Manager Plant
Resume:
Thomas J. Eder
Chino, CA 91710
909-***-**** ******@***.***
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Highly skilled Facilities Manager with more than 15 years professional
experience enhanced by goal oriented initiative. An accurate and detail
oriented coordinator capable of planning and utilizing systems and
procedures oriented mindset to achieve maximum efficiency. Utilize
excellent written and verbal skills to complement negotiation skills and
techniques. Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project
Management. Speak conversational Spanish. Expertise in the following
skills:
Leader Communicator Decisive
Organized Problem Solver People Skilled
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Developed complete makeover of company's recycling program and energy
usage. Improved waste recycled in less than two years from 67% to 92%
and decreased utility usage more than 10%.
. Reorganized production flow, reducing in-process inventory by 72% and
scrap by 50% while on time shipments from 75% to 98% and improved
customer satisfaction and service. Resulted in new 48-hour turnaround
program on specialized items.
. Established plan implementing standardized ISO 9001 quality system
including in-house instruction and training. Utilized motivational and
people skills to complete one year program on schedule. Company quality
system still based on this program.
. Created system to refocus emphasis on quality product produced on time
and as needed. Reduced daily inventory by 66% and decreased floor space
for shipping by 50%; improved on time shipments by 25%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LA-Z-BOY, Redlands, CA 2006 - 2010
Site Portfolio / Facilities Manager
Managed documentation of company projects and oversaw team programs
successfully through completion and on time. Maintained 180,000 square
foot building. Led company Enhancing Furniture's Environmental Culture
(EFEC) program.
. Increased recycling plant from 67% to 92%.
. Reduced utility usage by more than 10%.
. Led internal plant teams in first furniture manufacturing company to
achieve certification of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) with
OSHA.
KLAUSSNER FURNITURE, Mentone, CA 2004 - 2006
Purchasing / Facilities Manager
Oversaw upkeep on facility over 200,000 square feet producing home-
upholstered furniture. Provided daily and future purchasing of parts
necessary for efficient production on schedule.
. Led product on schedule resulting in lead-time shipped product reduced by
33%.
. Developed excellent relationships with vendors reducing problem
resolution 75% on quality and delivery.
SITMATIC, Fullerton, CA 2000 - 2004
Plant Manager
Managed day-to-day operations of manufacturing, scheduling, human resources
and quality control of upholstered metal office chairs and theatre type
seating. Led company culture change from departmental production to
cellular, just-in-time production.
. Directed production lead times reducing time by 50% to 60% from 10 - 12
days to 5 days.
. Developed cross training of all employees increasing employee talent to
have at least 3 skill sets.
. Reduced turnover 25% by teaching safety training, teamwork principles and
importance of quality.
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ECK ADAMS COMPANY, Santa Fe Springs, CA 1986 - 2000
Plant Manager
Managed daily operations of manufacturing, shipping, scheduling, purchasing
and quality control of upholstered office chairs.
. Led facility to become ISO 9002 certified and changed company culture
from departmental manufacturing to cellular manufacturing.
. Achieved 98% on-time shipping rate and initiated cross training of hourly
employees; developed monthly safety committee and plant training on many
phases of production improvement.
EDUCATION
BA, Industrial Operations Management, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Enhancing Furniture's Environmental Culture (EFEC)
World Class Manufacturing
ISO 9000
Lean Manufacturing
Voluntary Personal Protection (VPP)
Sexual Harassment
Time Management
Employee Motivation
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