Manager Quality Control

Business Plan Development-Strategic Planning

Financial/Business Analysis-Asset Protection

Process Improvement - Management - Team Building

JASON B. VISSERING

*** **** ****** ********, ******** 61364 Mobile: 815-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Focus

To obtain a leadership position requiring management, strategic planning, operations, budgeting,

process improvement and financial analysis experiences along with investigative/loss prevention / asset

protection skills to improve operational performance, reduce costs and boost profits.

Brief

Offering extensive education and more than 19 years of combined experience in manufacturing

management and investigations along with business analysis, financial management, process

improvement, loss prevention and asset protection skills:

Business/Process Analysis - Budgeting/Forecasting - Expense Analysis/Control

Process Improvement - Project Management - Infrastructure Development

Team Building/Coaching - Technology Implementation - Change Management

Project Management experience across multiple areas including manufacturing, chemical plant,

heavy construction and investigations along with new plant start up.

Entrepreneurial work ethic with experience taking the initiative, creating plans and achieving

results on a wide array of projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams, reducing or

containing costs, improving performance and enhancing profits

Implemented process improvements that reduced costs and improved output

Conducted fraud and work place investigations; 11 years of experience as a licensed private

investigator and 4 years owner of a private investigative agency

Utilized Six Sigma methodology to improve performance

Human Resource compliance experience in union and non-union environments combined with

employee relations, high-performance team building and supervision of employees

Safety Management experience encompassing training coordination, incident tracking and safety

program implementation

Career Experience

Eakas Corporation August 2012 to present

Production Manager – Selected for position at new chrome plating plant and trained in Japan for two

weeks with accountability for plant startup, safety and confined space policy development along with

tactical planning, budgeting, vendor sourcing and negotiation and purchasing. Create original guidance

instructions/job instruction sheets/emergency maintenance instruction/contingency plans and other

functions to facilitate new plant opening.

American Casting March 2012 to August 2012

Maintenance Manager - Family commitment necessitated move to Illinois

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.-Union City, TN September 2000 – July 2011

G3, Press and Maintenance Manager (2007 to 2011) Directed manufacturing operations, plant

production, quality control, cost containment, safety and supply chain operations within a plant with

over 2000 employees and directly supervising about 75. Analyzed and streamlined processes in order to

improve productivity while ensuring on-time delivery and continued process improvement across

multiple areas

Performed statistical and operational analysis in order to identify trends, increase output and

optimize quality; complied with OSHA and EPA standards

Integrated proactive problem solving, conflict resolution skills and employee relations skills to

develop top talent, coach individuals and teams and ensure a safe workplace

Spearheaded numerous projects and performed project management functions; developed the

scope, allocated resources, directed teams and achieved milestones

Utilized knowledge of union work environment and human resources to address workforce changes

and grievances while maintaining a positive atmosphere and encouraging productivity

G-3 Operator/Tire Assembler, Sept 2000 to July 2007 - Built commercial passenger vehicle and truck

tires in accordance with set specifications and quality control standards; Inspected each green tire

produced for obvious defects using verification measurement protocols and visual comparison.

Achieved recognition for reorganization accomplishments as a highly productive tire assembly

machine operation in factory. Operated the most sophisticated tire production machines available ; used

troubleshooting and maintenance skills to set up, monitor and operate machines efficiently

Private Investigator/Owner 2000 to 2011

Concurrent with the above position, performed fraud, workers compensation and other

investigations; prepared documentation for civil and criminal trials

Perform business development, management, operations and alliance building

Dyer County Sheriff Department - Dyersburg, TN November 2003 – May 2005

Supervisor/Corrections - Managed officers as to adherence to booking procedures, filing new

prisoner’s personal information such as markings and rank of crime and then placing them in a

location; supervised and monitored 150 inmates.

