Manager Project

Robert J. Simpson

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Irvine, CA. 92604

Cell 949-***-****

Home 949-***-****

abm1wi@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Manufacturing/ Operations/ Plant/ Facilities Management

Profile

Senior Director with extensive background in virtually all facility

and manufacturing operations with hands-on production management

responsibilities in customer driven, team environment. Experience in

office/ facility design, construction, scheduling and budgeting.

Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational

status. Goal oriented organized individual with strong leadership

capabilities, highly motivated and detail directed problem solver.

Proven ability to work in unison with all levels of staff. Provides

coaching, direction, develops and empowers direct reports.

Professional Experience

St. John Knits International 1976-

11/2008

Irvine, California

Director of Facilities Management

2000-2008

. United States - Seven manufacturing plants, two design and office

buildings. Mexico - Two manufacturing plants (Total

900,000 sq. ft. 24/6 operation) Oversee, guide and direct all

facility operations. Ensure compliance with all AQMD, OSHA and

other local, state, and federal government regulations

. Direct department reports: Energy Manager, Facility Managers,

Purchasing, Inventory, Shipping, Receiving, Transportation,

Building and Boiler Mechanics, Electricians and Janitorial

Department. (80 employees)

. Create annual Capital and Expense Budgets. Performs financial

planning process

. Senior Management Group

Facilities Manager (6 buildings) ____

1996-2000

. Space Planner, Manufacturing and Retail. Site selection and

layout, defined design criteria, completed initial planning and

cost estimates for additional manufacturing plants

. Retrofit existing "owned" buildings with Energy Management Systems.

(Energy efficient lighting, HVAC and motor controls) Upgraded

Natural gas steam boilers to LoNox Efficient burners

Facility Manager/ Operations (1 building)

1994-1996

. Designed new energy efficient Manufacturing Facility (175,000 sq.

ft. - Irvine)

. Direct department reports: Manufacturing, Loss Prevention and

Security Departments

Production/Plant/Fleet Manager 1988-

1994

. All production departments, Sewing, Knit and Woven's (3

Shifts,24/6) and Boiler Operations

. Fleet operations. Created and managed fleet of 40 vehicles

. Construction department. Created and managed to facilitate rapid

growth of company

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS:

ADP Enterprise eTime V6

Movex Explorer V12

N-Site Purchasing

Memberships

International Facilities Management Association

Irvine Chamber of Commerce Silver Circle

Business Continuity Plan Partner

C-TPAT Program Team Partner

Disaster Preparedness Team Leader

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

National Apparel Technology Center (TC2)

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Apparel Specific:

Pressing-Finishing-Boiler Operations

Ergonomic Design

Modular Manufacturing

Fashion Window construction and display

Facility Planning and Design

Sewing Process/ Garment construction

Spreading/Cutting

Saddleback College

Sales and Marketing

Orange Coast College

Business Practices

St. John University

Computer Enhancement, including Excel, Word and Outlook

Leadership

Executive Communication

Workplace Diversity

Director of Facilities, Facility Director, Facility Manager,

Facilities Specialist, Building Engineer, Building Manager, Operations

Manager, Design Manager, Project Manager, Production Manager, Plant

Manager, Construction Manager, Safety Manager, Warehouse Director,

Warehouse Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Garment Manufacturing,

Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Manufacturing, Dyeing, Coning,

Spinning, Knitting, Shima, Stoll, Seaming, Linking, Crocheting,

Finishing, Assembly, Pressing, Warehousing, Shipping, Receiving,

Strong attention to detail, Highly organized, Hands on, Mechanical,

Dedicated, Honest, Trustworthy, Problem solver.

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