Plant Manager

MICHAEL J HIATT

**** **** ******* ****** *** D*14, Elkhart, IN 46514 *Cell: 574-***-****

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Professional Summary

Manager, successful at exceeding production, revenue and quality standards through effective

leadership and cross-training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing * Inventory control and record keeping

Supervisory Training * Staff scheduling

MSDS * Natural leadership

Lockout/Tagout * Food service background

Forklift Safety * Strong work ethic

* Point of Sale (POS) system operation

* Conflict resolution techniques

* Results-oriented

* Business operations expertise

Work History

Plant Manager, 3/2017-8/2018

Cutter Foam Fabricating Inc-Elkhart, IN

Increased production by 15%

Introduced team work mentality

Introduced cross training

Cut labor by 5%

Plant Manager, 12/2016-3/2017

Medallion Plastics - Elkhart, IN

Increased production by 35%

Reduced quality issues

Built strong team

Introduced proper training techniques

General Manager, 08/2011-04/2016

Windsor Steel – Elkhart, IN

Increased profits by 75% by spearheading production

Reduced and controlled company expenses

Prepared program operating budgets, budget reports

Analyzed contract performance for bids, budgets and forecast

Drafted budget for different departments and monitored expenditures

Conducted ongoing reviews of all program financial systems

Boosted gross yearly sales

Cut labor %

Developed underbody/wrecker toolbox program

Purchasing Agent, 6/2009-8/2010

Haulmax Trailers – Elkhart, IN

Purchasing

Customer Service

Over saw production and warranty

Sales and scedules

Payables, budget, and payroll

Salesman, 10/2007-06/2009

B & S Steel – Elkhart IN

Assisted customers on person and via phone

Successfully acquired 40 new customers first year

Submitted new orders and quotes daily

Vice President Production, 02/1994-06/2006

RC Industries, Inc – Elkhart, IN

Successfully managed production for 95% on time delivery

Managed documentation of and training on production procedures

Planned, directed, coordinated assigned manpower to meet aggressive schedule

Implemented quality program

Met aggressive production and safety goals

Oversaw eight departments of over 100 employees

Increased production from $60,000 -$400,000 per week in 10 years

Manager, 1988-1994

Hardees Restraaunt – Elkahrt, IN

Promoted a positive atmosphere to guarantee customer service

Developed and promoted staff

Scheduled employees

Truck orders

Weekly promotions

Increased sales through customer service

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