Manager Plant

PATRICK L. ELLIOTT, MBA; CPA

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Dayton, Ohio 45414-1757

937-***-**** abnrg5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A proven Manufacturing Manager with the ability to lead groups through cost-saving improvements to

achieve plant turnaround. A strategic team member with a strong business background developed through

several line and staff positions. Broad base of knowledge includes operations, finance, and plant production.

Able to analyze, lead and train to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve quality. Particular expertise

includes:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DELPHI 1994 – 2008

Corporate Financial Analyst-Kettering, Ohio (2006-2008)

Maintained contact with 75 customers regarding account payables. Analyzed customer receivables and notified

management of changes in payment history. Posted incoming payments and adjustments to numerous division

accounts using SAP. Resolved issues with accounts by working closely with customers.

• Managed receivables of $9.8 million in department with a total of $1.6 billion.

• Reduced past dues on US equipment company account by 82% from $98K to $15K.

• Reduced past dues in one Canadian account by 67% from $719,442 to $236,118.

• Knowledgeable on various computer systems such as SAP.

• Earned Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Selected as Team Leader in Packard Electric group of account receivables.

Production Supervisor-Dayton, Ohio (1994-2005)

Responsible for production, quality, and safety. Worked in several different areas including brake hose

assembly, machining of fittings, brake lining, insert prep and coating, conventional mounts and assembly

modules.

• Increased production in brake hose assembly module by 12% to meet 100 % standards.

• Reduced OSHA recordables by 25%.

• Reduced lost work days cases by 20%.

• Held monthly state of the business meetings to inform employees of financial status of plant.

• Increased production in brake lining area by 5% on the bake ovens.

• Worked on lean manufacturing project for Mercedes cell and Chrysler cell.

ELLIOTT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Dayton, Ohio) 1991 – 1994

Financial Planner

Developed and grew financial services business. Prepared financial plans for individuals. Sold mutual funds and

limited partnerships to clients.

• Licensed as Registered Representative with Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

• Licensed as Property and Casualty Agent.

• Licensed as Life and Health Agent.

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W.R. GRACE & COMPANY (Acton, Massachusetts) 1985 – 1991

A Fortune 100 conglomerate and a market leader in premium extruded micro porous film for battery separators.

Health & Safety Engineer (1991)

Responsible for the shipping and manifesting of thousands of gallons of waste water and all hazardous waste

generated on site.

• Coordinated the Right to Know, Hazardous Material and Waste Handling, Respirator, and Fork lift training.

• Supervised plant closure operations regarding the removal and purging of hazardous materials from site.

• Prepared the Massachusetts emissions report for 1990.

Finishing Superintendent (1986-1990)

Responsible for production quantity and quality of solvent extraction and slitting departments that employed up

to 50 union employees. Managed three production supervisors and one plant scheduler who supervised the

shipping and receiving department.

• Increased extractor thru puts by 31% for an annual savings of $120K and reduced rework for a savings of

$92K.

• Reorganized the finishing area and reduced staffing for a savings of $335K annually while maintaining

production.

• Member of a team that in a two-year period improved manufacturing variances from a negative $500K per

year to a positive $1M while reducing direct manufacturing costs or Standards by 19%.

• Increased line speeds by 9% on converting lines for an annual savings of $73,000 and improved yields by

1% by changing an insert for savings of $92K. Reduced cutoffs by 2.5% for an annualized savings of

$230K.

• Reorganized the shipping department for an annual savings of $74K by reducing staff size.

• Successfully implemented Statistical Process Control in extraction and finishing departments using

Datamyte hardware and Fan software. Reducing return goods from 1.3% to .1% over a two year period.

• Wrote a management computer program, which successfully tracked production by shift, crew, and reasons

for rejects and downtime.

• Developed training guidelines and tests for each production position and checklists for key positions, which

improved quality and reduced errors.

• Answered second step in grievance procedure and was a member of contract negotiation team.

• Interviewed and hired numerous supervisory/hourly personnel for future development.

Materials Manager (1985-1986)

Responsible for scheduling all orders through three step process and timely shipment. Supervised purchasing

clerk position and shipping receiving operations. Also, maintained sales liaison.

• Organized supply ordering system to prevent frequent stock-outs.

• Responsible for monitoring and ordering several major raw materials.

• Prepared accurate monthly inventory status reports.

YORK, NEEL, & CO, CPA's (Owensboro, Kentucky) 1984 – 1985

Certified Public Accountant

Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations and consolidations. Audited corporations, schools, and the

City of Owensboro.

EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant, Registered in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Passed exam on first attempt.

Master of Business Administration, University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky) GPA 3.5/4

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Kentucky Concentration in finance

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

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Member Owensboro Industrial Management Club, Breakfast Optimist Club and a volunteer Red Cross CPR

instructor. Officer of the Sigma Nu social fraternity.

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