Manager Plant
Resume:
Steven McDonald
Rockland, MA 02370
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? US Veteran ?
? 17 Years of Plant Leadership Experience ?
? FDA, OSHA, DOT Expertise ?
Innovative and resourceful plant manager with proven productivity and
quality achievements within union and non-union organizations. Highly
skilled in planning and problem solving while simultaneously reducing
costs. Effective communicator and motivational leader with an outstanding
record of inspiring employees to perform at optimum and safe levels.
Reputation of being a positive change agent and results driven leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Plant Manager
Praxair, Inc.
01/2013- 11/2014
Slatersville, Rhode Island
. Responsible for Union Plant/facility with 25+ employees including
managers, supervisors, and hourly employees working 2 shifts supporting
$15 million region
. Accomplished 100% Safety Record, 2013 and 2014 at zero injuries and zero
accidents
. Developed a fully robust and sustainable performance plan for all line
managers and shift leads
. Accountable for staffing levels relative to performance goals ensuring
safe, efficient and compliant environment
. Implemented and championed proactive Service Performance Report to
communicate any shortages to sales and customers
. Lead the documentation and creation of Local Work Instructions (LWIs) for
entire operation
. Championed all plant or facility related projects collaborating with
applicable partners throughout the organization
Operations Supervisor
Praxair, Inc.
06/2012-01/2013
Slatersville, Rhode Island
. Orchestrated all-inclusive planning efforts for production activities
relative to a high pressure and cryogenic gas filling facility
. Managed supply chain efforts relative to all imported gas inventories and
collaborated with demand chain to ensure levels were appropriate but cost
efficient
SAFETY
. Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production
employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, FDA, DOT,
local authorities and internal auditors
. Identified all areas of trended inefficiency and unsafe working standards
pulling data to quantify training needs
. Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Slatersville
facility to include; Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and
Excavation
. Responsible for adherence to all safety programs in association with:
Hazardous Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Personal Fall Arrest Systems and PPE
review
. Promoted
Operations Supervisor
Linde-Lifegas
5/2009-06/2012
Marlborough, MA
. Plan, direct and coordinate production activities for a FDA compliant,
medical gas facility
. Responsible for ordering imported gases to maintain target stock levels
. Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production
employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, FDA, DOT,
local authorities and internal auditors
. Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Marlborough
facility to include; Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and
Excavation
. Responsible for adherence to all safety programs in association with:
Hazardous Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Personal Fall Arrest Systems and PPE
review.
Plant Manager
Airgas East, Inc.
06/2007 - 05/2009
Hingham, MA
. Provide leadership to maintain a safe work environment at the Hingham
facility
. Achieved and maintained a 97% fulfillment to all branches
. Develop and execute a performance plan for all line managers and shift
leads
. Maintain proper staffing of the facility to ensure that the work in the
plant is being completed in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner
. Lead all incident and accident investigations and ensure timely
completion
. Lead and execute on all plant projects
Production Manager BOC
Gases acquired by Airgas East, Inc.
02/2004 - 06/2007
Hingham, MA
. Effectively managed production safety performance according to plan/goals
. Plan, direct and coordinate production activities for a high pressure and
cryogenic gas filling facility
. Responsible for ordering imported gases to maintain target stock levels
. Implemented company training policies and safety programs for production
employees to maintain compliance with the requirements of OSHA, FDA, DOT,
local authorities and internal auditors
. Implemented cylinder maintenance program which effectively eliminated
customer complaints by 60%
. Permit Authority for all hazardous work conducted in the Hingham facility
to include: Line Breaking, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Excavation
. Accountable for adherence to all safety programs in association with
Hazardous Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Personal Fall Arrest Systems and PPE
review
Production Supervisor / QA Designee
BOC Gases
03/1997 - 02/2004
Hingham, MA
. Responsibilities include Daily Safety talks, as well as instructing
monthly safety meetings to ensure the work within the plant is being done
in a safe manner
. Responsible for all compliance issues through the execution of the Task
Observation program. This program provides management valuable insight
and documentation of an employee's ability to operate IAW local SOP's,
Medical Gas Manual and Loss Prevention Manual. This tool allowed
management to ensure that the work within the plant is being done in a
safe, compliant manner
. Responsible for ensuring that all trucks returning to the depot are
unloaded in a safe and timely manner
. Daily review of the Service Performance Report to ensure customer is
receiving product on time and in full
. Member of the Hazardous Incident Response Team
Medical and Industrial Filler
BOC Gases
11/1994 - 03/1997
Hingham, MA
. Responsibilities included manufacturing of Medical and Industrial gases
as well as Rare and Specialty gases.
. Other responsibilities included cylinder handling, loading and unloading
trucks, and forklift operation.
Field Wireman, Corporal - U.S.M.C.
08/1990-08/1994 United States Marine
Corps. Camp Lejeune, N.C.
. Participated in Operation Cease Fire in Southwest Asia.
. Participated in Operation Restore Hope and Continue Hope in Somalia
. Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & TRAINING
. Cgmp
. QC Unit
. AIM - Management Training
. Hazardous Work Permit Issuer
. H.I.R.T. - Hazardous Incident Response Team
. Fully computer literate with experience in all Microsoft Office
applications, SAP, JD Edwards, AS400, various CRM's, etc...
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