Greg Phillips
Chatsworth, GA. 30705
706-***-**** Home, 706-***-**** Cell
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Overview More than ten years of Plant Manager Manufacturing
experience in consumer goods industry. Exemplify
leadership qualities and professionalism.
.Extensive background in manufacturing,
finance/accounting and upper level managerial positions.
.Excellent communication skills; maintain positive
relations with senior managers, associates, customers,
and vendors in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
.Proven ability to handle all business situations.
.Proficient with Microsoft Office, E-mail, Outlook, AS
400, Kronos, J.D. Edwards, CAMS, Minitab, Infinium,
General Ledger Software, and many others.
Areas of Direct management of cost control responsibility for
Expertise manufacturing
Experience in setting key performance objectives and
holding associates accountable
Successful Manufacturing leadership experience motivating
people for high performance
Successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma manufacturing
improvements in plant
Ability to identify and improve manufacturing operations
using Lean Six Sigma Teams
Proven ability to improve manufacturing plant's
profitability
Successful change management experience adding value to
products by working across all divisions in the business
Ability to identify and implement successful cost
reductions and exceed manufacturing objectives
Professional Beaulieu of America 2005 -
Experience 2011
Plant Manager - Seretean Plant
Manage the company's flagship manufacturing
plant
Improved plant's performance to a positive
variance in first quarter
Extensive knowledge of product manufacturing
Implemented full preventive maintenance program
Managed full plant operations
Worked closely with senior managers and support
departments
Implemented Lean Six Sigma plant wide
Focused on LSS teams for process improvements
Installation and improvement of manufacturing
equipment
Analyzed and approved all CAPEX for new
equipment
Very active cost reduction program with
excellent results
Responsible for Safety, Health, and
Environmental Regulation Compliance
Beaulieu of America 2000 -
2005
Plant Manager - Riverbend Plant
Manage plant
230+ associates
Improved plant's performance to a positive
variance in first quarter
Extensive knowledge of all manufacturing
processes
Managed full plant operations
Analyzed and approved all CAPEX for new
equipment
Worked closely with senior managers and support
departments
Results driven cost reduction program
Responsible for Safety, Health, and
Environmental Regulation Compliance
Beaulieu of America 1999 -
2000
Plant Accountant
Responsible for all manufacturing plant
accounting
Worked closely with plant managers to explain
plant's variances
Prepared variance reports for various plants
Responsible for month-end close
Complete knowledge of product costing
Developed cost reduction plans with plant 1997 -
management 1999
Apache Mills
Cost Accounting Manager
Developed standard cost system for company
Developed all product costs
Responsible for purchasing raw materials 1991 -
Developed all production standards for all 1997
products
Prepared cost estimates for potential new
products
Lacey Rug Mills
Product Development Manager
Procured raw materials for new products
Worked with designers to prepare new product
line for market
Prepared all product specifications
Developed all new product production standards
Developed new products with existing plant
equipment and materials
Recommended new equipment and materials for
market demands
Equipment includes table top and broadloom
machines
Major departments include; cut and sew, tuft,
beck dye, coat, and shipping
Traveled to trade shows during New York market
for product line presentation
Education & University of Tennessee, MBA
Qualifications Chattanooga, TN 2004 - 2006
Graduate: Master Business Administration
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN 1983 - 1987
Undergraduate: Industrial Management
References & Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request