Sidney F. (Chip) Putnam Jr.

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Sidney F. (Chip) Putnam Jr.

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Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

acgqir@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives

To obtain a position within a progressive organization and work with a team that allows me to use my

management skills to foster a safe, productive, efficient and profitable environment.

Education

12/97 Augusta State University B.S. Business Management

Experience

6/02 – 3/14 Plant Manager

RockTenn 2048 Industrial Blvd. Kimball, TN

• Responsible for plant operations of a direct food/pharmaceutical packaging faciltiy to include

safety/environmental, production, maintenance and shipping/receiving

• Assured that all plant personnel and equipment operated in accordance with SQF and cGMP

guidelines

• Worked directly with Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and execute Lean process

improvements

• Traveled to and met with customers to help resolve and troubleshoot issues in their processes

• Oversaw plant process innovations and production enhancements

• Developed succession plans for direct reports

• Assessed plant needs for long-term growth in respect to equipment and personnel

• Accountable for implementation and budgetary aspects of all Capital Improvement Projects

4/01 – 6/02 Die Cutting Manager

RockTenn 2048 Industrial Blvd. Kimball, TN

• Ensured that employees and equipment were safe

• Tracked training and development of department employees

• Monitored performance and trends of the department

• Managed purchase of department supplies and inventory

• Scheduled maintenance and PM’s of equipment

7/99 – 4/01 3rd Shift Supervisor

RockTenn 15 Lover’s Lane Augusta, GA

• Ensured that employees were working in a safe manner

• Performed quality checks and sign-offs

• Monitored shift performance to scheduled expectations

• Reported production status to Plant Manager in daily schedule meetings

6/98 – 7/99 Management Trainee

RockTenn 15 Lover’s Lane Augusta, GA

• Customer Service Rep

• Storage and generation of job jackets/job specs

• Purchasing of corrugated and ink

• Back-up scheduler

• Environmental coordinator

9/91 – 6/98 Plant employee

RockTenn 15 Lover’s Lane Augusta, GA

• Conveyor Belt

• Baler Operator

• Cutter Helper

• Gluer Operator (6 years)

Accomplishments

• 6 Sigma Green Belt certification with involvement and leadership on numerous projects

• 16% reduction in force while retaining production levels

• Achieved record profit levels

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• Reached record OEE levels in die-cutting and finishing

• SQF Practitioner – successful certification of SQF level 2

• HACCP Coordinator certification

• Foil stamper installation and training

• Rigid Window Machine installation

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient at collecting data and making data-based solutions

• Effective at performing root-cause analysis

• Competent mentor and developmental manger

• Experienced at planning short-term and long-term goals

References

• Available upon request

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