Manager Maintenance

Gregory A. Parran, II

**** ****** *****

Lansing, IL 60438

Email: *******@*****.***

708-***-**** (c), 678-***-**** (h)

CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

** ***** ****** ********** *** leadership experience in union and non-union environments

6 years maintenance management experience in high volume manufacturing plants

14 years service United States Marine Corps (Captain 0-3)

Computerized maintenance management system experience

7 years Fiscal management experience

7 years Supply management experience

Budgeting experience

Maintenance non-compliance resolution experience

Project Management experience

Employee training experience

Employee hiring experience

MS Word

Presentation skills

Interviewing experience

Employee relations experience

Process improvement experience

Conflict resolutions experience

Construction experience

Real estate experience

OSHA knowledge & experience

EEOC knowledge

Employee evaluation experience

Problem resolution experience

Payroll knowledge

Inventory replenishment experience

Production Management experience

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Championed cost reduction and performance tracking of the Trim Group which provided the company 25% in savings.

Studied and solved numerous tooling requirement problems related to new vehicle manufacturing which provided a 18% increase in company efficiency.

Contributed to the passing of ISO 9002 qualifications of the tooling department and the plant which increased the department and plants productivity by 12%

Served as Process Manager for “Operation Compete” which accounted for $28.7 Million in idea savings by mobilizing front-line resources and developed/implemented ideas that significantly and rapidly improved operational performance by 28%

Prepared and managed a $2.5 Million financial budget for the building and maintenance department, and came in 15% under by end of fiscal year

Managed and coordinated the efforts of the Manufacturing Support Unit in identifying ideas and developing plans to drive commitment which garnered a savings of $850,000

Managed material and assets in excess of $100 million for the School of Infantry

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CAREER EXPERIENCE

Ford Motor Company (Aerotek) Chicago IL 2016 to Present

Manufacturing Process Coach

Body White Metal Supervisor for a fortune 500 company responsible for 60 employees on a manufacturing line that produces 2 high profile vehicles for company.

Responsible for quality, safety, cost, maintenance, and delivery of product to the Paint Department

Managed the quality of product using Six Sigma, root cause analysis through identifying processes, materials, and training needs of associates that needed improvement.

Ardagh Group, Dolton, IL 2014 to 2016

Manufacturing Supervisor

Forming supervisor for a large glass manufacturing company with 20 employees in the Hot End

Responsible for the quality, production, maintenance, and safety of a department that produces over 200 different glass products in a GMP facility.

Glen Raven, Inc., Anderson, SC 2011 to 2014

Manufacturing Department Manager

Department Manager for 90 non-union employees and skilled trade staff in the Warp Prep Department.

Rapidly assessed and improved efficiency in production throughput and significantly reduced labor cost (through the evaluation of associate positions) within 8 months of assumption of Department Manager responsibilities.

Managed quality of product through root cause analysis and through identifying deficiencies in process, procedures, and associate training.

Department safety improved by strict adherence to safety policies and procedures which assisted in the plant passing of the 14001 ISO audit and also OSHA Volunteer Protective Program (VPP) status (Palmetto Star).

Maintained preventive maintenance activities that resulted in reduced maintenance related down time and has increased production within the department.

General Motors Doraville Assembly Plant, Doraville, GA 2007 to 2009

Services Manager

Managed 20 manufacturing maintenance custodians responsible for the cleanliness of the plant building and the manufacturing equipment.

Selected, trained, assigned and evaluated custodians, work schedules; maintains time records for custodial staff; may make arrangements for substitute employees.

Determined products, materials and equipment to be used in cleaning; Interacted with sales representatives; prepared purchase requisitions; maintained inventories so that adequate supplies are available.

Prepared annual operational budget which may include such categories as supplies, equipment and labor.

Maintained records and prepared reports such as work activity, cost reports, and manpower utilization and requirements, to advise management staff of the status of custodial operations as necessary.

Crawford Home Superintendent, Stone Mountain, GA 2006 to 2007

Construction Superintendent

Managed three home building projects worth $2 million plus dollars.

Managed sub-contractors to maintain project milestones and deadlines

Ensured compliance to county and IRC building codes

Managed budgets of $1 million dollars

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Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA 2004 to 2006

Assistant Director Environmental Services

Assistant Director for over 90 employees in the environmental services department

Inspected areas to ensure standards were maintained: OSHA, JCAHO, quality control

Counseled and monitored employees daily to identify potential deficiencies in performance and ensured proper communication and instructions were executed

Prepared and managed payroll to ensure employees were paid in a timely manner

Interviewed, trained and hired new employees per company policies and procedures in meeting goals

Managed stockroom, prepared requisitions, and properly stored supplies to ensure that sufficient materials were on hand to support operations

Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, Warren, MI 1999 to 2004

Supervisor, Maintenance & Tooling

Directed 40 union skilled trades employees (millwrights, pipe-fitters, electricians, machine repair, and toolmakers in the maintenance/tooling department

Championed MQAS for Tooling Department that resulted in a "no findings" for U/L audit

Motivated and trained skilled trades workforce in improving computerized preventative maintenance management system

Managed and coordinated the efforts of the Manufacturing Support Unit in identifying ideas and developing plans to drive commitment which garnered a savings of $850,000

Studied and solved numerous tooling requirement problems related to new vehicle manufacturing which provided a 18% increase in company efficiency.

Championed cost reduction and performance tracking of the Trim Group which provided the plant 15% in savings.

Contributed to the passing of ISO 9002 qualifications of the tooling department and the plant which increased the department and plants productivity

R.R. Donnelly & Sons Company, Danville, KY 1997 to 1999

Supervisor, Maintenance and Pressroom Facilitator

Managed, lead, and directed 25 non union skilled trades in the maintenance and building section

Developed and maintained an effective and involved staff through performance leadership, education, communications, and policies that support diversity and team effectiveness

Served as Process Manager for “Operation Compete” which accounted for $28.7 Million in idea savings by mobilizing front-line resources and developed/implemented ideas that significantly and rapidly improved operational performance by 28%

Developed maintenance tracking system that monitored machine performance, reduced emergency service and increased plant efficiency

Addressed the division's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) issues by coordinating with EHS staff and resolving non-compliance maintenance issues

Supervised over 200 press-specialists, technicians, roll preparers, and material handlers in the manufacturing of over 280 magazines and catalogs

Lead the coordination of materials, maintenance, and scheduling of jobs to ensure efficient production of magazines and catalogs

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United States Marine Corps 1983 to 1997

Captain, Company Commander, Supply/Fiscal Officer, Instructor, Camp Pendleton, CA

Executive Director of a company of over 300 Marines

Developed procurement tracking system that provided better visibility of material assets and decreased delivery time to customer

Instructed basic students in infantry tactics

Managed material and assets in excess of $100 million for the School of Infantry.

Executive Director of a company of over 300 Marines

Simultaneously managed a section supporting over 800 personnel

Responsible for the training, professional development, discipline, and morale of company member

Instituted Professional Military Education program that increased test scores, promotions; the company was rated number 1 within 6 months after assumption of command

Executed Equal Opportunity Program that evaluated policies, processed discriminatory complaints, monitoring morale and welfare of employees

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science

Major: Mathematics

Prairie View A&M University

1991

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