Manager Project
Resume:
Gilliam Els
**********@*****.***
Key Points
. Masters Degree in Production Management.
. 17 Years management and senior management experience.
. Electronic recycling experience.
. Management of 190 employees including union and non union employees.
. Processing plant experience.
. Implement and maintain Cal OSHA regulations.
. Production scheduling experience in a fast pace manufacturing plant.
Education
. Masters Degree in Production Management, United States Equivalency
report.
. Vaal University of Technology, 1991 to 1994, Diploma in Production
Management.
. University of Stellenbosch, May - Aug 2007, Management Development
Programme.
Employment Experience
Plant Manager
Sims Recycling Solutions - Los Angeles, California
June 2010 - Current
Key achievements:
. Improved facility profitability by 36% within the first 6 months.
. Successfully implemented different business model to ensure
profitability of facility.
. Implement required standards to achieve R2 (Responsible Recycling)
certification.
. Implemented safety standards and systems to achieve ISO 14001 and
OHSAS 18001 certification.
. Implement required standards to obtain NAID certification.
. Successfully completed ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 lead auditors
training.
. Currently enrolled in Rosetta stone program to learn Spanish as a
third language.
. Successfully implemented new inventory system from SAI to ENWIS.
. Implemented 5 s programs successfully.
As the Plant Manager my responsibility is to manage overall plant
operations for the recycling of electronic waste. I report to the Regional
General Manager and some of my direct reports include Operations, HR, SHEC
managers, and Production supervisors, payroll administrator and accountant.
In this position I am tasked to improve productivity, quality and
efficiency of the operation. This operation has annual revenue of USD 5, 5
million. I currently manage 78 employees in their different areas of
responsibilities.
Main duties:
Maintain a safe work environment and implement and manage the company
safety plan based on DuPont's principles.
Identify production needs for staffing.
Develop operational goals and objectives.
Implement operating procedures and ensure "excellence driven" standards are
met.
Develop and manage process improvements and documents.
Full accountability for profit and loss of the facility.
Review monthly and annual budgets.
Ensure maintenance on all machinery and warehouse.
Hire, coach, train and develop management and staff.
Management of pick-up routes.
Review and approve all site purchases and spending.
Lead outside sales team.
Liaising with current and potential new clients.
Interaction and implementation of Local State and Federal regulations,
(These include Cal OSHA, DTSC, CUPA, SWPPP, AQMD, EPA etc.)
Operations Manager
Fraser Alexander - Bulk Mech
July, 2004 - March, 2010
Key achievements:
. Established company's biggest business unit on time and within budget.
. Recruited, trained and established a start up team that was fully
operational within 3 months - one week ahead of schedule.
. Achieved budgeted sales turnover USD 20 million in 2009.
. Oversaw operating profit increase from USD 5.3 million to USD 6.1
million in 2009.
. Reduced service overhead cost by 8%, leading to increasing operating
margin of 13%.
. Maintained Safety, Health and Environmental compliance of 95% and more
and awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
. Successful implementation of 5 s program.
. Reduced incident frequency rates by 30% leading to reduced costs and
increasing customer satisfaction.
. Implemented critical performance indicators ensuring equipment
utilization @ 92%.
. Controlled and managed equipment maintenance system to ensure
equipment availability @ 95%.
. Established customer satisfaction index (RREDD) at 100% within 3
months of operation.
. Avoided operational and client downtime by effectively negotiating
with union during wage negotiations and a threat to strike.
. Frequently acted as Operations Director in the absence of my superior.
As Operations Manager I took total responsibility for the mobilisation of a
Materials Handling Contract worth in excess of USD 100 million in revenue
over 5 years. For this business I did the preliminary tender for the
contract and after being successful I took full responsibility for the
contract kick-off ensuring all resources were appointed, equipment
purchased and ready for take-over date. I managed 43 Heavy earth-moving
Equipment worth in excess of USD 12 million and had to appoint 186
employees for the different areas of responsibilities.
Main duties:
Prepared program budgets.
Controlled inventory, handled logistics.
Interviewed and supervised management and employees.
Provided a work environment that ensured positive energy, creativity and
teamwork.
Set rules and procedures for employees to follow.
Long-term planning, including initiatives towards operational excellence.
Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
Develop and manage the business operating budget.
Managed day-to-day operations of the business these included risk
management, shipment
delays, client's dissatisfaction, employee problems and effective equipment
maintenance.
Responsible for hiring management and employees, as well as supervising and
evaluating their
job performance.
Payroll management.
Created work schedules and acted as a coach and mentor.
Works Manager
Heckett Multiserv - (Harsco Metals)
September, 1998 - June, 2004
Key achievements
. Increased sales turnover from USD 2.4 million in 2002 to USD 3.2
million in 2004.
. Increased operational gross profit from USD 400 k in 2002 to USD 770 k
in 2004, achieving a gross profit margin increase of 48 %.
. Received a NOSA Safety award for effective implementation and
execution of systems and maintaining a four star rating.
. Project Manager for the successful rebuild of the Metal Recovery Plant
leading to the increase of plant throughput from 120 tons/hr. to 200
tons/hr.
. Implemented and controlled preventative maintenance program to ensure
Processing plant availability of 91%.
. Developed new skill in business improvement by implementing Optim
process successfully. (Similar to Six Sigma)
. Project leader for the implementation of JD Edwards Maintenance System
resulting in on time preventative maintenance and reduction of
inventory on hand from USD 140 k to USD 68 k.
. Implementation of a stock control system ensuring 100% stock accuracy
of USD 400 k in value.
I directed and coordinated site financial and budget activities to fund
operations, maximise investments, increase efficiency and control capital
expenses.
Part of my responsibility was the planning of all the requirements to
efficiently supply service to customer. Determining correct equipment
configuration and equipment Capital costs.
Main duties:
Manage Critical performance indicators.
Determining required Human Resources and market related salaries.
Purchase negotiations.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and
procedures.
Review financial statements and sales reports.
Review of performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and
to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Control Risk department to ensure safety, health and environmental system
is implemented and enforced. (ISO 9002, ISO 14001, ISO 18001)
Control Training department to ensure on-time completion of safe operating
procedures, operator training and declaration of competency.
Marketing Admin Manager / Head Planning
Mittal Steel
January, 1991 - July, 1998
Key achievements
. Appointed from Snr. Planner to Marketing Manager within a two year
window.
. Maintained stock accuracy level at 99%.
. 100 % Health and Safety record.
Main duties:
Manage all marketing admin and planning employees.
Prepare and control annual department business plans, budgets and capital
expenses.
Control, review and issue all price lists to the various customers.
Control and review of all customer order books and customer service.
Control and audit all internal stock.
Maintain safety standards and procedures.
Investigate customer inquiries and verify production capacity at the
various plants.
Calculate the cost to manufacture customer inquiries.
Planning the manufacturing process and determining delivery dates.
Expedite and amend production plans and schedules to accommodate
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