Project Manager Sales

Michael J. Wheeler *** Mill Street ( Boyertown, PA 19512 ( 610-367-

**** ( ***********@*******.***

Qualifications for Plant Management

Manufacturing professional equipped with an extensive track record of

success in progressively responsible manufacturing management roles.

Dynamic leader who offers excellent team building and motivational skills.

Resourceful problem solver adept in improving processes to reduce costs and

boost productivity. Knowledgeable regarding Systems Applications Products

(SAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ISO 9000/9001/9002.

Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Kronos attendance

system.

Career Track

JUST BORN INC., MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR,

2009 - Present

Leading and directing the Molded Value Stream on 3rd shift for this candy

producer of several iconic brands. Managed all departments on all three

shifts when needed. Leading the implementation of new departments on 3rd

shift. Assists in developing SOP's and one point lessons for improvement in

processes for several different departments. Part of the team that

implemented SAP system. Forklift certified. First Aid/CPR certified.

Overseeing new production effort on 3rd shift in the Mogul department.

Completed company sponsored High Performance Leadership Development

training.

Participated in a 5S Kaizen event which resulted in a reduction of nearly

300 steps in foot traffic for two departments.

Mentors both new Supervisors and hourly associates in this union

environment.

Rees Companies Inc., Fabrication/Project Manager,

2008-2009

Directed day-to-day activities in a job shop environment, including

production scheduling, manufacturing, shipping, warehousing, and

maintenance, in support of construction project requirements for fabricated

metal assembles. Assisted in developing corporate strategy and implemented

operational actions that supported the strategy. Trained and evaluated

production staff. Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.

Generated successful bids for both private and public works. Provided

project estimates for cost and delivery timing. Controlled inventory.

Designed programs to improve production operations, efficiency, and

profitability. Ensured on-time shipment of fabricated parts and

assemblies. Had P/L responsibility. Served on the safety committee.

Managed a $900,000+ project that was completed 17% under budget and 10 days

ahead of schedule.

Spearheaded a new quality initiative, creating documentation and protocol

that reduced rework by over 90%.

Produced OEM manuals per customer requests. Created SOP's and documents

outlining company policy.

Jacquet Mid Atlantic Inc., Plant Manager

2006-

2008

Planned, coordinated, and directed the daily operations of a steel plate

fabricator. Oversaw daily, weekly, and monthly production; presented

projections to sales on a daily basis. Participated in ongoing budget

development efforts. Managed various projects. Controlled inventory and

purchased production consumables, equipment, tooling, and replacement

parts. Initiated and maintained vendor relationships vital to production

processes. Recruited and hired shop personnel; administered disciplinary

action.

Improved production from $0 per month in October 2006 to $1.5 million per

month in October 2007 generating $11 million for calendar year 2007.

Negotiated a reduction in the cost of a high-use production consumable from

$.36/pound to $.15.5/pound, generating substantial savings, as the plant

used approximately 12,000 pounds of the consumable each month.

Organized the installation and start-up of the compressed air system as

well as the installation of a second water jet machine, including

coordinating the activities of outside contractors.

Handy & Harman Specialty Tube Co. Inc., Production Supervisor, - 2004-

2006

Directed the operations of the entire second and third shifts in a

unionized environment for a specialty tube manufacturer. Provided

leadership to five departments. Monitored, addressed, and communicated

production needs to drive goal attainment. Ensured the consistent

application of Lean Six Sigma principles. Was a key participant in Kaizen

events. Enforced disciplinary policy.

Participated in an initiative to improve internal company communications

through company-sponsored training.

Led a successful cleanup and retooling campaign during a two-week plant

shutdown.

Trained all members of the third shift to input data into new MIS data

collection devices.

Bally Ribbon Mills, Production Scheduler/ Shift Supervisor, 1980-2003

Scheduled eight departments for all shifts for a narrow textiles

manufacturer. Communicated lead times to sales. Monitored raw material,

machine, and personnel availability. Tracked production progress through

MIS. Scheduled new orders based on available resources. Ensured urgent

requests were expedited while minimizing disruption to the master schedule.

Contributed to "Sequence of Operations," published in conjunction with

Hamilton Cornell Associates. Was part of the management team that worked to

achieve ISO 9000, 9001 and 9002 certification. 9 years as lead loom fixer.

Coordinated a successful TQM effort.

Cut absenteeism on the third shift by 50% and guided the third shift to

rank #1 in the company for production.

Minimized redundant machine setup while reducing lead times through

effective production scheduling.

From 2003-2004, also served as a Certified Personal Trainer with Gold's

Gym, marketing and selling service products as well as designing and

implementing personalized fitness programs.

Education

Associate Degree, General Studies, Reading Area Community College

Fundamentals of Supervision Levels I and II, Manufacturers Association of

Berks County

Short Interval Scheduling Techniques, Hamilton Cornell Associates

Fundamentals of HACCP, Penn State University

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