Plant Manager Sales

David Birkett

**** ****** **., ***** **********, OH 43110

920-***-****

*******@*****.***

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Career Objective

Results-driven Plant/General Manager eager to contribute superior technical

knowledge, business improvement, and team leadership skills toward

supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

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Profile

> Offer numerous years of operational management experience with

expertise in the maunufacturing, printing and converting industries

> Sharp business acumen and depth of knowledge in budgeting and

financial administration, sales and marketing, staff training and

development, maintaining safety, and key account management

> Facilitate client-focused, quality-oriented environment vital to

maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; demonstrated ability

to identify and address client-specific needs

> Solid record of cost-effectively increasing productivity using "Lean"

practices; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human

resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

> Ensure compliance with all government regulations, safety standards,

and corporate policies

> Dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship

management skills

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Professional Experience

Mondi Akrosil 4/08 -

12/08

Plant Manager, Lancaster, OH

. Effectively oversaw 65 member team and full P&L responsibility for

this leading producer of silicone-coated release liners for pressure-

sensitive products

. Maintained outstanding levels of customer satisfaction; ensured timely

production of quality products that met with client-specific

requirements

. Proficiently managed and maintained tandem-extruder and two silicone

coaters

Bemis, Inc, 1982 - 2008

Plant Manager, Bemis Flexible Packaging Division, Lancaster, WI (2005 -

2008)

. In recognition of exceptional performance, steadily progressed within

the largest flexible packaging company in the Americas and a major

manufacturer of pressure sensitive materials to attain ultimate

position responsible for 300 personnel, comprehensive P&L, and all

aspects of plant operations - Flexo & Gravure printing

. Minimized defective material returns, decreased waste production,

boosted plant productivity and efficiency; recognized by Mars Food as

"Best Supplier"

. Implemented quality control measures and achieved AIB score of over

900 throughout tenure as Plant Manager

President, MacKay, Inc., Division of Bemis Inc. New London, WI (2002 -

2005)

. Successfully directed P&L, capital planning, and sales/marketing

efforts for this key division with five locations generating $28M in

annual sales; increased bottom-line sales and profits by double digit

figures

. Led company to achieve status as sole business in market segment with

ISO 9002 certification

V.P., MacKay, Inc. Florence, KY (2000 - 2002)

. Entrusted with managing major food company account and dramatically

grew sales from $400k to $5M.

. Expanded capacity with the creation of four new production sites

. Directed sales and marketing efforts including national print

advertising campaign, increasing corporate internet presence, planning

promotions, and coordinating participation and booth design for

multiple annual trade shows

Director of Operations, MacKay, Inc. Florence, KY (1986 - 2000)

. Expertly managed all activity at two plants and actively negotiated

three-year contract with GCIU

Plant Manager / Customer Service, Gravure Systems, Division of Bemis, Inc.

Florence, KY(1982 - 1986)

. Applied critical thinking and strategic problem solving skills toward

effectively making and executing decisions critical to the effective

operation and maintenance of facility

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Education

Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

M.B.A. Labor Relations

B.A. French

~ Professional Development ~

Karrass Effective Negotiation ~ Strategic Planning ~ Purchasing Training

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