Manager Plant
Resume:
DAVID JOHN FARENDEN
Overland Park, KS, 66221
Home Phone: 913-***-****
Cell: 602-***-****
E-Mail: ********@***.***
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OBJECTIVE
Utilize my proven Plant Management, turn around and technical abilities to
achieve organizational goals and objectives.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Huhtamaki
De Soto, Kansas
Strategic Projects Manager - Americas Aug.05 -
Present
Promoted and relocated to Corporate Head Office to lead strategic projects
within the 10 North American Operations. Multi site responsibility for:
. Managing Strategic Projects within operations.
. Managed a $10 Million plant automation and new equipment installation.
. Implemented a machine speed up program increasing machine output by
50%. This involved design of new drive systems and process
improvements.
. Managed an investigation into a $120 Million "Greenfield" expansion
project.
. Aligned Continuous Improvement Program with North America strategy.
. Implemented Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
. Implemented headcount reduction and efficiency improvement in
Operations.
. Realized savings of $8.2 Million in Six Sigma and Lean initiatives
over 3 years.
. Awarded Huhtamaki "Operation of The Year - 2005" for turn around of
Phoenix Facility during my tenure as Plant Manager in Phoenix. Award
is based on 65 manufacturing operations worldwide.
Huhtamaki
Coleman, Michigan
Plant Manager, Phoenix & Coleman Operations Jan. 05 - Sept. 05
Promoted to multi site Plant Manager with responsibility for two
manufacturing facilities with sales in excess of $80 Million and 350
employees. Facilities operate thermoforming and injection molding equipment
including printing equipment for additional converting.
. Implemented a $1,8 Million cost reduction in Coleman Facility.
. Phoenix facility showed a $7 Million EBIT improvement by 2005.
. Further reduced Phoenix labor headcount by 60 due to efficiency
improvements.
. Improved Phoenix Safety record by 100% over 2004 result.
. Returned Phoenix operation to positive EBIT during 2005.
Huhtamaki
Phoenix, Arizona
Plant Manager Sept.
03 - Jan 05
Facility operated thermoforming and injection molding equipment including
printing equipment for additional converting.
. Positive EBIT improvement of $1.2 Million was achieved within six
months and year-end turnaround of $4 Million over 2003 EBIT.
. Improved equipment efficiencies, reduced headcount and implemented
cost control measures.
. Reduced headcount by 190 employees.
. Reduces operations from 24/7 to 24/5 while maintaining output.
. Improved Cost per Ton by $500.
. Reduced labor hours/ton 50%.
. Inventory accuracy improved from 80% to 99.5%.
. On time and complete for shipments improved from 82% to 99%.
. Improved Safety record by 50%.
Huhtamaki
DeSoto, Kansas
Operations Manager May 01 - Sept. 03
Promoted to Operations Manager and transferred to a division of Huhtamaki
in Kansas. The facility printed and converted rigid paperboard
containers.
. Accountable for a manufacturing division with 150 employees
consisting of an Engineering / Maintenance Department, Printing /
Die cutting Department and a Cup Forming Department.
. Accountable for the efficient utilization of assets and manpower
with an operating budget in excess of $40 Million.
. Implemented Statistical Process Control principles within the
converting department.
. Re-structured operation to fit sales requirements.
. Implemented a Computer to Plate workflow in printing department.
Van Leer Packaging / Huhtamaki
Wenatchee, WA
Operations Manager Nov. 98 - April 01
Requested by Company to transfer to USA as Operations Manager to
Wenatchee Molded Fiber Facility in Washington State.
. Responsible for all plant operations with all plant functions
reporting to me, engineering and production, which included 4
salaried supervisors and fifty two hourly union employees.
. Managed the efficient utilization of assets and manpower.
. Achieved the facilities successful re-entry into the filler flat
business.
. Headed Safety committee.
. Responsible for ensuring environmental laws were enforced within
facility. Reduced environmental testing by Department of Ecology
saving the company $100 000 per year in testing fees including
removing restrictions from water permit.
. Successfully negotiated two union contracts.
. Developed a new product range, which a patent was applied for.
A strategic decision was taken to divest the Wenatchee Molded Fiber
facility mid 2000. I was involved in the subsequent marketing and
divestment of the facility.
Van Leer Packaging
Springs, South Africa
Plant Manager March 97 - Oct. 98
Requested by Van Leer Packaging to return to Company as Project Manager
to lead upgrade of existing plant.
. Responsible for control of contractors and purchase and
installation of machinery for moulded fibre products.
. Total project cost $15 Million.
On completion of project I was promoted to Plant Manager.
. Responsible for managing entire molded fiber converting operation.
. Restructured work force due to plant upgrade to achieve efficiency
and productivity goals.
. Attended Huhtamaki Staff Conference in Holland 1998 as part of
International Leadership Training.
Aluminum Chemicals (Pty) Limited
Springs, South Africa
Plant Engineer Dec 95 - Feb 97
Managed all aspects of engineering from maintenance of plant machinery to
installation of new equipment and project control.
. Controlled a budget of $3 Million.
. Managed staff of twenty five employees.
Van Leer Packaging
Springs, South Africa
Maintenance & Engineering Manager March 93 - Nov 95
Joined Huhtamaki as Technical Assistant and after 6 months was promoted
to Maintenance Engineer. Was responsible for all aspects of plant
engineering and maintenance.
. Designed and installed a continuous pulping system.
. Implemented computerized maintenance program.
. Managed maintenance staff of thirty six employees.
Barlows Appliance Company
Johannesburg, South Africa
Product Engineer 1991 - 1993
Barlows manufactures refrigerators and freezers. Was involved in product
development and initiating changes to improve and correct manufacturing
and line assembly problems.
East Rand Gold and Uranium Company (ERGO)
Anglo American Corporation
Johannesburg, South Africa
Junior Engineer 1986 - 1991
Was chosen as a Junior Engineer under their Scholarship program.
Underwent concurrent practical training with the company and educational
studies through the Witwatersrand Technicon as a Mechanical Engineer.
Gained experience in the drawing office, workshops and various process
plants.
EDUCATION
Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Witwatersrand Technicon
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Continuous Education:
1. AMA, Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial
Executive.
Oct 99.
2. AMA, Intermediate Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Executive.
May 2000.
3. TAPPI, Introduction to Wet End Chemistry Short Course.
March 2000.
4. Molded Pulp Protective Packaging - Design and Testing
San Jose State University
August 2000.
5. Statistical Process Control.
University of Tennessee, 3-week course.
Sept. - Nov. 2001
6. Lithographic Relationships and Variables
Rochester Institute of Technology
October 2002
7. Advanced Leadership Program ( Huhtamaki internal training)
Huhtamaki Headquarters, Finland
April 2004
8. Black Belt Training
November 2005 - February 2006
References from my previous employers are available upon request.
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