

Managed the complete pharmaceutical manufacturing process (class 100 clean room) from the filling, gassing, packaging, and sterilization . Supervised one Production Supervisor, one Asst. Supervisor, five Production Technicians, two Solutions/Sanitization Operators, two Material Handlers, and ten temporary employees. Maintained high levels of manufacturing output while adhering to all ISO 9000, Quality Assurance, GMP, FDA, EPA, and OSHA guidelines. Managed personnel issues such as Hiring, Termination, Training, Conflict Resolution, Evaluation, and Disciplinary Action.

• Lowered labor cost to $.04/unit manufactured vs. a $.06/unit standard.

• Reduced reject cost to 1.8% of total units produced vs. a 2% standard.

• Successfully negotiated a realized cost savings of $10,000 annually, involving the packaging of finished product (Case sealing tape).

AMOCO FABRICS AND FIBERS COMPANY, Bainbridge, Georgia 1989 to 1991

Career Progress:

Quality Control Supervisor 1991

Production Supervisor 1990 to 1991

Facility Project Specialist 1989 to 1991

Quality Control Supervisor

Responsible for monitoring the initial phase, middle, and final phases of the manufacturing process, thus ensuring that all products met customer specifications. Applied Statistical Process Control techniques. Supervised fifteen Lab Technicians and ten Inspectors/Packers.

Production Supervisor

Supervised the middle phase (Texturing) in the manufacturing process and fifty employees.

Responsible for productivity levels, efficiencies, safety, and scheduling. Supervised the training and evaluating all of personnel on the production shift in the department.

• Set a new, first quality production record of 99.4%

• Set a company record of three consecutive years without a recordable, shift accident.

Facility Project Specialist

Designed and implemented special projects assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

• Redesigned the company Management Training Program to include manuals, slides, and a instructional/procedural video.

• Designed and administered an employee safety awareness survey.

• Administered company policy revisions to the employees in the manufacturing environment.

SKILLS

Hands-on experience with PCs, and various software packages such as PROFIT, AS 400, MS Office(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project), SAP, Lotus 1-2-3, Windows 95, dBase, MAS, Storm, Volkswriter, Printgragh, MacDraw, MacWrite, DOS, WordPerfect, and a host of other software.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Six Sigma (Ashley furniture Industries)--Black belt

BSI Lead Auditor and Auditor Training

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)--1999

Statistical Process Control

Amoco Quality Management (TQM)

CORE 2A- Management Skills Training

Philip Crosby Quality Control Improvement Training (TQM)

Supervisory Skills and Development Series

Positive Discipline

McGraw-Hill Management Skills Series

Aseptic Training and Certification

Diversity in The Work Environment

The Legal Aspects of Managing People

Conducting Performance Reviews

Daily Financial Reporting

Aspects of Budgeting

The Dynamics of Sales and Marketing

Team Building in Your Work Environment (EMPOWERMENT)

DDI FACILITATOR (Train the Trainer certification)

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