Manager Plant
Resume:
James A. Roba
Malvern, Ohio
44644
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Operations Management
Staff, operations, and system management professional with a proven record
of success in driving profitability of manufacturing operations.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills have
contributed to my effectiveness in strategic analysis and planning, budget
development and compliance, developing and implementing efficiency
improvements, and union negotiations.
Professional Experience
ROQUETTE AMERICA INC., Keokuk, Iowa, 2009 to 2011
Recruited to hold accountability for physical condition, operational budget
and day-to-day activities for this multi-plant manufacturing facility.
Team Leader Accomplishments
( Utilized Six Sigma techniques to increase the conversion of a polyol
by 10% which will generate an additional $800M of cash flow annually.
( Structured Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines for handling
Hydrogen in the production unit.
( Provided operational and technical support for two new production
line launches.
AMERICAN SUGAR REFINING INC., Cleveland, Ohio, 2005 to 2009
Operations Manager Accomplishments
( Directed start-up of six new high speed production lines and one
relocation which generated new Sales in excess of $20MM.
( Managed the change process that doubled the existing workforce in a
non-union environment.
( Initiated a preventative and periodic maintenance program aimed to
improve infrastructure reliability and key equipment downtime.
DOVER CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Dover, Ohio, 2001 to 2005
Manufacturing Manager Accomplishments
( Successful start-up and commercialization of 2 new polymer additive
products with new
Sales approaching $40MM.
( Automated processes on Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
( 6-Sigma Green Belt: accountable for savings of nearly $1MM.
( Doubled capacity of PVC additive plant via re-engineering and de-
bottlenecking efforts.
( Appointed ISO 9001 Auditor.
( Spearheaded conversion to a pull manufacturing system versus push
system.
James A. Roba
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Professional Experience (Cont.)
FERRO CORPORATION, Cleveland, Ohio, 1984 to 2001
Awarded progressively responsible accountability with this $2.1 billion
international specialty chemical manufacturer. Promoted through Production
Supervisor, Plant Superintendent, Production Manager, Plant Manager, and
Production Planning Business Analyst.
Plant Management Accomplishments
( Managed $55MM polymer additives operation with full responsibility
for results.
( Hired, trained, and directed efficiency of 18 supervisors and 78
production staff;
coordinated maintenance and engineering functions.
( Secured 20% manufacturing efficiency via improved utilization and
material flow.
( Successful in reducing inventories by $4MM while maintaining 98% on-
time
shipments.
( Spearheaded development of 12 polymer additives from pilot through
commercialization.
( Responsible for the successful integration of an acquired company
into existing business.
Production Planning Business Analyst Accomplishments
( Extensive domestic and international travel with accountability for
evaluating, identifying,
and implementing technology solutions to increase plant efficiency
and production.
( Successful international rollouts of SAP resource planning system
resulted in $5MM
inventory reduction.
( Recipient of Highest Honors Award as a global team member for
successfully
implementing systems to resolve Y2K concerns
HARSHAW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Cleveland, Ohio, 1981 to 1984
Production Supervisor
Doubled production capacity to meet customer demand; saved $50K via
statistical analysis showing existing facility could meet production needs;
streamlined loading system to achieve $10K savings.
Education
Supply Chain Management Certification, Penn State, 2004
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, Ohio, 1978
B.S. *MBA coursework.
Member, APICS
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