Plant Manager
Resume:
Patrick R. Liverman
Bremen, IN. 46506
acr93w@r.postjobfree.com
O B J E C T I V E
To work for a company that is respected in its field and where my skills, knowledge and dedication will contribute to its growth and success.
E M P L O Y M E N T
Rota-Dyne Roll Group, LaPorte, IN. - Plant Manager 2014-Present
I currently lead an OEM manufacturing operation in the achievement of developing and executing effective business strategies, I also measure safety, quality, delivery and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement and maximize grossmargin.
Full P&L responsibility.
Manage $6M of steel inventory that is out on a global exchange program.
Manage dealer networks & distribution.
Trelleborg Sealing Profiles US, Bristol, IN. - Plant Manager 2008-2014
Overseen daily operations of a multi-site automotive rubber & plastics profile extrusion company.
Managed production orders and schedules in order to direct the workforce, optimize plant resources and productivity performance.
Managed manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
Review production and operating reports, resolve operational and manufacturing problems to minimize costs and prevent operational delays.
Ensure employees perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
Successfully directed several teams, for example; 5S, safety & ergonomics, CAR/PAR along with continuous improvement team.
South Bend Plastics, Mishawaka, IN. - Sales Manager then Plant Manager 2004-2008 (plant closed)
Sales Manager:
Managed automotive sales accounts for Ford, Chrysler, GM & Toyota.
Managed (4) outside sales reps.
I increased the “Other Products” business segment by $1.5M within 2-years.
Plant Manager:
Successfully managed all daily operations, sales accounts, purchasing, production, maintenance, quality, HR, tooling & P&L.
Directed teams to specific corrective actions to manage scrap percentages, plant efficiencies, utilization & continuous improvement.
Planned production operations, establish priorities and sequences of manufacturing products.
Implemented maintenance programs and PM schedules to help minimize repair costs and downtime.
CJ Plastics, Mishawaka, IN. - General Manager 2001-2004 (plant sold)
Managed daily operations of a custom plastic injection molding facility.
Implemented a quality control program to better meet customer requirements.
Managed all sales accounts, customer service & purchasing.
Full P&L responsibility.
Implemented a stocking program to better satisfy my customer demands.
Coordinated manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products met customer specifications.
Lear Corporation, Bourban, IN. - Plant Superintendent 1999-2001 (plant closed)
Managed (9) supervisors and over (300) hourly union employees.
Overseen production of (40) injection molding machines, scheduling, production, maintenance & tooling.
Managed all employee relations, union grievances etc.
Managed capacity levels, employee efficiencies & utilization, I also developed strategies to reduce production bottle necks and shipping delays.
Implemented a new stocking system to help better meet customer deadlines.
South Bend Plastics, Mishawaka, IN. Plant Supervisor 1996-1999
Supervised (50) hourly union employees.
Scheduled daily production of (26) injection molding machines.
Process technician, set-up tech, material handler, shipping & receiving.
E D U C A T I O N
LaPorte High School
Davenport University
Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification
5S Coordinator
TS16949, ISO, QS
Certified Internal auditor
Competition Law
Root Cause Analysis Training
HR Law
Leadership Development
IOSHA Classes
Serve Safe, previously a co-owner of a restaurant.
Windows Office, M2M, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Power-way, Quick Books, AS400, Minitab
References provided upon request
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