Manager Plant
Resume:
Gary M. Chilton
Axton, Va. 24054
434-***-**** (cell)
Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Operations Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
Thirty two years of progressive management history with emphasis on startups, turnarounds, and growth.
Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing and demand pull systems to include, but not limited to, Kaizen, JIT,
5S, 5 Whys, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Controls. Strong background in distribution, cycle count
inventory, as well as WMS and RFID.
Experience with both cross functional and production teams. Ability to comprehend technical and human
relations situations. Ability to apply independently and as a team leader in order resolves problems and makes
continuous improvements. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and functions.
Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong leadership and coaching skills and a facilitative
management style. Experienced in both union and non union operations.
WORK HISTORY
Plant Manager 2010 2013
Legacy Linens Floyd, Virginia
Responsible for entire operation of a home fashions cut/sew facility including, but not limited to, the following:
● Manage the purchasing, scheduling, production and distribution of the Company’s product planning.
● Capacity Planning
● Location HR administration
● Maintenance
● Quality
ACHIEVEMENTS /EXCELLANCE
● Responsible for complete modification of the plant layout to facilitate optimum product flow. Responsibility for
Reduction of labor costs by 22% while realizing a 42% growth in sales.
Plant Manager
Spring Air 2007 2010
New Brunswick, NJ
Responsible for the total operation of the bedding facility including, but not limited to
The following;
● Manage the purchasing, scheduling, production and distribution of the company’s
Product.
● Development and implementation of the business plan.
● Capacity planning.
● Location HR administration.
● Total P&L responsibility.
● Oversight of the maintenance department.
● Public relations.
● Oversight of the company’s transportation department including company drivers,
As well as contract drivers as needed.
ACHIEVEMENTS /EXCELLANCE
During a 90 period production growth was 100% and Cost of Labor was reduced by 18%.
PLANT MANAGER 2006 2007
Serta Bedding Whitsett, NC
● Responsible for the total operation of the North Carolina bedding facility within the
Confines of a Triad form of governorship including, but not limited to the following;
● Manage the purchasing, production and distribution areas of the operation
With P&L responsibility.
● Development of the manufacturing business plan within the guidelines set forth
By corporate.
● Capacity planning.
● Direct supervision of scheduling using EDI method of order entry.
● Responsible for delivery routing of the product in the most efficient and expeditious
Manner involving hands on contact with Company drivers as well as common
Carriers and brokers.
● Charged with maintaining the supply chain to meet customer demands.
● Interacted on a daily basis with sales and retailers to meet their delivery and quality
Requirements.
● Maintenance of the routing guide to keep the Company and customers aware of
Status of all shipments.
● Charged with responsibility of vendor compliance.
● Develop and implement annual cost out initiatives.
● Reduced labor from 10.5% of sales to 7.2%.
● Reduced labor cost per piece from $15.50 to $10.84.
● Reduced returns by 43%.
ACHIEVEMENTS /EXCELLANCE
Managed a 50% growth in sales while reducing the workforce by 10% resulting
In record margins and net dollars.
OPERATIONS MANAGER 2002 2005
IBC. Colonial Heights, Va.
Responsible for the total operation of the Colonial Heights, Va. bedding manufacturing facility to include, but not limited
to, the following;
● Manage all areas of the operation with total P&L responsibility
● Development of the manufacturing business plan to meet production goals and
Objectives.
Develop and execute annual cost out initiatives.
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Development and implementation of quality programs to reduce scrap and defects.
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Direction and implementation of production scheduling plans.
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Budget development.
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Capacity planning to increase output of product throughout the plant.
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Recommend new capital equipment to meet new business and increase efficiency
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Development and implementation of methods and process improvements to reduce
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And improve operation efficiency.
Oversight of distribution to include the warehouse and transportation
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Departments to include company drivers, contact drivers and brokers.
ACHIEVEMENTS /EXCELLANCE
I managed the growth from $3M in sales to $22M in three years. Also oversaw the movement to a new facility, under
budget by 42% and without missing a single shipment of product.
Shift Superintendent 1999 2002
Sealy Mattress, Inc. Orlando, Fl.
Responsible for the 2nd shift, of a two shift operation, involving the manufacture and distribution of bedding. Took an
under performing shift and within six months exceeded all quality and production goals without any significant employee
turnover.
Owner 1986 1999
MCT Eden, NC
Owned and operated a business dealing with the leasing of trucks and trailers, with drivers, to various companies and
individuals. Also owned and operated a repair shop that performed the maintenance on MCT’s fleet as well as those of
other companies.
Plant Manager, Crown Crafts, Inc. 1982 1986
Crown Crafts, Inc. Roxboro. N.C.
Starting out as a Shift Manager, I was promoted to the Steppex Plant Manager with responsibility of the following;
● Piece goods department.
● Quilt, cut, and sew department.
● Distribution of the finished product.
● Bias department.
● Recycle department handling all of the company’s wastes
Also have held the following positions;
Machine Shop Supervisor, Rich Industrial Shift Supervisor, Home Fashions,
Dan River, I Manufacturing Supervisor, Government Defense Contracts. Lockley, Inc.
Machinist, Rich Industrial Supply
ASSOCIATE, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GRADUATED MAGNA CUM LAUDE WITH A 3.8989 G.P.A.
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EDUCATION
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