David C. Decker

** ******* **** ( Pineville, MO, 64856 ( abl7pv@r.postjobfree.com

417-***-****

PLANT / PROJECT MANAGER

executive profile

Distinguished management professional with over 25 years of solid

technical, financial, and personal administration experience in leading

production and project coordination, program management, and manufacturing

technology. Expert in the development of lean manufacturing processes that

reduce labor costs and increase production, which have been proven to

revitalize projects and increase profitability for manufacturers. Top

record of performance in analyzing hindrances in the flow of production and

providing quick resolutions to improve plant systems. Consistently proven

able to hit the ground running, inspiring others, and producing measurable

results within a short period of time. Green Belt in Six Sigma.

Areas of expertise

P&L Management Program & Project Management Budget Adherence/Allocation

Product Development Competitive Market Positioning Management Development

Regulatory Affairs Process Development & Design Engineering

Improvement

Strategic Planning Interdepartmental Relations Team Building / Mentoring

Building

Professional Experience

INTERNATIONAL PROFIT ASSOCIATES, Buffalo Grove, IL

2008 - Present

Senior Business Consultant

Charged with improving the profit margins, costing and estimations,

operation efficiencies, human resource development, and sales development

and training for various clients across many different industries,

including construction, manufacturing, service, and retail.

Highlights Of Accomplishments

Business Consultations

> Identified, hired, and trained a sales person for a renovation company

who helped to grow their territory.

> Set up proper standard versus actual costing for an HVAC company, which

helped provide clear-cut data for cost controls.

> Established purchasing/inventory procedures and production scheduling for

a trailer manufacturer that improved process time by establishing the

removal of constraints.

CONSUMER TESTING LABORATORIES, INC., Bentonville, AR

2006 - 2007

Laboratory Manager

Directed the Children's Apparel Safety Lab in coordination of all testing

procedures from sample entry to final log-out. Assumed leadership role to

assist with the coordination of interdepartmental procedures in order to

bring the company's processes together on one accord.

Project Coordinator

Created flow charts detailing testing process flow for all labs. Developed

and compiled various groups of data for analysis to improve processes.

Designed and tracked an error resolution program to assist in the

understanding and implementation of a new laboratory software program.

Highlights Of Accomplishments

Management

> Instigated changes in workflow throughout the laboratory to improve

performance without increase in staffing by training writers and

reviewers in the more effective methods and procedures to do their jobs.

Project Coordination

> Compiled various groups of data for analysis to improve processes and

created flow charts detailing testing process progress for all labs.

Designed and tracked an error resolution program to assist in the

understanding and implementation of a new laboratory software program,

which yielded fewer technical issues for laboratory technicians.

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David C. Decker

21 Skyland Lane ( Pineville, MO, 64856 ( abl7pv@r.postjobfree.com

417-***-****

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MOHAWK HOME, A Division of Mohawk Industries, Calhoun, GA - Bentonville, AR

1999- 2006

Project Manager

Set up production areas and storage racking for a new $20 million, 800,000

square feet production/warehouse facility, assisted in various departments

to reduce costs and improve productivity, and established and implemented

training protocols for new production methods.

Plant Manager

Charged with responsibility of a $16 million sales facility with 60

employees producing 3.86 million units. Led plant operations, including

production, warehousing, shipping, maintenance, human resources, and

administration working within budgetary constraints.

Highlights Of Accomplishments

Production Cost Savings

> Oversaw construction of $350,000 show room and sales office to assure

that the design was cost effective and conducive to a productive

environment.

> Initiated reduction in staffing by 30% while increasing production by

200% using lean management concepts. Designed and implemented a

production flow system that reduced indirect labor by 60%.

> Negotiated with vendors to receive the best quality raw materials and

pricing and dealt directly with corporate production control and other

production facilities to supply a quality, on-time product to the retail

market.

Safety Measures

> Maintained a 97.5% rating on corporate safety plant inspections

demonstrating a high level of safety awareness by management and staff.

EX-CELL HOME FASHIONS, Bentonville, AR

1995 - 1999

Plant Manager

Supervised 100 personnel in a home textile industry plant with complete

plant responsibility of all departmental production, warehouse supervisors,

and staff. Designed and implemented new production processes, machinery,

and standards while converting the facility over to a completely new

product line and training workforce in new methods.

Highlights Of Accomplishments

Safety Measures

> Supervised the abatement of several OSHA citations and directives and

initiated safety programs that reduced work-related and time-loss

injuries by 90%.

OWNED AND OPERATED

LONEOAK MANUFACTURING, Cincinnati, OH

1989 - 1991

Education

BS/BA Management, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

TECHNICAL TRAINING SKILLS

Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification

Lean Manufacturing Strategies: Value Stream, Process Mapping, Kaizen

Computer Technology: Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, QuickBooks

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

United Way of Benton County, Board of Directors and Campaign Cabinet (1997-

2003), Campaign Co-Chairman (1999)

March of Dimes, Campaign Cabinet (1998)

Ozark Blues Society of Northwest Arkansas, Member (2001-2005), Treasurer

(2004), President (2005)

MDA Campaign, Participant and Organizer (1998, 2001)

Lifeline of NW Arkansas, Board of Directors

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