Production Manager

RICHARD E. COKER

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Hernando, MS 38632 Email: ******.**@*****.*** 901-***-****

GENERAL FACILITIES MANGEMENT

Seasoned, results-producing management professional with experience steering and directing all aspects of

operations, administration, budgeting, and equipment maintenance. Success orchestrating multiple projects with

competing priorities involving program development, safety initiatives, and quality control.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Manufacturing Effective 5S Leadership

Process Redesign / Change Management Technology Assessment and Solutions

Cost Analysis and Reporting Vendor Relations

Policy and Procedure Development Team Building and Retention Initiatives

Risk Management / Quality Control Labor Utilization Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McCoy Global, Broussard, LA

Facilities Manager (2012 – Present)

• Assisted in the implementation of new ERP package (EPICOR).

• Directly structured and implemented new brazing process for proprietary IP’s and Company

patents.

• Successfully created and implemented strategic plans, settings budgets, and developing

improved processes to meet short and long term objectives.

• Currently initiated cost savings program for 2014 and have cut $20K out of production cost

for the first quarter.

• Increased production output by streamlining the work flow and using Kaizan improvements.

• Reduced over time by optimizing manufacturing processes as well as instituting controls and

accountability.

• Interviews potential employees, schedules associates, evaluates performance and makes

recommendations for promotions.

• Managing member of safety team and its initiatives to maintain “Safety First”

• Successfully established a team spirited environment through positive and proactive

leadership style.

USUI International, Inc., Olive Branch, MS

Manager / Operations & Production (2003 – 2012)

• Managed 80 + employees in an automotive manufacturing process

• Implemented ERP package (PLEXUS) into all operating procedures of the company and

maintained.

-Continued-

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued:

• Provided performance evaluations related to all personnel at the Olive Branch facility.

• Successfully managed and maintained 100% on-time delivery at customers JIT facility.

• Reduced shipping cost by supply chain management initiatives, inventory control, and

flexible manufacturing practices. Trimmed budget from $1 million to $300,000 in one year.

• Managed strong 5S program across all areas of the Olive Branch facility.

• Maintained Strong Quality initiatives and implemented QS 9000 and TS 16949 quality

systems throughout the Olive Branch facility.

• Created key performance metrics for measurement and creating insight on actual daily

performances.

• Initiated and spearheaded continuous improvement to acquire all certifications to promote

the business culture.

Ekmark Electric Company, Memphis, TN

Project Manager/Estimator/Electrician (2000-2003)

• Commercial Electrical bidding and contacting.

• Managed electrical employees in day to day activities.

• Completed General contract work at feasible times to acquire on time completion dates.

• Maintained labor hours to profitability stand point.

Whitfield Electric Company, Hernando, MS

Electrician (1997 – 2000)

• Studied and acquired Electrical journeyman license.

• Performed all electrical connections and maintenance for awarded electrical jobs.

• Learned all basics of electrical from residential to commercial.

Education:

• Mississippi State University, Mechanical Engineering Studies

(1985 – 1988)

• Hinds Junior College, General Studies

(1984 – 1985)

• Yazoo City High School, Diploma

(1980 – 1984)

References: Available Upon Request

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