Manager Plant

Daniel E. Artis

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Professional Summary

Production & Operations Management

SAP Process Development Project Management Change Management Safety Experienced manufacturing and operations manager with diverse background in engineering, automotive and steel industries. Proven track record of successive growth, adaptability and value add. Recognized by upper management for logical approach to problem solving and process improvement, team building with high integrity and being a genuine leader. Proven expertise in building solid safety culture driven to attaining zero accident/injury. Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication to unite teams towards common goals. Solid system skills with proven record to improve processes and procedures to increase productivity and eliminate waste. Willing and able to relocate within the United States. Professional Experience

Gerdau Long Steel North America

Gerdau is one of the largest steel producers in North America. Their business divisions focus on long and special steel products such as rebar, beams and piling, merchant bar quality, special bar quality and wire rod. Plant Manager, Knoxville, TN 2013 – 2016

Project team lead for new business startup. Managed all aspects of setting up new manufacturing plant to include layout, machine procurement and installation, process mapping and development, hiring and training the workforce and implementation of 5S and safety standards. After startup completed it was necessary to make smooth transition into managing daily operations and improvements of the plant.

Achieved plant startup 14% under budget.

Achieved full volume production ramp up (120K tons annually) 6 weeks prior to contractual deadline.

Reduced plant operational costs 30% since achieving full production operation.

Maintained zero OSHA recordable and zero Lost Time Accident (LTA) rate startup through my departure. Superintendent, Jacksonville, FL 2008 – 2013

Managed all aspects of a rebar fabrication plant to support concrete reinforced steel construction projects. Maintained plant operations at levels to meet or beat KPI’s, improved production efficiencies and work force engagement, implemented software and process improvements and maintained a safe work environment.

Implemented ASME NQA-1 Level D process standards to support the manufacturing of rebar for nuclear safety related construction projects.

Improved safety standards and reduced workforce injury rate.

Further developed and improved plant 5S program.

Contributed to on boarding of new business acquisitions in the region.

Successfully developed 2nd shift crew to meet demand and market share growth of the division Daniel E. Artis

acwnsw@r.postjobfree.com 904-***-**** linkedin.com/in/dan-artis Production Supervisor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2006 – 2008 Managed all aspects of the 2nd shift in a rebar fabrication plant. Achieved improvements in production efficiencies, job training, safety and monthly financial results.

Implemented Safety Best Practices

Assisted in the development and implementation of plant 5S program.

Learned the rebar fabrication process and recommended process improvements

Participated in installation of new equipment

Assisted in developing machine preventive maintenance program Bates Acquisition

Bates is a plastic injection molding and rubber extrusion company that provides parts and assemblies to the automotive industry. They are certified to ISO 14001, ISO 9001:2000 & ISO/TS 16949:2002 CIP (Continuous Improvement Project) Manager, Lobelville, TN 2003 – 2005

Developed and coded Access database to

o Track project timelines, costs & obstacles

o Monitor project results after implementation

o Output, based upon query input, various types of reports and charts

Implemented means for assembly workers to easily report obstacles to help define areas of focus

Developed project plan with others in the work cell, Management team and Engineers

Meet with Executive Committee to present project plans and win buy in.

Reported out weekly/monthly to Executive Committee projects progress, hurdles, solutions and overall status

Performed audits to maintain ISO certifications

Trained assembly area personnel to standards

TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE

MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

AutoCAD, Microstation and Fusion 360

EDUCATION

BS, Industrial Management, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV AS, Drafting & Design Technology, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV

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