Manager Plant

*** ***** *****, *.*. Box ***, Litchfield, IL ****6 – 217-***-**** – 217-***-****

Robbin Huffman

Objective

I am looking to secure a position with a company that would benefit from use of my

organizational, multitasking, motivational, work smarter not harder skills. I want to work for an

organization that believes in teamwork and is supportive and appreciative of their associates.

Experience

1989 – 2010 ITW BCG, Inc. (formally Alpine) Litchfield, IL

Plant Manager

2002 – 2010, Plant Manager of a steel truss plate manufacturing facility with revenue of

100 million annually in a good economy.

Responsibilities included but were not limited to the following, Strategic Planning and

Implementation using Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, lead by example, 80/20

Business Philosophy, PLS, USa, Inlining, Kaizen, ISO 9000 -2000, maximum utilization

of the computer system.

Financial performance graded on budget control and production costs control.

Actively promoted and assisted in the implementation of Best Practices in the goal to

become World Class in Production, Maintenance and Operations.

Promoted Health and Safety in the work environment. Developed an extensive Safety

Training program with Plant wide meetings on a weekly, monthly and quarterly schedule.

Developed a Safety Committee and Investigative team that met monthly.

Set up bi-annual mini physical fairs for all associates.

Set up annual flu shot for all associates and a vitamin C program.

Inventory management by optimizing inventory make up, monitoring levels and reducing

slow moving.

Monthly audit of cycle counts on raw and finished goods.

Maintained 98% OTIF.

Associate management by developing performance charters for each position.

Conducted performance evaluations bi annually and on an as needed basis.

843 South State, P.O. Box 203, Litchfield, IL 62056 – 217-***-**** – 217-***-****

Robbin Huffman

Developed a monthly reward system for outstanding achievements for associates that

decreased turn-over and absenteeism. Also instituted a monthly financial usable

suggestion reward program for all associates.

Developed personal accountability and empowerment through teamwork. Provided

direction and the tools to empower the management staff. Developed great working

relationships with the supervisor / management staff.

Staff reporting directly to me included: Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager,

Maintenance Manager, Traffic Manager, Warehouse / Shipping Supervisor.

I have reported directly to the President and also Director of Operations.

Slit steel scrap measurement goal was .75% and achieved 98%.

Handled with professionalism, audits conducted by OSHA, IL EPA, FM Global

Insurance, Workers’ Compensation carrier, year end physical, third party audits, internal

audits, customer visits and negotiations with vendors.

Set inventory levels, monitored and supplied product to 3 outside warehouses. One each

in Pa, Co, and Tx. The Litchfield facility has sister plants in California and Florida.

Traveling to these facilities was part of my job duties.

October 2005 through September 2006 oversaw the building of a new 127,000 square

foot facility in Litchfield.

Coordinated the facility move without disruption to customers.

Oversaw all building and grounds maintenance.

Incorporated into the new facility a Safety Evacuation Room, Safety Records / Training

Room, Recycle “Green” program for corrugated, plastics, paper, magazines, aluminum

cans. Installed a 46” flat screen in the break room to display production goals and

achievement, company updates and visitors. Installed a laptop in the break room for

associates use to access company benefits.

I believe a team that works hard together deserves to play hard together. I have put

together several functions for the associates and their families. Participation was always

above 80%.

843 South State, P.O. Box 203, Litchfield, IL 62056 – 217-***-**** – 217-***-****

Robbin Huffman

Alpine presented facility awards from 2003 – 2006. During that time Litchfield was

presented with Best Plant Retention (two times), Plant Safety (three times), Best

Organized Plant, Plant Attendance, Operational Cost Savings and Production Turnover.

1989 – 2002 I held multiply positions including, Office Manager, Traffic Manager, HR

Manager, Shipping / Warehouse Manager and Assistant Plant Manager.

Education

1983 graduated with honors Litchfield High School, Litchfield, IL.

Certificates: IMEC Lean Manufacturing Certificate Series; Lean Manufacturing Overview, 5S

Workplace Organization, Cellular / Flow Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Value

Stream Mapping, Quick Changeover, Pull / Kanban Systems, ISO 9000 – 2000 certification,

80/20 Business Philosophy, PLS (product line simplification), USa (understand, simplify, act),

Link Systems’ OSHA Requirements for Power Presses, Skillpath Managing Multiple Projects,

Objectives and Deadlines, Dale Carnegie Course, Better Warehouse Management Through

Inventory Control, BaaN IV Enterprise Resource Planning software training, Forklift Train the

Trainer, Ethics Overview, Protecting Company Trade Secrets, Preventing Workplace Harassment

and Principles of Conduct, First Aid, CPR and AED certified.

References

Keith Bickel – Safety Manager ITW – 314-***-****

Pat Lukens – HR ITW – 314-***-****

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a 45 year old single female with zero dependants. For the last 20 years I have been

employed by ITW BCG, Inc. (formally Alpine Engineered Products, Inc.). This facility

manufactures steel truss connector plates for the housing industry. My former position required

some travel, which was great. I am also willing to relocate. I am very hard working, diligent

and conscientious. My former position was fast paced and could require extreme hours. I work

until the job is done right.

After 20 years, I am looking for a change. I have 22 years left to work and I would like to join

an organization where I had room to grow and retire from. I have always been active in the

community. I have served 2 terms with the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Board of

Directors. I served as chairperson for the Tourism Committee and chairperson of Business &

Industry. I have worked closely with the Litchfield City Council on multiple projects. The

Litchfield Chamber honored me with the Business Person of the Year award for 2006. I am

currently serving on the West Central Job Center Board.

I am a resident and was raised in Litchfield. I possess a valid driver’s license, have no medical

restrictions and am willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary requirement of $65,000 annual plus 15% potential annual bonus plan is negotiable.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Robbin Huffman

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