Manager Plant

Randy Keith Smith

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Spartanburg, South Carolina 29307

P: 864-***-****

Professional Profile

Self-motivated results-focused operations management professional seeking

to leverage both experience and education as a manufacturing facility plant

manager. Detail-oriented and organized individual who exemplifies

professionalism, and an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at

any given moment. Demonstrated history of successful operations

stewardship, while ensuring high customer satisfaction and a positive

company image. Highlighted leadership qualities and the ability to work

with individuals from varying backgrounds, while promoting team values.

Driven partner eager for professional growth, increased responsibility, and

the opportunity to apply extensive experience in a challenging environment.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Oldcastle, Inc.- 2006 to May 2013

Company is one of the world's leading producers and suppliers of concrete

products, aggregates, hardscape, and building products with approximately

17,500 employees and over 1200 distribution, manufacturing, and sales sites

in the USA.

2010 - May, 2013-Site Manager. Responsibilities included those of

operations manager, customer relations, facilities management, inventory

control, and personnel management Accountable for P & L and production

variances.

. Site recognized for zero accidents in the company for a year.

. Increased production per man hour by 33% utilizing lean production

practices

. Reduced finished goods inventory 50% to under $1,000,000

. Installed and implemented production of new tumbling plant

operation

. Zero obsolete inventory write off for year 2012 and on track for

zero write off in 2013

. Recognized throughout company and by vendors as one of cleanest and

most organized plant

. Team leader of on-boarding team during company acquisition

2006 - 2009-Operations Manager of MASA Molding Plant and Tumbling Plant.

Responsible for meeting production levels and delivery dates, installation

and start-up of new machinery, and maintaining quality, safety and cost

management and managed plant maintenance. Responsibility included

interviewing, hiring, and training of work force. Area consisted of 3 shift

managers, and 25 hourly associates.

. Managed Cap Ex projects: removal and installation of new equipment

. Implemented Kaizen systems and processes, and raw material Kanban

50% improvement

. Created spare part storage and reorder system

. Began predictive and preventive maintenance program

. Member of company's best practice team

. Plant recognized as lowest off quality rate 1.1% in the company

Collins & Aikman - 1999- 2006

Company is one of the leading manufacturers of interiors and cockpits for

the automotive industry with approximately 23,000 associates. Company's

customers include: Mercedes, Honda, General Motors, Ford, Nissan, and

Chrysler.

2003- 2006 - Plant Engineer. Responsible for maintaining 60 year old

manufacturing facility of approximately 350,000 square feet, auxiliary

systems and production equipment. Responsible for managing maintenance,

programming and tooling areas comprised of skilled and semi-skilled labor.

Managed a total of 33 direct and indirect reports. Department was

responsible for installation, preventative maintenance and repair of

equipment. Used preventative and predictive maintenance systems to reduce

mechanical downtime. Responsible for insuring plant met ISO 14950

requirements.

. Instrumental in increasing equipment uptime. Improved downtime from

5.1% to 2.5%.

. Key member of group who determined new equipment placement in the

plant.

. Implemented lean philosophy in Maintenance Department.

2003 - Managed special projects involving plant rearrangements and

installations.

2003 - Managed Extrusion Department. Two 84" extrusion ranges.

2000- 2003 - Manager of Factory 1 Molding Plant Responsible for meeting

production levels and delivery deadlines, installation and start-up of new

machinery, and maintaining quality, safety and cost management.

Responsibility included interviewing, hiring, and training of work force.

Area consisted of 3 shift managers, 9 supervisors and 320 hourly

associates.

. Managed start-up of new molding lines.

. Implemented lean manufacturing practices resulting in reduction in

inventory.

. Implemented 5 (S) practices, JIT, and lead Kaizen teams in the

molding plant.

1999- 2000 - Shift manager in Molding Department.

Southeastern Paper Group - 1990- 1999

Company is a privately owned distributor of chemicals, packaging materials,

janitorial supplies

and disposable goods sold to restaurants, manufacturers and health care

facilities.

1996- 1999 - Purchasing manager for company's Spartanburg and Conway

locations. Responsible for selecting suppliers and products; managing

buyers; and maintaining inventory levels.

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1990- 1996 - Sales representative for the Greenville area.

Milliken & Company - 1980- 1989

Company is a privately owned textile manufacturing company headquartered in

Spartanburg, South Carolina. Manufacturer of goods for the automotive,

apparel, home furnishings and industrial markets.

1984- 1989 - Advance Production Manager in manufacturing at Cushman Plant

.Responsible for meeting production levels and delivery deadlines,

installation and start-up of new machinery, quality, safety and cost

management. Manager of 89 hourly production associates, 7 shift managers

and a trainee.

. Slashing Department recognized for quality improvements.

. Managed development and start-up of cost savings draw warping

process

1981- 1984 - Shift manager in Slashing Department at Judson Plant in

Greenville.

1980- 1981 - Management trainee. Attended in-house management training

program.

E D U C A T I O N

B.S. in Business and Economics concentration in Management: Erskine

College, Due West, S.C. (1980)

A W A R D S

Milliken Innovators Hall of Fame - May 1987. Selected for innovations made

in Warping Department at Cushman.

C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E

Former President of Mauldin High School Athletic Booster Club. Former

President of Mauldin Dixie Youth Softball League. Served on the Mauldin

Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Board for 7 years. Volunteer softball

coach for 14 years. Trustee of Mauldin United Methodist Church

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