Mark R. Stevens
**** *** **** *****. . **********, Florida 33761
727-***-**** . abmv8c@r.postjobfree.com
Production Manager . Production Supervisor
Highly skilled, process-driven Production and Plant Management professional
with over 20 years hands-on experience leading large, diverse teams to
consistently achieve corporate objectives. Possesses comprehensive
understanding of all phases of the production function with a focus on
effectively optimizing automated processes. Adept at developing effective
workflow planning and scheduling to maximize benchmark goals. A seasoned
production trouble-shooter able to leverage a wealth of industry know-how
to resolve on the job issues.
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Plant Operations . Process Improvements . Workflow Planning . Purchasing
New Product Production . Safety Procedures . Corrective & Preventative
Initiatives
SOP's & cGMP's . FDA & DEA Regulations . AS400, MRP/ERP, & KRONOS
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HunterDouglas, Southeast, Pinellas Park, Florida . 2005-2009
A leading global window fashion company.
Production Manager
Oversee all facets of daily operations for Shutter Department including
supervision of production and customer service staff. Responsible for
hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary procedures. Organize daily
workflow with a focus on maximizing key daily benchmark objectives. Perform
ongoing process evaluations and improvements. Troubleshoot diverse issues
and provide timely production support through in-depth knowledge of
operational equipment. Ensure adherence to production efficiency standards,
quality standards, on-time shipping, and safety material savings.
. Spearheaded successful pursuit of continuous production improvements
to meet major benchmark goals.
. Steered division to achieve highest quality of all the national
shutter divisions three years in a row.
. Pioneered and oversaw the Shutter Department's corrective and
preventative initiative.
. Consistently exceeded ship on time expectations for every trimester.
BIC Graphic, USA, St. Petersburg, Florida . 1999-2005
A major international manufacturer of pens, razors and other products, with
St. Petersburg as the Graphics division for promotional sales.
Manufacturing Specialist (Production Supervisor)
Assumed 1st Specialist responsibility for the performance of three
production shifts encompassing molding, assembly, and engraving and
printing on products. Oversaw production of new products from equipment
usage to devising effective processes. Ensured optimum performance against
measurable parameters including safety, efficiency, quality, and on time
shipping. Recruited staff, conducted performance and salary reviews, and
oversaw disciplinary procedures. Increased overall efficiency through
insightful daily work flow scheduling. Devised and implemented existing
product process improvements.
. Recognized and consistently rewarded for meeting and exceeding
performance expectations.
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Maxxim Medical, St. Petersburg, Florida . 1998-1999
Large national company that processes and sterilizes surgical trays.
Production Supervisor
Supervised 3 daily shifts in role of 1st shift supervisor responsible for
overall production, quality standards, safety, and on time shipment.
Anticipated staffing requirements, recruited staff, reviewed performance,
and oversaw disciplinary actions.
. Achieved daily ship on time objectives and eliminated lost time
incidents.
Daniels Pharmaceuticals/Jones Medical Industries (currently King
Pharmaceuticals), St. Petersburg, Florida . 1983-1998
Manufacturer of pharmaceutical products with a staff of over 60.
Plant Manager / Senior Director of Operations
Managed plant operations and maintenance and developed all production
scheduling and planning. Developed, introduced, and maintained Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP's) and nurtured current Good Manufacturing
Processes (cGMP's). Responsible for all purchasing related to the
manufacturing process. Attained comprehensive working knowledge of FDA
standards applying to blending, tabletting, and packaging. Hired all
operations staff and provided performance evaluations. Represented the
production function in all FDA and DEA regulatory affairs. Set up quality,
safety and on time parameters and conducted reviews focused on generating
improvements.
. Oversaw all facets of the production process directing a staff of over
60 responsible for purchasing, manufacturing, and shipping/receiving.
. Achieved zero recall on all manufactured drugs including a perfect
record with the US's 35th most dispensed drug.
. Responsible for appraisals and expenditures on major equipment
including two fully automated packaging lines, high speed tablet
presses, and blister-packaging equipment.
EDUCATION
B.A. Psychology
State University of New York, Oswego, New York
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Forklift operator, ISO9001 internal auditor, Certified CPR &
First Aid