Manager Plant

J ames F. Lowery I I I

*** ***** **** - ****** ****, NC 27882

252-***-**** - **********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a career in which I can continue to grow and improve my skill set while promoting

t he highest level of productivity and profitability.

Experience

Manufacturing manager - Systems analysis - Operational research - Quality assurance -

I nventory controller - Technical/Mechanical manager - Safety administrator

Employment

Mortex Corporation

Plant Manager August 2003 – Present

• Trained and directed a staff of 50+ employees across a 3-shift operating

schedule.

• Interviewed and hired all incoming personnel.

• Monitored P&L statement and managed company finances.

• Scheduled and oversaw all building maintenance and construction.

• Negotiated contracts with vendors on materials and equipment ensuring

savings on products.

• Developed/amended and implemented company policies resulting in improved

a ttendance and productivity.

• Performed time studies in order to evaluate and guarantee maximum

efficiency.

Assistant Plant Manager May 1998 – August 2003

• Managed shipping and receiving department personnel, scheduling incoming

and outgoing products and maintaining raw materials inventories.

• Documented employee reprimands and facilitated employee terminations.

• Created computer based production programs to aid in production scheduling.

• Facilitated plant reconstruction and relocation of production facility and

equipment.

• Facilities safety administrator in accordance with OSHA guidelines and

county fi re marshal resulting in 5+ consecutive years of zero lost-time injuries

and in compliance with all federal and state safety regulations.

Knitting Manager June 1995 – May 1998

• Organized machine schedule to maximize production and reduce down t ime.

• Designed and implemented maintenance schedule to reduce unscheduled

b reakdowns.

• Directed shift supervisors and mechanics in their daily duties.

• Developed fabric specifications/research and development.

• Analyzed fabrics to determine construction and technical information.

• Managed quality control department ensuring first quality products reach

consumers.

Head Mechanic Janua ry 1993 – June 1995

• Directly supervised multiple levels of mechanical staff.

• Ordered parts and maintained parts inventory.

• Inspected and approved the work of other mechanics before placing

m achinery back in production.

• Designed/updated preventive maintenance schedule for machinery resulting

i n lower operating costs and longer run-t imes.

Line Mechanic December 1991 – Janua ry 1993

• Followed machine maintenance schedule.

• Disassembled and overhauled machinery.

• Evaluated and repaired machinery issues.

Skills

M icrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, SBT computerized payroll program,

general office equipment, forklift, scissor lift, bucket lift.

H obbies and I n terests

Snow and water sports, musician, audio recording, head of church sound department,

general construction (framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, t ile, t r im, painting).

Education

NCSU - Certificate in Knit t ing Fundamentals – 1996

NCSU - Certificate in Dyeing and Finishing Fundamentals – 2001

East Wake H igh School – 1991 Diploma

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