Manager Plant
Resume:
GARY S. BRANT
Amherst, New York 14228 e-mail:
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SUMMARY
** ***** ** ********** ** A SUPERVISORY ROLE WITH PROFICIENCY IN
LEADERSHIP ALONG WITH COMMUNICATION.
Great Lakes Recycling North Tonawanda NY
7/11-Present
Operations Manager
Introduced new ways to cut labor costs and Increase production.
Implemented a 5S program
Worked with maintenance staff and implemented a preventive maintenance program for all
equipment.
Implemented new ways to eliminate costly overtime
Set up and conduct monthly safety meetings along with monthly communication meetings.
Put in place a Corrective Actions Program.
RMF Printing Technologies Lancaster NY
1/11-7/11
Production Manager/ Scheduler
Managed and scheduled all printing presses in a 3 shift operation for on time deliveries.
Scheduled and arranged all shipping of out of state printed materials.
Introduced and implemented a 5S program.
Emedco Williamsville, NY
Manufacturing Operations Manager
4/10 –10/10
Introduced ways to Increase Production, while Eliminating Staffing Requirements.
Developed and implemented a work flow process to expedite work in a Timelier Manner
Coordinated and conducted steps for regular Quality checks in an effort to decrease returns.
Implemented ways to keep proper track of consumables.
Worked with vendors on ways in which we could reduce our cost of consumables.
Wrote (SOPs) Standard Operating Procedures for equipment and then trained all operators
on the proper procedures for Safety.
Attended OSHA regulated courses to properly train employees for (PPE) Personal Protective
Equipment.
Set up the Scheduling of all hourly and temporary employees.
Conducted employee reviews.
Starline Industries USA. Grand Island, NY
Asst. Plant Manager/ Production Supervisor
2002 - 2009
Designed and coordinated a process to expedite printed material more effectively to reduce
costs.
Time studies were conducted in order to develop an efficiency program.
Meetings were conducted weekly to forecast the new weeks work and staffing requirements.
Attended OSHA regulated courses on safety in order to properly train employees about safety
in the work place.Trained all employees on the proper use of (PPE) Personal Protective
Equipment.Met with vendors toreduce cost but not interfere with quality.Budgeted and
Planned for new equipment to be purchased.Schedule all printing equipment to maintain
maximum usage.
Interviewed and hired all potential candidates for employment.
Conducted annual reviews for all employees.
Partners Press Inc. Kenmore, NY
Production Supervisor/Scheduler
1995-2002
Along with the Plant manager, organized and changed this Union shop from a 1 shift
operation to a 3 shift operation.
Worked with all department leads to ensure proper efficiencies and standards were met for on
time deliveries.
Down time was reduced by instituting a regular maintenance schedule for all equipment.
Conducted OSHA regulated training for safety.
Purchased new equipment to be used at the plant
Schedule work for all printing presses.
Manhardt /Alexander Amherst, NY
Pre-Press Supervisor
1993 -1995
Influential in the design of a plan to generate a better work flow process.
Scheduled work for the printing presses in a 3 shift operation of a Union Printing Shop.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure all dead lines would be met on time.
LCC Graphics / Digicon Amherst, NY
Pre-Press Supervisor
1983 - 1993
Trained and guided apprentices through apprenticeship programs in the printing industry.
Responsibilities included the scheduling of the weekly hours of employees according to the
incoming work.
Conducted daily meetings to ensure proper flow between department leads.
Worked closely with Sales department to ensure all information was passed on to get on time
delivery.
EDUCATION
High School: Automotive Degree
Management Courses: Printing and Imaging Association
BRYANT & STRATTON: Insurance License and Management Courses.
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