Manager Plant

Don Davis **** Arbuckle Ln, Springhill, TN *****, ( Phone) 1-865-356-

8852), ( email) ***.*****.*****@*****.***

Skills Summary:

Servant minded leader with 30 plus year track record in leading teams to

successfully achieve the goals of the organization. A proven leader, with

extensive background in all aspects of manufacturing operations, with the

ability to lead the team to profitable results. Recognized as having

exceptional organizational, problem solving, analytical and leadership

skills. A forward thinker with ability to balance immediate needs of an

organization while maintaining a long term view and big picture approach.

Experience:

2004-2013

Regional Vice President, Manufacturing - Clayton Homes, Maryville TN

(Berkshire Hathaway Company)

Region consisted of 11 manufacturing locations with revenues of $334

million.

Successfully led team of 9 General Managers at 11 HUD and Modular

Manufacturing operations.

Region was 2012 top profit producer within company - $22.8 million pretax.

Led Team to achieve highest customer satisfaction rating in the company.

Led Team to Design, Market, and Produce competitive top quality products.

Led Team to most successful safety record in the company.

2000-2004

Executive Vice President, Manufacturing - Oakwood Homes, Greensboro, NC

Responsible for leading Plant General Managers in the operation of 22 HUD

and Modular housing Plants in 12 states.

Responsible to lead and direct activities of leadership team at Corporate

office in support of manufacturing operations including Sales and

Marketing, product Design, Engineering, Accounting, Quality Assurance,

Human Resources, Service, Purchasing and Safety

Implemented Lean Manufacturing system throughout all plant operations.

Initiated supply chain management structure to improve purchasing

operations.

1999 - 2000

Senior Vice president, Manufacturing East Region - Oakwood Homes, Richfield

NC

Led Team of 11 plant General Managers responsible for all operations of HUD

and Modular Housing plants in 3 states.

Expanded East Region from 5 plants to 11 in three states.

Led team to operate the most profitable region in the manufacturing group.

1995 - 1999

Regional Vice President, Manufacturing East Region - Oakwood Homes,

Richfield NC

Led team of 5 plant General Managers responsible for all operations of HUD

and Modular housing plant.

Led team in turnaround of marginally profitable region to become top profit

producer in the company.

1992 - 1995

Plant General Manager, Fleetwood Enterprises, Mooresville, NC

Responsible for all operations of multi shift HUD and Modular Housing

Plant.

Led team in turnaround of unprofitable plant to achieve profitable results

on 45 million in annual sales.

Led Team to develop quality program that fueled sales and outstanding

customer satisfaction.

Led Team in developing Sales and Marketing strategy to fuel productivity

and profitability.

1986 - 1992

Purchasing Manager, Fleetwood enterprises, Roxboro, NC

Responsible for all purchasing processes for $35 million HUD housing

manufacturing facility.

Led operational team in organizing and opening new plant start up.

Led team to be recognized and awarded best Purchasing team in Manufacturing

Group.

Maintained low inventory levels with high inventory turns.

Maintained Accurate Bills of material.

Negotiated local and regional purchasing contracts for 5 locations in Mid

Atlantic Region.

1984 - 1986

Purchasing Manager, Kaufman and Broad. Tampa Florida

Responsible for all purchasing processes for $25 million HUD and modular

housing plant.

Maintained accurate Bills of material.

Maintained low inventory with high turns.

1981 - 1984

Corporate Cost Accountant, Kaufman and Broad, Los Angeles, California

Responsible for providing accurate Bills of material for 9 housing plants.

Perform purchasing audits at housing plant locations.

Led operational teams to conduct product value analysis to ensure proper

material utilization.

1978 - 1981

Plant Cost Accountant/Transportation Manager, Kaufman and Broad, FT. Worth,Texas

Responsible to assist corporate cost accountant by conducting on line bill

of material audits to maintain accuracy.

Responsible for profitable plant transportation department operating 15

company truck fleet in shipping HUD homes to retailers in several states in

Southwest.

Organized and implemented preventive maintenance program.

Education / Certifications

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Management Development Program - Master Equivalency Degree

Center for Creative Leadership

Team Building, Self Awareness, Developing Personal Leadership, Developing

Leadership of Others

Phil Crosby and Associates:

Quality College, Quality Work Group Education, Partners in Quality

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