Manager Plant

DAVID K. S CHMITT

A D D R E S S : *** L A K E L I L L I A N D R I V E, P E R RY, G E O RG I A 31069

P H O N E : 40 4.434.6089 E M A I L : DAV I D S C H M I T T 1@Y A H O O . C O M

~ SENIOR MANAGER ~

Focus: Manufacturing and Operations

Qualifications Prof ile

Accomplished, multi faceted, and motivated professional, with proven track record in business development and

facilities management. Experienced in streamlining operations while effectively developing and leading a cross

functional team, ensuring the achievement of productivity targets in a well organized manner. Acquired extensive

research and development experience. Experience with ISO 9001 certification and compliance. Extensive experience

with new product development. Skilled at overseeing work to optimize and improve productivity and maximize bottom

line results. Global business Experience. Areas of expertise include:

Plant and Production Management Manufacturing Facility Turnarounds

Quality management systems Process control and continuous improvement

Problem Resolution and Decision Making Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills

Articulate Oral and Written Communication Multitasking in Fast Paced Environments

Strong problem solving ability New process development

Professional Experience

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) BIOTECH MILLS,INC., SNOW HILL, NC: 2006–2012

Performed thorough analysis of people, process, and technology in the company’s existing business

Full P&L responsibility

Prepared and controlled plant budget

Developed quality management system to insure quality standards were met

Demonstrated expertise in corrective action and root cause analysis

Reviewed operation of the plant to meet OSHA and EPA regulations

Oversight of all HR functions as well as safety and training of plant personnel

Director of Operations INTEGRATED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., MONTEZUMA, GA: 2003–2006

Delivered keen oversight in all facets of day to day operations of the manufacturing facility

Carried out various responsibilities which included evaluation of monthly profit and loss statements;

management and supervision of plant wide production; installation of new equipment; as well as direction of

the Material Processing, Maintenance, and Quality Control departments and machine shop

Conducted effective implementation of plant wide safety program while handling inventory control and

purchasing management

Operations Manager US PLASTIC LUMBER, CHICAGO, IL: 2002–2003

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DAVID K. S CHMITT

A D D R E S S : 217 L A K E L I L L I A N D R I V E, P E R RY, G E O RG I A 31069

P H O N E : 40 4.434.6089 E M A I L : DAV I D S C H M I T T 1@Y A H O O . C O M

Played a major role in conducting daily operations management of 45 profile extrusion lines with more than

360 employees and management

Accurately evaluated monthly profit and loss statements

Oversaw and monitored plant wide production procedures and new equipment installation

Supervised the Maintenance and Quality Control departments as well as the machine shop

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a cost effective scrap reclamation program, supervisor

and operator training program, as well as plant wide safety program

Achieved ISO 9001 certification

Plant Manager CSR POLYPIPE, SANDERSVILLE, GA: 2000–2001

Assumed an integral role in improving operation efficiency and profitability through thorough evaluation of

processing procedures and elimination of repetitive steps, resulting in the expansion of plant productivity from

1.5 million to 2.5 million pounds per month

Eliminated loss time accidents and produced significant work related claims cost savings of more than $40K by

redesigning the safety program

Led the development of highly effective operations training program

Forged active involvement in the entire facets of manufacturing, which included production lines monitoring,

equipment maintenance, shipping and receiving, inventory management, supervision, as well as cross training

and mentoring of production supervisors and various team members

Demonstrated success in overseeing daily administrative functions, which included human resources

Responsible for monthly profit and loss reports and developed annual budgets

Project Engineer JM MANUFACTURING, ADEL, GA: 2000

Initiated and launched polyethylene production to solely PVC operation

Maximized plant production and efficiencies within less than six months through productive purchasing and

installation of efficient extrusion equipment

Functioned as facilities manager and provided direction to human resource related activities which included

recruitment, interviewing, selection, and training of key personnel

Handled the negotiation of material cost and product pricing with various vendors

Earlier Career

Technical Manager Production Supervision Shift Foreman Lead Man Line Operator

EAGLE PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, PORTLAND OR AND SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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