Plastics Supervisor

ROBERT H. BLANCHETTE

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Noblesville, Indiana 46062 *********************@*******.*** 317-***-****

PLASTICS PROCESSOR - LEAN MANUFACTURING & 5S - WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

MATERIALS MANAGER – DISTRUBUTION MANAGER - SUPERVISION -

SUMMARY

A diversified 19 years of plastics, manufacturing, warehousing and lean manufacturing experience with 5s. Eight years specialized knowledge in processing colorant for plastic resins, performance, and energy management and 11 years in the management field. Areas of specialized knowledge extend from Plastics Engineering through to Testing and Manufacturing Engineering in plastics, Warehouse Management, Distribution, and facilitator for 5S techniques. Excellent attendance record, extensive computer and technical skills, able to work effectively in a high stress fast pace environment.

Core Competencies and Skills Include:

• Able to manage and prioritize multiple projects within deadline

• Thrive on day-to-day challenges and opportunities to increase output

• Team leader/Team player at all levels of management.

• Detail oriented, highly organized.

• Quickly learns extensive product and technical information.

• Analyze plastic machinery processes and develop viable solutions and/or alternatives.

• Works very comfortable around plant personnel and different levels of Management

• Familiar with various business software packages including Windows 2000, Vista, Power Point, and Word & Excel.

• Strong supervisory experience and knowledge

• Solid plastics experience and knowledge

• Many materials and machines….PET, PE, HDPE….Husky, Cincinnati…IBM, SBM, EBM, Vacuum Forming, Rotational Molding

• 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma experiences and knowledge

• Strong processing knowledge

• Strong technical background

• Communicator, high energy, hands-on, on-the-floor team player

• Troubleshooter, problem solver

• Solid customer interaction

SELECTION CAREER EXPERIENCE

B & B Consulting Noblesville

Consultant June 2009 – Present

• Train Customer for the 5S program from startup to completion.

• Hold workshops using a variety of computer techniques to train personnel on site.

• Work hand in hand with persons in their own department to enhance their process.

• ‘’Train the Trainer” custom programs to fit customers needs.

Rite Systems a division of Clariant Corporation. Mooresville NC

Sr. Technical Engineer & Color Analyst. . 2001- March 2009

• Assist customers to maximize machines output in the plastic industry.

• Wrote and implemented procedures for Liquid Color handling for customers.

• Introduced and trained floor personnel in proper liquid color usage and handling.

• Reduced bottom line staffing through efficiency and introduction to 5S programs.

• Hands on trainer for state of the art Liquid Color equipment.

• Established customer base to secure longevity and relationship.

• Safety Manager and 5S Facilitator.

Riverdale Color Perth Amboy NY

Technical Process Engineer 2000 -2001

• Assisted in the expansion of Maguire Product line

• Specialized in WSB and colorant introductions of Liquid Color to numerous plastic resins

• Maintained customer’s relations with Head office.

Ball Corporation Plastic Division Baldwinsville NY

Production Engineer 1995- 2000

• Selected to transfer from California to open new plant in Central New York.

• Manage the Injection & Blow molding facility.

• Directed labor force of up to 80 team members in a non-union environment.

• Increased plant efficiency by 12% in second year of operation.

• Directed the maintenance staff based on priorities.

OTHER PASS LIFE EXPERANCE

Constar International CIF &TQM Manager City of Ind. Ca. 1993-1995

Del Piso Brick & Tile Operation Manager Anaheim Ca. 1998-1993

Coleco Toy Distributions Manager Carson Ca 1977-1988

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