Plant Manager
Resume:
Sidney F. (Chip) Putnam Jr.
Sidney F. (Chip) Putnam Jr.
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
**********@*****.***
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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