Gregory E. Butler

**** ******* ** **, ******* OH 44691

330-***-**** ac6lla@r.postjobfree.com

Plant Manager

Dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable plant environments

Strategic-minded leader with a comprehensive record of success initiating quality improvements, cost reduction, and organizational growth in union and non-union manufacturing environments. Solution-driven with valued skill in the seamless management, implementation, and execution of mulitple plant operations using superb technical know-how, workforce development, and collaboration. Sound understanding of business priorities; committed to managing operations and projects seamlessly while contributing to revenue-producing activities. Earned reputation as a hard-charging manager with the ability to lead efficient, goal-focused teams within safe and compliant environments.

Accomplishments

Reduced machinery downtime and maintenance cost $300,000 CY vs PY by working collaboratively with maintenance manager.

Decreased recordable injuries 50% within the last year by designing and initiating key safety measures.

Used leadership and team building skills to turn an antagonistic union culture into a team-oriented operation.

Established and eventually sold a successful start-up enterprise; built a profitable organization by assembling business partnerships and focusing on customer needs.

Reduced man-hours and saved money through the development of lean manufacturing automated 30 count tray-packaging system.

Decreased costs and enhanced customer satisfaction by evaluating and promoting new lean processes and systems based on Lean Thinking, 5S, and continuous improvement.

Assessed and implemented sound safety/environmental practices and culture and delivered measurable results.

Core Competencies

Plant Manager/Owner

Team Leader

Production Planning

Environmental Leader

Budgeting

Cost Control

KPI Development

Data Driven

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Talent Development

Strategic Planning

Professional Experience

Smithfield Pet, Division of Smithfield Foods (December 2015 – March 2018)

Plant Manager (Union Environment)

Manage daily plant operations including production, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory control, purchasing, shipping/receiving and cost management.

Eliminate hazards, train staff and initiate protocols to promote a safety excellence working environment in accordance with established goals and EHS guidelines.

Develop plant operational plans to provide process improvements in key areas of Safety, Quality, Environmental, Delivery, Cost, People that support the business plan.

Collaborate with department managers to develop and maintain a positive culture and working environment.

Implement plans to reduce environmental waste, meet environmental regulations, and handle emergency situations appropriately.

Manage financial performance, profit & loss (P&L) and initiate changes to meet business commitments; handled the plant cost structure including direct and indirect labor, maintenance and consumable spending.

Establish continuous improvement initiatives and lead facility to meet key objectives.

Drive overall performance efficiencies in the plant to enhance revenue opportunities and participate in process improvement and cost savings efforts.

Lead Operational Excellence initiatives and assure that the plant meets its annual operating cost goals.

Represent the company within the community and maintain activity in civic groups, regulatory agencies and emergency response services.

Established monthly “State of the Plant” address to communicate plant goals, previous month KPI results, upcoming plant events, employee awards and recognition.

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Professional Experience (Continued)

Shearer’s Food LLC., Massillon, Ohio (March 2014 – November 2015)

A private label and custom manufacturer and supplier of salty snack foods.

Repack Operations Manager

Retained with new company to direct 45-member team to consistently work ahead of schedule and create a positive work environment as evidenced by a perfect score for the SQF audit; HACCP certified.

Provided team training for safe quality food (SQF) and good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements.

Attracted and retained team members and implement cross-functional training to meet quality standards; prepare staff for advancement opportunities and encourage ongoing education.

Continually met customer quality standards by ensuring compliance with packaging procedures; employed self-directed work teams and 5S methodologies.

Formulated objectives affecting the schedule, quality and overall cost of production; direct operations in accordance with quality and quantity specifications.

Developed inventory and audit controls for work in process (WIP) products.

Designed operational budget requirements for department and apply cost-containment measures.

Through continuous improvement (Lean thinking) improved productivity on packaging lines by 35%.

Alpha-Omega Assembly & Packaging INC., Massillon, Ohio (September 2000 – March 2014)

A contract packaging company serving the consumer product, toy, food, electrical, and automotive industries.

Owner / President

Built successful assembly and packaging company; entered into a business partnership with Shearer’s Foods LLC and met requirements to develop assembly lines to pack and seal one-ounce snack food bags.

As SQF practitioner prepared for and gained SQF Level 2 certification and put into operation good manufacturing practice (GMP).

Managed P&L, company financials, business partnerships and government compliance.

Created and initiated the organization’s vision, mission, and direction; led the development of the overall short and long-term strategies to meet customer, market and competitive demands.

Mentored and developed employees through training, innovative programs to create a formidable team environment.

Authorized annual budget and ensured cost-saving measures were observed; directed implementation and conformance to established standards and industry-regulations.

Led the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including strategic resource allocation and applying good manufacturing principles, sourcing and integration, production systems and techniques for improved efficiencies and adherence to best practices.

Evaluated staff for performance and compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contribution to obtaining goals.

Identified appropriate business partners and vendors; then produced organizational improvements by implementing best practices.

Prior Experience

Collins & Aikmen, (A Tier 1 Automotive Supplier), Holmesville, Ohio Quality Assurance Manager

Best in Plastics Corporation, (Custom Blow Molder), Bolivar, Ohio Director Quality Assurance

Education

Malone College, Canton, Ohio Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio Bachelor of Arts, Communications (Dean’s List)

Community Involvement

Rotary Club of Massillon (July 2007 – June 2014) Member, President (July 2012 – July 2013)

Stuckey Family Interfaith Child Development Center, Alliance, Ohio Board President

Massillon High School, Junior Achievement, Massillon, Ohio Instructor / Entrepreneurship

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