Project Manager Plant

BORIS L. SMITH

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Objective

Over 12 years of management experience in a variety of industries. Skilled in analyzing the

problems of the customer and creating a program that will be a long term resolution for their

company. A visionary and excellent motivator with a propensity to lead people and projects. A

proven professional who has successfully guided the divisional startup of several companies, and

created standards that would ensure the best employee performance in a result driven world.

Professional Experience

Sanitation Manager/ 3rd Shift Plant Manager

2009 Present KOCH Foods

Promoted to Sanitation Manager but also successfully handled the overall day to day

operations as 3rd Shift Plant Manager.

Reviewed daily KOCH foods P&L recap information to better strategize daily operations

that ultimately enhanced the production efficiency and pounds produce per day. (400,000 lbs)

As a member of the Process Improvement Team, I provided equipment /labor time studies

used to create new procedures and upgrade company standards.

Met daily with management team members to increase communication and workflow

opportunities.

Coordinated and managed the daily activities of 75 employees/ supervisors.

Decreased sanitation labor by $120,000 by focusing on labor standards used to complete

departmental tasks. Only department under budget every month.

Assures that all company and government food safety guidelines are followed.

Decreased daily QA and USDA inspection deficiency rates by enhancing weekly employee

and supervisor training.

Coordinates plant sanitation audits while assuring corrective measures for issues found or

maintained.

Maintains department master sanitation scheduling to assure all tasks are documented.

Exceeded company standards for supervisory evaluations by creating a department reward

system used to create an accountable but competitive atmosphere.

Inventory Control /Warehouse Manager

2007 2009 KOCH Foods

Increased the Inventory Control Departments efficiency to 100% by re training and

enhancing skills sets needed to further the growth of the department and KOCH foods

overall.

Analyzed, investigated, and resolved inventory discrepancies identified through section

inputs and daily cycle count procedures.

Assisted in reviewing and revising all departmental procedures. Created and maintained

daily, monthly, and yearly reports generated which are used by corporate.

Coordinates a daily and monthly cleaning schedule for dry/raw storage areas with the

sanitation department

A member of the KOCH foods process team which reviews and revises company systems

weekly.

Reviews documentation, inspection checklists, and in process methods to ensure that

product specifications are met and that they fulfill the intent of the purchase order and

contract when assigned.

Reviews and revises company procedures to ensure continual growth opportunities and Self

Improvement Plans are maintained.

Participates in the development and maintenance of employee participation programs that

achieve the individual’s potential and added value to the organization. Extends the

program to all levels from inspector to leadership roles

Operation Supervisor

2005 2007 P&G /Eastern Personnel Contractor (PDF)

Responsible for managing supervisors, maintenance, and quality departments while also

maintaining general labor levels needed to achieve all daily production goals.

Analyzes projects which created cost in job parameters.

Coordinates job scheduling to ensure all ship dates of clients are met.

Reason for Leaving: New contractor replaces management team after being awarded

contract.

Shipping Manager/ Inventory Control Manager

2001 2005 Quick Pak Sharonville, OH 45241

Coordinate the average of 20 30 shipments daily to be delivered all over the United States

for a variety of customers such as P&G, Victoria Secrets & Bath and Body Works.

Direct contact for all issues concerning shipping.

Make daily shipping adjustments to relieve finish products in the High Jump Inventory

Control System.

Involved in strategic planning for emergency situations which arise regularly.

Reason for Leaving: Layoff after closing of the packaging facility.

Project Manager/ Production Scheduler

1997 2001 Odom Industries Inc. Cincinnati, OH 45213

Coordinated the start up of the structural steel division for Odom Industries Inc. focused on

networking and creating a strategic alignment with others in the industry.

Instrumental in creating a joint venture with several companies allowing Odom Industries

the opportunity to become a fast growing company in a short period of time.

Member of the Construction Advisory Committee for Cincinnati Public Schools.

Reason for Leaving: Released due to financial constraints of Odom industries and the

construction industry.

Project Manager

1992 1997 Prestige, Display & Packaging Cincinnati, OH 45069

Started with the company in a supervisory role, which focused on increasing production

and revenue while decreasing material waste and downtime.

Promoted to Project Manager of Contract Packaging in 1 year with the company.

Increased profits almost 25 % by managing the multi million dollar packaging of the new

product DRYEL for Proctor & Gamble.

Assisted in hiring supervisors and a labor temporary service.

Managed shipping & receiving. Handled new transportation companies.

Reviewed production reports ad created contract packaging invoices.

Played a vital role as liaison between Prestige and its customers.

• Reason for Leaving: Layoff due to major production reduction of customer.

Education

Wilmington College Wilmington OH

1985 1987 Business Major

University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

1987 1988 Business Major

Interests

Time Out Facilitator – Daily Mentor for (9) Cincinnati Public Schools

Founder/ Coordinator Ryan Sawyer Scholarship Foundation(Princeton City Schools)

Iota Phi Theta National Greek Fraternity involved in numerous charitable activities.

Construction Advisory Committee Cincinnati Public Schools

African American Endowment Fund/ Moeller High School Gave inner city young men the

opportunity to expand their educational horizons.

Volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club of Cincinnati

Volunteer for the Anthony Munoz/ Foundation

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.

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