Lionel Warren

Email: abpta0@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** ********

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Zip: 08901

Country: USA

Phone: 732-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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Lionel Warren

128 Manor Crescent Building 16, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Phone : 732-343-3948aa E-mail: abpta0@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Results-driven, dedicated Production Manager with wide-ranging experience in planning and leading operations in the manufacturing environment. Experienced in continuous improvement processes, Lean Manufacturing, management, P&L and budget management. Established effective quality control, safety programs and encouraged proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator; successful in building cohesive teams focused on production goals and safety.

Professional Experience

MechoShade Systems, Edison, New Jersey

Manufacturing Production Manager 2011-Present

aa Maximize effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials to produce multi-cell products within planned schedules while reducing costs.

aa Championed the integration of new manufacturing techniques into daily operations, which resulted into an improved efficiency of 35%.

aa Ensured a 'safety firstaaa attitude was consistently maintained on the shop floor

aa Played a key role in enhancing open communication, teamwork and a positive moral in the workplace

Sara Lee Coffee & Tea, Moonachie, New Jersey

Production Manager 2007-2011

Fast track promoted to positions of increased responsibility in recognition of superior performance during seven-year tenure with the company. As Production Manager, oversee day-to-day operations for two production shifts and three processing shifts. Have 7 direct reports and 140 employees.

aa Championed and implemented a process redesign and line-balancing plan which saved the company $320,000 per year

aa Improved plant efficiency from 52% to 65%, within 2 months, after implementing Lean Manufacturing tools

aa Increased overall production 10% after developing an financial program which provided employees with a record of their daily accomplishments

Production Superintendent 2006aaa2007

aa Managed production department consisting of approximately 90 union employees and 5 production supervisors.

aa Improved plant Operating Equipment Efficiency by 20% using Lean Manufacturing tools.

aa Conducted safety-training classes to reduce lost time due to accidents. Decreased lost time from 10% to zero.

aa Motivated employees to buy into the Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve efficiencies and reduce waste, which resulted in sustainable profits.

Production Supervisor 2004-2006

aa Supervised the production schedule, quality management, continuous improvement training, team building, cost control, and troubleshooting for 30 plus employees.

aa Created employee awareness and developed teams to increase efficiencies. Exceeded production goals by 10%

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aa Improved the case fill rates from 90% to 98.6% by increasing employee awareness of the importance of satisfying customers.

aa Created a first case check program, which reduced our customer returns by 20%.

Sabert Corporation, Sayreville, New Jersey

Manufacturing Production Packaging Manager 2003-2004

aa Managed 75 non-union employees in a thermoforming and extruding plastic blow molding operation.

aa Implemented a safety awareness program emphasizing housekeeping and Personal Protective equipment. As a result, went 120 days without time lost due to accidents.

aa Implemented an employee cross training program, which increased production by 50%.

aa Developed team building training to strengthen morale and motivation increasing productivity and reducing product waste. Case fill rate increased from 92% to 98.8%.

aa Developed a waste management program, which resulted in decreasing re-work pounds of processing materials from 5000 lbs to 1500 lbs per week.

Carter-Wallace Inc., (currently Church & Dwight), Cranbury, New Jersey

Packaging Production Line Supervisor 1995-1997

Packaging Production Manager 1997-2002

aa Managed packaging production for pharmaceutical, consumer, and pet care products. Managed a union staff of 180 assemblers, mechanics, processors, chemical operators, and four production line supervisors.

aa Implemented preventive maintenance program increasing line efficiency by 25%.

aa Developed a waste management program that increased overall production by 25%.

aa Developed a program increasing employee accountability resulting in a decrease in rejects and returns, saving the company over $300,000.00 a year.

Education/Training

Berkeley College, Woodbridge, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science Degree, Completed March, 2011

Major: Business Management

(GPA 3.79)

Keller Graduate School of Business (Devry University)

Pursuing MBA with a concentration in Project Management

Expecting completion by 2013, with Double concentration in General Management

Lean Manufacturing, OSHA, SOPS, CGMPS, DEA, FDA Requirements along with AIB and Kosher Audits

Technical Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Internet, SAP, Oracle, Forth Shift, and Mattecci manufacturing data entry applications.

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