General Manager / VP of Manufacturing / Plant Manager

RIAN KELLY

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GENERAL MANAGER / VP – MANUFACTURING / PLANT MANAGER

P&L / Startups / Expansions / Strategic Planning / Negotiations / Facilities Management / Operations

Productivity Improvement / Teambuilding / Customer Service and Relations / Employee Development

Guided startups in rapid and sustained growth periods. Proven record of building low overhead, high quality operations. Experienced in combining

technical knowledge with business expertise. Documented developer of procedures that produce high uptime levels and safety programs that reduce

injuries and insurance premiums.

* Built successful team of 200 and brought plant to profitability within three months.

Reduced Pro Line Printing accidents 75% and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance premiums 50%.

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* Decreased Downtime by 70% and increased speeds 20% at American Color Print.

* Saved Pro Line Printing $200K annual labor costs.

Key skills: Strong, take-charge, tenacious manager willing to make tough decisions. Change agent energizing employees to meet and exceed

expectations. Creative leader driving out-of-the-box thinking. Tactful and diplomatic in interactions with others while achieving goals. Resourceful

team player and articulate communicator. Excellent recruiter.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Built successful team of 200 and brought plant to profitability within three months. Retail Graphics, Inc. plant opening in new market within

tight timeframe. Spearheaded up-fit of building and installation of four presses. Development of support departments, recruitment and training.

Managed equipment start up and operation.

Reduced Pro Line Printing accidents 75% and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance premiums 50%. Insurance premiums skyrocketing.

Emphasized safety procedures throughout plant. Increased awareness and developed reward structure for compliance. Followed up with safety

committees. Achieved no-injury streak of 660 days with zero time loss.

Decreased Downtime by 70% and increased speeds 20% at American Color Print. Machine downtime out of control. Identified possible areas

that could prevent equipment from operating at maximum efficiency. Developed TPM program for production equipment at American Color that

increased speeds and reduced downtime.

Saved Pro Line Printing $200K annual labor costs. Technology needed upgrading in prepress operations. Presented value and implementation

process to clients. Researched and installed technology that reduced manpower requirements. Performed extensive onsite and offsite training and

engaged clients.

CAREER HISTORY

Owner/Operator, ALYRIA LLC dba Pathetic Medic, 2009-current. Purchased franchise operation for automotive interior appearance repair

business. Grew my territory to over $90,000.00 in less than two years. Full responsibility for P&L and budgeting as well as sales and marketing.

General Manager, Vertis Inc. (formerly American Color Print) 2005 to 2009. Full P&L for 2nd largest plant of $500 million printing company.

Developed programs (TPM, 5S, Visual Factory) to bring plant back to previous production/quality standards. Redefined organizational structure and

re-energized the work force to perform more efficiently. P erform monthly financial evaluation and develop action plans t o maintain budget. Critical

role in transition to Vertis Inc.

Vice President / General Manager, Pro Line Printing, 1999 to 2004. Full P&L for $100M printing company. Guided company through 2 plant start-

ups. Strengthened strategic planning for division, then expanded to corporation. Responsible for inventory, supply control, pricing, scheduling, and

production planning. Direct all operations for preparation, manufacturing, and delivery of time-sensitive printed material. Redefined organizational

structure and perform monthly financial evaluation.

Plant Manager, Retail Printing Corporation, 1998 to 1999. Advanced to more senior position to manage $50M budget, five departments, and 90

staff with seven direct reports. Managed production and expansion of manufacturing departments. Developed best practices and benchmarking for

personnel. Oversaw installation of three press lines. Directed personnel recruitment and training. Responsibilities included customer service issues

and schedule adjustments.

Prior positions: Director of Operations, Eastern Color Printing, Inc., 1997 to 1998, Plant Manager, Adteam, Inc., 1994 to 1997. Assistant General

Manager, 1992 to 1994, and Plant Manager, 1985 to 1992, Retail

Graphics, Inc.

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