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Plant Manager

Location:
Princeton, IN
Posted:
December 07, 2012

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Kevin ODell

Email: *********@********.***

Address: PO Box 1167

City: Princeton

State: IN

Zip: 47670

Country: USA

Phone: 812-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $160,000

Willing to Relocate

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Kevin K. O`Dell

P.O. Box 1167 Princeton, IN 47670

812-***-****

*********@********.***

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position that will utilize my Toyota production experience in -Lean Manufacturing- and -Just in Time- delivery skills, along with my military training skills and experience, with the opportunity for advancement and growth based on job performance. I am an accomplished, credentialed plant operations professional with over 14 years with leading manufacturers of automotive products with a desire to utilize my skills as an experienced, results-oriented, team focused leader with hands-on operations expertise. I am experienced in implementing plant policies and procedures, structuring plant production goals, maximizing contracts and maintaining trained and motivated staff and personnel; I have good leadership, managerial, communication, and writing attributes. I am skilled in ensuring a safe work environment, overseeing product quality, and packaging, equipment maintenance requirements, meeting production schedules, and the coordination of plant training. I am an effective communicator and strong team leader with excellent troubleshooting skills.

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Toyota Boshoku Indiana Princeton, IN

Plant Manager Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

I was responsible for managing the operations for this leading manufacturer of automotive parts; developing people; improving processes; reducing costs; quality monitoring and improvements; superior customer service; and on-time delivery.

* Leading a workforce of over 900 Production, Maintenance, Purchasing and Distribution personnel.

* Developing plans with a hands-on approach to assigning staff responsibilities.

* Creating a unified company infrastructure that aligns with business mission strategy.

* Proposing and coordinating all in-house and outsource production planning.

* Promoting the Plant Safety Process by directing a high level of awareness and operating discipline for all plant safety policies.

* Developing departmental goals and strategies consistent with Plant, Corporate, and Operational goals and providing the leadership for the planning process to meet these goals.

* Setting high expectations for team member performance and holding staff accountable for their performance.

* Promoting safety, health and environmental matters within the plant and in the community.

* Leading the overall daily planning and execution process.

* Collecting, analyzing and using data to make improvements.

* Setting the department budgets

* Ensuring all plant staff are enforcing company policies and procedures, plant wide safety rules and team member rules of conduct.

* Managed personal for contract administration: Including contract development, contract negotiation and contract terminations.

* Maintained supply chain management thru logistics, ordering and procurement.

* Reviewing production costs and quality, and modifying production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the plant.

* Reviewing activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.

* Hand-pick personnel/staff to handle supervisory and administrative duties and responsibilities.

* Incorporating TBIN`s vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors.

* Mentoring several leadership team members to think creatively, problem-solve proactively, and achieve greater levels of responsibility.

* Accountable for the structuring of plant production goals.

* Collaborating with the department heads to maintain updated information on plant production, purchasing, and shipping.

* Facilitating the turnaround of operation in quality, safety, and leadership effectiveness.

* Increasing the effectiveness of the leadership team by improving team focus, cohesion, and accountability.

EnovaPremier of Indiana Princeton, IN

Plant Manager Aug 2009 - Sep 2011

I was responsible for managing all aspects of the company`s assembly business including operations, technical, quality control, logistics, safety, human resources, accounting, administration, external affairs, contracts and customer relations. I was also responsible for ensuring company compliance with all government standards. EnovaPremier plants run as independent businesses with P & L accountability.

* Forecasted short and long term business dynamics and provided notice to corporate management of all future capital and other resource needs.

* Managed, reviewed and obtained approvals for all site expenditures.

* Stayed abreast of industry advancements that drove actions to design and introduce new parts, processes and services to the customer.

* Constantly monitored all aspects of human health and safety in the operation, took early action to establish programs or policies that protected team members on the job.

* Maintained a competent work force.

* Established and maintained an effective working relationship with customers and suppliers.

* Oversaw all ordering, procurement, logistic, and warehousing of all products inbound and outbound from the facility.

* Maintained records of results against established goals in a variety of performance areas; reported performance results appropriately to team members and management on a regular basis and instituted programs to correct any subpar performances.

* Interacted regularly with customer and supplier personnel to remain alert to their needs and aware of any performance issues requiring attention.

* Was responsible for planning, organizing, developing and executing contracts that effected all plant operations.