Managed officers as to operation of control room, equipment, surveillance cameras, intercoms and

door locks which controlled and monitored access to every area of the jail

Monitored correctional officer knowledge of policies/procedures and adherence to protocols

American Crop Services Union City, TN January 1997 – September 2000

Facility Manager – Bulk Chemicals - Directed the operations, internal logistics of grains, plant

production and quality assurance of products delivered through the distribution channel or customer;

Managed bulk chemical operations.

Monitored operational costs, sourcing and purchasing of raw materials along with quality control

and capacity planning; implemented continuous process improvements

Managed safety training program; tracked/reported incidents; researched and wrote reports

Prestress Engineering-Blackstone, IL February 1992 – February 1997

Concrete Pouring Crew Supervisor -Managed associates, achieved production and quality goals and

ensured compliance with specifications; obtained quality control field testing certification; read blue

prints, set up mix designs and oversaw manufacturing of concrete structures.

Education

University of Tennessee at Martin – MBA in Business Administration, 2008-current GPA: 4.0

American Justice School of Law Paducah, KY Spring 2006 - 2007

University of Tennessee at Martin – Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Arts,

Sociology, 2006 GPA: 3.4

Dyersburg State College - Associate of Applied Science, Justice Services, 2005 GPA: 3.8

Profile

Results-oriented…Analytical…Articulate…Diligent…Sound judgment…Informative…

High-performance team builder…Active listener…Strong observation skills…Multi-tasking…

Detail-oriented…Strategic Thinker…Efficient…Ability to challenge teams to excel…

Cost-conscious…Root cause analysis…Proactive…Innovative… “Make it Happen” commitment

Computer skills: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; AS-400 applications

References Available Upon Request

JASON B. VISSERING

306 Rush Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Mobile: 815-***-**** ***************@*****.***

I am sure you will agree that distinguishing between candidates with the potential to be high-

performers in a results-oriented, customer-focused and profit-driven environment can be a

challenge. As I introduce myself to you in this brief résumé, I want you to know that I have the

intellectual curiosity, educational background, management experience and drive to make an

immediate contribution to your leadership team.

You will see that I have an extensive education and I have over 19 years of experience in

multiple business environments. In these positions, I have performed strategic planning, high-

performance team building and financial analysis functions essential to improving productivity

and achieving quality goals. Additionally, I have integrated process improvement strategies

across multiple areas. The skills that I believe to be transferable to your organization include:

High energy with the ability to perform multiple project management, achieve ambitious

performance goals, manage resources and boost profits

New plant start up experience

Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and various computer applications

Expertise in developing and retaining top talent

Strong financial and business analytical skills essential for creating business plans and

transforming plans into profits

After we meet, I am sure you will agree that my abilities to set the pace for excellence, approach

each project with a “let’s make it work” attitude, control cost and surpass objectives will be an

asset to your leadership team. I am confident that I possess the background to quickly assume a

productive role as you take your organization to the next level.

Thank you for reviewing my résumé. I look forward to meeting with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Jason Vissering

JASON B. VISSERING

306 Rush Street Streator, Illinois 61364 Mobile: 815-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Jason B. Vissering has experience as a manager for manufacturing, chemical and construction

companies. After a successful management career, he returned to the classroom to complete two

bachelors and is currently working on a master’s degree where he excelled academically. He

has communicated the vision and challenged high-performing teams, eclipsing performance

benchmarks and set the pace for other facilities to follow. He has experience performing

strategic planning, implementing business initiatives and facilitating change. As the manager of

a manufacturing facility, he supervised employees, controlled costs and increased productivity –

but it is his ability to perform statistical analysis and root cause analysis that distinguishes him as

a results-oriented manager. If you are looking for a leader with strong process improvement,

budgeting and infrastructure design experience, he has the qualifications to make an immediate

contribution to your organization.

New plant start up experience

Consistent record for increasing output in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Experienced Private Investigator with solid loss prevention and fraud investigation skills

essential for protecting assets

Budgeting and forecasting experience

Solid record for spearheading special projects, reducing costs and improving productivity

across multiple areas

Strong internal and external customer service skills

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