Manager Plant
Resume:
TIMOTHY D. DOVER
**** ********* ***** • Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301
864-***-**** • *******@*****.***
Dear Sir/Madam:
With a compelling track record of +20 years in strategic development, resource maximization and operations/plant
management, I offer a combination of leadership and technical skills that would be of benefit to your company.
Seasoned in plant start-ups, HR optimization, budgeting, and championing best business practices, I would bring
great value to your company. Skilled in preventative maintenance, cost cutting and proactive project management,
I present a highly skilled orchestration of resources with corporate objectives.
Seasoned in internal controls, risk management and corporate compliance, I have garnered an impressive portfolio
of bottom line improvements. Seeking to leverage my skills and years of experience, I included my resume for your
consideration for a Senior Management position for Plant or General Operations. I offer an unmatched array of
experiences, including:
• Boosted production 29% within 6 months via upgrading shop layout, goal clarification, streamlining
communication and waste reduction.
• Increased packaging/shipping production 12% by implementing better automation.
• Served as project leader/trainer for Syteline ERP implementation, completed on schedule.
• Rocketed delivery performance from 56% to 92% for a customized engineer product line.
• Championed expert P&L functions, meeting all profit goals for the past 5 years.
• Slashed scrap and rework 50% through continuous process improvement, improved training and mistake
proofing fixtures.
I believe that my strong background and ongoing commitment to perform at the peak of my potential makes me the
ideal match for this position. For a more detailed presentation of my skills and offerings, please review the
enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I
look forward to our conversation.
Sincerely,
Timothy D. Dover
TIMOTHY D. DOVER
1230 Shadowood Drive • Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301
864-***-**** • *******@*****.***
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
PLANT • GENERAL OPERATIONS
“Results centered” professional with +20 years experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, Materials
Manager and Production/Distribution Manager in diverse operations. Seasoned in scheduling, MRP maintenance,
ERP implementation and effective cost cutting across multiple verticals. Skilled in resource optimization, “outside
the box” solutions, lead time reduction, HR functions and P&L management. Reputation for bottom line
improvements, organizational re-structuring resulting in increased work flow and transforming individuals into a
cross functional team focused on the continuous delivery of top quality products and services.
Operational Streamlining • Scheduling • Strategic Planning • Leadership • HR Functions/Safety Management •
Improved Product Flow • Federal, State, Corporate Compliance • Preventative Maintenance/Repair • Operations
Start-Up • 5S/Kaizen Implementation • Plant Administration • Inventory Control • ISO 9002 Certification •
ERP/MRP ll Implementation • Order Fulfillment • Budgeting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ellcon-National Div. of Faiveley Transport, Greenville, South Carolina • July 1999 – December 2009
World's widest product line of AAR approved hand brakes, also produces and services stainless steel/aluminum
windows and doors for transit cars and diverse transit-system products. Annual revenue $60M.
Plant Manager/Manufacturing Director • January 2008 - December 2009
Lead complete production and maintenance functions for 2 separate plants: one manufacturing rail car parts
including hand brakes, empty load devices, pellet gates, regulators and ABU air brake cylinders, two manufacturing
transit car windows and doors. Oversee 12 department leaders and 220 production associates in continuous
process improvement, driving production and workflow while maintaining quality. Ensure optimal resource
delegation in terms of people, scheduling, machinery and materials to fulfill customized orders. Spearhead 5S and
Kaizen implementation among leadership to build morale and teamwork values in personnel. Re-structure plant
layout on a project by project basis to optimize workflow and make tasks more ergonomic. Collaborate with Safety
Director to maintain all federal, state and corporate guidelines are followed for staff protection. Resolve challenges
related to workforce management, client complaints and any issues that would derail schedule. Work with
individual employees in performance appraisals and boosting performance.
Operational Highlights
• Championed expert P&L functions, meeting all profit goals for the past 5 years.
• Slashed scrap and rework 50% through continuous process improvement, improved training and mistake
proofing fixtures.
• Initiated an upgraded employee appraisal form resulting in clear, concise performance feedback detailing
areas of improvement.
• Elected to Board of Directors December 2007 due to consistent performance excellence.
Plant Manager-Transit • 2003-2007
Directed operations for Plant 2, focusing on the manufacturing of transit car windows and doors. Promoted to
position to drive plant efficiency and production while maintaining professional quality. Oversaw 6 department
leaders and 80 production associates. Supervised preventative maintenance and materials control focusing on
cost cutting and re-organization for improved workflow.
Operational Highlights
• Lowered overall operations cost 25% <12 months via lessening scrap/reworks, plant re-structuring, increasing
personnel accountability and developing an accurate production schedule.
• Rocketed delivery performance from 56% to 92% for a customized engineer product line.
• Lowered work in process 90% within 6 months by implementing a computerized shop floor control system to
customize orders.
TIMOTHY D. DOVER • Page 2 • *******@*****.***
Production Control Manager, Freight Car Products • 1999-2003
Administered 10 direct reports in managing plant scheduling, MRP maintenance and maximizing HR, man-hours,
machines and resources to exceed client goals. Performed high impact presentations of a better MRP and Master
Production Scheduling to upper management. Received approval and implemented upgraded system plant-wide.
Operational Highlights
• Lowered lead-time 50% for key products within 8 months through waste reduction and processes upgrade.
• Raised delivery performance 70% to 98% < 10 months by upgrading the shop floor control system.
• Served as project leader/trainer for Syteline ERP implementation, completed on schedule.
THE ROBERT ALLEN GROUP, Gaffney, South Carolina • 1998-1999
Largest US distributor of fabrics specializing in the furniture and drapery business. Annual revenue $94M.
Production/Distribution Manager
Created a more IT-friendly workplace, resulting in greater production and QC. Supervised 55 production associates
distributing samples and sample books to clientele. Authored proper scheduling of production. Managed
processing of +600 orders per day. Led automation of the picking and packing process. Created an effective shop
floor control system to capture labor and display work order status. Completed project <12 months.
Operational Highlights
• Boosted production 29% within 6 months via upgrading shop layout, goal clarification, streamlining
communication and waste reduction.
• Increased packaging/shipping production 12% by implementing better automation.
• Improved delivery performance 87% to 98% < 6 months through increased accountability and better goal
setting.
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Career Note: Additional experience as Business Systems Manager, Kyocera Industrial Ceramics • 1996-1998.
Plant Superintendent, Plastiform Corporation • 1995-1996. General Manager, Arden Services Inc. • 1994-1995.
Materials and Finishing Manager, Day International • 1988-1994. Details upon request.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts ~ Management
Webster University, Greenville, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science ~ Business
Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North Carolina
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certification, The Dale Carnegie Course
Certification MRP and JIT, Association for Operations Management
Certification Empowered Workforce Techniques, Development Dimensions International
IT KNOWLEDGE
Syteline
ERP
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Operations Management
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