Manager Engineer

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ALAN H. ELWELL

*** *********** ***** • Ponte Vedra, Florida 32082

904-***-**** • abnhtn@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR LEVEL: OPERATIONS MANAGER

Manufacturing / Plant Management ~ Process Improvement Leader

Innovative and seasoned Senior Operations Manager with 20+ years combined experience providing decisive

leadership that drives operational process, productivity, efficiency, and bottom-line improvements for manufacturing

organizations across multiple sites. Expert in total facility management including Engineering, Production, and

Training. Able to create long term gains in performance, continuous improvements, and profitability. Customer and

quality focused business executive who provides vision and motivation, building top performing teams.

• Turned around an underperforming facility through analysis of process gaps and successful corrective action

leading to maximum effectiveness for production, quality, safety, and cost reductions.

Core Competencies Include:

Production Planning • P&L Accountability • Continuous Improvement • Conflict Resolution • Facilities Management

Labor Relations • New Product Development • Maintenance Planning • Purchased Materials Specification/Quality

5S and Kaizen Principles • Policy/Procedure Development • Leading Change • Team Building

Root Cause Analysis • Project Management • LEAN Concepts • HR Functions • Budgeting & Cost Control

Training Development • Union/Non Union Environments • Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A&L ELWELL ENTERPRISES, INC., Ponte Vedra, Florida • 2008-Present

Own and operate a franchise graphic design printing and sign business in Northeast Florida

President/Owner

Provide day to day leadership as principal owner and operations manager for a franchise graphic print and design

company. Perform all HR functions, financial management, and vendor management for the location.

CERTAINTEED GYPSUM, Tampa, Florida • 2004-2008

Manufactures gypsum wallboard and related products with operating facilities in the US and Canada.

North American Technical Director

Served as Manufacturing Technical Director reporting to Technical Vice President. Oversaw new product and

process development, product quality improvement, production performance, product compliance, process operator

training, plant manager training, process troubleshooting, and raw material specification for 13 company plants

located across the US and Canada. Supervised 4 technical employees including Sr. Engineers and Scientists.

Performed budget management and capital expense planning, served on multiple management committees.

Financial/Operational Highlights:

• Designed and implemented Plant Operating Yield improvements at several locations resulting in $3.75M annual

savings.

• Generated cost savings of $1.75M/annually through optimized product ingredient usage.

• Initiated training and process improvements resulting in higher production, fewer quality issues, lower energy

consumption and more efficient use of raw materials resulting in ~ $8.25M cost savings per year.

• Eliminated production process issues through development of new raw material specifications.

• Developed, directed, and maintained a team of technical services engineers for fast response to plant operating

issues.

• Created and facilitated numerous training programs for plant operators, supervisors, and management.

• Improved paper quality and conversion characteristics, reducing waste through better coordination with paper

suppliers.

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BPB MANUFACTURING (Formerly Celotex), Jacksonville, Florida • 1988-2004

Manufactures building products including wallboard, ceiling tile, and rigid insulating board with 13 facilities across the US and

Canada.

Plant Manager

Led the Jacksonville Plant facility in all areas of 24X7 industrial manufacturing operation producing gypsum wall

board from gypsum ore and power plant scrubber produced gypsum. Directed production schedules, personnel

safety, environmental compliance, labor relations, union negotiations, product quality, budget and financial

management, equipment maintenance and capital projects. Supervised 6 senior level direct reports including the

plant controller, HR manager, shipping manager, engineer, production manager, and quality manager. Oversaw

project engineers, six sigma engineer, and sales order group.

Tasked with turning around an under-performing operation with ratings below industry averages and poorly trained

labor staff. Successfully brought the operation in line with industry standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost,

and reputation. Modernized and expanded the plant, obtained funding for equipment upgrades and 30% increase in

capacity. Completed upgrade projects on time and on budget. Led teams through a difficult merger with BPB,

reorganized staff, eliminated positions, and streamlined operations. Facilitated change management initiatives to

ensure maximum levels of production and quality.

Financial/Operational Highlights:

• Reduced reject product and equipment downtime by 50%.

• Eliminated 90% of quality issues and settlement costs, resulting in <1 claim per 1000 orders.

• Reduced product costs despite increases in labor rates, raw materials, and energy costs.

• Selected by Senior Management to introduce “World Class Manufacturing” program to North America.

• Awarded Top Performing Plant for BPB North America in 2002 and 2003.

• Awarded Honors for High Operating Efficiency in 1995, 1997, and 1998.

JIM WALTER CORP (Parent of Celotex Corp), St. Petersburg, Florida • 1986-1988

Senior Research Engineer

Initiated and directed programs related to product quality, cost, and energy consumption for 4 Celotex gypsum

board producing plants. Provided start up assistance for new equipment installations. Investigated raw materials

and additives in order to enhance quality and reduce costs.

Financial/Operational Highlights:

• Achieved mill operating efficiency improvements at 3 sites resulting in energy cost reductions and yield

improvements.

• Designed and implemented a new standard for quality testing and control.

• Promoted to Plant Manager due to superior performance.

CAREER NOTE: Additional excellent experience includes positions as Loss Prevention Engineer, Mill

Superintendent/Energy Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Maintenance Superintendent at various

manufacturing and engineering facilities. Details available upon request.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Paper Engineering

Lowell Technological Institute, Lowell, Massachusetts

Coursework Completed towards Master of Business Administration

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida

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