Manager Sales

Jarrett R. Gannon

**** *. ***** ****

Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Cellular: 847-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Proven leader in the manufacturing industry

Student of Strategic Lean Six Sigma practices in manufacturing/warehousing

Excel and thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure atmosphere

Excellent problem solving and data analysis skills

Motivated, flexible and versatile team-building professional that does not settle for “good enough”

Fully trained and educated safety professional

Work Experience

General Manager/Plant Manager - Weiman Products, LLC, Gurnee, IL

November 2006-August 2009

• General Manager of Operations for a continuously growing manufacturing company

• Oversee 6 Department Managers and overall responsibility for 50+ hourly employees in all plant functions including all logistics,

supply chain, and

production personnel

• Responsible for all Chemical blending and Packaging operations in the company

• Develop yearly budget for all factory operations and capital expenditure

• Achieved Lean Six Sigma/Kaizan certification

• Played a major role in achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification for the company

• Play a key role in all major projects taken on by the company with a focus on new product development and realization

• Directed the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to the organization as a whole. Process improvement is a major focus

• Reduced financial and material “waste” by 26% in first 2 years on job

• Overall responsibility for performance in relation to key metrics and goals

• Responsible for the overall training of plant personnel in EPA & FDA regulatory practices

• Ensure that proper GMPs are followed at all times in the plant

• Managed production planning as well as inventory operations

• Implemented “Just In Time” as an expectation in the factory. Working with inventory, purchasing, and production, this was

accomplished in 9 months

Branch Operations Manger - Hertz Rent-A-Car, Racine, WI

October 2004-October 2006

• Established daily goals for staff to follow

• Managed inventory of vehicles valued at $45,000,000 +

• Responsible for meeting and exceeding financial goals

• Developed monthly forecasts and financial budgets for the branch

• Gained new business for branch through direct marketing efforts in the field

• Branch consistently growing over 20% in revenue each quarter of 2005/2006

• Increased Human Resource skills by interviewing candidates and coaching employees

• Molded four current new Branch Managers

Aseptic SVP Filling Coordinator - Abbott Laboratories/Hospira, Inc., North Chicago, IL

December 2003- October 2004

• Responsible for coordinating aseptic filling operations of liquid pharmaceuticals

• Direct daily tasks and expectations for 15+ direct reports in filling operations

• Assure proper GMPs are being practiced during shift

• Reconcile time management system(LARS) for subordinates

• Ensure all training is completed by employees in a timely manner

• Present thorough shift reports on a daily basis

• Develop daily performance reports to ensure maximum efficiency of shift

• Knowledge of commodity preparation, solution preparation, and lyophilization processes

• Assist in counseling of employees

• Personal responsibility for completing and exceeding production goals

ount Executive/Assistant Branch Operations Manager – Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Las Vegas, NV

uary 2001 – November 2003

• Promoted to Account Executive of car sales in March 2003 from management in rental

• Responsible for direct sales to different types of prospects

• Intense marketing to credit unions and other referral sources to generate clients

• Maintained customer files through follow-up and constant contact

• Responsible for managing a 300 vehicle fleet profit center

• Directly managed revenues and expenses in the branch

• Managed an inventory worth over $10,000,000

• Mentored numerous Management Trainees

• Consistently at the top of the region in insurance and ancillary product sales

• Gained business for the branch by marketing to different types of operations including insurance agents, claims centers, dealerships, and body

• Received three promotions in two years due to aggressive sales and marketing

• Established branch expectations and goals

cation

et Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL

ected November 2009

• Master of Organizational Leadership (M.B.A.)

• School of Graduate Studies

higan State University, East Lansing, MI

ust 2000

Bachelor of Science

College of Natural Resources

Emphasis in Hospitality Business Administration

tifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Currently Enrolled in Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Classes)

Kaizan

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Supply Chain Management Certificate

OSHA 30 Hour Card Holder

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