* Established an on-going communication program with team members to gauge the success of people programs.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Princeton, IN

Assistant Plant Manager, East/West Assembly & East Paint Aug 2001 - June 2009

* Managed over 125 personnel, including supervisors.

* Directed use of over 2,000 parts to build high-quality vehicles in the safest manner possible.

* Utilized schedules to maintain daily activities.

* Responsible for ensuring logistics, delivery, conveyance, and use of product from supplier to end user.

* Improved Safety through the implementation of ergonomic burden reduction.

* Engaged team members to provide opportunities for personal and professional development.

* Utilized ordering and logistics personnel to assist in the daily operations of a world class manufacturing facility.

* Developed relationships with co-workers and all areas within the organization including affiliates and external suppliers.

* Supported company policies and procedures and measured success through safety, quality, and productivity key performance indicators.

* Developed and managed supply chain risk management procedures of the Assembly area.

* Plant Diversity Leader.

* Plant Safety Director.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Princeton, IN

Group Leader, Pilot, Kaizen, Trim, Final, and Chassis Oct 1998 - Aug 2001

* Lead and trained 25 Team Members ensuring compliance of rules and regulations.

* Applied concepts of the Toyota Production System (TPS) to day-to-day activities.

* Utilized a Plan-Do-Check-Action cycle to ensure effective implementation of daily directives.

* Allocated time to various tasks and assignments in accordance with priorities and set deadlines.

* Monitored, tracked, and enforced safety policies while running daily production lines.

* Made independent decisions which affected overall quality and production goals in the company.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Princeton, IN

Team Leader March 1998 - Oct 1998

* Supervised 5 team members, maintaining discipline and managing retention.

* Communicated status of personnel, supplies, and equipment to superiors.

* Ensured that the supply chain and materials flow were in accordance with the Toyota Production System.

U.S. Post Office Washington/Vincennes, IN

City Letter Carrier 1997 - 1998

* Sorted mail into standardized routes, utilizing memorization techniques.

* Carried and delivered mail on a daily basis to approximately 600 customers.

* Maintained strict delivery schedule and no loss of product to customer.

Indiana State Department of Corrections Carlisle, IN

Correctional Officer 1996 - 1997

* Ensured security and inmate accountability to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes.

* Maintained high level of self-control in all situations.

* Conducted daily oral and written reports on inmate conduct and the quality/quantity of work being done.

United States Army - Fort Riley, Kansas

Sergeant, Training & Operations Manager, and Personnel Supervisor 1992 - 1996

* Managed daily activities of an operations and administration section.

* Coordinated with management to plan and prioritize daily work assignments and training schedules.

* Planned, delegated, and supervised preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and related electronic devices, resulting in 100% equipment-readiness before, during, and after Desert Storm.

* Received regional recognition for outstanding performance of duties from Army Chief of Staff.

United States Army - Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq

Ammunition Specialist 1990 - 1992

* Responsible for sensitive items such as ammunition, weapons and classified documents.

* Ensured logistics of highly explosive material, to include storage and proper handling.

EDUCATION

Oakland City University Oakland City, IN

Masters of Business Administration Expected 2013

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management 2006

Central Texas College Fort Riley, KS

Associate of General Studies 1995

Associate of Applied Science in Maintenance Technology 1995

TRAINING

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Princeton, IN

Toyota Production System training Annual

Lean Manufacturing Annual

Risk Assessment 2009

Risk Management 2009

QIS (Quality Information System) 2009

Change Point Management 2008

FIFO (First In and First Out) -supply storage- 2003

Certificate of Training in -Situational Leadership A B C D- 2001

Indiana State Dept of Corrections Carlisle, IN

Academy Graduate 1996

United States Army Fort Riley, KS

Modern Army Record-Keeping System 1994

Leadership & Management Course 1994

Primary Leadership Development Course 1992

Directorate of Engineering and Housing Real Property Maintenance Activity Course 1992

United States Army Fort Sill, OK

Basic Combat Training 1990

Advanced Individual Training 1990

AWARDS/HONORS

* The Army Commendation Medal (1991, 1995)

* The Army Good Conduct Medal (1993)

* Award from Forscom Commander General Reimer (1992)

* The Army Achievement Medal (1992)

* Honor Cadet NJROTC -Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps- (1988, 1989)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

* President of the Board for Gibson County Animal Services 2008-Present

* Board Member for Gibson County Economic Development Corporation 2011-Present

* Reserve Deputy Gibson County Sheriff`s Department 2004-2012



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