Manufacturing Manager
Resume:
JAMES D. LAURIN
Alsip IL. 60803
708-***-**** cell
**********@*********.***
CAREER PROFILE
Experienced professional with a track record of success in the management of plant operations, maintenance, and warehouses. Extensive background leading cross-functional teams in a way that improves efficiency, expands service, and contributes to greater client satisfaction. A team player with extensive experience in fast-paced work environments and a proven ability to prioritize business goals. Seeking a management role to apply strong project management and team development skills to the growth of a respected company.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Planet Operational Management
Maintenance Management
Team Leadership
Warehouse Management
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Quality Systems
Cost Control
Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
World’s Finest Chocolate 2010 to 2015
Value Stream Manager
Managed and supervised diverse cross-functional teams throughout all phases of the chocolate refining process, from raw cocoa bean to liquefaction. Analyzed warehouse needs and devised scheduling plans that boosted efficiency and accountability without sacrificing quality. Hired new staff and provided ongoing training and mentorship in order to ensure a safe and effective working environment. Built team cohesion by acting as a liaison between employees and upper management.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully managed the 24-hour operation which produced more than 45 million pounds of chocolate annually.
Maximized production and eliminated overtime by adding a third shift
Promoted safe and healthy operations by authoring a comprehensive sanitation program for the refinery.
Modernized refinery systems by procuring and facilitating state of the art process pumps.
Assisted in the implementation of a computerized maintenance system.
Improved communication with the maintenance department by holding daily process improvement and preventive maintenance discussions.
Reduced loss of raw cocoa beans from 245,000 to 45,000 per year.
Developed an effective HACCP program for the refinery.
Alpha Janitorial Inc. 2007 to 2010
Business Owner
Owned and operated a full-service janitorial company that serviced 13 Sears Dental offices, two minor league baseball stadiums, and other commercial and industrial businesses. Ensured client needs were met in an effective and cost efficient manner by analyzing janitorial needs, devising service proposals, and negotiating terms. Built trust in the company by ensuring reliability and successful completion of duties. Ensured reliability and efficiency by managing and training 20 employees and one field supervisor.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully negotiated a high-profit contract for Sears Dentals.
Did all company sales.
Hired and trained one field supervisor.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Pepsi Americas 2006 to 2007
Maintenance Manager
Ensured safe and effective plant operation by performing preventive and predictive maintenance for four production lines that produced carbonated and non-carbonated soft drinks. Managed a team of three supervisors, one inventory clerk, and 15 technicians. Maintained building and support equipment through the HSB computerized preventive maintenance program. Served as project engineer on all capital projects. Utilized knowledge of maintenance best practices to facilitate all capital projects that came into the plant.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully hired and developed three highly effective maintenance supervisors for a three shift operation.
Coordinated the installation of a $7 million line modification which was completed on time and under budget.
Administered and modified the computerized maintenance system to align with production schedules.
Facilatated the installation of a continuous blend system for one of the production lines.
Improved company relations with the union by holding monthly roundtable meetings.
Scheduled all major overhauls in such a way as to reduce downtime.
Coca Cola Enterprises 1999 to 2005
Production Manager
Ensured plant safety and product quality by managing the day-to-day operation of a 5-line production facility producing both carbonated soft drinks and hot fill production. Increased team effectiveness and unity by providing training and leadership to direct reports which included six supervisors, one sanitation supervisor, and a crew of 115 union employees. Ensured effective tracking of company financials by managing P&L responsibility for cases produced versus manpower.
Key Accomplishments:
Worked closely with maintenance to improve downtime meeting with maintenance manager daily to discuss downtime and improvement opportunities.
Promoted from within a second shift superintendent.
Hired key supervisors for the production lines.
Scheduled all weekly crewing for the production personnel.
Instituted a weekend crew to maximize production on a high volume line to eliminate overtime.
Trained supervisors and operators on state of the art labeling for the new machines brought into the plant.
Assisted plant with instituting the Coca Cola quality system and achieving an excellent rating on 1st audit.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Certified Machinist, Washbourne Trade School
Industrial Engineering (not completed), Moraine Valley Community College
Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma
SQF
HAACP trained
AS400
SAP
ABB Computerized Maintenance Program
MP2 Computerized Maintenance Program
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