Manager Project

JOHN R. McNALLY, M.S. Ch. E.

918-***-**** (H) or 918-***-**** (C)

Tulsa, OK 74137

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

www.linkedin.com/in/johnrmcnally/

Plant Manager

EXPERIENCED MANUFACTURING MANAGER/LEADER

WITH STRONG SKILLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Directing Manufacturing Operations Team Building Optimizing Work Flow

Manufacturing Processes Productivity & Yields Continuous Improvement

De-bottlenecking Mentoring Safety Integration Employee Motivation Leadership

Operations Management Training and Development Project Management

CAREER SUMMARY:

Background encompasses 30 years experience in manufacturing related roles, with proven record of

successful job performance, utilizing excellent leadership, communication and organizational abilities.

Instituted safety standards ahead of organizational acceptance. Increased production by 300% in one unit.

Was assigned to two $30 to $50 million projects that were seriously behind schedule and over budget. Both

projects were completed on time. One was completed $4 million under budget.

Managed corporate training to a 25% cost reduction.

Created and operated a non-profit organization. Recruited and grew an indigenous team to minister to the

needy in Ethiopia. Provided housing, recuperation and training for destitute women. Have served on boards of

two other 501(c)3 non-profits and 2 employee credit unions.

CAREER HISTORY:

1999 to Present: Ministry in Ethiopia, established and operated a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

1969-1999: Shell Oil Company at several chemical plants and refineries. Manufacturing management, project

management and training management.

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John R. McNally

Professional Experience

President of the Oromo Project 501(c)3 2004 to Present Tulsa/Ethiopia

* Developed and directed an incorporated 501(c)3 non-profit organization which is now transitioning to an

indigenous-run ministry. We have completed the training for our exit strategy. We will continue to guide and

lead from home.

Mission Team Leader in Ethiopia 2000 to 2/2003 Ethiopia

* Lived in Ethiopia for 3 years as part of a large missions organization. Became the team leader when the

previous one resigned shortly after our arrival.

Manager of Technical Training for North America 1/1996 to 7/1999 Houston, TX

* Implemented needs-based training strategy, eliminating rewards-based training - reduced operating

training cost by 25% .

Start-Up Manager and Process Manager 1l/1991 to l/1996 Norco, LA

* Took over a severely delayed project and guided team to complete it on time and under budget. Produce

record startup production.

Project Manager 7/1989 to 11/1991 Carson, CA

* Synthesized a team of plant, project and contract personnel to complete a severely behind schedule and over

budget project. Completed it on time and $4M under budget.

Process Manager 7/1982 to 7/1989 Wood River, IL

* Implemented a totally new process control system and reorganized the department with a 40% reduction in

staffing.

* Upgraded fire-fighter training for operators - these trained operators were able to save the plant when a

fire broke out, resulting in millions of dollars saved.

Process Manager 9/1969 to 7/1982 Denver, CO

*Applied de-bottlenecking and time/motion studies in a mature chemical process plant increased production by

300% with minimal capital expenditure.

Education:

* M.S. in Chemical Engineering / Minor in Industrial Engineering University of North Dakota

Software Competencies :

MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Quickbooks

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