SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS [pic]
Focused, dedicated, and highly motivated professional offering solid
contributions and diverse background in optimizing productivity, improving
profitability, and successfully turning around declining operations.
Exemplify track record of success in managing significant and various
responsibilities in deadline-driven environment; business specialist
exhibits sound judgment and strong decision-making skill. Demonstrate
superior leadership abilities in creating strategic vision, generating
financial success, and delivering positive results across multiple business
functions.
o Successful in staying abreast with the latest market trends,
increasing sales and exceeding targets, forecasting and budgeting,
strategic business planning, enhancing market share, customer service,
and building sales through creative sales strategies
o Consistently recognized by senior management, staff, clients, and
customers for exceptional management skills, prioritizing expertise to
accomplish maximum results, and problem solving adeptness
o Technical proficiency includes: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint
KEY EXPERTISE [pic]
o Operations Management
o Human Resource Management
o Manufacturing Management
o Production Engineering
o Test Engineering
o Safety and Environmental Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE [pic]
Operations Manager, G&C Industries ( Haru Holdings ( Canton, MS 2008-4-
09-10
. Administer the overall performance of an automotive supplier plant and
oversee general operation of the plant in the absence of the plant
manager
. Maintain strong professional relationship with customers through constant
communication with them
. Facilitate monthly plant wide, weekly staff, and one-on-one meetings
. Direct and develop the Manufacturing Team and Supplier Quality Group to
complete all planned goals
. Lead process improvement utilizing lean manufacturing / Six Sigma
methodology
. Supervise plant head count to achieve hour labor goals
Human Resource Manager, G&C Industries ( Canton, MS 2007-2008
. Executed new human resource system and drove culture change throughout
the organization
. Oversaw the entire facets of plant human resource function and
performance
. Formulated staffing strategies as well as implementation plans and
programs to determine internal/external talent for positions of increased
responsibility and determine appropriate and effective external sources
for candidates
. Fostered continuous improvement of programs, policies, and process
associated with meeting the strategic and operational issues of the plant
. Supervised employee communication, health and safety, and community
relations
. Offered technical advice and knowledge to subordinates within the
organization
. Evaluated and realigned salary staff to achieve lean / efficient
organization
Operations Manager, G&C Industries ( Durant, MS 2003-2007
. Performed the duties of the plant manager in its absence and provided
site leadership for overall performance of an automotive supplier plant,
including developing plant budget and goals
. Directed plant head count to achieve hour labor goals
. Assessed and realigned salary staff to achieve a lean / efficient
organization
. Directed scrap reduction and Lean Manufacturing teams
. Supported the managers in the development of their goals, objectives, and
responsibility to communicate with their employees
. Established and sustained the culture within the facility
. Led the TS 16949 Internal Auditing Process
. Handled monthly plant, weekly staff, and daily plant accountability
meetings
Production Engineer, Hydro Ellay Enfield, Inc. ( Canton, MS 1998-2000
. Assumed organizational duties of the general manager in its absence, and
led the new plant start-up venture
. Handled the implementation / start-up of Aluminum Tube Mill #1 USA
. Managed cost to ensure plant start-up below budget and all contractor
actions
. Sourced all major equipment; constructed and sustained preventive
maintenance program
. Acquired and maintained all environmental permits and safety program
EARLIER CAREER [pic]
Frito-Lay, Incorporated ( Jackson, MS
Safety and Environmental Manager 1996-1997
Production Line Manager, Resource 1995-1996
Hughes Aircraft Mississippi, Incorporated ( Forest, MS
Manufacturing Test Engineer 1993-1995
Production Test Supervisor 1992-1993
Production Test Technician 1986-1992
Mississippi Air National Guard (Staff Sergeant) ( Meridian, MS
Electronic Warfare Systems Specialist 1988-1995
EDUCATION [pic]
Masters of Business Administration (18 hours), Belhaven University (
Jackson, MS 2002
Master of Business Administration (Prerequisites ( 36 hours), Jackson State
University ( Jackson, MS 1994
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology with Emphasis in Electronics,
Jackson State University ( Jackson, MS 1992
Electronic Warfare System Specialist Course (54 hours), Keesler Air Force
Base ( Biloxi, MS 1989
Associate's Degree in Electronic Technology, East Center Junior College (
Decatur, MS 1986
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS [pic]
G&C Industries, Incorporated
Green Belt Certification ( Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Training
( Certified Manager of Performance Excellent (Baldrige Base Program)
Six Sigma Methodology Training ( Design of Experiment Training ( TS 16949
Internal Auditing Training ( Lean Manufacturing Training ( Control Plan
Training ( Chemical System Operation Training ( Excel Computer Training
PowerPoint Training( Supervision 1, 2, and 3 Training
Hydro Ellay Enfield, Inc.
Plexus QS-9000 "Understanding QS 9000" ( Plexus QS-9000 "Advanced Product
Quality Planning" ( Plexus QS-9000 "Potential Failure Mode & Effects
Analysis" ( Basic PLC Programming ( Statistical Process Control ( Windows
95 Introduction ( Access 1, 2, and 3
Frito-Lay, Incorporated
Continuous Improvement Training ( Labor Relations Training ( Diversity
Training ( Front Line Leadership Training ( Auto Target Adjust (ATA)
Training ( OHSA 10-Hour Voluntary Outreach Course for General Industry (
Environmental Regulation Course ( Corporate Environmental Conference "Air,
Wastewater, and Auditing" ( Division Safety Conference "OSHA Recordkeeping,
Respiratory Certification ( LOTO/Confined Space Interpretations, Medical
Management, and Repeater Programs