Manager High School
Resume:
James H. Welch, Jr.
Goodwater, Alabama 35072
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
. To obtain a challenging position which effectively utilizes my
management and manufacturing experience, and contribute to the
achievement of corporate goals.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. 26 years of management and manufacturing experience in textiles and
apparel
. Highly skilled in construction business
. Extensive knowledge in cabinet manufacturing
EXPERIENCE
Madix, Goodwater, AL.
Lead cabinet builder, May, 2013 - Present
Responsible for production of commercial cabinets according to customer
specifications; leading a team of 3 employees to interpret blueprints,
schedule, and ensuring quality standards are met within required
deadlines.
Welch Construction, Alexander City, AL.
Owner and G.M. of Welch Construction, June 2006 - May, 2013
Responsible for calculating bids, securing permits, selecting and hiring
sub-contractors.
Negotiated material prices
Managed schedule to ensure on-time completion of job and supervised crew
and kept supplied with materials
Russell Corporation, Alexander City, AL.
Manager, Product Development, Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2006
Responsible for the development of the fabrics. This consisted of
running trials with different fabric components, using numerous yarn and
chemical vendors, negotiating prices with both to obtain the desired
fabric performance. Monitored all fabrics from a QC standpoint to
assure quality standards
Wellborn Forest Products, Alexander City, AL.
Operations Manager, Jan. 1999 - Dec. 1999
Responsible for production and quality control.
Also performed other functions as Safety Director and EPA Liaison.
Russell Corporation, Alexander City, AL
Manager, Knitting - #6, 1988 - 1999
Responsible for the operation of Mill #6 Knitting, which included 120
hourly employees, 6 salaried supervisors in a 24 hour operation
producing over 500,000 lbs.of greige fabric per week.
Knitter and Mechanic - 1978-1988
Ran various knitting machines, and was promoted to mechanic.
Assisted with installation of equipment at a knitting start-up operation
in Lafayette, AL.
EDUCATION
Hackneyville High School, Hackneyville, AL.
High School Diploma, 1975
Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City, AL.
Associate Degree 1977
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Communication skills training
Extensive safety/health and OSHA training
Numerous Employment Law training and other HR topics
Diversity training
Leadership training
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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