Manager Plant

Douglas L Sinn

**** ******* ***

Saint Louis, Missouri 63114

314-***-**** (home phone)

314-***-**** ( cell phone)

ab9wz3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

High-Performing Production Manager with 30 years of manufacturing

experience. In-depth knowledge of production operations at all levels

Demonstrated proficiency in staffing, training and development, budgeting

and program management. Strong process and analytical skills to develop

continuous improvement by eliminating non value added steps. Excellent

leadership skills and communication skills. Proven ability to plan,

organize and manage production facilities. Strong track record of execution

against strategic objectives.

Professional Experience

SpectraForce - Professional Consultant

Henkel of America

Aug 2013-

Point of accountability for the Unit's execution of business results that

focus on manufacturing key performance measures (reliability, safety,

quality and productivity). Participate in Plant Leadership Teams' strategic

direction. Accountable for continued improvements in products, processes

and resource (people) development in the Business Unit. Aid in developing

short and long term strategic plan focused on Manufacturing's KPI's for

Business Unit. Support Area/Team managers in the administration of plant

and corporate policies.

United Industries/Division of Spectrum Brands

2011- 2013 Production Supervisor - Liquids

Performed supervisory responsibilities over 20 production employees and 5

line mechanics in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable

laws. Responsibilities include leading, training, planning, organizing and

directing work, developing talent, performance management, reward and

recognition and positive relations within a union environment. Lead team in

achieving quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale objectives. Drive

effective problem solving, streamline changeover procedures, ordering

machine replacement parts and implement continuous improvements to shop

floor resulting in best in class practices.

Vi-Jon, Inc. / Saint Louis, Missouri

1999-2010

Director-Manufacturing Plant Manager - Page Facility (2008-2010)

Manufacturing Plant Manager - Etzel Facility (1999-2008)

Directly supervised all manufacturing production associates, warehouse

personal and maintenance mechanics. Responsible for safety, procedures and

guidelines with special emphasis on proper handling, storage and disposal

of hazardous and flammable materials in accordance to local, state and

federal guidelines. Coordinated all phases of production and maintenance to

assure a quality product is produced based on order receipt and stock level

requirements. Responsible for the quality control of batched products

produced as well as oversee production line inspection with regards to

cGMP. Directly managed six production supervisors, one warehouse manager

and manager/supervisors of mechanics as well as indirectly managed a staff

of 250+ Vi-Jon and temporary associates Facilitated daily and weekly

meetings with regards to quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale.

Coordinated

manufacturing activities in the event of breakdowns, component deliveries

as well as resolved production schedules and problems.

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Achievements:

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing concepts and OEE (Overall Equipment

Effectiveness) to the shop floor resulting in a 15% increase in

productivity

. Motivated and Inspired associate ownership of production lines

through Cell division on shop floor.

. Establish associate shop floor career path for skill levels

. Introduced best practices and quality checks on finished products

reducing non-conformance by 50%

. Enhanced safety awareness on shop floor achieving record setting TRCR

for the Enterprise

. Established handling and disposal procedures for hazardous waste

resulting in $120K yearly savings.

. Developed production line associates in TPM (Total Productive

Maintenance) procedures reducing change over time by 25%

. Directed layout and work flow of new product lines for efficient and

effective results

. Achieved above standard performance on internal and external quality

audits

. Aligned departmental SMART goals to support strategic initiatives of

company

. Managed fully integrated product lines for private label operations

which delivered on

P & L results

. 2007 record setting TRCR for the Enterprise of 1.37

. Established Static Control System solving problem allowing Nail

Polish Remover production to move forward

. Developed new product delivery system to liquid fill lines.

. Received Silver Award for St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District

saving $12K annual savings for wastewater surcharge

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Additional Work Experience

Contico International - Saint Louis, Missouri

1994-1999

Shift Superintendant

Sanders Containers

1983-1994

Quality Control Manager

Federal Grain Inspection Service - USDA

1978-1983

GS-9 Grain Inspector

United State Army

1971-1972

Medical Corpsman (SP4)

Education

Bachelor of Science 1974 - 1977

Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry

Metropolitan State College - Denver, Colorado

Professional Development

2012 Lean Manufacturing Certification

2010 Lean Manufacturing Principles Certification

2010 Six Sigma Green Belt Training

2010 Frontline Leadership Program

2009 SAP Production Master Data: Production Execution - Finished Goods

2009 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing

2002 ISO 9000/QRS Auditing

2001 Haz-Comm(29CRF 1910.1200)

2000 GMP Institute Training for Supervisors and Leads

Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP

Combat Infantryman's Badge

Combat Medic Badge

National Defense Service Medal

Vietnam Service medal

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