Operations/Plant Manager

KEVIN M. SWEENEY

Cell: 856-***-****

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Gibbsboro, NJ 08026 www. linkedin.com/pub/kevin-sweeney/16/581/138 k4sween@aol

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly certified, vastly skilled operations specialist practiced in all aspects of plant and facilities management insuring quality control, inventory management, and production scheduling for manufacturing complex products for industrial and consumer use. An experienced leader, with history of managing both Union and Non-Union personnel that is driven and focused on the quality of the products to achieve consumer satisfaction, and while guaranteeing the company maximizes profits. Expertise includes:

• Project Management

• Chemical Mixtures and Solutions

• Development of monitoring systems

• Warehouse Design and Layout

• Innovation and new product development

• Employee training programs / Time Management

• Inventory Management

• Quality Control Supervision

• Purchasing

• Shipping and Receiving

• Facilities consolidation and integration

• MS Office and Internal Software Programs

SUMMARY OF CERTIFICATIONS

• Trained in ISO 9001

• OSHA, HAZMAT and EPA Regulations

• DOT Shipping

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STONHARD-DIVISION OF RPM, Maple Shade, NJ 2008-2014

Stonhard is the leader in manufacturing and installing high performance epoxy and urethane floor, wall and lining systems. Stonhard’s seamless, long-wearing and easy to clean flooring systems are engineered to perform in both industrial flooring and commercial flooring environments.

Operations Manager, 2013-2014

Promoted to Operations Manager at the end of 2013 to assume responsibilities and oversee the company’s primary Distribution Center and the Rework facility, in addition to duties held as the Manager of Manufacturing. Maintaining the reporting relationship with the Director or Operations, as the liaison between facilities to be the direct line of communication on all things production, as well as ensuring 100% on-time shipments both domestic and internationally.

• Tasked with reestablishing FIFO, and completed ahead of schedule

• Lead reorganization project of the core distribution center, significantly improving order pulling and efficiency by more than 45%, resulting in increased shipments, and less overtime.

• Installed new inventory allocation process to remote Distribution Centers based on Market sales

• Co-lead rework project to improve throughput of goods, and minimizing product waste generating more than $100k in savings annually.

Manager of Manufacturing, 2008-2013

Directly responsible for all manufactured finished goods, working directly with the jobsite engineers and contractors to ensure products met with the consumer specs and requirements. Manage a large team of direct reports that includes 4 supervisors and three separate shifts of operators across 2 separate and diverse facilities. Accountable for developing and executing operation standards and procedures, communication of product development, employee training programs, and creating, implementing, and maintaining a safe work environment. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, directly involved in decisions on capital improvements, new facilities, and consolidation.

• Streamlined processes through cycle time analysis and capital improvements

• Developed a “hands on” training program to supplement ISO (SOP’s).

• Lead the transfer of process to Ft Wayne facility (Project Management)

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MAB Paints– SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Philadelphia, PA 2001-2008

Manufacturer of a broad line of premium quality architectural, and industrial coatings.

Quality/Project Engineer, 2006-2008

Principle of all three MAB facilities and ensuring the manufacturing plants were operating under the companies mandated Quality Program. Lead all consumer complaints and product recall investigations, while working closely with Research and Development to improve manufacturing of formulas, as well as tested and evaluated all new equipment for installation. Lead instructor for new employee training at multiple facilities

• Maintained the “Off the Mill in Spec” program.

• Transferred all MAB formulas into the Sherwin Williams format after acquisition.

• Developed procedures to ensure all corporate facilities were operating under the same quality guidelines

Production Supervisor, 2001 to 2006

Lead Project Coordinator for raw material inventory improvement program while leading a team of more than 20 employees. Worked directly with Process Technicians to ensure compliance with batching instructions and requested formula changes.

• Developed program to monitor quality and quantity of raw material received. Initiated a cycle-time project that identified manufacturing time for products. This advanced schedule planning to maximize productivity.

• Created cross-training program dramatically reduced overtime while increasing production schedule validity.

• Implemented the use of obsolete bulk tanks for raw materials. Reduced waste drums while lowering costs.

LILLY INDUSTRIES, Paulsboro, NJ 1993 – 2001

Lilly Industries, Inc. (acquired by Valspar Corp.) engages in the formulation, manufacture, and marketing of industrial coatings and specialty chemicals that enhanced the appearance of and provided durability to products, such as home and office furniture, building products, transportation, agricultural and construction equipment, and various metal and fiberglass reinforced surfaces, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Quality Assurance Technician, 1993-2001

Reported to the Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for the testing, color matching, and approving all finished goods. Acted as team leader for new automation and IT system implementation, and helped with “on-boarding” for new processes. Appointed as Internal ISO auditor.

ACADEMY PAINT, Gibbsboro, NJ 1986 - 1992

Academy Paint, divisions of Benjamin Moore, is a producer of the highest-quality paints and finishes in the industry, and delivering them directly to our customers through our nationwide network of retail store operators.

Manager of Manufacturing, 1987 - 1992

Leader of the transition of the Private Label operation to Benjamin Moore Newark Facility, with prima responsibility of scheduling, manufacture, quality, and packaging of trade sales coatings, as well as handled all raw material purchases. Handle all communication of testing methods and results for all BM new products.

Quality Control Manager, 1986 – 1987

Responsibility for the testing, color matching, and approving of all finished goods. Trained all new personnel.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Coursework in Business Administration, Camden County College - Blackwood, NJ

TRAINING

• CPR and Defibrillator Training 2010

• 21st Century Manufacturing: Efficiency and Compliance 2006

• Color Tutorial (Philadelphia Society for Coatings Technology 2006)

• How to Organize, Regulate, and Tighten Inventory Control 2004

• Mixing for uniform Quality - 2002

• Hoisting and Rigging – 2001

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / ACHIEVEMENTS / LIFESTYLE

• Proud supporter and volunteer of the American Cancer Society

• Currently restoring a classic 1957 Chevy by hand as a personal hobby/project

• Devoted fan and season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles

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