Management Manager

Mitch Adams

Plant Manager

******@*********.***

Summary

Possessing a diverse background in all aspects of Business Operations and Production Management. Increased

profitability and efficiency through reducing cost and cultivating strategic alliances. Extensive experience in

continuous improvement, business process engineering and maximizing value chain development that has

resulted in deployment of strategies that drive dollars directly to the bottom line. Highly developed

communications, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” USN

Decision maker with strong start up, and growth record in multinational management systems achieving

ISO9001 certification <90 days.

An innovative problem solver combining aspects from numerous sources creating a unique web based tracking /

reporting system integrated with existing ERP solution.

Strong customer relations skills and a thorough understanding of the balance between customer and operational

results, and the drivers of cost and profitability that impact customers.

Pioneered critical strategy for process management systems architecture, interrelationship and organizational

role alignment through a solid combination of business and technical acumen.

Exceptional business development and strategic alliance experience. A hands on leader who is comfortable with

all levels of a complex and demanding challenge.

Inducted into Who’s Who in Business

Experience

Operations Manager at Archway Marketing Services

October 2011 - February 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Responsible strategic planning & tactical aspects of P&L and operational activities for multi state multi site

logistics facilities. Providing positive tactical control for over $1.5m in client consigned inventory distribution

through the blending of creativity, effective and positive customer relations and services, people skills and a

wide knowledge of technology solutions to ensure clients success. Utilizing demand planning / MRP/ WMS

systems including design & implementation of training and development programs.

Principal at VMAssociates Inc

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January 1999 - January 2013 (14 years 1 month)

Principal Wholly Owned Private Company

Companies providing both business consulting and development of multidisciplinary businesses critical

management systems and regional contract carriage and freight management services to small to medium size

businesses

Production Manager at Sears Holdings Corporation

February 2007 - November 2011 (4 years 10 months)

Responsible for all manufacturing operations, including the safety, production, quality, and financial

performance of the plant inclusive of budgetary P&L, plant operations and production planning / MRP/ WMS

systems design & implementation. Instituted Lean manufacturing principals & processes resulting in 100%

efficiency improvements converting $1.6m operating loss into a $600k operating profit.

Production Management Specialist at Graphics Microsystems Inc

March 2005 - October 2007 (2 years 8 months)

Responsible for production planning, procurement, transportation, storage and utilization of material

throughout the manufacturing process inclusive of packaging and final shipment. Directed operational

functions to ensure cost effectiveness and consistency with prescribed quality and performance metrics.

Having both direct and indirect management responsibilities of machine shop manufacturing, purchasing and

materials operations.

Reduced total inventories by $2.2 million

Increased material velocity by 75%

Coordinated manufacturing and computerized scheduling processes resulting in 80% reduction in throughput

delays

Management Systems Advisor at ENSCO International, Inc

January 2000 - January 2004 (4 years 1 month)

Devised corporate strategic direction, critical business process management systems architecture and systems

/ role interrelationship and organizational role alignment (PAM). Implemented behavioral based programs

which drive a safety culture and reduce risk

Designed corporate KPI measurement system architecture and verification process.

Designed and facilitated Corporate Capital Project Management systems for management of

multimillion-dollar capital projects.

Director Quality at AssembleTech

1997 - 1999 (2 years)

Director of Quality & Plant Management, International Operations, Reynosa Mexico

* Project manager for ISO 9002 Certified, achieved within 6 months from project initiation.

* Developed/deployed internal-external web-based quality and manufacturing tracking system, which

resulted in Virtual Manufacturing system.

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Organizations

United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) USN

1984 to 1988

Inducted into Who’s Who in Business

1998 to Present

Member, American Society for Quality

1991 to Present

Member American Productivity and Quality Center

1999 to Present

Member, American Management Association

2000 to Present

Skills & Expertise

Strategic & Business Planning

Project & Program Management

Quality & Productivity Improvements

Risk Assessment & Management

Supply Chain Management

Contract & Negotiations

System Integration & Optimization

Organizational Development

Business Process Management (BPM)

Strategic Planning

Business Process Improvement

Budgets

Management

Change Management

ISO

Negotiation

Integration

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Strategy

Program Management

Continuous Improvement

Project Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Quality System

Project Management

Management Consulting

Quality Assurance

Manufacturing

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Logistics

Procurement

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Analysis

Operations Management

Product Development

Leadership

Employee Training

Team Building

Six Sigma

Sales

Quality Management

Start-ups

ERP

Purchasing

Operational Excellence

CRM

P&L

SAP

P&L Management

Inventory Management

Education

NYBR

Industrial Engineering

Honors and Awards

United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels)

Inducted into Who's Who in Business

Interests

All forms of motor sports.

Over landing, Vehicle Dependent Camping

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Mitch Adams

Plant Manager

******@*********.***

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