Manager Plant

Steven K. Bammert 319-***-****(C)

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www.careerhosting.com/stevebammert 5218 Windmill Court SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Accomplished manufacturing executive with over 18 years experience leading

and directing manufacturing plants and major public utility operations.

Successful organizational manager who utilizes a participative management

style, combined with seasoned interpersonal skills, to build and lead high-

performance teams that consistently meet and surpass diverse operational

and budgetary objectives. Operational strategist with proven background in

planning, budget management, and leading mission- critical improvement

initiatives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Plant/Operations Interpersonal Skills Contract

Management Negotiations/Management

Procurement/Purchasing Project Management Employee/Labor Relations

Communication Skills Cost Control/Reduction Six Sigma Methodology

Lean Manufacturing Team Building/Leadership Relationship Building

P&L Management Quality Customer Relations

Control/Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Regional Director, Customer Operations, Mason City, Iowa 2006-2009

Alliant Energy Cedar Rapids, IA

Promoted with responsibility for field operations, maintenance and

construction projects, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and

customer care. Directed and led the activities of 190 employees through

six direct reports while managing an operating budget of $7.5 million and a

capital expenditures budget of $5.5 million.

Plant Manager, Sixth Street Generation Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2002-

2006

Alliant Energy Cedar Rapids, IA

Senior responsibility for all plant operations and maintenance of a 55

megawatt electric and steam generation facility that provided service and

support to major steam industrial customers. Managed four direct reports

and 50 employees with an O&M budget of $5.5 million and a capital budget of

$7 million.

Plant Manager 1998-2002

UGN, Inc Valparaiso, IN

P&L responsibility for all plant operations including staffing, budgeting,

quality control, and customer relations. Directed and managed the work

activities of six direct reports and 125 employees. Trained in Toyota

Production System as member of Toyota's supplier development program, Blue

Grass Automotive Manufacturers Association (BAMA).

Plant Manager, Jefferson City Missouri, and Sycamore, Illinois. 1988-

1998

Johnson Controls, Inc, Automotive Systems Group Plymouth, MI.

Full responsibility for all plant operations at two different three-shift

automotive seating plants. Interfaced and partnered with other JCI plants

as necessary to meet division goals.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

TEAM BUILDING AND COACHING

. Transformed a non-cohesive management team at the Sixth Street Station

by replacing the operations and maintenance manager within year one

and establishing clear goals and expectations for the team to follow.

Resulted in a management team that worked well together and

successfully completed the major renovation of the facility to burn

Powder River Basin coal.

. Developed a staff in Mason City with little management experience by

coaching and counseling, and establishing clear objectives and

expectations. Resulted in the northwest region saving over $400,000 in

operating expenses through budget oversight, expense management, and

implementation of hiring controls.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

. Orchestrated three-year, $18 million project to convert Sixth Street

Generating Station to burn Powder River Basin coal. Resulted in

facility being able to meet federal and state air emission laws, while

lowering plant fuel costs by several million dollars per annum, by

burning a higher percentage of coal versus natural gas.

. Instrumental in the implementation of a new, more efficient, headliner

manufacturing production process for the Honda Odyssey van. Resulted

in greater customer satisfaction/approval due to higher product

quality.

STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING

. Coordinated activities of Alliant regional team to disconnect

electricity and gas to flooded businesses and homes when a flood hit

Mason City, Iowa on June 8, 2008. Resulted in saving over a million

gallons of fresh water at the city water department from being

contaminated by flood water, allowing for quicker restoration of city

water services. This also prevented any injuries to those people

experiencing flood damage.

. Participated on the management team that negotiated two new labor

agreements with the union at the Sixth Street Station. Resulted in

reduced overtime labor costs and provided greater flexibility in

contractor work rules.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

. Led the implementation of the Maximo Predictive Maintenance Management

System at the Sixth Street Station. Resulted in having the ability to

document processes and provide data necessary for conditioned-based

maintenance.

. Organized and led several kaizen projects at the UGN production

facility. Resulted in reduced staffing, improved process flow, and

increased productivity.

EDUCATION

BA, Journalism and Mass Communications

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

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