Manager Plant

Rich Johnson

440-***-****(h)/616-***-****(cell)

***** ****** ** ***** **********, Oh 44039

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Objective

I would like to establish a career where I can immerse myself in a company

and its complete workings and structure to better understand and advance

your objectives and goals through effective participative management.

Professional Experience

Strategic Materials Inc. Cleveland, Ohio

2012-Current

Glass Recycling

Plant Manager

As Plant Manager for a glass recycler I am responsible for all facets of

the recycling center.

. Manage all customer and vendor relationships/sales

. Coordinate all production and Purchasing functions

. Manage the Plant P & L

. Human resource management/Health and Safety

. Maintenance

. Lean manufacturing/5S/ Process Improvement

. Quality control

. Bowling Charts

. Inventory Control

A-D Technologies Sparks, Nevada

2008-2011

Elyria, OH

2011-2012

Plastic Conduit for cable TV, communications, aerial wire

Plant Manager

As Plant manager for an International plastic company I am responsible for

all activities of a 24/7 operation including plant P & L and budgets

* Production management/metrics

* Staffing and budgeting for HR

* Dash board statistical control of all manufacturing

* Materials management

* Accounting for all plant expenditures and budgets

* Facilities and machine maintenance

* Customer Contact

* Safety and Security of plant and personnel

Named Plant Manager of the Year 2010

A-Pac Manufacturing, Grand Rapids, MI 2002-2008

Plastics/Packaging Industry FDA Blown film/Converting

Director of Operations/ Plant Manager

As plant manager I am responsible for directing daily activities

of the following areas:

* Production management/metrics

* Product development/technical support

* Scheduling

* Materials management/inventory control/purchasing

* Quality control/ISO 9000- 2001 /management representative

* Shipping/Receiving

* Plant Maintenance

* Human Resources

Accomplishments:

In my tenure here I have restructured the organization by

establishing liner production flows and line balancing. The net

resulted in $40,000 of savings annually. By utilizing six sigma

and ISO procedures I have enhanced the quality control process and

reduced customer returns from 5% to less than a %. I Increased

production from 200,000 pounds of resin output to 550,000 pounds

of output resulting in the reduction of customer lead times from

11 days to 5 days. I introduced a maintenance pm system to reduce

machine downtime. Renegotiated LTL and bulk truck deliveries for a

$30,000 savings.

Lear Corporation, Grand Rapids, MI 1999-2002

Tier 1 automotive unionized (UAW)

Director of Labor Relations, 2001-2002

Lead Six Sigma Black Belt Manager, 2000-2001

Plant Health and Safety Manager, 2000-2000

Production/Materials General Supervisor, 1999-2000

I held several positions within Lear progressing to the point of being

prepared for complete plant management.

Rich Johnson Resume, Page 2

Accomplishments:

As the lead Six Sigma black belt I directed 7 certified black

belts and maintained my own projects simultaneously. I completed a

workers compensation project focused on reducing repetitive motion

injuries. The project reduced injuries by 80% creating a cost

savings of 250,000 dollars; in addition it reduced absenteeism

related to injuries by 95%. I reduced grievances from 500 plus

annually to fewer than 100 by establishing a solid working

relationship with the Union. Trust and integrity were key in the

reduction.

Michigan Bulb Company, Grand Rapids, MI 1997-1999

Materials Manager (Food and Plant)

* Ensured on-time delivery and Inventory accuracy

* Streamline delivery routes and receiving windows

* Implemented aggressive cycle counting program

* Responsible for three-shift operation

Prince Machine, Holland, MI 1993-

1997

Shipping Supervisor

Stock Parts Buyer

Accomplishments:

Established a Kanban system on existing stock items to reduce on

hand inventory and create cost savings while ensuring no shortages

hit the production floor. I improved the inventory accuracy by

reducing the on hand balances and adding weekly cycle counts.

Education & Training

APICS Certificate- American Production & Inventory Control Society-

Grand Rapids Chapter

Materials Management Certificate- U.S. Air Force Technical School

University Of New Mexico - Operations Management (non graduate)

Michigan State University- Six Sigma Black Belt (certified)

Almeda University- BBA Operations Management

Military Service

US Air Force: 6 years Active duty- Flight Photographer, Honorable Discharge

Air National Guard: 17 years- Supply & Logistics Manager, Retired

Additional Interests

APICS- American Production Inventory Control Society

Reserve Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol 4 years

SKRA Youth Football Coach

ISO QS 9001-2000 Internal Auditor Management Rep.

Society of Plastics Engineers

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