Plant Manager, Quality, Supervisor, Manufacturing Managment, Customer

RICHARD L. SNYDER, SR.

********@***.*** 731-***-**** 31 Sunnyside Drive Lexington, TN. 38351

PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

More than 20 years of experience improving the top line and bottom line of organizations by increasing productivity, quality and

revenue. Committed to continuous process improvement through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and

capital. Deeply accomplished in strengthening the competitive advantage by reducing process costs, improving quality, on-time delivery

performance and shortening lead times.

A hands-on leader who can build a diverse, cross-functional team of high-performers by fostering innovation and a results-oriented

environment while creating accountability. Known as a solid team player who effectively builds relationships on trust and open and

honest communications, leading by example with the highest standards for expectation and performance.

Areas of expertise:

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT, PLANT MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROCESS AND PROCEDURE DESIGN, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY, BUDGETING AND FORECASTING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEWAYNE’S QUALITY METAL COATINGS, LLC. – Lexington, TN 1994 to Present

Provides the highest quality metal coatings to the Automotive, Heavy Truck, Fastener, Lawn and Garden and Appliance industries.

PLANT MANAGER (1995 TO PRESENT)

Promoted to drive productivity, quality, safety and profitability for the 126,000 square foot facility, generating $12 million in revenue and

employing 185 workers. Coaches and mentor 12 direct reports, developing key performance indicators and measuring performance to

goals. Hands-on leader who actively participates in daily floor activities to drive employee engagement. Constantly reviews processes

and controls in order to positively impact safety, quality, demand, morale and costs. Applies expertise and knowledge in process

improvement initiatives to improve operations and lead cross-functional teams on key projects. Actively participates in business

development and client relationship management activities, providing insight on capabilities and timelines during proposal development;

directly managing each step of the process for top five customers; and implementing the first project for each new client.

Instrumental in growing revenue 600%, taking it from $2 million to $12 million, and positioning the organization for

acquisition, as result of implementing best practices in plant management, including ISO 9001 and QS 9000 certifications, and

creating a scalable infrastructure that could support business growth.

Reduced overtime costs by $65,000 annually, improved productivity and revenue by establishing zones in work cells and

implementing a work area logging, tracking and scheduling program.

Consistently achieved 100% on time delivery which positively affected overtime issues, downtime and revenue by turning

around and reinventing processes related to production, customer service and employee development.

Significantly reduced on-the-job accidents to achieve a zero loss time injuries as a result of instituting the facility’s first

Workplace Safety Program.

SECOND SHIFT SUPERVISOR (1994 TO 1995)

MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM – Tiffin, OH 1989 to 1994

A seven hospital system and a preferred provider of healthcare services for a 20-county area in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

PLANT ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Completed coursework in AutoCad and Computer Programming – Terra Technical College, Fremont, OH

Dale Carnegie Course, Effective Communications and Human Relations, May 2013

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Six Sigma Total Quality Fundamentals, May 2013

Supervisor Training

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