Plant Manager

JONATHAN FORSYTHE

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I am seeking to obtain a Plant Management position that will utilize 20 + years of proven experience, training and achievements. Which has resulted in sustainable growth and development.

EXPERIENCE

2015 TO PRESENT

ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER SIMOS SOLUTIONS LLC, ATLANTA, GA

Third Party Logistic supplier for Kia Automotive

Rearrange material flow to increase productivity

Responsible for 30 subordinates

Established KPI’s which helped to improve the efficiency of the facility.

Supervise, train and evaluate performance of 900+ employees in all assignments

Train associates in RF warehouse management systems resulting in reduction in labor costs and improvement of operational procedures.

Initiate improved safety procedures and training resulting in a reduction of workman compensation claims.

Coordinate and manage all inbound and outbound flow of merchandise to support customer demand.

Reduced overtime by 80% over a 12 month period.

2008-2015

ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER EXCELL LOGISTICS, CANTON, MS

Full control and organization of the handling, storage and transporting of materials from vendors to the customers.

Oversee all operational procedures involving a 1,500,000 sq. Ft. facility with emphasis on quality, safety and inventory control.

Supervise, train evaluate performances for 200 + associates.

Involved in start up of the facility involving Red Prairie RF systems.

Oversaw 260 shipping doors with high order filling accuracy.

Continuous improvement training and implementation daily.

Utilized Lean principles and Kaizen principles daily.

Responsible for 98 % of the parts for Nissan Canton.

Daily meetings with the customer to insure compliance and issues are being addressed.

Involved in negotiating contracts, labor management and Profit and Loss.

Certified a black belt in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Principles

Reduced staffing by 15% by utilizing resources more effectively.

1996-2008

GENERAL MANAGER DELPHI PACKARD, JACKSON, MS

Responsible for the daily operation of two 650,000 sq. ft facilities.

Decreased accidents by 85% by incorporating new safety procedures and training.

Increased production, quality and inventory by re writing all SOP.

Involved to insure DOT regulations were being observed.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Involved with the P and L of the facility.

Implemented QS 9001 and ISO 14001 programs

Daily meetings with the customer to insure goals and concerns were addressed,

Involved in KPI and continuous improvement projects.

1981-1995

MANFACTURING MANAGEMENT GENERAL MOTORS, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Responsible for the daily operation of two 650,000 sq. ft facilities.

Utilized World class Manufacturing Tools to identify root cause and corrective actions to reduce or eliminate Quality and Production defects

Managed production area with 8 direct reports which included Production Managers and Supervisors and over 350 direct labor operators.

Supervised the production of Truck Axels and Transmissions.

Began as a supervisor and was promoted to various departments.

EDUCATION

06/78

BIOLOGY KNOXVILLE COLLEGE

3.0 GPA

SKILLS

Lean Six Sigma

WMS Systems

Human resource Management

Safety Coordinator OSHA policies

Loss Prevention

Quality assurance

Management Development

Training

Communication

Fair and consistent

Relates well to persons from a multicultural background and all ages

Lead by example

Team Building

ACTIVITIES

INVOLVED IN MY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY WORKING WITH THE HOMELESS AND MENTORING.

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