Manager Plant

CLIFFORD PORTER **** Country Creek Drive, Findlay, OH 45840

Phone: 419-***-**** Mobile: 419-***-****

Email: abnvua@r.postjobfree.com

DRIVE BUSINESS PERFORMANCES INTO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES IN UNION AND /OR

NON-UNION ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH VISION AND REVENUE-GENERATING LEADERSHIP

A performance-driven, experienced and versatile Manager innovative in implementing changes in production, quality, inventory

systems, cost control, and methodologies to continuously improve performance and profits. Execute a “clear vision and voice” to

align with high ethical standards and cultures of discipline that value integrity and a transparency in the core business. A proven

record of forging relationships in union and non-union plants with up to 500 employees to tenaciously negotiate win-win

agreements. Additional transferable skills include the following:

Budgets / P&L Forecasting Strategic Supplier Development Lean Manufacturing

New Product Launches Inventory Optimization Seating Cut & Sew Operations

Business Planning & Analysis TS16949 Leadership Capital Investments

Contract Negotiations Cost Reduction & Containment Relationship Management

Interior Trim Applications / Methods Plastic Molding Processes Paint Applications / Methods

SELECT PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS & BENCHMARKS

Negotiated three-year labor contract with 220- member union without a work stoppage or strike: reduced company

portion of medical insurance and agreed on $.35 per hour per year raise from starting point of $1. ( Findlay Industries )

Decreased inventory of Chrysler Service $9M by relocating ship-direct inventory and implementing an inventory control

system to a third party. ( Findlay Industries )

Increased monthly sales 400% and profitability 50%, and reduced labor costs 30% by improving material flow efficiency

with modern machinery, plant layout, and employee training; launched new product and met customer demands 100%

during expansion from 17 to 60 hourly employees. ( Bloomdale Plastics )

Maintained a union-free company by educating salaried employees through legal counsel on fair labor laws; won election

with union receiving only 5 of 55 possible votes. (Bloomdale Plastics) Continued to develop solid union relationship at

Findlay-Plant One Division while simultaneously managing both plants.

PROFESSIONAL WORK CHRONOLOGY

QS9000/TS16949 Registered Manufacturers of interior trim, injection-molded and

vacuum-formed plastic parts for the automotive and heavy-duty truck industries.

Plant Manager, Findlay Industries 1999 - 2008 (Plant One Division) Findlay, Ohio 2003 - 2008

(Bloomdale Plastics Division) Bloomdale, Ohio 2001 - 2005

(Ohio City Division) Ohio City, Ohio 1999 - 2001

General Manager of Manufacturing, PKUSA, Shelbyville, IN 1996 - 1999

Production Manager, GenCorp / Cambridge Industry, Shelbyville, IN 1992 - 1996

Plant Superintendent, Eagle Picher Plastics 1984 – 1992 Huntington, IN 1989 - 1992

Ashley, IN 1984 - 1989

EDUCATION & MILITARY SERVICE

B.S.B.A. Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

A.A.S. Machine Tool Technology, IVY TECH, Fort Wayne, IN

U.S. Navy, Electrician’s Mate Third Class, Honorable Discharge

CLIFFORD PORTER 1010 Country Creek Drive, Findlay, OH 45840

Phone: 419-***-**** Mobile: 419-***-****

Email: abnvua@r.postjobfree.com

KEY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES & “FOOTPRINTS” Page 2

Plant Manager, Findlay Industries (Ohio City) – Annual sales $50M Employees: 100 (union plant)

Challenge #1 To improve quality operations and profitability in a company that was on third-party containment and struggling to

meet delivery schedules.

Tactics & Results

Implemented “quality gates” and one-piece flow processes to reinforce quality policy and procedures.

Saved $120K in monthly sorting fees by eliminating third-party inspection.

Returned plant to a profitable state by reducing rework / overtime with “zero interruption” for customers.

Challenge #2 To transform core business from “cut and sew” to “compression molding” due to business moving to Ohio City

from a closed facility in Findlay.

Tactics & Results

Designed plant layout and installed necessary utilities; installed machinery to manufacture products; and trained operators

on production processes, quality standards, and established labor rates.

Reduced labor costs 15%

Successful move of business to Ohio City with 100% on-time delivery and quality improvement.

General Manager of Manufacturing, PKUSA – Annual Sales $100M Employees: 500 (non-union plant)

Challenge To integrate in-house electro-deposition painting to reduce costs, improve lead time, and improve quality.

Tactics & Results

Collaborated with vendor on system design and costs: researched and implemented equipment installation.

Trained employees and moved business in-house.

Changed 97% of business within a 17-month period.

Reduced lead time on product by 5 days, decreased freight costs by $10K monthly, and decreased cost of finishing the

product by $80K annually.

Regional Chair of Manufacturing Improvement Group (MIG); presented employee turnover workshop at Nissan’s Annual

st

Kick-Off (won 1 place)

Plant Manager, Bloomdale Plastics – Employees: 60 (non-union plant)

Challenge To reduce workmen’s compensation costs by re-entering the “group plan” while continuing to advance the plant from

uncertified to QS9000 certified.

Tactics & Results

Developed and implemented safety programs and joined the Black Swamp Safety Council. Established employee-

management Safety Committee. Initiated a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

Saved $200K annually by reducing incident rates to a level allowing company to join a group plan.

Finishing Superintendent, Eagle Picher Plastics (managed 3 supervisors, 3 shifts, and 70 non-union employees – reported directly to

the Plant Manager)

Challenge To initiate, research, upgrade, and rebuild the factory paint system for increased quality / productivity in the paint

shop.

Tactics & Results

Implemented the installation of a five stage parts washer, dry-off oven, and three new paint booths.

Hired outside firm to create racks for paint / parts for organizational efficiency.

Developed work procedures, maintenance, and clean-up schedules.

Improved first-time yield from 68% to 95%

Saved $40K per month by eliminating third shift and reducing rework and overtime.

CLIFFORD PORTER 1010 Country Creek Drive, Findlay, OH 45840

Phone: 419-***-**** Mobile: 419-***-****

Email: abnvua@r.postjobfree.com

KEY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES & “FOOTPRINTS” PAGE 3

Production Manager, GenCorp/Cambridge Industry (managed 7 area managers, 250 non-union employees – reported

directly to the Plant Manager)

Challenge To launch the General Motors F-Car Platform with high quality and on time delivery.

Tactics & Results

Implemented the installation of new equipment to produce the exterior body panels for the cars.

Developed work instructions and trained operators on processes and quality standards.

Acted as in-house liaison in the General Motors Ste-Therese Plant, improved customer satisfaction and product quality.

Successful launch of the products while maintaining 100% on time delivery.

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