Manager Plant

Byron Robinson

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Fords, NJ **863

Home 732-***-****

Mobile 908-***-****

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SUMMARY

A highly motivated, results focused manager with over eighteen years of

manufacturing and management experience. Demonstrated continuous progress

in personal development, enhanced responsibilities and the proven ability

to excel in new industries. Possess a solid operations, manufacturing and

business background with significant experience in many manufacturing

concepts including lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, ISO 9000,

GMP, TPM, 5S, SMED, and JIT. A recognized professional acknowledged for

outstanding job performance, reliability, multi-tasking skills, efficiency,

accuracy, speed, and timely completion of projects. I am an exceptional

manager and leader with an established work history who will constantly add

value to the organization.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Recipient of a corporate award for an initiative that was implemented

in the production environment. The initiative resulted in a process

improvement obtaining shorter prep times, consistent good quality, and

a reduction of customer complaints by 5%.

. Developed work flow procedures and line balancing that reduced WIP by

80%.

. Managed a 250k ft facility with 200+ hourly-unionized employees, 18

managers/supervisors and up to 16 production lines.

. Continuously reduced production costs and met tight schedules by

determining production sequence and designating disposition of

finished products. This resulted in nearly 97% on time delivery.

. Directed Quality Assurance procedures to ensure product quality

exceeded customer expectations and initiated a quality at the source

policy that significantly improved efficiency and quality.

. Recommended and took the lead on a series of process reengineering

projects. The series of changes resulted in a significant decrease

in direct labor and a matching increase in efficiency. Reduced

required staffing by 12% and decreased minutes per unit from 63 to

57.

. Successfully brought to market several new products through effective

project management.

EXPERIENCE

InterMarket Technologies

August 2009-Present

Plant Manager

InterMarket Technologies is a leading provider of merchandising display

solutions and of a comprehensive range of recycling equipment and

accessories. This organization while small in size services a diverse

range of customers from branded corporations and educational institutions,

to government agencies at all levels, and even individuals.

. Initiated and sustained a series of continuous improvement programs

that ultimately led to a 15% reduction in labor costs, 30% improvement

in material optimization, and on time delivery of 96%

. Implemented an organized means of managing new projects with tools

such as Gannt Charts, time to market for new and re-designed products

reached 100% and within budget.

. Re-engineered an existing product to satisfy varying demands. This

resulted in a reduction in SKU's and subsequently lower inventory

levels reducing costs by 25% for this product range.

Silverline Windows, Middlesex

NJ August 2004-

September 2008

Plant Manager

Primary responsibility involves overall plant operations and facilitating a

lean manufacturing environment within the plant. Silverline is the

country's largest manufacturer of vinyl windows and patio doors.

. Directed management of subordinate managers and supervisors who

supervise employees in the Manufacturing Department, Assembly

Department, Shipping and Receiving Department, Quality Control,

Inventory and Purchasing Department, and Facilities.

. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of

these areas ensuring that all established costs, quality, and delivery

commitments are met, working within company and state regulations and

design control.

. Responsible for training developing, motivating, and controlling

subordinate managers and supervisors and ensure efficient operations

and maximum service and administer personnel policy in accordance with

corporate policy and procedures.

. Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the

organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and

utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

. Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of

operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum

costs and prevent operational delays..

. Responsible for implementing CAPA (corrective and preventative

actions) projects

. Assist in providing equipment and facilities reviews, and provide

adequate maintenance to insure that each manufacturing product line

is to appropriate specifications

. Experienced with creating a working budget (in excess of $60M) and

scheduling production capacity based on incoming and being flexible as

necessary.

Cebal Americas, Washington

NJ 1993 - August 2004

Supervisor

Cebal Americas is a high volume producer of flexible plastic packaging

(tubes), this facility produced in excess of 500M units annually. I

supervised five distinct support departments: Injection molding, color

compounding, graphics, printing (letter offset) and post decoration (silk

screening, hot stamping, labeling). Tasked with ensuring a safe working

environment and enforcing company policy.

. Participated on a team effort that introduced continuous

varnish. This improvement resulted in 10% reduction in prep time and

lower cost for the customer.

. Managed a department with various types of plastic extruders

and processes an up to 40 hourly employees.

. An ISO 9002 auditor, with participation in over 30 quality

system audits, 10 of which were as the lead auditor.

. An internal safety auditor. Safety audits were performed twice

per month and unannounced. Purpose of audits is to expose independent

auditors to other departments then observe and eliminate safety

hazards and or practices.

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration University of

Phoenix, June 2009

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Centenary College,

August, 2004

MILITARY SERVICE

US Marine Corps, Cherry Point NC 1987 - 1992 (Served in

Operation Desert Storm)

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