Manager Plant

Quality Management

**+ years of experience in delivering optimal results and business in high growth environments

Seasoned & consummate professional with rich experience in initiation, management and execution of projects within set quality & time parameters impacting overall revenue growth. Proven skills in handling plant operations, workshop operations, quality management functions and manpower planning activities. Thorough understanding of Systems, Processes and Standards in a Quality Management. Proficient in inspection and testing of equipment. Possess in-depth knowledge of managing operations. Expertise in addressing operational issues & resolving performance bottlenecks. Strong ability to independently direct & manage operational processes. Implement improvements for achieving desired performance levels.

Strong ability in championing reliability of promoting training, presentations and listening to the offshore operators and maintenance personnel on specific issues. Proven track record of leading and managing team of engineers from project design to execution. Exhibit a systematic approach while being open to challenges. Enjoy working independently or as a team member. Exemplary abilities in building long lasting relationships with key decision makers. Maintain high standards of client service keeping in mind quality & service norms to achieve total customer satisfaction and business retention. Trusted leader empowering teams towards achieving KPI's & SLA’s while chalking out improvement plans.

AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

Consumer Product Manufacturing Plant Operations Administration

Operations Management Process Improvement Engineering

Quality Manager Cross-functional Coordination Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Quality Manager - Tier 1 Automotive, M-Tek Inc. Madison, MS, Jun 2012 – Present

Responsible for managing an array of activities including developing, managing and handling direct supplier quality assurance and continuous improvement activities

Astutely supported the operational activities of the company.

Flawlessly coordinated with production facilities and key vendors in order to enhance the performance and overall efficiency.

Accountable for collecting and compiling supplier PPM performance data and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Fostered strong relationships with key suppliers and assumed the role as the Primary contact outside of everyday production activities.

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Plant Manager - Plant startup Project - Wood Fuel Pellets, Enviva Pellets Wiggins, Oct 2010 – Nov 2011

Played a pivotal role in augmenting the business to 12 Million dollar. Actively involved in managing start-ups in addition to troubleshooting mechanical, hardware and software deficiencies.

Seamlessly coordinated with all plant-level operations including production, cost, quality, safety, housekeeping, training and maintenance functions.

Ensured product quality and customer satisfaction 24 hours a day.

Analyzed staffing requirements. Interviewed, recruited and trained new associates.

Performed and monitored cost analysis for every week and made suitable adjustments to the labor, materials, and supplies in order to operate within the budge

Judiciously prepared and maintained plant budget functions

Maintained overall plant safety functions. Conducted safety meetings regularly

Analyzed methods for process improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and product enhancements

Plant Manager – Wood Fuel Pellets, Rocky Mountain Pellet Company Inc LLC, Walden, CO

Mar 2009 – Oct 2010

Coordinated with different members of the team in managing plant-level operations in addition to handling production, cost, quality, safety, housekeeping, training, and maintenance functions

Actively participated with the team in negotiating raw material contracts with local loggers, requiring approx about

32 loads per day usage

Development of Plant Operations Manual, including Human resources as well as safety (OSHA) and environmental (EPA) requirements

Plant Manager - Plant startup Project - Pallet Materials, White Bear Lumber LLC, Apr 2008 – Dec 2008

Worked extensively with the team in handling 3.5 Million dollar ground up start-up of a Scragg Mill producing pallet stocks that is the only complete mill of this type of equipment in North America.

Collaboratively worked with the team in analyzing staffing requirements Interviewed, recruited and imparted training to new associates.

Development of Plant Operations Manual, including Human resources as well as safety (OSHA) and environmental (EPA) requirements.

Previous Assignments:

Brunswick Corporation, 1983 – 2008

oPlant Manager - Brunswick Bowling Pin Company, Antigo, WI, 1993 – 2008

oQuality Manager Research & Development, Jan 1989 – Aug 1993

oQuality Manager 4 Plants, 1985 – 1989

oQuality Systems Engineer, 1983 – 1984

Quality Engineer, Muskegon, MI, MUSKEGON PISTON RING – Automotive Parts Manufacturing, 1982 – 1983

Quality Control Manager, Elsie MI – Tier 1 Supplier, ITT HANCOCK, Automotive Parts Manufacturing,

1978 – 1982

Quality Supervisor / Production Supervisor / Hourly Set-up Person, Walker Manufacturing (Tenneco) Mfg, Automotive Exhaust Manufacturing, 1972 – 1977

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ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Jackson Community College, 2111 Emmons Road - Jackson, MI 49201 – 8399

PROFESSIONAL COURSES UNDERGONE

Lean/Six Sigma Methodology, Implementing New Techniques and Technologies

Statistical Process Control

Basic Computer Programming

Electronic Dimensional Audits

Technical Supervisory Skill Development

DMT II Management Strategies

BAMP II Advanced Management Strategies

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS

NFPA – Dust Explosion Hazards, Nashville TN 11-8-2010

OSHA 10 Hour Certification 3-7-2011 Construction Safety and Health

OSHA 30 Hour Certification 7-30-2011 General Industry Safety and Health

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Visible Emissions Evaluation, EPA Methods 9,22,203 A,B and C, Feb 2011 – Feb 2013

Visible Emissions Evaluator, EPA Methods 9,22,203 A,B and C, License 390906, Feb 2009 – Present

OSHA, License 20-002******, OSHA 10 Hour, Mar 2011 – Present

OSHA 30 Hour, OSHA, License 36-900******, Jul 2011 – Present

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