Randy Findley

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

City: Elizabethtown

State: KY

Zip: 42701

Country: USA

Phone: 270-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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Randy J. Findley

198 Fontaine Drive Cell: 502-***-****

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Home: 270-***-****

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Manufacturing Director / Plant Manager / Quality Manager

Career Summary

I am a high achiever with over 20 years of operations, production and quality management responsibility. My success has come through a team approach where data driven decisions are made, utilizing techniques such as 5S, Best Practices and ISO to drive improvement. Other areas of experience are: Production Scheduling, Inventory and Materials Management, Process Engineering, Employee Safety Education/Awareness. I am a hands on manager and able to maximize productivity in any given position. I possess strong communication, organizational skills and I am highly versatile and mechanically inclined.

Work Experience

Marcus Paint Company, Louisville, KY 2004 - Present Manufacturing Director

MPC Liquid Plants - Louisville, KY & Nashville, TN

I am responsible for two liquid coatings manufacturing sites with all activities involving 8 40-hours a week employee`s. Responsibilities include: Planning and scheduling all production operations, shipping, receiving and logistics. Health, Safety and Environmental matters, plant and process engineering including continuous improvement, coordination and consistent application of all HR policies, capital planning and project management. Through my leadership we have met and exceeded customer expectations. I have provided motivation, training and problem solving to all plant employees. I have provided leadership in all quality efforts including ISO 9001:2008 implementation. I have completed and implemented a yearly strategic plan, developed and maintained budgets, goals and metrics, participated in monthly management reviews while communicating company initiatives to employees.

Achievements:

1 Increased plant output by 40% since 06/04

2 Annual savings of 3-5% to bottom line

3 Achieved budget targets/objectives annually

4 Implemented 5S program to improve plant waste and appearance

5 Increased plant capacity through process engineering

6 Implemented cross training program for employees

Performance Powder - Louisville, KY

I am responsible for one powder coatings manufacturing site with all activities involving 7 40-hours a week employee`s. Responsibilities include: Planning and scheduling all production operations, shipping, receiving and logistics. Health, Safety and Environmental matters, plant and process engineering including continuous improvement, coordination and consistent application of all HR policies, capital planning and project management. Through my leadership we have met and exceeded customer expectations. I have provided motivation, training and problem solving to all plant employees. I have provided leadership in all quality efforts including ISO 9001:2008 implementation. I have completed and implemented a yearly strategic plan, developed and maintained budgets, goals and metrics, participated in monthly management reviews while communicating company initiatives to employees.

Achievements:

1 Increased plant output by 10% since 8/09

2 Annual savings of 3-5% to bottom line

3 Achieved budget targets/objectives annually

4 Implemented 5S program to improve plant waste and appearance

5 Developed capacity and personnel plan for additional $2M in business

6 Implemented cross training program for employees

Flint Group 1988 - 2004

World-class global printing ink, pigments and dispersion company.

CDR Pigments and Dispersions, Beaufort, SC 2002 - 2004 Production Manager

I was responsible for the safety and productivity of 30 employees in a 24-hour water based dispersion grinding facility. I was responsible for coordinating production scheduling, preventative maintenance planning to successfully fill customer orders and meet shareholder returns

Achievements:

1 Set new plant output recorded in 2003 exceeding previous high by 12%

2 Created work teams to develop standard operating procedures, insuring consistency training of and performance of safe operating practices

3 Reduced the number of loss time accidents by 60%

4 Implemented 5S program, (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), reducing waste by over 50% to a current low of

9 Implemented preventative maintenance schedule, reducing machine downtime by 15%

10 Instituted new plant operators work schedule, taking the major equipment operators to a rotating 12-hour schedule and reducing the overall cost per lb by 12% and increasing output capacity by over 20%

11 New production lbs per month set exceeding old record by over 10%

12 Lead production process improvement project identifying new automation yielding a 10% increase in grinding capacity

CDR Pigments and Dispersions, Beaufort, SC 1999 - 2001 Quality Manager

I was responsible for managing and training a four person three shift quality control department for water based dispersions. I developed standard test procedures, set product specifications, tested production batches, performed incoming raw material quality control and responded to customer complaints.

Achievements:

1 Implemented and trained to utilize standardized testing procedures

2 Created a plan to handle the disposition of 98% of all class II materials, resulting in a savings of $250,000

3 Responded to technical service requests, balancing the needs of both the customer and production

4 Worked with vendors to established new incoming raw material quality control testing procedures

5 Trained lab technicians on newest testing equipment

6 Developed a sample procedure/department insuring consistency between master standard sample and the sample the customer receives

Flint Ink / Mead Ink Products, Anniston, AL 1994 - 1999 Quality Manager / ISO 9001 Quality System Representative

I was responsible for managing and training a three person three shift quality control department for water based inks, coatings and varnishes for use in the Packaging Market. I developed standard test procedures, set product specifications, tested production batches, performed incoming raw material quality control and responded to customer complaints. I also managed all aspects of the Anniston facilities quality program through ISO 9001

Achievements:

1 Reduced customer quality complaints to

2 Experienced in ACS color evaluation

3 Implemented the use of Xrite spectrophotometers for color control

4 Documented and trained lab technicians on all procedures and tests methods

5 Achieved ISO certification in

6 Maintained ISO 9001 database acting as Management Representative, received ZERO non-conformances during ISO audits

7 Trained and certified others on proper ISO auditing practices

8 Managed customer complaints, utilizing a form documented approach through ISO

Flint Ink / Mead Ink Production, Anniston, AL 1988 - 1994 Production Supervisor

I was responsible for the safety, productivity and quality of second shift. A total of 7 associates working eight hour shifts.

Education

Jacksonville State University Anniston, AL 1992 - 1993

Course work on Production Operations

Wellborn High School Anniston, AL 1980 - 1984

Training

1 Xrite - Color Theory, QA Master, 938 1988, 1998, 1999

2 CPML "Recognizing Warning Signs of Union Organization" 1998

3 -The Power of Empowerment- - Mead Products 1997

4 Euroquest - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training 1994

5 Coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers and Supervisors 2009

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