Manager Plant
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PAUL MAMOLA
DESOTO, TX *****
214-***-**** (CELLULAR)
EMAIL: ***********@*******.***
SUMMARY: Manufacturing Plant Manager/Operations Manager professional with
20+ years of experience in a variety of plant environments (union and non-
union). Expertise in managing multiple facilities. Skills include
operational excellence, quality management (SPC), team building, lean
manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma methodology, maintaining
budgetary control, developing safety programs, regulatory compliance,
capital improvements. Strong leadership and communication skills with the
flexibility to successfully direct operations in any environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
EPI BREADS, INC, Atlanta, GA 2008-Present
Manufacturer of fresh frozen bread products (2009 sales of $40
million)
PLANT MANAGER, Dallas, TX
Responsible for all aspects of a 24/7, 160 employee, baking operation
Operations: create annual operating budget with full P & L
responsibility; successfully implemented labor and materials control
programs resulting in first profitable quarter in the three-year
history of this facility. Implemented MP2 preventative maintenance
program; Implemented downtime analysis programs, set up reduction
teams; planned and implemented over $400,000 in capital improvements;
Quality: Recruited QA Manager and QA team, directed training. Built QA
programs; created comprehensive action plan to prepare facilities
(Atlanta and Dallas) for AIB audit; team with sales department to
address customer complaints, reducing complaints by over 55% within 12
months; assure GMP compliance, oversee HACCP training, audit plant for
food safety compliance, and develop & create quality program SOPs.
Human Resources: Recruited, hired, and trained supervisory team;
developed annual evaluation program to deliver employee reviews;
negotiate salaries; assure compliance with state and federal labor
laws
Health and Safety: Instituted programs to change organizational safety
culture reducing OSHA recordable rate by 79% within 12 months. Brought
plant into compliance with EPA regulations, developed and implemented
SWPP plan for the facility.
MIZKAN AMERICAS, INC, Mount Prospect, IL 2002-2008
Manufacturer/bottler of vinegar-based liquid condiments (2007 sales of
$175 million)
PLANT MANAGER, Dallas, TX (2002, 2004-2007), Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(2003) Crossville, TN (2008)
Responsible for all aspects of AIB certified, 24/7, 100+ employee food
processing/bottling facilities; lead teams across all facilities to
develop PM programs, safety programs, continuous improvement programs.
Operations: create annual operating budget with full P & L
responsibility, exceeded profit goals by 12% in 2005-2007; converted
plants to new production standards exceeding previous production
levels by as much as 100% utilizing six sigma and lean manufacturing
methodology; Improved Perfect Order Completion to 99%, exceeding
industry standards; Implemented Maximo preventative maintenance
program in multiple facilities; Implemented downtime analysis
programs, set-up reduction teams, and oversee capital improvements;
Manage warehouse operations and shipping logistics, exceeding industry
standards for Perfect Order Completion.
Quality: Assure compliance with third-party audits (2002-2008 AIB
Superior rating), FDA audits, and customer audits (Albertson's,
Safeway). Assure compliance with Wal-Mart testing lab product
standards; assure GMP compliance, oversee HACCP training, audit plants
for food safety compliance, and develop & create SOPs.
Human Resources: Recruited and hired salaried staff for multiple
facilities, complete and deliver employee evaluations; negotiate
salaries; monitor compliance with state and federal labor laws;
Created corporate-wide Wellness Program.
Health and Safety: Created and conducted company-wide OSHA required
training programs; designed and implemented safety programs that
resulted in 798 days without an OSHA recordable injury, and 1370 days
without a lost time injury at specific facilities. Instituted company-
wide near-miss analysis to eliminate potential hazards; Key member of
corporate Safety Counsel. Assure compliance with EPA regulations,
managed startup of state-of-the-art WW treatment facility.
NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY, Charlotte, NC 1999-2002
Manufacturer of gypsum wallboard and cement board (2001 sales of
$1.5B)
PLANT MANAGER, Cleburne, TX (1999-2002)
Oversaw construction, startup, and ultimately 24-hour operations of
newly constructed facility. Guided plant from groundbreaking through
ramp-up to 24-hour production,
producing 2.5M square feet of product per month.
Construction/Start-Up: Involved in all phases of construction ($10m
project), equipment installation, personnel recruitment, set
compensation rates, created safety program, created training programs
for staff and line personnel.
Operations: Exercised full P&L responsibility (developed/oversaw
budget); utilized six sigma techniques to bring plant production to
acceptable standards for quality and productivity; scheduled
production, Managed finished goods inventory, oversee capital
projects, managed raw material procurement, coordinated shipping
logistics (both road and rail).
Quality: Created quality program utilizing six sigma techniques in
conjunction with feedback from sales team and customer base that
resulted in expertly trained plant personnel on product
specifications; began ISO certification.
Human Resources: Developed company policies and handbook; Created
attendance program; completed and delivered employee evaluations;
negotiated salaries; monitored
compliance with state and federal labor laws.
Health and Safety: Implemented Mastery safety training program and
DuPont STOP program; initiated health and wellness program; assured
compliance with EPA/TNRCC regulations. Resulted in no OSHA recordable
injuries in first 12 months of operations.
ROCK-TENN INC., Norcross, GA 1988-1999
Manufacturer of paper and packaging products (1998 sales of over $1B)
PLANT MANAGER, Dallas, TX (1992-1999)
Managed all aspects of a seven-day, 24-hour, manufacturing operation,
producing over
1,200 tons of converted paperboard per month. Full P & L
responsibility
Managed budgeting, production, scheduling, inventory control; oversaw
capital projects, shipping/receiving; reduced cycle for ordering raw
materials and increased efficiency of raw material usage enabling 40%
reduction in inventories; consistently exceeded budgeted profit
projections.
Quality: Acting Quality Control Manager; instituted SPC program;
involved in ISO 9000 certification.
Human Resources: Recruited both hourly and salaried employees;
negotiated union contracts; developed company policies in accordance
with union contract; Assured compliance with state and federal labor
laws (familiar with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, Texas
Worker's Compensation laws, and OSHA).
Health/Safety: Assured compliance with EPA/TNRCC regulations and OSHA
regulations. Maintained exemplary safety record. No lost time
accidents for 28-month period and no OSHA recordable injuries for 14-
month period.
PRODUCTION MANAGER, Dallas, TX (1990-1992)
Managed production scheduling, material procurement, environmental
compliance, union contract negotiations and safety projects.
Instituted safety programs, attendance program, and brought plant into
compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, Lynchburg, VA (1988)
Organized shift staffing, maintained production standards, assured
employee compliance with safety regulations, addressed union
grievances.
PACIFIC DUNLOP-GNB, Mendota Heights, MN 1986-1989
Manufacturer of automotive batteries (second largest manufacturer of
auto batteries in US)
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, Farmers Branch, TX (1988-1989)
Supervised charging, covering, and assembly departments. Assured
compliance with lead industry health and safety regulations, addressed
union grievances.
SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT, Lynchburg, VA (1986-1988)
Supervised all second shift departments; responsible for all aspects
of shift production.
EDUCATION:
36 hours completed- MBA, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX
BA Administration, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA
Industrial Forestry Operations, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Fully proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
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