Plant Manager

Mark R. Akers

**** ****** ***. ( Norco, CA *****

Home: 951-***-**** ( Mobile: 951-***-**** ( e-mail:

*******@***.*** ( Fax: 951-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Plant Manager Profile

Over 20 Years of effective team and operations management experience,

including proven, effective, successful, team management. Proven track

record for success in manufacturing and distribution exceeding goals and

objectives for Safety, Quality, Materials and Delivery.

Key Strengths

Successfully balance the demands of getting the work done with high Safety

and Quality Standards, while maintaining process improvements to meet

project budgets and schedules.

Recognized for having a good understanding of manufacturing, distribution,

safety and quality control processes. I motivate and support team members

to excel in all levels of the operation.

. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Successful

people management, organization and time management skills. Skilled

at influencing and advocating change in an operation. I am a change

agent and have been for many years.

Recognized for maintaining On-Time Delivery at over 99% for more than three

years.

Yellow Belt Certified, Green Belt Trained in Lean 6 Sigma methodologies and

tools. I utilize this training to support the team to achieve 98%

inventory accuracy for raw material and finished goods to support cost

reduction activities.

Experience with Metal fabrication, (machining, welding, cutting, punching,

processing), from Raw Material through shipment to customers, on-time,

correct, while meeting all safety, process and company requirements.

Experienced in low and high volume production requirements.

Hands-On Director, Plant/ Operations Manager, Quality Control and

Production Manager in fabrication, manufacturing and distribution

environments.

Process oriented, organized and take responsibility as a team member with

strong attention to detail.

Understanding of monthly product line P&L's in many industries.

Implementation of effective Safety, Predictive and Preventative Maintenance

programs to ensure machinery utilization, with a safe environment.

Not fluent in Spanish, but over 60% understanding and speaking, never had a

problem in work teams.

Cellular manufacturing experience.

Experience in Aerospace operations with fastener manufacturing.

Fluent with a PC, e-mail communication, spreadsheets, ERP Systems, (i.e.,

Oracle, Baan, Mfg.Pro, MacPac-AS400). Planning and scheduling systems,

generating reports, and phone.

I am a machinist and these skills are very helpful in management of

manufacturing operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PLANT MANAGER ( United States Aluminum Corp. Vernon, CA-Aluminum-Doors &

Frames 2009 to 2011

Full responsibility for two manufacturing/distribution sites, CA and AZ.

Managed full operations, material handling, manufacturing in three shop

areas, Door, Frames, and Secondary operations, Paint line,

Shipping/Receiving and all Quality and Engineering operations. Utilized

WMS and RF technology in Distribution operation. Responsible for all

California Distribution.

PLANT MANAGER ( Steelcraft, Ingersoll Rand Company, Chino, CA-Metal Doors &

Frames 2003 to 2008

Full responsibility for all activities in a Regional

Manufacturing/distribution facility with Lean implementation to support

work cell production and distribution responsibilities. Work closely with

supervisors, manufacturing and quality team members to develop robust

processes and ensure product integrity meets and /or exceeds customer

specifications. Full P&L responsibility in a three-shift operation.

During the first year at this facility I was fully responsible for plant

relocation to larger facility, as well as all distribution activities to

and from this facility.

Mark R. Akers

3613 Pedley Ave. ( Norco, CA 92860

Home: 951-***-**** ( Mobile: 951-***-**** ( e-mail:

*******@***.*** ( Fax: 951-***-****

OPERATIONS MANAGER ( Lamplight/Tiki Holdings Inc., Corona, CA -Candles &

Torches 2002 to 2003

Managed entire production, distribution, and customer service operations,

with full P&L responsibility. Managed supply chain including purchasing,

shipping, receiving, and logistics. Implemented safety, quality, and

operator training programs to facilitate reduction in lead-time, which

improved customer service levels. Distribution requirements to Big Box,

met on time, at budget.

PLANT MANAGER ( Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc. Irvine, CA-Outdoor Patio

Furniture 2000 to 2002

Managed full operations, including P&L responsibility for three

manufacturing/distribution units. Responsibilities included team building,

operator cross training to implement World Class Manufacturing practices.

Managed supply chain including purchasing, shipping, receiving, and

logistics. Implemented safety, quality, and operator training programs,

which facilitated reduction in lead-time to improve customer service

levels. Distribution to all areas, Main Distributors, Local sites,

Specific Hotel & Motel job site deliveries.

Manager Eng. & MFG ( Tri-Star Electronics, El Segundo, CA-Aerospace

Connectors 1999 to 2000

Managed full operations, with budget responsibility for manufacturing and

manufacturing engineering of aerospace connectors. Managed development and

implementation of engineering technicians to Lean out the operation and

automate hand assembly operations. This required effective scheduling,

training, and logistics for both the US and Mexico sites to ensure product

availability to meet Quality and Customer delivery requirements.

OPERATIONS MANAGER ( Huck International - Branford, CT-Automotive Blind

Fasteners 1997 to 1999

Reorganized manufacturing/distribution operation from a traditional batch

environment to work cells. Converted the operation to continuous flow

processing of manufacturing to gain control of quality, delivery, and

improve customer service shipments on time. Relocated the entire operation

to Texas without any interruption of quality, or delivery. Managed the

closure of the Branford, CT facility at completion of the move.

OPERATIONS MANAGER ( Avdel/Cherry Textron - Santa Ana, CA-Automotive Blind

Fasteners 1974 to 1997

Managed full operation, which included P&L responsibility for two focused

factory units. Responsibility for quality, manufacturing, materials,

distribution, shipping, receiving and maintenance. Lead Implementation

facilitator for Lean Process improvements in all areas of manufacturing

operation. Managed the development of preventative and predictive

maintenance activities on equipment. Initial Operations Manager for plant

start up in Charlotte, North Carolina facility. Managed staffing, facility

and equipment requirements to achieve successful operation start up.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

B.A. Degree/Business Administration: Columbia State University, Metairie,

LA

TQM Certificate ( Kent State University - Branford, CT

Courses/Classes Include: Ingersoll Rand Lean Manufacturing Training (

Ingersoll Rand Value Stream Management Training ( Managerial Communications

( Organizational Behavior ( Business Writing ( Managing Multiple Projects (

Dealing with Difficult People ( Word Class Manufacturing

Certificates: Production & Inventory Management ( Excel Software (

Communication & Management ( Team Building/Lean Manufacturing Techniques (

SPC ( Kaizen Promotion Manager

Computer Skills: Windows ( Word ( Excel ( PowerPoint ( Scheduler (

Internet/E-mail Scheduler

( MacPac MRP/ERP Software ( QAD MRP/ERP Software ( Oracle Software (

Outlook( AS400

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