Eric Todd Sharp

706-***-**** ac5x69@r.postjobfree.com Lexington, GA

Operational Management Team Leadership Budgeting Inventory Management Quality Assurance Production Management Process Improvement Vendor Management Strategic Planning Innovative Safety & Compliance Human Resources Staff Training & Development Client Relationship Management Professional Profile

Highly accomplished and experienced plant management professional with a proven track record of success in providing planning, management, and direction for large scale manufacturing operations. Experience in directing overall operations at the senior level, and leading the development and implementation of projects, programs, and initiatives that increase efficiency and output, has contributed to an exceptional and broad-based knowledge of operational management, staff leadership, project management, and strategic planning. Outstanding ability to be concise, complete, logical, objective, and persuasive in both written and oral communications with internal stakeholders and the larger community.

Professional Experience

NAKANISHI MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, 1988 to 2017

Plant Manager, 2010 to 2017

Established operational policies and implemented process improvements that ensured superior quality and outstanding output of custom precision stamped and injection molded bearing cages and other automotive parts. Directly managed 5 mid-level mangers, overseeing 155+ exempt and non-exempt employees, across 9 departments including manufacturing operations, quality control, purchasing, production, tooling, inventory, vendor management, staff training, safety training, and human resources. Designed and implemented coaching and training programs that developed staff, facilitated efficiency, and improved performance. Managed operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $48M and ensured adherence to strict quality control procedures.

• Led the transition and migration from man-powered to automated production; drove operational performance from 6% profitability to 13% profitability.

• Increased annual sales from $35MM to $55MM by installing new product lines.

• Served as ‘Owners Representative’ for the company on a $12M 16K sq. ft. addition to the facility; managed relations with engineers, architects and contractors. Manufacturing Manager, 1998 to 2010

Developed production schedule for a $35M automotive parts manufacturer, holding performance accountability for all internal and external manufacturing responsibilities. Established production schedules, defined staffing requirements, and implemented optimized procedures.

• Oversaw floor operations and managed 8 direct reports and 122 employees for manufacturing.

• Actively interfaced with 10-12 vendors and senior management for order expediting, capacity planning, and material forecasts; authorized purchases over $500k.

• Reduced manpower requirements by 20% through increases in efficiency while maintaining production levels and customer service requirements.

Additional roles at Nakanishi include:

o Production Manager, 1993 to 1998

o Tooling Supervisor, 1990 to 1993

o Tooling Technician, 1988 to 1990

Education & Professional Development

Associate of Science (AS) Electromechanical Technologies, Athens Technical College, 1986 to 1988 Executive Management Course, University of North Carolina, 2004 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, University of Georgia, 2015 Certified Lead Auditor QS900, Active from 2010 to 2013 Community Engagement

Member of the Board of Directors, United Way, 2011 to 2017