Manager Human Resources

Location:

Florence, KY, 41042

Posted:

July 09, 2010

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KURT WILKE

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6308 Castle Oak Drive, Florence, KY 41042 859-***-****

abmep6@r.postjobfree.com

Objective A position where Experience, Education, and Communication

skills will be fully utilized in a growth oriented position.

Education 1991 Maryland University, Alconbury, UK

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

Military 2003-2007 United States Air Force

Honorable Discharge

1992-1998 US Air Force Reserves

Honorable Discharge 1987-1992

United States Air Force Honorable Discharge

Employment Aug. 2009 - Present Alcan/Amcor Packaging,

Pharmaceutical Glass Tubes Westport, IN

Plant Manager

Manage daily plant operations, and ensure plant and company

objectives for customer satisfaction, productivity, ISO,

Quality Management System, Human Resources, EH&S, and

Financial Plan are achieved.

Facilitate daily production meetings (Quality, Materials,

Production, Mfg Engineering, and Human Resources) in order to

coordinate activities and review, assign, and resolve issues.

Develop and implement annual operating budget. Control monthly

operating expenses including but not limited to

facility/equipment repairs, overtime and purchasing.

Approve all hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations,

exempt performance evaluations and salary actions.

Promote constant and effective communication channels at all

levels to maintain a stable and productive work climate.

Communicate Strategic and Operational plan.

Ensures adherence and compliance with all company policies,

procedures and practices of all plant personnel.

Responsible for the overall succession planning and

development of plant management staff.

Communicates frequently with internal and external contacts on

various issues including customer and supplier issues,

manufacturing issues, and community awareness.

Ensure compliance within production facility with all federal,

state, and local guidelines and regulations, including, but

not limited to: FDA, cGMPs, & OSHA.

Perform other duties as required by Director of Operations.

Jan. 2009 - Aug. 2009 Betts USA

Florence, KY

Production Manager-Aisa Machine's

Forecasts operating costs of production floor and directs

preparation of budget requests.

Represents Manufacturing at the daily Scheduling Meeting and

reports on the results of the previous day's activities.

Coordinate the flow of material from feeder departments,

(Kopack Printers, Injection Molding/Blow Molding & Assembly

Departments.)

Direct and coordinate all production activities personally or

through subordinate supervisory staff, for the entire

Manufacturing Facility, 18 Supervisors over 3 shifts.

Develop KPI's for Plant objective's

Maintain and oversee all daily Manufacturing/Assembly

Operations.

Provide staff with constructive and timely feedback. Enforce

company and local policies and procedures.

Develop potential candidates for management and professional

positions. Promote positive, productive, safe work environment

Provide communication and motivational techniques in

Supervising, Counseling, and Coaching Associates

Review and Evaluate operational procedures with the purpose of

identifying opportunities for improvement.

Help support and establish Lean initiatives on the production

floor via Visual Aides, Kanban's & 5-s. Also be a Team Leader

or Member during Kaizen events.

Aug. 2008 - Jan. 2009 TMK

Ipsco Wilder, KY

16" Pipe Mill Foreman

Develop, in connection with the 16"Tube Mill Manager, Goals,

Expectations, and work schedules for entire 16" Tube Mill.

Recommend process & procedural changes to improve overall

efficiency & profitability of Tube Mill.

Prepare & Maintain Production reports.

Maintain compliant with company policies & procedures, safety

standards and 5's in assigned areas of responsibility.

Coordinate down time with maintenance to perform necessary

PM's.

Ensure positive Labor-Management relationship is maintained.

Responsible for Production Standards, Schedules, and

Environmental Compliance.

Responsible for the Supervision of 35 union Steel Workers.

Aug. 2006 - June. 2008 CIRCOR Instrumentation

Technology Spartanburg, SC

Manufacturing Superintendent-Off Shifts

Acting Department Manager for: Finishing, Plating, Heat

Treating & Waste Water Treatment.

Supervise work performance of 49 CNC/ASM Machine Operators, &

16 Assembly Personnel. This includes maintaining accurate and

up to date records of attendance, performance, training,

corrective/disciplinary action, and salary administration.

Monitor team and individual performance.

Maintain leadership presence by spending an overwhelming

percentage of time on the floor.

Identify mechanical problems and coordinate necessary

maintenance activities with maintenance personnel.

Assure associates are properly trained in critical areas of

safety and housekeeping and document this training.

Enforce work rules fairly and consistently. Instill

accountability in employees to perform at a higher level.

Cross train employees and utilize regularly to facilitate

flexibility and responsiveness

Facilitate communication among team members, and create and

maintain a high level of employee morale.

Performs other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Manager.

May 2002- June 2003 Guardian

Float Glass Richburg, SC

Hot End Supervisor

December 1999-April 2001 AK

Steel

Middletown, OH

Shift Manager-North Annealing

August 1999 - Dec. 1999 Republic

Technologies International Lorain, OH

April 1992 - August 1999 USS/Kobe

Steel Lorain, OH

Shift Manager - Billet/Bloom Caster

Special Diversity, OSHA Safety, Kaizen, Six Sigma, QS9000, TS 16949,

Training ISO 14001

Computer

Skills Access AS400 Excel JD Edwards Lotus Notes Microsoft

Office MS Word Outlook SAP WMS Word Perfect

References Available Upon Request

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