Manufacturing Supply Chain
Resume:
Clayton Slaymaker
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Manufacturing* Supply Chain* Operations* Project Coordination* Engineering
Versatile professional with more than twenty years of Manufacturing, Supply
Chain, Operations, Project Coordination
and Management experience. Keen ability to manage and evaluate all
manufacturing as well as oversee all operational
functions. Experienced in maintaining multi-million dollar, high speed
equipment, facilities and keep timely and accurate
P&L records and budgets. Outstanding hands-on leader who motivates, trains
and provides guidance to teams to ensure
consistent results well beyond expectations. Organized self-motivator who's
earned promotions though a proven record
Of achievement. Strategic problem-solver with ability to work across all
levels of an organization and uncover ways to
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Utah Valley State College Orem, UT
Army Reserve- 1988-1996
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Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Strong background in procurement, MRP, warehouse, material handling and
logistics.
Strong background in manufacturing, equipment integration, processes,
packaging and lean manufacturing.
Strong background in cGMP's, FDA, and HACCP.
Strong ability to lead and direct staff to accomplish the task.
Designed service development plans and conducted operation assessments.
Formulated, wrote, and implemented new employee orientation manuals, BOM's,
packaging specifications,
Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of 150 -300
employees.
Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management
skills.
Directed department heads to achieve goals and improve processes and cost
savings.
Successfully refined and implemented new projects.
Counseled staff on defining career and work related goals and objectives.
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VP of Operations, Horizon Co-Pak, Springville, UT Aug. 2008 - May 2010
Provide contract-manufacturing services for the nutraceutical, food and
cosmetic industries. Provided packaging in the form of flexible pouching
and bottling for liquid and powders.
Manage all operational functions, facilities, AP/AR, purchasing, sales, HR,
quality, logistics and manufacturing.
Work with all governing agencies to adhere to all GMP, FDA, OSHA and HACCP
requirements.
Negotiated contracts with vendor and customers.
Developed extensive customer base though leads, referrals and cold calls.
Provide customer care and follow-up.
Conducted presentations to sell products, educated customers on new
packaging concepts and increase
VP of Operations, Alpine Co-Pak/Innovative Flexpak, Springville, UT Mar.
2002 - Aug. 2008
Provide contract-manufacturing services for the nutraceutical, food and
cosmetic industries. Provided
packaging in the form of flexible pouching and bottling for liquid and
powders.
Managed all operational functions, facilities, purchasing, project
management, quality, logistics and production.
Conducted negotiations with vendors on all raw materials, services and
equipment.
Work with all governing agencies to adhere to all GMP, FDA, OSHA and HACCP
requirements.
Managed complete purchase and installation of 12 H/F/F/S machines, powder
bottling line and process equipment into new 60,000 sq ft facility.
Director of Contract Manufacturing & Packaging, Unicity Int., Orem, UT Mar.
1999- Mar. 2002
Managed all processes for contract manufacturing and package engineering of
nutritional and cosmetic
products. Worked with contractors and vendors to negotiate pricing,
implemented specifications, SOP's and
new product development for nutritional and cosmetic products.
Established time lines for all new projects, work with design and
manufacturing on all phases for all packaging
components, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics.
Worked with Product Managers, Project Managers, R&D, Supply Chain,
Directors and VP on all aspects of the project to ensure deadlines were
met.
Director of Operations, Neways International, Salem, UT May 1989 - Mar.
1999
Managed daily operations of all manufacturing and logistics of nutritional
and cosmetic products.
Manage day to day operations, facilities, distribution, purchasing and
production.
Conducted internal audits to insure adherence to operational SOP's and
facility standards.
Oversaw manufacturing and distribution operations in multiple countries.
Negotiated contracts for materials, services and equipment.
Managed all phases of new equipment purchase and installation of 3 high
speed liquid filling lines, 2 high speed tubers, 2 high speed capsule and
tablet packaging lines and a new 100,000 sq ft warehouse expansion.
Plant Manager, Sunrider International, Orem, UT / City of Industry, CA Jun.
1987 - May 1999
Oversaw daily operations of manufacturing of nutritional products.
Set production schedules and production goals.
Oversaw distribution operations for all in-process material.
Completed move of entire facility to City of Industry, CA into new state of
the art 100,000 sq ft facility.
Community Involvement:
DNR - Work on wildlife projects
Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership- Lean Manufacturing
PO Box 541*Spanish Fork, UT 84660*801-***-*********.*********@*****.***
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