Plant Operations Manager

JOURIS GENERAL MANAGER

FRANK

Lean Manufacturing ~ Cost Reduction ~ Quality Assurance

Entrepreneurial, innovative executive with extensive management experience within highly competitive markets.

Analytical strategist skilled at leading diverse teams to achieve organizational objectives while emphasizing process

efficiency and safety compliance. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and

promoting synergy across business lines to drive positive change, cohesive business approaches, and enhanced

profitability. Areas of Expertise include:

Safe & Efficient Operations Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Budgeting & Cost Reduction Interpersonal Relationships Human Resources

Process Improvement Logistics & Inventory Management Oral Communication

Workforce Management Facility Management & Maintenance MS Office Suite

E XPERIENCE & N OTABLE C ONTRIBUTIONS

FITESA NONWOVENS/FIBERWEB • Green Bay, WI • 2003-Present

An internationally recognized producer of nonwoven fabrics, specializing in hygiene, medical, and industrial products.

PLANT MANAGER (2005-PRESENT)

Executive responsible for fulfilling multiple leadership roles in regard to daily operations, safety, productivity, facility

management, and human resources for plant generating $30M+ in annual sales. Perform extensive, ongoing analysis of

existing procedures, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement lean manufacturing principles.

LEADERSHIP:

•Managed multisite plant operations during transitional phase of organizational leadership.

•Improved teamwork and reorganized labor allocation, increasing productivity by 12%.

COST REDUCTIONS:

•Reduced warehouse space requirements by 30%, resulting in significant cost reductions.

•Reduced annual operating expenses by 10% through implementation of lean practices.

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS:

•Successfully implemented autonomous maintenance program, enhancing preventive maintenance program by 5%.

•Increased line uptime by 10% while simultaneously improving first pass yield (FPY) by 5%.

MANAGER OF PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS (2004-2005)

Fulfilled key leadership role during transitional period by directing daily facility operations. Managed high performance

workforce comprised of 24 production line employees. Administered performance evaluations and provided

individualized plans for improvement, with a focus on increasing team morale.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:

•Streamlined teams in operations, resulting in 17% reduction in manpower and saving $200K+ in labor costs.

PROCESS ENGINEER (2003-2004)

Engineer charged with examining existing practices, preparing plans for improvement, and applying lean practices.

Worked closely with senior leadership and collaborated with multiple departments to ensure successful implementation of

new procedures. Trained company personnel in lean manufacturing techniques.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:

•Reduced line downtime by 30% and improved operational efficiency by 15% through successful execution of numerous

process improvement projects.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT:

•Conducted several in-house Kaizen events, emphasizing throughput increases, efficiency improvements, waste

reduction, and space utilization.

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FRANK JOURIS RESUME, PAGE 2

EMERSON TOOL COMPANY • Menominee, MI • 1999-2003

An international manufacturer of wet and dry vacuums for premier brands.

QUALITY ENGINEER

Senior quality engineer directly responsible for quality assurance of 12 product lines worth $50M in sales revenue.

Managed workflow, delegation, and human resources for team of 6 quality technicians. Analyzed existing procedures and

made recommendations to senior management regarding potential cost reductions and efficiency increases.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:

•Developed innovative assembly line layouts, resulting in increased efficiency of 40%.

PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC • Rockford, IL • 1994-1999

A leading manufacturer of electrical instruments and industrial controls.

QUALITY/SAFETY ENGINEER

Essential associate responsible for developing innovative safety policies, quality plans, and operating procedures for

manufacturing facility staffed by 200+ employees.

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS:

•Achieved ISO9001 certification by 1996 through extensive analysis, planning, and collaborative procedural overhaul

efforts.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

•Earned promotion from intern to full-time engineer within 3 months due to exceptional job performance.

•Maintained zero incident record for 60 months through development and implementation of comprehensive safety

policies and procedures.

E DUCATION & C ERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science Engineering

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DeKalb, IL

Certified Quality Engineer

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF QUALITY

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

FIBERWEB TRAINING CENTER

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