Project / Operations Manager

DARRYL KLEIN

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8631

Ave Maria, Florida 34142

************@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE/ GOALS

To continue outstanding professional track record in all aspects of

operations, production, & project management. Persevere in the ability to

improve processes and implement programs resulting in major cost savings,

implement cost control, forecasts, and opportunities in change management.

Communication and presentation ability with all levels of personnel at

multiple facilities, utilize strong organization, time management, and

attention to detail to accomplish team goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Director of Physical Plant 2014-2015 (Temporary Position)

Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL

* Oversee all aspects of the physical plant, mechanically, structurally,

electrical, HVAC, landscaping, Housekeeping, with a crew of up to 51 and

budget of over $4M.

* Restructured department through change management with a focus on Safety,

Emergency Action Plan, root cause analysis, supervisory skills training,

and attention to details.

Highlights:

* Developed and implemented process cards, scheduling of repeat work, and

asset planning.

* Implemented inspections reports and formalized training utilizing free on-

line videos and programs.

* Developed and implemented multiple communication tools to move the team

toward company goals

* Developed an ongoing budget for potential repairs with a 1, 3, 5 year

outlook.

Business/ Project Manager 2003-2014

Falcon Contractors, Inc. Naples, FL

* Extensive duties in materials, operations, and personnel management:

Project Management Inventory Control Purchasing

Shipping & Receiving Outsourcing Review & negotiate

contracts Cost Analysis

Vendor & Client Relations Hire / Dismissal Contract

Development Expense Control Safety

Collections

Scheduling Training Research &

Development

* Provide communication and follow-up to other departments in two states.

Maintain effective communication of goals and results with employees.

Highlights:

* Developed and implemented Purchase order system, real time job tracking,

and cost analysis.

* Worked with team to upgrade the forecasting, estimating, & systems

department.

* Developed and implemented multiple communication tools to move the team

toward company goals

* Worked with MAF in implantation of special projects and local community

awareness.

* Implemented formal safety program to realize less accidents and real cost

savings

Production Control / Supply Chain Manager & Logistics Board for the

Corporation 1991 - 2003

Grede Corporation, Greenwood, SC

Extensive duties in materials, operations, and personnel management:

Production Planning Supply Chain Management Forecasting

P/L Responsibilities Client Relations Inventory Control

Purchasing Review & negotiate Outsourcing Selection

contracts

Strategic Planning Experience Muti- facility Logistics Design

Safety Change Management Total Quality Management

(TQM)

Interview, Hire, & Muti-facility Management Lean Manufacturing

Dismissal

DARRYL KLEIN

* Provide training and consultation to other departments in the above

areas. Coordinate strategic plans for multiple facilities and present them

to the Executive Board. Have overseen 63 direct reports concurrently in

three facilitates located in different states at the same time.

* Maintain effective communication of goals and results with employees.

Highlights:

* Increased on-time deliveries from 18% to 100% & sustained 100% rate for 8

years at +100% capacity

* Reduced daily finished goods wastage from 7.5% to 1.5%, saving $6 million

annually

* Redesigned planning, shipping/receiving department, reducing production

staff 25%

* Designed corporate logistics system saving over $1.5 million immediately

and 3% annually

* Planned annual budget resulting in real spending 15% below budget for

four consecutive years

* Negotiated contracts for supply chain, logistics, consumables, and

capital purchases

* Project member for capital improvements to facilities.

* Cut freight and delivery expenditures through $1.3 million reduction in

inventory-in-holding.

* Spearheaded design and implementation of internship program for college

engineering students

* Reduced delivery bottlenecks with successful Lean Manufacturing effort

* Key leader of QS 9000, ISO 9000, and ISO 14001 implementation teams

* For over three years, managed all duties above for two facilities with

sales of more than $110 million

* Mentored multiple employees, resulting in their promotions to mid-

management level

Assistant Production Control Manager (1991 - 1993):

Reduced new product launch costs and timing by over 40% in one year

Developed and implemented computer-based communication for tracking,

inventory, and scheduling

CERTIFICATION

Strategic Planning Certificate Zenger Miller Certified Trainer

Stop Observation Safety Certified Trainer Certified Quality Engineer

FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -Thomas More College

Graduate Level Accounting, Cost Analysis, Business Management -Keeler

School of Management

Various Law Courses - Concord University (Law School)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Excel Spread Sheets SAP ERP Oracle MRPII

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Ave Maria Founders Board President, High School Band Fundraiser Leader, Cub

Scout Leader

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