Plant Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
JAY W. RECTOR
Flora, IL *****
******.**@*****.***
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
** ***** ***** ********** *** business leadership experience in chemical processing, board manufacturing and distribution facilities within the building products market. Solid record of successes and promotions utilizing operational leadership and continuous improvement with Six Sigma, lean – manufacturing, technical and distribution management – customer service and capital improvements. Experienced and stable work history. Batch and continuous process. Development of PSM (OSHA 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Plan, HazMat/Hazwoper, regulatory activities. Union and non-union experience.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2014 - 2018 Sherwin-Williams, Flora, IL
Operations Manager, 20% improvement in production cost metrics in a nine line, 130 person polyurethane, wood finish and coatings facility. Batch blending and filling operation for distribution to internal warehouses, big box and two-step distributors.
Standard Work – Developed SOP audit system including safety and quality core critical functions, posted visual W.I., trained and developed 5S checklists, trained and ran Kaizen events which reduced changeover times (SMED). Completed Lean events utilizing nearer to the point-of-use storage.
Directed workforce scheduling, Takt boards on safety, people, quality, cost, order completion and cost improvement progress.
Team building through communication and C. I. training.
2011 - 2014 Rockwell American, Royse City, TX
Plant Manager, Created advancements in productivity and service in a 150 employee welding and metal fabrication facility. Cultural turnaround achieved through accountability, respect and communication. Systematic processes utilized in logical managerial approach.
Developed successful lead time reduction and work order flow accuracy program.
Process flow improvement
2010-2011 Haas Consulting, specifications, procurement and market studies within the polyurethane industry. Safety and PSM programs.
2004-2010 Hunter Panels, LLC, Carlisle Construction Materials, Portland, ME
Plant Manager, Terrell, TX and Lake City, FL
Plant construction and start-up. Growth from two to six polyisocyanurate plants ($75MM to $360MM). Building panel products, continuous and batch chemical processing.
Utilized Lean/Six Sigma team to develop successful technical and efficiency advancements, capital and process improvements across entire division. (net $15+ MM annual savings)
Technical and business advisor in purchase of EPS manufacturer with 7 facilities.
Six Sigma - Green Belt, Champion
1987-2003 Celotex Corporation (Dow Chemical Company)
Business Transition (2002-2003) Manufacturing advisor and marketing strategies through purchase and transition of Celotex, SAP routings and BOM development
Plant Manager, Texarkana, AR (1996-2002) and Elizabethtown, KY
Responsible for all aspects of business at multiple manufacturing locations (TX and KY). Production, maintenance, accounting, human resources, shipping and quality.
Leader of Asset Management Team/Southern U.S. Region – Grew market share with increased profitability of approximately $2 million annually.
Plant Manager, Elizabethtown, KY (1992 -1998)
Responsible for all aspects of business within manufacturing and distribution
facility.
Realized profit increase of $250,000 per month.
Led cultural turnaround in unionized workforce
Plant Chemist / Quality Control Supervisor, Charleston, IL (1987 -1992).
R&D support, trials and data collection
Raw material supply chain management, procurement and inventory.
Developed product specifications and savings within the customer's process leading to retention of $25 million customer.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Geology, Chemistry
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Emphasis upon:
Six Sigma
Lean, 5s activities
Purchasing & Logistics
Finance
Customer Relations
Sales & Marketing
EH & S
Quality Control
Trade Shows
Explosion Proof Facilities
Production
PSM
Due Diligence
Budget Development
Human Resources
Engineering Projects
Design Team
Process Conversions
Research Development
Equipment Installation
Process Improvement
Labor Contract Negotiations
Supply Chain
Permits & Certifications
Business Analysis
ERP Design & Implementation
System Rebuilds & Upgrades
Product Liability Remediation
Process Development
Personnel Development
Strategic Planning
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