Manager Quality

H. Stephen Blythe

P.O. Box ***

Brevard, NC ***12

828-***-**** Mobile

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MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT:

Highly accomplished senior management professional with expertise in

operations, manufacturing engineering, business development, as well a

demonstrated ability to successfully reenergize and turn around declining

operations.

Responsive to ever-changing business needs and demands, a visionary with

effective coaching skills, expert technical knowledge, and strong strategic

planning abilities.

Progressive advancement directly linked to attainment of key business

goals, performance- and results-driven in articulating and implementing

change while gaining consensus.

CAREER OVERVIEW:

Blythe Company of Brevard, Inc., Brevard, NC 2000 - 2010

President and CEO

General contractor for residential and commercial construction who began my

own company ten years ago. Highly successful until the financial collapse

of the banking industry.

Managed multiple projects simultaneously for both residential and

commercial construction. Assisted clients in maximizing quality for

investment in affordable housing and high-end custom homes.

Olin Corporation, Pisgah Forest, NC 1972-2002

(Subsequently Ecusta, PH Glatfelter, & RFS Ecusta)

Mill Manager:

. Dynamic hands-on manager and dedicated team player - highly effective

leadership style.

. Reestablished credibility with strategic accounts and increased on-

time delivery performance with all major customers, including

multinationals.

. Spearheaded team effort, managed project deliverables, documented,

developed, and audited procedures and practices for achieving ISO9002

and ISO14000 certification.

. Strengthened relationships with vendors though credible raw supply

chain audit procedures resulting in higher quality incoming raw

materials.

. Through precision planning and focus, reduced cost of quality by over

30% in ten months with a 50% cost reduction in one year. Reduced

quality downgrades through process improvements.

. Awarded highest supplier quality and service ratings from major

multinational companies. These high ratings resulted in significant

increases in sales and market share.

. Achieved significant cost savings through consolidation of product

line that resulted in inventory reductions.

. Managed over 50 employees including the shift supervisors. Planned

and managed an operating budget of more than $5 million and a capital

expense budget of more than $15 million

Area Superintendent/Supervisor:

. Responsible for all production related functions associated with the

manufacture and shipping of high quality converted lightweight paper

and film. Direct supervision of over 25 people.

. Coordinated production schedules and staffing levels to meet

production requirements. Duties included determination of process

improvements to enhance production and quality.

. Developed and implemented customer returned material and advanced

complaint handling and corrective action procedures that resulted in a

significant reduction of customer complaints.

. Worked closely with local labor union representatives to successfully

resolve employee grievances and ultimately developed relationships

where grievances were non-existent.

EDUCATION:

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY . Cullowhee, NC

Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Engineering Technology

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY . Cullowhee, NC

Safety Certification

ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY COLLEGE . Asheville, NC

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS:

Certified ISO Quality Auditor

Certified in several paper maintenance programs; instrumentation,

pneumatics, etc.

Certifications with chemical mix and color technology

VISION Transylvania County

Transylvania County Homebuilders Association, Board Member for 10 years,

past President for 3 years, and current Vice President

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