Manager Plant
Resume:
Brant G. Ward
Prattville, AL 36066
**********@*****.***
Qualifications
Progressive advancement from production operations to supervision to management.
Co-designer of patented process for recycling polyethylene flexible irrigation tubing.
Instrumental in company growth of 200% in ten years.
Safety training increased safety awareness and decreased accident rating by fifty percent.
Experience
Contech Engineered Solutions-Montgomery, AL
April 2014-May 2015
Production Manager
Implemented and controlled the production schedule
Determined the human resources required
Determined the material resources required
Ensured that standard operating procedures are adhered to
Ensured implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
Monitored quality standards of products
Determined and implemented improvements to the production process
Ensured efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management
Webster Industries, a division of AEP Industries-Montgomery, AL
May 2009-March 2014
Production Manager / Quality Assurance
Managed the overall production operations of assigned shift which included two production supervisors, three Quality Control Technicians and at least 50 employees
Coordinated closely with Plant Operations Manager and Department Managers to insure the highest levels of productivity and quality
Promoted and participated in a "team" environment in the department and across all levels of the organization
Managed human resource issues on the shift such as hiring, terminations, union issues and promotions
Lead investigation and resolution of product quality issues with emphasis on implementation of corrective actions
Provided leadership and enforcement for the adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and reporting of GMP violations
Provided leadership for the correction, avoidance and reporting of safety hazards
Directly supervised Quality Assurance Inspectors
Delta Plastics of the South, LLC-Stuttgart, AR
November 1996 – June 2008
Safety Manager
Created and implemented written safety programs and Emergency Evacuation Plan
Maintained Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan guidelines, recording and audits
Purchased and directed installation of evacuation alarm system
Responsible for OSHA and EPA compliance and workers compensation claims management
OSHA Record preservation
Risk Reviews: Fire/Security/Safety
Accident Inquiries/Root Cause Study - Abatement
Incident/Accident Reports
Point of contact for coordinating and passing a federal OSHA inspection
Purchased and maintained inventory of safety supplies and personal protective equipment
Conducted pre-employment and random drug testing
Purchasing Manager
Managed all plant related purchases
Coordinated payable reviews and vendor qualifications with corporate controller
Negotiated contracts with raw materials and consumables suppliers
Managed shipping and receiving department, including warehouse and logistics
Purchased and maintained inventory of raw materials and packaging items
Established company budget with senior management
Traveled to vendor facilities to assess and qualify product quality and safety
Assistant Plant Manager
Managed 50 employees on three shifts and five departments
Responsible for applicant interviews, hiring, plant orientations and terminations
Assured all OSHA General Guidelines were adhered to by production personnel
Managed facility in plant manager’s absence
Conducted employee appraisals
Traveled to customer locations to resolve product complaints
Co-author of company employee manual
Related Experience
Currently serve in the Children’s Ministry at Destiny Church Prattville, AL
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle, Citrix
Education
High School Diploma-Crane High School Crane, TX
47 Credit Hours-Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX
Industrial training and Certifications:
CPR and First Aid
OSHA Compliance training
Chemical Lab training
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