Manager Project

John T. Williams

*** **** *** *****, ******* Rapids, NC, 27870

434-***-**** *********@*****.***

PLANT MANAGER

Plant Management / Budgeting / Material Handling Design / Environmental /

System Controls / Lean Manufacturing / Total Quality Management / AutoCAD

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Cost Estimation / Continuous Process Improvements / Vendor Negotiations

I manage and control plant operations using modernize operational

techniques, analyzing systems and processes, to eliminate redundancies and

cut costs. I optimize manufacturing operations and cost with improvements

to quality and outputs, while reducing looses and improving costs.

With a proven record of building strong customer relationships, I have

consistently devised winning methods to boost production and enhance

throughput on time and under budget. In brief, my key strengths include:

o Driving standards, quality and plant process improvements

o Devising successful strategies to streamline complex operations

o Delivering projects on time and below cost

o Perform TQM, 6 Sigma, and Lean analysis to develop products

specification requirements. Develop specifications and SOP's for the

continual consistencies of products.

o Managing subcontractors, vendors and engineering and design teams

during installation / start-up

o Comprehensive understanding of design engineering, manufacturing, and

production methods

I have the ability to analyze situations rapidly and simplify complex

problems. I am skilled at finding new approaches and alternatives to get

the job done and exceed expectations. Personable and good natured, I have

strong communication skills that allow me to build exceptional business,

sales, and customer relationships.

CAREER HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Project Manager, Lawrenceville Brick, 2005 - 2009. Developed and engineered

a Landfill Gas project to replace the need for natural gas. This would cut

cost at current prices by minimum of $600k per year. Redesigned the Sample

Room layout with AutoCAD and improved the overall flow of this process, and

over saw the construction of this department. After six month of

operations, I took this operation on with a three month backlog and

numerous wrong shipments and in two months we were at same week delivery.

Using proven methodology we proceeded to next day shipments on most items.

Created a "Thin Brick" product line for the company. Using existing

equipment and personnel developed a system to produce 2,000 units per day,

with no disruption in samples. Used Green engineering, when ever possible,

by recycling the water for the Sample Master saw that uses 5 gallon/minute

through a reservoir system.

Plant Manager, Hanson Brick, 2003 -2005, a global manufacturer of bricks,

roofing tiles, concrete pipes and aggregates.

Took on multiple quality issues from the start. Using 6 Sigma and Lean

methodologies, eliminated most of these issues with employee buy in. Led

management teams, who analyzed problems, created SOP, quality control

procedures, and witnessed the overall quality, turn around.

> Directed analysis, design, and elimination of process bottle necks.

Seized opportunity to identify, develop, and improve plant processes

with reworking of operational controls, retrofitting improved tooling

for improved process flow. Managed several capital projects to

increase production rates.

> Managed and provided detailed technical support for a six million

dollar grinding process from concept to commissioning. This included

project definition, feasibility studies, process technology, reduction

in labor, and better particle size control.

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> Led the retrofitting and redesign of a 1956 Swindell Dressler Plant.

Redesigned the firing controls on the kilns to reduce fuel consumption

by 12%. Redesigned the sand seals in the kiln for minimum air

infiltration. Responsible for the integration of the new grinding

room and support equipment.

Manufacturing Manager, Jenkins Brick Co., 2000 to 2003. Manufacturer of

bricks and distributor of building materials.

> Accountable for all operations pertaining to brick production,

including quality, labor, budgets, raw materials, plant upkeep,

preventive maintenance, continual improvements, customer relations and

satisfaction, and product development.. Responsible for the analysis

and redesign of the landfill gas system. This improved A grade

quality by 8% or $260k per year. Designed and over saw construction

of a new grinding facility to enhance raw material consistency and

eliminate rejects.

> Led team to completely re-engineer manufacturing equipment and

processes. Responsible for increasing production from 26 million units

/ year to 50 million units/ year, by evaluating and recommending major

expenditures to retrofit the production processes. Delivered on time

and on budget, and increased production beyond expectations.

Implemented safety requirements during all phases, developed

contingency plans between design and commissioning stages,

instrumental in coordinating two teams effort to successfully achieve

the desired time frame. Provided reports to company owner and offered

support and troubleshooting assistance to system engineers, team

leaders and maintenance.

Earlier Career: Plant Manager, of 4 different manufacturing facilities,

developing continuous process improvements, cost reductions, excellent

safety programs, good customer / vendor relationship, good environmental

practices, and good labor relations.

> Slashed operational costs and increased quality using proven process

control procedures. Helped define all quality standards and

implemented controls to maintain them. Developed new products and

processes to keep up with current trends in the industry and customer

needs.

> Secured capital expenditure for major rework and expansions at all

facilities. Modernized processes to maximized outputs and increase

savings. Seized the opportunities to promote quality and safety as a

working standard. Set the example.

Education / Training / Personal

Education: Associates of Arts, East Mississippi College.

AutoCAD 10, Auburn University

Managing for Consistency - Tennessee Associates

Brick Manufacturing Short Course - Clemson University

Software Experience: Advance knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

Also knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC's, SEW VFD's and servo drives.

Additional Interests: I have travelled extensively in the US. Outside of

work, I enjoy photography, paleontology, archeology, college football,

fishing,

Excellent reference available upon request.

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