Manager High School

Anthony E. DaVault **********@***.***

**W*** Stonecrest Drive Elgin, Illinois 60124 H 224-***-**** C 630-***-****

SUMMARY

A results-oriented, experienced management professional, who would like to utilize previous experience related to managing and critical decision-making. Able to lead a team and display leadership qualities. A manufacturing manager, with more than 30 years’ experience in general manufacturing and industrial products, with a diverse and comprehensive operational background in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sourcing, logistics, and strategic planning positions in a variety of industries, including cosmetics, fragrances, blending and filling, labor, and packaging and corrugate.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Improved production efficiency by implementing processes directed at quality and SOPs.

Handled initiation of a new facility, executed team concepts, and attained performance standards.

Developed and implemented safety program, resulting in 30% fewer incidents during first quarter after implementation.

EXPERIENCE

H2O Plus, Chicago, Illinois

Manufacturing Manager, 1993-2007, 2012-2016

Responsible for the daily production activity of 40-plus employees. This included compounding and blending, all production activity, all maintenance changeovers, and building maintenance.

Highlights:

Managed production schedules, inventory control Production scheduling,

Direct responsibility for all equipment maintenance, both preventative and break fix

Train and supervised entire production staff; coaching and counsel employees as needed,

Manage building and grounds maintenance.

Held monthly safety meetings to review accident rates and prevention measures

Responsible for all new equipment implementations

Responsible for establishing and adhering to industrial labor standards as it pertains to the final cost of goods.

Management of staffing forecasts and other resources to ensure production needs are met

Manage adherence to FDA regulations.

Manage employee adherence to current cGMP’s, GMP’s, as it relates to the manufacturing of OTC type products, i.e. sunscreens.

Budget and Fiscal responsibility:

Average between 25k and 35k in annual savings through vendor negotiations, labor savings, and reduction in overhead.

Cost saving measures examples:

oImplemented a complete DI system including process pipe and metered to process vessels, replacing pre-weighing water into drums.

oUpgraded Tube filler from 42 to 72 per minute machine

Excel Container, Aurora, Illinois

Production Supervisor, 2010-2012

Responsible for the day-to-day production of corrugate machine.

Learned the function and operation of five different machines in less than two years.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Premier, Northbrook, Illinois, Regional Management Director, 2007-2009.

Marcy Laboratories, West Chicago, Illinois, Operations Manager, 1992-1993.

Jovan, Bensenville, Illinois, Production Supervisor, 1987-1992.

Cargill, Carpentersville, Illinois, Compounder, 1983-1987.

EDUCATION

Irving Crown High School, Carpentersville, Illinois

High School Diploma, 1983

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Total Quality Management Training

General Computer Knowledge and Experience Working with Word Processing and Spreadsheets

Formally Trained in Processes and Mechanics of Blending and Filling Equipment

Ability to Identify Key Waste Initiatives, including Seeking Out and Eliminating Manufacturing Functions

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