Bruce J. McHugh

Tamaqua PA, *****

570-***-****

ac96kt@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Knowledgeable Manufacturing/Production Manager with 15+ years of experience overseeing production processes and managing manufacturing teams. Background includes directing production activities utilizing knowledge of product technology, production methods, procedures and capabilities of machines and equipment. Proactive and fair interaction with teams and colleagues resulting in collaborative effort toward production goals. Competencies include:

• Budget & Cost Controls • Supervision

• Process Improvement • Process Control Manuals

• CDL Class “A” Driver • Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMETEK Chemical Products Division, Nesquehoning PA Feb 2016- Present

Production Manager

Oversee all manufacturing processes in facility.

Oversee all shift foreman and team members.

Direct facility warehouse and shipments.

Actively participated in union negotiations and union grievances.

Direct maintenance personnel troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.

Assumes responsibility for the plant operations in the absence of plant manager.

FIRST QUALITY NONWOVENS, Hazleton PA Jan 2006 – Aug 2016

Facility Knife & Die Shop Manager (Jan-Aug 2016)

Managed 5 die shop employees to prepare dies for equipment.

Ensured dies were completed in a timely manner upon line request, including cleaning and reassembling.

Monitored and managed overtime hours.

Held all die shop employees accountable to follow all company policies, including personal protective equipment required for cleaning and rebuilding the dies.

Monitored safety equipment throughout, refabricating equipment when required.

Production Manager, Line 3 (Nov 2008-Aug 2016)

Manage 4 crews, consisting of 5 employees per crew to run equipment and make and prepare materials for baby products.

Partnered with Quality department to minimize re-bundling of materials due to processing mistakes during production runs. Minimized 1,030 bundles to 230 in the course of 1 month.

Brought the line up to 6S standards by determining equipment no longer needed, detailing the line and proper labeling.

Hired 15-25 new employees. Trained 20+ employees and provided performance evaluations.

Identified mechanical issues on the line and sought Maintenance and Control support for such issues.

Travelled to customers as far away as Canada to determine the performance of products and ensure satisfaction.

Made all employees aware of quality of products by testing materials, ensuring proper application of labels and matching of bundle labels with final product.

Monitored and submitted weekly payroll and overtime.

Partnered with Planning Dept. to schedule production of assigned lines and maximize efficiency.

Ensured safety policies were followed, and held crews accountable.

Night Shift Superintendent (Sep 2006- Nov 2008)

Supervised all production lines throughout facility.

Adjusted manpower through the facility to provide coverage throughout entire plant site.

Coached employees to adapt to different lines throughout the company.

Held daily meetings to keep managers informed of all major issues involved with the production lines from previous shifts.

Directed 3 maintenance staff to monitor mechanical issues on the lines.

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Trans Western Polymers, Tamaqua PA

Conversion Superintendent (Nov 2005- Sep 2006)

Executed daily operations of facilities conversion department for entire shift.

Supervised personnel tasked with planning and development to promote maximum operating efficiency.

Trained and managed 25 employees and achieved significant improvements in productivity.

Involved with determining salaries of employees.

Fed Ex Ground, Bethlehem PA Jan 2001- Oct 2005

Owner Operator, Product/Delivery

Drove truck with under 3-ton capacity to transport materials in liquid and packaged form to specified destinations, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.

Verified load against shipping papers.

Prepared receipts and other paperwork for deliveries.

Called on prospective customers to solicit new business.

Prepared order forms and sales contracts.

Maintained truck log in accordance with state and federal regulations.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Ametek Westchester Plastics, Nesquehoning PA

Production Superintendent

Executed daily operation of extrusion department.

Developed budget and cost controls for production.

Wrote, designed and produced process control manuals for company.

Planned production activities and established production priorities for product in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

Played an instrumental part in obtaining ISO 9000 certification for plant.

Trained and managed 40 associates and achieved significant production improvements.

Successfully managed plants process improvement team with significant results.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Graduate, Panther Valley High School, Lansford, PA

CDL Class “A” Driver’s License, Pennsylvania

LMS Safety Training

Management Training

How to Deal with Difficult Employees

Leadership Training

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