Wes Burgess

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OBJECTIVE

A seasoned manufacturing manager seeks a challenging leadership position in which to apply creative problem solving and solid management skills to achieve optimum utilization of organizational resources, employing 25 plus years of experience to achieve maximum profits.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Reliable, dedicated and strong work ethic

Adaptable to change and managing restructuring

Solid leadership skills and experience developing workplace talent

Hands on, Problem solving, self Confidence, Multitasking, Self Motivated

Strong communication skills

ERP systems: SAP, Macola, Avante

5S and Lean experience

MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project

EXPERIENCE

CPM Wolverine Proctor – Lexington, NC

Manufacturing Manager (1995 – 2017)

Provide leadership and continuous improvement guidance of a global leader in thermal processing equipment in various industries including food, chemical, textiles and tobacco. Consistently promoted to progressive leadership roles due to stellar performance, demonstrated accountability and proactive management style. Ensured the successful transition of people and processes under new ownership control.

Responsible for up to 7 direct reports and 120 indirect reports spanning two shifts.

Manage the manufacture of OEM capital equipment with a build lead time ranging from 4 to 26 weeks depending on complexity of unit.

Monitor and direct manufacturing and inventory levels for timely spare parts shipments to meet critical customer needs.

Coordinate emergency ship dates for customer break down incidents.

Scheduling in house timelines and securing subcontractors when required to meet ship dates, for multiple projects occurring simultaneously.

Conduct direct communications with customers during equipment inspections.

Lead efforts to develop and maintain company safety policies.

Lead efforts to consistently improve manufacturing operations by increasing efficiencies, reducing labor costs, and trimming lead times through continuous evaluation of space, equipment, personnel and training.

Shop Floor Supervisor (under former name, Proctor & Schwartz) (1987 1995)

Responsible for up 18 to 20 employees in a machine shop environment which included equipment for boring, turning, milling, punching and sawing.

Maintain department schedule to meet the manufacturing needs of the company, to produce quality equipment, manufactured and shipped on time.

Shop Floor Technician

Machine operator and lead person

Responsible for setup assistance and process flow to achieve the highest level of quality and productivity.

EDUCATION

Graduate, Lexington High School, Lexington, NC

Classes and seminars in: Lean Manufacturing, 5S workplace, employee involvement, leadership training, and managing the workplace

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