Douglas Craig 727-***-**** *********@*****.***
Summary
Focused Production Manager versed in process improvement and high production output and safety assertiveness.
Applies in-depth knowledge of industry trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth.
Dedicated Production Manager and effective leader who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity.
Skilled Production Manager talented at improving team performance through innovative management techniques. Offers thoughtful, comprehensive and constructive feedback to staff members to promote productivity and company loyalty.
Highlights
Strategic planning • Team building
Lean manufacturing and design • Productivity improvement specialist
Procurement development • Flexible
Personable • Staff retention
Cost reduction and containment • Relationship building
Accomplishments
Increased output by 40% by best practices and production process improvements.
Improved quality standards through reduced customer complaints by 60%. Developed quality standards recommended by downstream customers.
Experience
Director of Operations
May 2014 to May 2019
Generations Christian Church – Trinity, FL
Oversight of finance, operations, office administration, strategic planning and property development. Five direct reports and 20 co-supported personnel. Liaison to upper level management. Coordinator of Disaster Preparedness Procedures, Safety/Security Protocols, all Insurance Plans. Selected and engaged with professional consultants and vendors. Communication channel to and from building steering committees. Collaborate with Design Team Coordination Meetings, and implement guidelines and choices.
Process Manager
November 2005 to October 2013
Valpak – St. Petersburg, FL
Oversight of four production supervisors and a crew of twenty technicians for day to day operations. Monitor production standards and continued process improvements. Monitor and report paper waste, ink consumption and overall department financial trends. Developed and shared best practices in printing division to assure common bench strength from crew to crew.
Education
High School Diploma Business Administration
Plant Management Training (1999)
Employee Retention Training (1999)
Goss Press Management Training (2005)
Dale Carnegie (Being a Strong Leader Training (2011)