Manager Plant

Tom MacKay

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Manufacturing Plant Manager

Productivity & Cost Control Site-Level Management Sales & Business

Development

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ulti faceted leader offering 20+ years of building and leading high-growth,

transition, and start-up of lean manufacturing operations. Broad experience

in environmental compliance, loss control, safety, scheduling, purchasing,

technical sales and service, and production control. Outstanding problem-

solving, analytical and decision-making skills with the proven ability to

manage plant-wide compliance to EPA, and OSHA guidelines utilizing cost-

effective action plans and remedial controls.

( Organizational Quality Improvement ( Operating Efficiency & Waste

Reduction

( OSHA Safety & Compliance Standards ( Loss Analysis & Corrective Action

Plans

( Inventory Management & Maintenance ( Sales & Revenue Growth Objectives

( Cost Optimization and Control Mechanisms ( Team Development & Training

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (August 2013-Oct 2014)

Stone Mountain, GA

Web Manager

. Led 30 personnel to achieve corporate goals through lean production

management system, successfully meet stringent customer demands and

quality requirements.

. Participated in lean Kaizen events focused on spoilage reduction,

increased through put and downtime reduction.

. Served on the Environmental Steering team, analyzed environmental

compliance, mitigation, and process improvement.

Equity Werx, Inc. (Feb 2012-

Present) Cumming, GA

Property Manager

. Responsible for all aspects of the business from start up, purchasing

properties, budgetary requirements, collecting rents, renovations,

repairs and maintenance.

Sleeve Co, Inc. (Jan 2008-Oct

2011) Dawsonville, GA

Plant Manager

. Directed the strategic framework and systematic process for achieving

production and sales targets; contributed to a 22% monthly sales growth

and 23% decrease in labor in four years.

. Reduced scrap 33%; analyzed and addressed gaps/opportunities and

eliminated chronic waste via the implementation of a 5S program.

. Achieved 579 accident-free days; developed safety compliance checklists,

monthly audit schedule, and facilitated OSHA lock-out/tag-out training.

. Collaborated with the CEO to reduce costs wherever necessary for

supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring that materials,

labor, and equipment were used efficiently to meet production goals.

. Managed procurement of raw materials, monitored product standards and

implemented quality-control programs to improve print processes and

ensure customer satisfaction.

. Recruited, hired, and trained staff on appropriate action steps to

address loss drivers; maintained records on lost time accidents and

prepared appropriate reports.

Tom MacKay

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Alliance Graphics (May 2007-Jan 2008)

Alpharetta, GA

Plant Manager

. Led 10 personnel; developed and implemented production tracking and

quality control systems; championed an EHS/ environmental health &

safety culture to ensure safety, performance and fiscal compliance.

. Led the development of occupational health and safety programs to

support an injury free work environment, leveraging a culture shift to

an "employee-led" safety management program.

. Maximized productive capabilities to achieve customer satisfaction while

attaining operating cost and efficiency goals; managed and implemented

change to ensure continuous improvement.

. Hired, trained, and conducted department work reviews and performance

appraisals, employee coaching/counseling and progressive disciplinary

action as warranted.

WRE/Color Tech (Mar 1992-May 2007) Alpharetta, GA

Plant Manager

. Built the operational infrastructure and construction of the plant;

oversaw facility layout, human resources, technical sales and service,

equipment installation, and purchasing.

. Strategically developed and managed a team of 23 personnel; conducted

performance appraisals, coaching, counseling and employee development.

. Analyzed data, trends, resources, and internal forecasts to lead

development of manufacturing strategic planning in support of overall

site goals and objectives.

. Devised a comprehensive OSHA compliance reporting and filing system;

routinely inspected operations for violations or deficiencies to

mitigate recordable accidents and loss costs.

. Enhanced written policies and procedures; implemented a hazardous

communication program and led efforts to certify personnel in HAZWoper

safety training.

Plant Manager (Jul 1990-Mar 1992) San Jose, CA

. Grew plant from the ground-up; directed the team to achieve plant safety

and productivity requirements, and encouraged use of new plant

information technology as well as an integrated learning approach to

work.

. Attained steady increases in new business; expanded "share of wallet",

leading the market strategy for technical sales and support services.

. Prepared and presented action plans to CEO to communicate accidental

trends, data, and risk assessment with strategic recommendations for

future improvements.

. Facilitated interactive OSHA training sessions to drive collaboration in

start-to-finish incident management initiatives and facilitated plant-

specific safety communication.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

WRE/Color Tech:

Production Manager Berkeley, CA (1984-1990)

Plant Manager, Fullerton, CA (1980-1984)

B.A. Business Administration, Diablo Valley College Concord, CA

(Completed 3 years)

Advisory Board Member: Lanier Technical College, Printing and Graphics

Volunteer: Forsyth Humane Society

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