Manager Management
Resume:
Jeff Guthrie
Statesville, NC 28625
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OPERATIONS / PLANT MANAGEMENT
2
0+ years of professional experience in plant operations with a strong understanding of the P &L,
annual budget, capital projects, productivity improvement initiatives and performance metrics
development.
Committed to excellence and continuous improvement with experience in various
continuous improvement processes and lean initiatives; ASQ-Certified Manager of
Quality/Organizational Excellence; ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
Solid project management capabilities with the ability to organize and manage multiple
projects simultaneously from origin through execution.
Comprehensive experience in supply chain management, including cost-effective
purchasing, material sourcing, price negotiations and inventory control; APICS-Certified in
Production and Inventory Management.
Team management experience combined with a proven track record of developing, coaching
and mentoring a diverse staff.
Self-directed and team oriented with the ability to work in a fast paced environment with
multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
Acoustek Nonwovens, Statesville, NC
EXPERIENCE:
Plant Manager 08/2014 –
Present
Operations Manager 02/2012 – 08/2014
Responsible for all plant operations of a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive
supplier.
• Led continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles within
operations which included a 45% production rate enhancement on main production line.
• Achieved a 90% reduction in expedited shipping costs by improving planning to better
meet requirements.
• Produce detailed documentation of production output to constantly compare and
improve processes and procedures.
• Provide engineering support for daily operations in the areas of process engineering and
equipment troubleshooting.
Engineered Recycling, Charlotte, NC Plant
Manager 2010-2012
Responsible for all manufacturing operations of a three shift plastics
recycling facility, including salaried and hourly staff supervision,
production planning, inventory control, purchasing, quality, facilities
engineering and safety.
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• Improved equipment and procedures that brought the company up to date with safety
and environmental compliance issues.
• Created raw material control system, which eliminated confusion and costly errors.
• Established preventive maintenance program that replaced the company’s traditional
reactive maintenance, which significantly reduced downtime and increased production.
• Designed and installed multiple, bulk bag filling conveyor systems that resulted in
much more efficient operations.
ABT, Inc., Troutman, NC 1992-2010
Plant Manager
Responsible for all manufacturing operations for the world
leader in surface drainage solutions. Plus, the additional responsibility
of sourcing and purchasing all materials for resale and
manufacturing use.
• Coordinated major design change of top product line, which
required extensive retooling. Working closely with sales,
engineering and outside vendors, the updated line was rolled out
efficiently and on time. Resulting in higher quality, greater
customer satisfaction and a cost savings of 12%.
• Set up in-house metal working facility that produced previously
out-sourced items, resulting in higher quality and 40% reduction in
cost.
• Achieved eight-year span of accident-free plant operations by
actively eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Designed and oversaw the building of a pneumatic powered
production line that helped eliminate physical injuries and reduce
employee turnover.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1998
EDUCATION:
Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET), 1986
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management
CERTIFICATIONS:
APICS – The Association for Operations Management
CMQ/OE – Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
ASQ – American Society for Quality
CSSGB – Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
ASQ – American Society for Quality
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