John Eaton

**** **** **** ****, ********, KY 270-***-**** acg0iu@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing & Operations Management

CONTINUOUS Improvement ~ Quality Systems ~ SAFETY CULTURE

. Twenty years of earned and progressive leadership roles within

manufacturing, warehouse and distribution operations through a results

driven approach to safety, quality, delivery, and cost controls.

. Developed systems to support zero accident goals with the

implementation of company safety audits, safety committees, and

improved training programs for supervisors.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing Techniques along with Kaizen and TPM

activities to rationale procedures for measurable improvements to the

manufacturing process and worker morale.

. Accomplished zero missed shipments using real-time metrics to track

and recommend improved supplier delivery routes that achieved desired

PPM goals without customer claims.

. Prepared and maintained plant operating budgets that focused on

finding cost reductions within systems improvements to exceeded plant

performance measures.

WORK EXPERIENCE

General Manager (Warehousing & Distribution) 3/2014 - 11/2014

Bluegrass Supply Chain Services, Bowling Green, KY

V Charged with organizing and coordinating the activities of multiple

warehousing and distribution operations located in both Kentucky and

Alabama.

V Guaranteed that site operations for automotive parts consolidation and

deconsolidation and food grade static and cold storage facilities were

operated with consideration to cost, time, functionality, and

manufacturability.

V Rewrote cost reduction activities for optimal planning behind the

forklift fleet in the P&L division.

V Conceived new business development projects during brain storming and

analysis meetings with the Sales Division.

Plant Operations Manager 7-2010 - 8/2014

Renaissance Global Logistics, Park City, KY

V Oversaw all plant functions at a repack / export facility and

established departmental operating systems, goals, objectives and

procedures for a safe and productive environment.

V Worked closely with Ford Motor Company International Export Operations

to plan and direct activities to drive budgetary goals during

operational changes in a high volume, multi-unit operation.

V Managed staff and prepared schedules with assigned duties to receive,

inspect and export packaging for Ford Motor commodities, including a

variety of Class A exterior complex automotive stampings.

General Manager 10 / 2000 - 1 / 2010

JASCO International, Park City, KY

V Accountable for the overall plant functions of a Tier 1 facility

including the manufacturing of engineering materials, purchasing of

supplies, quality assurance, human resources, and maintenance of

information systems.

V Trained, developed and focused operators, technicians and the general

workforce to all correct safety procedures and constructed and

instituted appropriate disciplines as needed.

V Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and optimize

productivity and quality measures with other managers that ensured

planned efficiency and performance were exceeded at all times.

General Manager - Manufacturing 4 / 1988 - 10 / 2000

Unipres U.S.A., Inc., Portland, TN

V Supported departmental quality, spending, yield, safety, productivity,

and equipment strategies across multiple shifts for a Japan based,

Tier 1 company of technicians operating metal stamping presses and

conducting wire / resistance welding.

V Set up cost reduction programs that ensured new products were

developed in a cost-competitive, production-friendly process with

advanced technology.

V Achieved high morale inside demanding performance measure using

targeted hiring practices with a complimentary personal and

professional development approach that sustained productivity for

hourly and salaried employees.

V Created a workplace free from hazards that followed all safety

policies and conformed to all laws and regulations as Chair of the

plant wide safety committee.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business

Management

Kennedy-Western University, Cheyenne, WY

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

Member BRADD Workforce Investment Board (Representing Edmonson County,

KY)

Member LifeSkills Board of Directors (Representing Simpson County, KY)

Member Southeastern Employment and Training Association

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