Plant Manager Injection Molding

Craig M. Hanson

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Mountain Top, PA Cell: 206-***-****

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Summary

Results Driven Operations Leader with proven success in plant operations, manufacturing, projects and program management. Reputation for developing and applying creative solutions to complex problems that increase productivity, profitability and sustain a competitive advantage. Effective communicator and a champion of strategic agility. Adept at building highly effective teams that exceed corporate goals. Change agent for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement with success in both union and non-union environments.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Multiple Plant Management Strategic Leadership Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Operations Management Safety Management

Organizational Development Product Development Labor Relations

Project Management ISO 9002 Certification AIB Compliance

Selected Career Accomplishments

Increased EBITDA over previous year resulting in positive EBITDA after three years of successive losses through implementation of improved processes and controls

Introduced Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement techniques resulting in implementation of 5S, teams, kanbans, cellular flow, point of use storage, visual manufacturing, mistake proofing, supermarkets, plant layout, standardized work and self-directed work teams

Reduced OSHA recordable and lost work case incident rates by 75% through training and participation by employees in safety efforts

Expanded sales projects by delivering a customer audit score of 98 from prior failure through launching of multiple coordinated manufacturing efforts and process improvements

Reduced unscheduled equipment downtime by 32% through implementation of preventive maintenance program

Reduced production supervision by 30% and indirect staffing by 20% (yearly savings of $500,000) while maintaining performance metrics through value stream mapping and streamlining process flow

Reduced indirect labor costs by $200,000 through initiatives to share departmental functions at multiple sites including Process, Quality, HR, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Safety

Reduced raw material inventory by 70% ($1 M. savings), work in process (WIP) inventory by 45% and finished goods inventory by 64% through development and implementation of new purchasing and inventory policies while improving customer responsiveness and delivery

Reduced turn time for firm fixed price from 45 days to six days through overhaul of pricing and quote process

Improved MPS on-time release and reschedule performance from 35% to 95% through training and improvement initiatives

Craig M. Hanson

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626 Laurel Lakes Drive Home: 570-***-****

Mountain Top, PA Cell: 206-***-****

18707 ************@*****.***

Professional Experience

Bakkavor, Jessup, Pennsylvania 2016 - Present

World leader in manufacturing fresh prepared foods

General Manager

Increased EBITDA over previous three years of losses through implementation of improved processes and controls

Operating just-in-time ingredient ordering, converting and distribution of ready to eat products throughout eastern United States and Canada

Restructured organization to empower performance and improve customer responsiveness

Graham Packaging, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 2015 - 2016

Global Leader in packaging solutions

Plant Manager

Managed facility with both injection and blow molding manufacturing

Reduced overall headcount by 15% while increasing overall efficiency

Upgraded supply chain, maintenance and quality functions within plant

Improved On-Time delivery from 34% to 99% in one year

Berry Plastics, Kent, Washington 2012 - 2014

Leading flexographic manufacturer of coated and laminated packaging material

Plant Manager

Managed flexographic printing and extrusion manufacturing facility

Improved Inventory Record Accuracy from 61% to 98.4% in one year

Improved plant Safety Recordable Incident Rate from 2.68 to .66 in one year

Reduced overall inventory by $3 million dollars while reducing plant lead-time by 35%

Improved On-Time delivery from 74% to 97% in one year

Amcor Rigid Plastics, Tumwater, Washington 2006 – 2011

Global leader in packaging solutions for rigid and flexible packaging products

Plant Manager

Managed injection molding and blow molding manufacturing plant

Managed multiple plants including start-up and oversight for customer onsite facility

Implemented cost savings initiatives to reduce costs by over $500k in one year while introducing continuous improvement in the workplace

Cosmolab, Lewisburg, Tennessee 2003 – 2006

Custom formulation, package development and manufacturer of private label lip, eye and face color cosmetics

Plant Manager

Managed injection molding, compounding and filling manufacturing plant

Implemented Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques

Implemented $600k in cost saving projects in one year

Improved on-time delivery from 50% to over 90%

Reduced rework hours in plant by over 50%

Craig M. Hanson

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626 Laurel Lakes Drive Home: 570-***-****

Mountain Top, PA Cell: 206-***-****

18707 ************@*****.***

Solo Cup Company, Highland Park, Illinois 1999 – 2003

Manufacturer of disposable food service products

Plant Manager

Managed extrusion and thermoforming manufacturing plant with over 600 employees

Implemented a one year plan with savings of $3M through headcount reduction, streamlining processes and material enhancements

Reduced labor costs by 20% (625 to 500 employees) while improving plant reliability to 99%

Reduced customer complaints by 45%

White Cap, Inc., Downer’s Grove, Illinois 1996 – 1999

Manufacturer of metal and plastic closures for food and beverage industry

Plant Manager – Champaign, Illinois

Managed plant operations for injection molding facility

Managed plant implementation of ISO certification

Improved injection machine cavitation by 15%

Implemented quality improvement plan resulting in 15% reduction in customer claims

Plant Manager – Hayward, California

Managed plant operations for tin plate decorating and metal stamping operation

Managed implementation of ISO certification in plant

Reduced raw material inventory by 70% and work-in-process inventory by 45%

Professional Development

Lean Manufacturing Certification (University of Tennessee)

Continuous Process Improvement; Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

Dale Carnegie Management; Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII); Total Quality Management (TQM)

ISO 9002; Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria (C/SCSC); Negotiation Skills

GFSI SQF Level 2

Education

MBA, California State University at Dominguez Hills, Dominguez Hills, California

B.A., University of Redlands, Redlands, California

Associations

Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) - Member

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