Robert J. Weber Jr.
****D Cricket Glen Court
St. Louis, MO 63129
Email: acx4dx@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated, conscientious achiever with the ability to interact at all levels of the business; proven ability to accomplish tasks effectively using management/leadership skills. Looking for an opportunity in the corporate sector where my commitment and proven professional business knowledge will add value to operations.
WORK HISTORY:
Self-employed since August 2013
Fairfield Processing, Granite City, IL
Plant Manager May 2012 to June 2013
Managed entire Plant Operations including Production, Distribution.
Responsible for Quality, Safety, Building Maintenance, Purchasing.
Payroll recording, Human Resources, Discipline Issues.
Created programs for LOTO, Hearing Conservation, First Aid Training.
Instrumental in reducing costs with outside vendors.
Project INC, St. Louis, Missouri
Operations Manager July 2011 to October 2011
Manages all department supervisors who supervise hourly production employees.
Oversees the Shipping/Receiving department, responsible for shipment accuracy and timeliness
Maintains and implements established production procedures, ensuring compliance to quality assurance standards.
Responsible for budget and cost controls for all manufactured products.
Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Implemented LEAN Manufacturing (KAIZEN) concepts in assembly areas, which improved production and quality with less labor hours.
FIRMENICH, St. Louis, Missouri
Production Manager July 2008 to September 2010
Managed the production/packaging operation with responsibility for hourly staff of 30 employees
Responsible for all personnel issues of production unit
Health and Safety training of new hires, and yearly refresher training of all plant personnel
Accountable for adherence to strict OSHA requirements with positive results
Maintained product quality in compliance with ISO Standards
LABOR READY, St. Louis, Missouri
February 2007 to July 2008
Employed through a temporary service, working at Price Memorial
ESSEX INDUSTRIES, St. Louis, Missouri
Production Manager April 1998 to August 2006
Instrumental in increasing monthly sales revenue by 150% over eight-year period.
Implemented KAIZEN Manufacturing Practices to the assembly areas resulting in increased production while reducing labor hours.
Recognized as top Manager due to cost and labor efficiencies, gross profit margins, quality of finished products and on time shipping
Management of 65 associates to include recruiting, training, annual performance and merit reviews and assisting Human Resource with daily personnel issues.
Chief liaison between engineering and manufacturing business units
Assist in development of new medical products
BUSE INDUSTRIES, St. Louis, Missouri
Production Manager August 1997 to April 1998
Managed the production operation with responsibility for staff of 105 employees
Responsible for all personnel issues of production unit
Maintained quality products in compliance with ISO9002 standards
Consolidated assembly areas for more efficient production
STANDARD MACHINE & MANUFACTURING, St. Louis, Missouri
Machining Supervisor November 1996 to August 1997
Supervised three shift machining operation for staff of 60 employees
Implemented employee cross training thus increasing production by 25%
Accountable for adherence to OSHA requirements with effective results
Maintained cost of products to meet budget requirements
ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC., St. Louis, Missouri
Manufacturing Supervisor November 1988 – November 1996
Supervised all manufacturing operations with a shop of 45 union associates
Consolidated assembly areas for more efficient production per lean manufacturing practices
Implemented KAIZEN Manufacturing Practices for assembly operations resulting in increased labor efficiencies by 50%
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
12 Certificates in Kaizen Lean Manufacturing
SPC (Statistical Process Control)
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Management Problem Solving
Kan-Ban Inventory Control
Internal Auditing of ISO Standards
Occupational Safety & Health Training in General Industry Safety & Health.