Manager Project

FREDERICK E. WATERS, JR.

**** ******* ****, *******, ** 44273 Ÿ 330-***-**** Ÿ ************@********.***

Accomplished, hands-on, results-driven professional and proven leader with 20 years experience in plant,

manufacturing and production management with an established track record of consistently exceeding production,

quality and cost goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• leadership

Production, project planning, and scheduling

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• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Production process improvement

simultaneously in a fast-paced, quality controlled

• Plant, facilities, and equipment management

environment

• Safety procedure improvement and implementation

• Utilization of lean manufacturing techniques

• Regulatory compliance management

• Team building, mentoring, and motivational

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Plant Foreman, Second Shift

Durox Company

Manufacturer of Rubber Parts Ÿ Strongsville, OH 2012 – Present

At Durox, I ensure all employees follow quality standards set by the company, and that they are meeting or

exceeding set productivity goals in each of the seven departments throughout the plant. I am responsible for

efficiency, scrap, and utilization standards for each department including in order to insure proper valuation through

accurate scrap adjustments and accounting for all raw material used in production. I train, cross-train, and utilize

all employees to meet customer demand throughout the plant. I often step-in to troubleshoot processes in order to

run particular jobs more efficiently or to run a unique, difficult, or new job that needs special attention in the

Extrusion Dept. Management representative for Kaizen events. Supervise all employees in a multi-line continuous

extrusion department.

Plant Manager

Keiffer Auto Recycling, LLC.

New, Used & Aftermarket Auto Parts Ÿ Massillon, OH 2009 –

2012

Keiffer was a new, start-up company in 2009 which required hiring all production employees, purchasing inventory

and equipment, and setting up a system for inventorying new and aftermarket parts. I was responsible for all site

operations including scheduling of all production lines, reduction of overtime through proper training, planning,

marketing, sales, inventory management, budgeting, quality control, productivity, cost, safety, and employee

morale. I achieved positive results in all areas. I was responsible for budgeting and quarterly and yearly profit /loss

reviews in addition to project management, regulatory compliance, continuous process improvement, problem

resolution, and frequent procurement of shop supplies, equipment, and materials.

Production Manager & Facilities Manager

LKQ Triplett Auto Wrecking, Inc.

New, Used & Aftermarket Auto Parts Ÿ Akron, OH 2004 – 2009

As production manager and facilities manager, I scheduled and streamlined all work for production and consistently

met and exceeded production goals set by our corporate office resulting in exemplary yearly reviews. I hired and

trained new employees and worked closely with the sales, inventory and warehousing departments to ensure on-

time delivery of parts to our customers. By negotiating with suppliers and vendors, I was able to secure agreements

with vendors for LKQ nation-wide which resulted in a reduction of production costs totaling tens of thousands of

dollars per year. I also discovered an overlooked issue that resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax

savings each year company-wide. I implemented new safety procedures and conducted plant-wide monthly safety

meetings resulting in fewer work-related injuries. In 2008, I was project manager for a 100,000 square foot

expansion worth $6.5 million and oversaw all aspects of construction including the purchasing of all new

equipment and materials. After the expansion, I established an inventory-control bar coding system for all

warehoused parts. I started an employee incentive program which resulted in my employees taking more pride in

their work, becoming more productive, and improved overall quality standards. I took pride in the mutually

respectful relationships I built at LKQ, in successfully building teamwork, and motivating my employees to

improve production.

Wax Injection & Wax Assembly Departments & Core Department Manager

Concorde Castings, Inc.

Investment Castings for the Aerospace Industry Ÿ Eastlake, OH 2001 – 2004

I directed 60 employees on two shifts in 3 departments which involved scheduling and overseeing the production

operations in each department. I developed daily and weekly manufacturing reports and worked closely with all

plant departments to ensure a smooth, high-quality product flow, and to contribute to the implementation of lean

manufacturing techniques. I was responsible for all equipment maintenance and worked cooperatively with the

engineering department to maintain and improve product dies. As manager of 3 departments, I worked and thrived

in a fast-paced environment.

• Team leader for Kaizen Continuous Improvement Program

• Plant-wide continuous improvement team member

• Fulfillment of departmental ISO 9002/ASI 9000 responsibilities

• Assisted in the development of a complete automated work cell

Raydar of Ohio, Inc

Plant Manager

Manufacturer of Molded Rubber Parts Ÿ Wadsworth, OH 1995 – 2001

• Oversaw all plant operations from production scheduling to quality control

• Assisted in the development and implementation of ISO 9002 Quality System

• Generated sales and labor forecasts

• Worked closely with customers to guarantee quality and on-time delivery of parts

• Extensive utilization of problem solving skills

EDUCATION:

The University of Akron: BBA, Business Administration Ÿ 1988 – 1993

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

Ohio Army National Guard Ÿ 1991 – 1995

Rank: Specialist

• Received National Defense Medal for Desert Storm

CERTIFICATES:

• ISO 9002 Internal Audit Certificate

• Statistical Process Control Certificate

• Basic Rubber Technology Certificate

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