Manager Plant

Richard J. Kerrigan

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Production & Operations Manager

Highly experienced Production and Plant professional with expertise in the

areas of plant operations, cost reductions, and increasing productivity.

Results-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and

demonstrated ability to rapidly identify company needs and make substantial

improvements for increased profitability. Consummate problem solver with

the talent to translate problems into practical working solutions.

Accomplished team leader with a history of meeting or exceeding corporate

objectives through energizing and motivating employees using Six Sigma

methodologies. Skilled negotiator and talented presenter with the ability

to work in unison with a union/management environment and the capacity to

empower, motivate and develop successful production teams and employees.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with diverse

groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.

Summary of Qualifications

Production Management Supply Chain Management Strategic Planning

Budgeting Forecasting Process Improvement Negotiations

Team Building Six Sigma Safety & Environmental Issues

Organizational & Planning Skills Labor Relations

. Integral contributor on a team that negotiated a 20% reduction in

expenses during successful contract negotiation processes.

. Leveraged knowledge and understanding of Six Sigma methodology in

transforming an underperforming plant into a facility that was

successful in achieving high levels of productivity.

. Led the integration of new machinery and software into the Boston

plant, working extensively with vendors and staff in the seamless

execution of all project deliverables.

. Collaborated with union teams in determining production shortcomings,

evaluating potential revised techniques, and implementing streamlined

processes that led the plant to rank #1 in quality.

Professional Experience

The Boston Globe Newspaper Company 1994-2004

Owned by The New York times, The Boston Globe is a daily newspaper serving

the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Plant Manager (Billerica, MA, 2005-2009)

Direct oversight and accountability for the coordination and supervision of

all production and plant operations, scheduling daily production runs to

meet or exceed goals in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Packaging & Distribution Superintendent (Boston/Billerica, MA, 2004-2005)

Provided supervision and direction in all aspects of mailroom functions

including scheduling, conflict resolution, budgeting, and communication.

Acted as liaison in the handling of all labor disputes, communicating with

all departments and teams, facilitating production meetings, and

establishing yearly goals and fostering quality vendor relationships.

Plant Manager, Packaging & Distribution Superintendent (Westwood, MA, 1994-

2004)

Led and managed plant and production operations for the packaging and

distribution center, responsible for the seamless coordination and

execution of production planning and the scheduling of 300+ full and part-

time personnel in a 24/7 production operations. Fully responsible for the

training of management personnel, conflict resolution, and for providing

managerial oversight to all aspects of safety training and compliance.

Maximized profits through the efficient management of and adherence to all

contract terms and requirements.

Education

Northeastern University, Boston, MA Bachelor of Science Degree in

Business Administration

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