Plant Manager Quality
Resume:
Randy Barstow
Cartersville, GA 30120
abufda@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Results driven with long term loyal work history with 30 years of
management experience in a wide range of leadership roles in the paper
converting industry. Track record of devising, evaluating, and implementing
continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while
maximizing quality and yield. Established effective quality control and
safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the
manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator and successful in building
cohesive teams focusing on production goals, safety, and throughput.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Lean Manufacturing Safety Management Team Building/Training
Regulatory Compliance Total Quality Management Resource Allocation
(OSHA/Environmental)
P&L Accountability Policy/Procedure Cost
Development Reduction/Avoidance
Oracle Management OGSM Management Budget Development
Systems/SAP Exp. (Objectives Goals
Strategies Measures)
AIB Secondary Supplier KPI Proficiency in MS
Standards (Key Performance Office Applications
Indicators)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Newark Group, Cedartown GA - March 2000 to Present
Plant Manager/Superintendent
Steer and direct all manufacturing operations responsible for $22M in
annual sales. Establish and maintain all operational polices and implement
process improvements to ensure quality and outstanding output.
Selected Contributions/Achievements
. Played integral role in redesigning a rotary die cutter resulting in a
300% productivity increase, reversing department negative
contribution, gained industry competitive advantage, and significantly
increased market share
. 2012 CIP (Cost Improvement Program) Silver Award ($100,000 savings)
. Reduced staff by 8 positions and maintained production levels through
a redesign of operational processes and improved training and staff
utilization
. Leader in implementing Lean Six Sigma strategies; 5's, Kanban, Kaizen
events, TPM, SMED, cycle counting, value stream mapping, etc. to
improve plant performance
. QMS (Quality Management System) Responsible for implementation and
adherence to quality assurance procedures by implementing new ideas
and strategies
. CIP (Cost Improvement Program) Administration - Focusing on reducing
production cost, plant supply costs, & waste
. Established annual operating budget (2006 - 2013)
. Directly communicates with sales regarding product procurement and
complaint handling
. Work directly with outside customers
. Contributes to customer relations through a variety of methods
including visits to customer plants
. Implemented and maintain federal and state environmental regulatory
policies, I.E. SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) & EPA
TRI (Toxic Release Inventory)
. Maintain OSHA records & safety compliance. Lead plant Safety
Excellence Committee/Team, conduct monthly safety meetings,
participate in safety audits, & development and authored JSA (Job
Safety Analysis) including safe methods, accident avoidance, and risk
reduction techniques
. ISO/TS 16949 Training
. Implemented AIB (American Institute of Baking) standards as a
secondary supplier.
. Manage location HR policies including: promotions, new hire,
progressive discipline, peer review, terminations, payroll
administration, etc.
. Material Procurement - Responsible for raw material & plant supplies
purchasing including negotiations & inventory levels
. Established and manage production schedules
The Newark Group, Greenville SC - October 1996 to March 2000
Plant Manager
. 100% increase in flexographic printing efficiency
. Established and managed production schedules
. Conducted plant safety training programs
. Managed location HR policies
. Material Procurement - Responsible for raw material & plant supplies
. Managed plant maintenance department
. Managed developments/improvements in equipment, processes and
techniques to improve plant growth
Menominee Paper Company, Menominee MI - August 1979 to October 1996
QIP (Quality Improvement Process) Administrator
. Implemented $3.2 million dollars in annual savings
. Managed 32 Quality teams
. Chaired the Q.I.P. Steering Committee
QIP Union Facilitator
. Managed project savings & investments
. Led a quality team & facilitated all quality teams
. Q.I.P. trainer during implementation process
. QES lead trainer
EDUCATION Attended Bay De Noc Community College - Electrical
Engineering
Technologies (1978)
Greenbelt Certification - Villanova University (2013)
TRAINING Lean Six Sigma - Greenbelt Training (Oshkosh, WI)
State of Georgia EPA Training - Toxic Release Inventory
(Atlanta, GA)
OSHA Regulation Compliance (Rome, GA)
Work Free Drug Place (State of Georgia)
Dale Carnegie Training Course (Menominee, MI)
Q.I.P. & QES Certification (Chicago, IL)
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES/MEMBERSHIPS
Sawyer, Lumber Grading, Dry Kiln Operator
American Association of Woodturning
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