Manager Plant
Resume:
Tyler Ragan
Waycross, Georgia ****1
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation; Minor: Information Systems
Graduated: May 8, 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation – Douglas, GA
Coordinator of Operational Excellence (02/2016 – Present)
Monitor and track efficiency metrics for entire complex
Analyze data to find solutions for gaps in complex goals
Manage implementation of Pilgrim’s Management Method to complex
Train complex Management and Supervision on all Management Method initiatives
Point of contact with Corporate Operational Excellence Team
Lead meetings to check the implementation and results of Management Method initiatives
Train plant in PDCA methodologies
Lead PDCA with complex upper management
Perform Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why methodology and generate Action Plans to close gaps
Manage 5S Program throughout complex
Promote standardization practices to increase efficiency
Manage abnormality reporting to reduce amount of chronic abnormalities
Analyze annual budget gaps and develop action plans to close operational gaps
Consultant (Voith Paper Fabrics) – Waycross, GA
Purchasing & Shipping Consultant (01/2016 – 02/2016)
Facilitated plant wide cycle count for inventory reconciliation
Trained new Purchasing & Shipping Manager to perform all job duties
Managed the procurement of all stocking and non-stocking items for the plant
Managed raw yarn inventory for entire plant valued at approximately $3.5 Million
Dealt with vendors regarding contracts and purchase of new items
Generated Requisitions and Purchase Orders of all items purchased for plant
Set up shipments for both domestic and international deliveries
Generated shipping documents based on government regulations
South Georgia Insurance Services, LLC – Nicholls, GA
Account Executive (08/2015 – 02/2016)
Develop benefits packages for businesses
Perform direct prospecting to set employer appointments
Maintain relationships with current clients
Work with business owners through one on one benefits counseling to provide solutions that benefit both the business and employees
Work with outside brokers to provide every option available to employers
Voith Paper Fabrics – Waycross, GA
Area Manager (08/2013 – 08/2015)
Supervised approximately 90 hourly employees across varying shifts
Directly managed an area of the plant including: 16 employees, 92 spiraling machines and 7 linking tables
Created and managed production schedule to ensure proper flow throughout the plant
Created work orders for production fabrics based on customer coverage, design and desired date
Reviewed production targets and scheduled overtime to compensate for demand shifts
Gathered and analyzed data on OEE system and generated reports
Presented areas of process improvement to management team
Set department goals based demand patterns and coached team to achieve goals
Performed audits of 5S Program for the entire plant
Updated Manufacturing Specs and Build of Material Quantities in ERP System to reduce amount of waste in plant
Managed time cards and scheduling of all hourly employees in time system
Generated Requisitions for all production related items in plant
Maintained inventory of all production related stocking items
Maintained inventory of all yarn used in department
Performed tasks daily in J.D. Edwards ERP System
Safety team leader
Interim Quality & Lab Manager (08/2014 – 5/2015)
Managed daily operations of lab and lab workers
Directed lab workers on required testing for production and competitor fabrics
Generated, reviewed and approved lab reports to be distributed to customers to show possible abnormalities
Set up lab equipment for required testing
Maintained list of quality assurance investigations
Reviewed quality issues of production fabrics with production staff to determine if fabric was fit for use
Managed all ISO documents for plant
Maintained good rapport with sales team and customers to ensure VPFX quality was held to the highest standards
Generated Supplier Corrective Action Requests to hold suppliers accountable for quality issues of their products
Trained new Quality & Lab Manager to perform all job duties
Interim Purchasing & Shipping Manager (10/2013 – 2/2014)
Managed the procurement of all stocking and non-stocking items for the plant
Managed raw yarn inventory for entire plant valued at approximately $3.5 Million
Dealt with vendors regarding contracts and purchase of new items
Generated Requisitions and Purchase Orders of all items purchased for plant
Set up shipments of approximately 450 fabrics both domestically and internationally
Generated shipping documents based on government regulations
Trained new Purchasing & Shipping Manager to perform all job duties
Lewis and Raulerson, Inc. - Waycross, Georgia
Compliance Manager (05/2011 – 08/2013)
Managed 17 drivers and 3 dispatchers to maintain compliance for daily fleet operations
Reviewed driver’s daily logs to ensure compliance with DOT regulations
Reconciled logs with Bills of Lading and GPS to review driver’s accuracy
Reviewed driver’s vehicle inspection reports for maintenance issues
Advised dispatchers when a truck or trailer needed to have an issue corrected
Reviewed all fleet invoices and maintained proper files on each one
Maintained truck and tanker inspections to ensure fleet could operate daily
Created and maintained files on each driver to ensure each was compliant with all regulations
In charge of all documents required by DOT for fleet
Assisted in new hire paperwork
Input drivers, trucks and trailers in loading terminal databases
Kept track of all mileage for tax reporting purposes
Maintained company tags, IRPs, IFTA and bridge permits
Dispatcher (06/2010 – 08/2013)
Maintained fuel inventories of company’s entire network, approximately 200 dealers
Managed “Keep-Full” inventories to ensure product was always available
Monitored price changes to help save cost for Lewis and Raulerson and our customers
Made allocation decisions for drivers when supply was not available
Developed and maintained relationships with dealers to ensure repeat business
Billed customers for freight
Retrieved missing Bills of Lading to ensure customers were billed in a timely manner
Set up and worked hand in hand with alternative carriers to maintain relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
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