Manufuacturing Experience

Lorna F. Oglesby

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Memphis TN ***07

901-***-****

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Professional Summary

. A results-oriented Plant Manager with 15 years experience in

manufacturing management

. Major strengths in leadership, employee relations, conflict resolution,

and team development

. Maintain employee safety and morale by creating a safe working

environment

. Safety record of zero recordable injuries

. Manage all financial aspect of plant operations: asset valuation,

Profit/Loss statement, capital expenditures, A/P, and purchasing

. Proven record of achieving profit of $500k profit 2010

. Manage all plant level Human Resource responsibilities (interview, hire,

train, progressive discipline, discharges, payroll)

. Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing operations in recycling

warehouse setting

. Develop rapport with local recycling venders

. Continuous process improvement and problem solving (Kaizen, 5S, Lean

Manufacturing, and Failure Investigation)

. Production and Quality Assurance Supervisor for 6 months (Tyco

Healthcare)

. Internal and external audit participation

. Customer complaint reporting (Tyco Healthcare)

. Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

Professional Experience

November 2008 - December 2012, Plant Manager, Sonoco Recycling (Sonoco

Products Co.) - Memphis TN

. Sonoco Recycling is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco Products Co. and

a world leader in recycling, collecting 3.5 million tons of paper,

plastic, metal and other materials annually. Our history in recycling

dates back to the 1920s. Today, we operate more than 40 recycling

facilities globally and maintain strategic relationships with more than

15,000 major retailers, manufacturers and municipalities.

. Manage 7 hourly direct reports in a warehouse environment and responsible

for creating a safe and productive working environment.

. Responsible for all financial aspects of facility (EBIT, operating costs,

purchasing, A/P, MOH/FOH, capital expenditures, etc.)

. Manage the transportation division to ensure we comply with FMCSR

(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations)

. Ensure all equipment is on a 250 hour Preventive Maintenance schedule

(fork trucks and skid steer)

. Monthly/weekly reports (P&L, trucking, direct cost conversion, safety

interventions, project management, sustainability, JJ Keller, equipment

down time, OT reduction, tons received, tons shipped, outbound sales,

inventory, etc)

. Manage the shipping/receiving of inbound and outbound trailers

. Work closely with paper mill brokers

. Work closely with sales representative to ensure we are competitive in

the local markets

. OSHA compliant

. Improved housekeeping under my direction

. Improved customer relations

September 2005- May 2007, Production and Quality Supervisor, Tyco

Healthcare - Kendall, DeLand, FL

. A leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of medical devices.

. Managed 53 hourly direct reports and was accountable for departmental

safety, quality, productivity, service, inventory, and employee

relations.

. Participate on multi-functional project teams such for operational

enhancements and customer complaint resolution

. Involved with external customer audits and 2006 FDA audit

. Conducted monthly safety training to achieve OSHA recordable incident

rate of 1.3/200k hours worked or less

. Conducted monthly team meetings

. Completed failure investigations within a 10 day time frame

. Monthly schedule attainment averaging 90%; goal is 95% or greater

. Improved cross training in both production and quality departments

. Confronted production and quality performance issues

. Developed an electronic corrective action and performance appraisal

format for hourly employees

October 2001 - January 2005, Team Leader, Deluxe Corporation, Greensboro,

NC

. A leading manufacturer of personal and business check printing.

. Managed the continuous work flow process and assigned task as needed to

effectively utilize staff and equipment.

. Effectively communicated company policies and procedures

. Managed cycle time and ensured Key Performance Indicator's were achieved

. Worked closely with colleagues, maintenance personnel, and other support

members to ensure quality and productivity goals were met

. Ensured compliance with safety regulations (240 days non- recordable OSHA

incident)

. Ensured associates were cross trained in various areas to enhance skills

and create more flexibility within the department

. Highly visible and accessible to the production team which improved

employee relations and increased productivity

June 1999- April 2000, Manufacturing Supervisor, General Dynamics ATS,

Greensboro, NC

. Manufacturer of telecommunications equipment. The assembly process

consisted of wiring, cabling, and soldering.

. Managed a staff of 45 union employees in the assembly process of tower

telecommunications equipment.

. Managed the successful completion of the first 2 telecommunications

systems to primary customer, Tyco International before the project due

date

. Assisted with the implementation of Demand Pull and Kaizen methodologies

resulting in increased product flow

. Initiated training of associates to enhance skill set and increase

flexibility within the department

. Worked closely with support staff (program manager, production planning,

and engineering), which resulted in the successful completion of projects

. Reduced overtime by 5 %, while simultaneously increasing productivity,

and maintaining high levels of motivation among associates

. Developed strong labor management relationships in a union environment by

interacting daily with union stewards regarding employee concerns and

accomplishing company objectives

August 1997- June 1999, Foreperson, AMP Inc., Greensboro, NC

. A division of Tyco International

. Manufacturer of interconnection devices (AMPS) for personal computers.

. The assembly process consisted of raw stamped metal components that were

used in the final assembly of the devices.

. Supervised a staff of approximately 75 permanent and temporary employees

in the assembly process of interconnection devices.

. Worked closely with industrial engineering in implementing Kaizen teams

to successfully reduce non-value added costs and improve

output

. Ensured associates adhered to facility GMP's (good manufacturing

practices)

. Supervised team in meeting or exceeding daily goals by fostering teamwork

and accountability

. Participated in an inventory reduction project which resulted in 250k

reduction of on hand raw material

Education

. Clemson University, B.S., Business Management

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