John Eaton
**** **** **** ****, ********, KY 270-***-**** ***********@*****.***
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