Manager Plant
Resume:
James Prachar
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Home: 260-***-**** abl1ch@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 260-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering professional with over 20 years experience in management and
manufacturing including 6 years as a plant manager. Experience working
with a plant start-up as well as with a mature work force in both union and
non-union facilities, in building customer, community, and business
relationships, with a record of continual performance improvements that
exceeds previous performance records and is best in class for the business
group.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REA MAGNET WIRE, Fort Wayne, IN 2008 - 2010
General Manager, Technical Services
Worked with plants in China, Mexico, and the US to improve process
equipment and methods. Implemented equipment changes and procedures to
help improve performance. Tested alternative processing methods to improve
quality and productivity.
. Introduced new or different methods for processing product which improved
quality and productivity by 25%.
. Improved process control systems to allow for better monitoring and
control.
SUPERIOR ESSEX, Fort Wayne, IN 1983 - 1988 & 1991 - 2008
Director, Engineering 2004 - 2008
Managed a team of engineers and designers that were involved in large
capital projects, machine upgrades, environmental issues, process
improvements, and equipment evaluations in many locations. The value of
projects completed was about $40M.
. Managed project for locating, designing, building, and start-up of a
green-field plant in China. Participated in hiring the plant manager and
staff. Expanded production capacity in a second phase. Equipment
installation and operation were on schedule and within 1% of budget.
. Managed the team and coordinated resources for major capital projects
($1M plus) in Mexico and the United States. The team designed and
installed equipment to manufacture a larger variety of products in 4
locations. Oversaw expansion of capacity in 2 plants.
Plant Manager 2003 - 2004
Overall responsibility for the operation and performance of a manufacturing
plant. Improved the performance of the operations and contributed to the
profitability.
. Initiated a number of projects to improve long term performance of the
plant including upgrading equipment, installing equipment to expand
product range, and modifying the plant layout for better safety and
material flow.
. Coordinated programs to help set production and scrap records and lead a
team to negotiate a 3 year contract with the union that was approved on
the first vote.
General Director, Torreon, Mexico 2000 - 2003
Overall responsibility for the start-up and the operation of a plant.
Legal representative for the company in Mexico.
. Completed construction and managed the start-up of a green-field plant in
Torreon, Mexico. Moved from a shelter company to an independent entity.
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SUPERIOR ESSEX (continued)
. Implemented training and programs to guide plant to be leader in the
company in production costs, quality and productivity in the second year
of operation.
. Guided the plant to achieve QS 9000 registration in the second year of
operation.
Plant Manager, Rockford, IL 1998 - 2000
Overall responsibility for the operation of a plant with approximately 150
employees.
. Controlled spending and improved operational performance which
contributed approximately $1M above standard each year.
. Initiated a number of projects to improve long term performance and
safety of the plant. Reduced the incident rate by nearly 50%.
. Implemented programs to reduce plant scrap rate by 30%, return rate by
80%, and productivity at record levels.
Manager, Process Engineering, Chicago Magnet Wire 1988 - 1991
Other Positions Held Within Essex 1983 - 1988 & 1991 - 1998
Process Engineering and Quality Manager
. Initiated installation of new state-of-the-art equipment.
. Oversaw the initial registration to QS 9000.
Manager, Technical Service
. Implemented a new manufacturing instruction system.
. Provided support to corporate, plant, sales, and customers.
Process Engineer, Joint Venture
. Ran production, testing and trials at the customer.
. Worked with customers for approvals and to develop business
relationships.
Production General Supervisor
. Had responsibility for production as well as support departments.
Facility Engineer
. Responsible for maintenance and plant support.
EDUCATION
MS, Production Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana
BS, Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Accounting / Finance
ISO / QS / TS16949
SPC and Statistics
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