MICHAEL E. J. LOWDER JR

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Hopewell, VA 23875

804-***-**** acwr0z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: A quality-driven professional with a background demonstrating strong manufacturing, distribution, and leadership skills; possesses a proven track record of exceeding challenging performance objectives.

Recognized as a valuable team player and with the ability to take on new projects in an enthusiastic and proficient manner

Demonstrated ability to develop resourceful solutions to production issues and new systems to enhance efficiency and quality.

Skilled at prioritizing deadline-oriented schedules using well-developed organization and time management abilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MST & Associates, Petersburg VA.

(2011 to present)

Operations/Sales Manager

Second tier management for a small medical surplus company

Responsible for all physical company assets including trucks and multiple facilities

Responsible for personnel and work scheduling

Responsible for payroll and adherence to company discipline policies

Developed current company inventory system from scratch

Currently working on a comprehensive Ecommerce solution for MST

Responsible for developing and maintaining corporate sales relations

Selected Accomplishments

Company tripled gross sales since taking over

Oversaw Growth of Company from 3 employees to 24

Wackenhut Security Incorporated (WSI), Ft. Lee, VA.

(2005 to 2011)

Contract Security Officer for Access Control Points

Contract Security Guard at Federal Military Installation

Certified in Firearms, Unarmed Combat, OC spray use, and First Aid

Responsible for base access for all vehicles and personnel

Trained in narcotics and explosive detection and equipment for that purpose

Qualified for and received Government Security Clearance

South Coast Quality Management (SCQM) Berkley, MA.

(2009 to 2011)

ExVP/CFO

Executive Vice President of Operations

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for day to day operations of a small quality consulting firm

Responsible for contract negotiations, payroll, records, and documentation

Directly accountable for all corporate assets

WEARGUARD, Norwell, MA

(1996 to 2005)

Custom Embroidery 3rd shift Manager (2003 to 2005)

Only Member of Management for 30 person manufacturing Unit

Responsible for Workflow Planning and Scheduling for entire shift

Attendance Tracking and Payroll for entire shift

Group size was quadrupled during tenure in this position

Coaching and development for 25 machine operators and 5 support personnel

Working with Distribution and Shipping which were only 2 shift operations to

ensure continuous workflow to capacity

Custom Embroidery 2nd shift Supervisor (2001 to 2003)

Direct Supervisor for 6 Incentive Production teams

Production and Quality tracking

One half of second shift management team responsible for 80 employees

Attendance Tracking and Payroll for subordinates

Machine utilization and maintenance tracking

Coaching and development for 6 Embroidery teams

Communicate with Customer Service and Inbound sales for on time delivery

Working with Distribution and Inventory for accurate order fulfillment

Selected Accomplishments:

Chosen by VP of Operations and Director of Operations to overhaul incentive pay scale

- Setting new goals and standards of quality

- Reduction of overall employee downtime

Served on Company Safety Committee

Participated in Several Improvement Committees pertaining to Distribution,

Manufacturing, and Shipping as member or Committee head

Recipient of two Wearguard-Crest Best People Awards

Recipient of four Wearguard Extra Effort Awards

Championed Expected Ship Date goal with better than 96% on time shipping of over

500,000 packages per year

Actively involved in the implementation of new Quality Operations Systems

Operations Specialist (1996 to 2001)

Prepared production reports and created spreadsheets outlining employee statistics.

Compiled and organized SOP documentation in an effort for ISO certification.

Departmental workflow responsibilities

Coordinated presentation materials for management.

Front line coordinator for 13 self directed embroidery teams

Chadwick’s of Boston Ltd. West Bridgewater, Ma.

Production Coordinator (1995-1996)

Distribution Lead (1994-1995)

Forklift Driver Trainer (1993-1994)

Forklift Driver (1992-1993)

Returns Processor (1991-1992)

EDUCATION High School Graduate

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School - Bridgewater, Ma. Class of 92

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