Manager Plant
Resume:
Tim Brownfield
The Woodlands, TX 77354
************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
Exceptional leadership skills with a record of building motivated and successful teams.
Strong Safety, Quality, Fabrication and Manufacturing in both “made to order” and mass production environments.
Managed P & L in excesses of $25mm.
Well versed in Lean, 6S Philosophy, 5S, Kanban.
Experienced in facility startup, new product implementation and developing SOP.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Proficient in ERP (Epicor) systems.
Managed multiple locations across three states.
Warehouse design and inventory control.
Works closely with Human Resources on hiring, termination, evaluation and incentive processes, as well as development and implementation of corporate processes and procedures.
Conducted post mortem meetings with root cause analysis of project issues.
Customer conflict resolution.
Used LEAN principles to set up assembly line for Solar Skids which resulted in a takt time of 6.7 hours per.
EXPERIENCE:
Clear the Air AC Jul 2017 - Present
Operations Manager
Full P & L responsibility
Managed Fabrication Team, Install and Service Technicians
Scheduled technicians and projects
Customer care and conflict resolutions
Promoted safety and quality directives
Conduct kickoff and post mortem meetings
Koontz Wagner – Houston, TX Aug 2015 – Sept 2016
General Manager
Managed day to day operations of EHS, Quality, Scheduling, Engineering, Production (Sheet Metal Shop, Fabrication, Welding, Paint & Electrical), Project Management, Procurement, and Warehouse Teams.
Full P&L Responsibilities.
Build and motivate a strong and productive team.
Worked with team to developed and implement material, production and quality standards.
Customer relations and conflict resolution.
Promote safety, quality and productivity.
Research and implement improved production methods.
Budgetary responsibilities.
ABB Analytics - Houston, TX Oct 2014 – July 2015
Facility Manager
Duties
Negotiated labor rates and worked with HR to hire staff for a startup facility.
Led Production, FAT, Materials and Logistics teams.
Led integration into new facility with minimal interruption to production process.
Developed KPI reporting metrics.
Promote safety and quality.
Budgetary responsibilities.
Lectrus Corporation May 2004 – Oct 2014
Plant Manager - Houston, TX (2013-2014)
Duties
Directly responsible for production processes and material tracking and distribution.
Worked with other locations to identify and implement SOP in “built to order” environment.
Operating budget responsibilities.
Led Production, Materials, and Maintenance and Logistics teams.
Conducted plant tours and customer meetings.
Lead a safety-first environment.
Worked closely with Quality Manager to develop QMS.
(Lectrus) Plant Manager – Chattanooga, TN (2011-2013)
Duties
Managed Production, Warehouse, and Maintenance and Logistics teams.
Conducted weekly plant safety and monthly All Team Meetings. This provided an outlet for shop personnel and promoted teamwork.
Monitored efficiency and OTD.
Developed yearly budget.
Traveled to other locations to assist with increasing productivity and OTD.
Conducted meetings and plant tours with customers.
Used Lean Processes to streamline the fabrication and electrical integration of Solar Energy Skids.
(Lectrus) Manufacturing Manager – Chattanooga, TN (2010-2011)
Led a team of two supervisors and six employee Maintenance department.
Managed the day to day operation of the electrical portion of a “built to order” manufacturing operation, as well as the parts warehouse, Shipping/Receiving departments.
Developed budget, researched and recommended purchases of production equipment.
Obtained bids from all outside contractors, held responsibility for those contractors while on company property.
Developed efficiency tracking system for allotted hours versus actual hours.
Developed RFI system to help explain labor and/or material overages.
Obtained “train the trainer” status for forklifts and cranes
Reported directly to VP/GM.
(Lectrus) Facility Manager – Chattanooga, TN (2005-2010)
Led a team of one supervisor and six employee Maintenance department. This included the Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving departments.
Managed all contractor negotiations.
Developed budget for future purchases for both Tennessee and Texas locations.
Developed a tool issue and tracking system which help to lower cost and prevent loss of hand tools.
(Lectrus) Maintenance Team Leader – Chattanooga, TN (2004-2005)
Obtained “train-the-trainer” certification for forklifts and cranes, and began training program in two locations.
Developed and implemented corporate wide Preventative Maintenance program.
Traveled to Houston, TX facility to hire and train maintenance personnel.
Oversaw facility expansion of the Houston location which included an additional 175,000 of floor space. Purchasing and installing new production equipment.
Researched production needs and developed budget. Negotiated pricing with vendors and reported recommendations to CEO.
EDUCATION:
Ashford University (Clinton, IA – 2010-12)
GPA - 3.85
Major - Operational Management and Analysis
Member of Golden Key Honor Society
Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Chattanooga State Technical College (Chattanooga, TN - 1990)
GPA – 3.95
Certificate in Industrial Electricity
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