Manager Plant

Wendel A. Woods

**** ********** **** ( Akron, Ohio 44319 330-***-**** (

abkul6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Operations Manager ( Plant Manager/Distribution Manager

Accomplished manufacturing and distribution operations manager with the

proven ability to turn around troubled operations, improve existing

operations, reduce operating expenses, and improve profitability. Clear

and consistent record of enhancing productivity, safety, and quality by

implementing effective coaching and mentoring programs. Skilled in

planning and administering capital and operating budgets. Proven ability

to recruit, manage, and promote talented staff. Thoroughly knowledgeable

of federal, state, and local safety and environmental standards.

Innovative problem solver with the proven ability to assess the big

picture, identify production bottlenecks, and implement effective

solutions in manufacturing.

Operations Management ( Manufacturing ( Distribution ( Retailing (

Inventory

Capital Acquisitions ( Project Management ( Policy & Procedure Development

( Safety

Facility Maintenance ( Regulatory Compliance ( Budgeting ( HR Management

Continuous Process Improvement ( Quality Assurance ( Vendor Relations

P&L ( Training ( Team Building ( Staff Development

Professional Experience

Akzonobel Coatings, Inc. - Hudson, Ohio 1996-2009

Formerly The Flood Company, the firm was purchased in 2006 by Akzonobel,

now the global leader in coatings manufacturing. Following the purchase,

industrial operations were distributed to other North American facilities.

Was paid through 2009 to manage the closure of the campus in 2008.

Operations Manager / Plant Manager

Directed all industrial operations-production, warehousing, and

distribution-at what was during most of tenure the central corporate campus

and manufacturing and distribution hub of The Flood Company. Created and

implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best manufacturing

practices throughout the plant, Managed the full lifecycle of capital

projects, provided key input to weekly logistics and fulfillment planning,

and oversaw facility operations and equipment maintenance. Planned and

administered annual capital budgets, calculated potential return on

investment (ROI), and managed the full lifecycle of capital projects.

. Reduced average operating costs per gallon across the full product

line from $0.33 to $0.27 per gallon on 4.3 million gallons of over 100

stock-keeping units (SKUs).

. Initiated and implemented equipment upgrades and capital acquisitions

that enabled production increases ranging from 33% to 55% across

multiple SKUs, increasing one product line from 5,500 to 15,000

gallons per day.

. Initiated use of a 3rd party warehouse and order-fulfillment operation

to eliminate warehouse overcrowding and delays in order fulfillment.

. Achieved 98% first-pass quality results by creating and enforcing

manufacturing certification standards across the entire product line

in the first four years.

. Replaced non-certified employees with certified staff in electrical,

welding, construction, and industrial plumbing, allowing the firm to

discontinue use of external contractors for major equipment

installation projects and maintenance, reduced hourly costs from

$60.00 to $22.00, and generated monthly savings of almost $40,000.

Upgrading the maintenance staff resulted in automated uptime

increasing from less than 75% to more than 90%.

. Created safety programs that included training and incentives to

achieve zero lost-time injuries over the last three years of

operations.

. Designed a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan that

achieved zero tank overflows and reportable spills.

. Established and managed monthly and annual production and distribution

budgets totaling $1.8M and $1.5M that enabled close monitoring of

spend and variance over the course of each year.

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. Spearheaded the creation of a second shift to meet demand and built

inventory for a newly launched product line, overseeing recruitment

and training of new staff.

. Implemented a clear career-path and annual job review process that

included clearly defined job functions and pay grades for all

manufacturing and distribution operations, standards for determining

merit increases, and employee-development programs. Promoted many

people during tenure.

. Manager of the Year, 2006.

. Successfully managed the shutdown of all manufacturing and

distribution operations.

Revere Products Corp 1988-1996

A distributor of building maintenance and cleaning products, including

roofing compounds, paint, cleaning solutions, and brushes.

Distribution Center & Production Manager

Recruited to overhaul a troubled distribution hub with limited product-

mixing capacity. Led warehouse, production, and administrative staff.

Planned and administered operating and capital budgets.

. Led a major restructuring of the inventory system and implemented

computerized stock-location and order-taking systems that reduced a 4-

day lead time to ship to same day for orders received by 3:00 pm.

Toys R Us - Cleveland, Ohio 1985-1988

A leading big-box toy retailer.

Operations / Merchandising Manager

Assisted in opening the Cleveland Market for this large chain, serving as

one of four managers on duty during the opening of 12 new retail sites.

Participated in all recruitment and oversight of finish-out, installation

of merchandising displays, and staff training.

United States Air Force 1980-1985

Rank at Honorable Discharge: Sergeant

Served as Crew Chief on the Specialized Rescue and Fire Protection Teams.

Education

Community College of the Air Force, Spangdalem AB Germany 1980-1984

Curriculum in management, rescue, and fire prevention included a wide

variety of leadership and staff development courses

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business

Management with a core competency in Operations Management

PRESENT

Professional Affiliations

. Warehouse Education Research Council

. NFPA

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