Plant Manager
Resume:
Mark A. Odell
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OBJECTIVE:
To utilize my strong background in leadership and management through Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing while managing a large number of employees in a high volume manufacturing environment.
CAREER SUMMARY: (25 years of Management / Manufacturing Experience)
Cross-functional manager who works well in high-pressure environments and has a proven history of quality performance and high ethical standards.
Certified Black Belt (Six Sigma)
Certified Lean Implementer
Certified in MODAPTS ergonomic fundamentals
Strategy Deployment Process (SDP)
Environmental, Health and Safety Leader
Launch new business facilities and products strategies
Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick Change Over, Problem Solving, Constraints Management, Error proofing, 5’s, Standard Operations, and Kanban concepts
EXPERIENCE:
Bell Lumber & Pole September 2015-Present
Plant Manager
Responsible for managing all Plant activities and KPI’s directed in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Responsible for Production, HR functions, Logistics, Maintenance, and EHS activities
Oversee all levels of employees to ensure Safety and OSHA regulations are followed
Manage Continuous Improvement projects at all levels of the plant
Accountable to ensure that all Plant goals, budgets, and measurable are achieved
Facilitates cross-functional teams to drive best in class performance in people, safety, quality, material flow, cost reductions, and overall plant improvements
Ensure that on time customer demands are accomplished while improving inventory turns
Develop superior relations with customers, suppliers, and sales personnel
Nomaco, Inc. May 2008-September 2015
Plant Manager
Responsible for managing all Plant activities and Departments from Production, HR functions, Logistics, Maintenance, and (EHS) Environmental, Health and Safety
Champion of Plant KPI’s directed in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
Oversaw all levels of employees to ensure Safety and OSHA regulations followed
Managed Continuous Improvement projects at all levels of the plant functions
Accountable to ensure that all Plant goals, budgets, and measurable were achieved
Facilitates cross-functional teams to drive best in class performance in people, safety, quality, material flow, cost reductions, and overall plant improvements
Ensure that on time customer demands were achieved while improving inventory turns and levels by following JIT process concepts and methods
Johnson Controls Inc. July 2001-May 2008
CI Manager/Six Sigma Black Belt April 2006-May 2008 Shelbyville, KY
Responsible for $8 million in annual cost reductions and Continuous improvement to achieve cost reduction targets and to improve operational performance, in the area of Cost, Quality, and Delivery. Manage and supervise all Maintenance Department activities. Working in a JIT/Union environment.
Business Analysis using income statements and other Financial Statements to discover and benchmark improvement and cost reduction opportunities
Accountable to deliver the plants annual CI goals, always exceeding expected goals
Models Six Sigma methodology process within individuals and group interactions and challenges current thinking and resistance for plant process and cost improvements
Shares “best practices” throughout the company and monitors Six Sigma practices for cross-collaboration within all company divisions
Prepares detailed plans to track project performance and assure timely completion and achievement of quality and savings goals are accomplished
Identify gaps in Best Business Practice Metrics and then works with all levels of the plants management to establishing and executing a strategy for improving the gap
Facilitates ergonomic improvements within the facility/MODAPTS fundamentals
Ensure compliance with ISO 9000
Production Superintendent - April 2004-April 2006 Oklahoma City, OK
Supervised four supervisors and managed 210 employees in automotive manufacturing
Oversaw production goal-setting/activities/planning/schedules/quality concerns
Maintained customer relationship on deliveries to General Motors Plant
Oversaw line balancing/process improvements/8D problem solving/quality charts
Supervised, motivated, and developed a team environment among employees including rotations, job placement, discipline, training, and performance issues
Managed employees schedules/ vacations/ personal leave/FMLA per shifts
Lead and participated in department meetings to communicate goals and plant activities
Performed poke-yoke audits/safety audits/plant audits/quality audits/Layer process audits
Maintenance Superintendent - May 2003-April 2004 Oklahoma City, OK
Project management of plant operations, maintenance, and engineering projects
Provide all departments with technical support in maintaining equipment in the facility
Performed preventive maintenance schedules and tasks on plant equipment and facility
Managed work order requests/line calls/launch projects/engineering improvements
Rebalanced lines/new equipment installation/process changes/plant improvements
Oversaw plant property/security system/Fire system per OSHA/EPA requirements
Performed purchase orders/part orders/material inventory/new equipment ordering
Production Supervisor – July 2001-May 2003 Oklahoma City, OK
Supervised 40 to 80 hourly employees in automotive manufacturing shift
Coordinated all production activities per shift and provided continuity in support of production schedules, company policies, and procedures in a union environment
Responsible for meeting customer demands and in-plant quality guidelines
Reviewed and evaluated the performance of manufacturing personnel and effectively communicate any problems or be able to recognize improved or exceptional performance
Generated production reports/audits/poke-yoke reviews/safety reports
Trained/motivated/lead employees to reach daily production goals
Managed employee’s schedules/5’s audits/8D projects/problem solving/safety teams
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
United Parcel Service - August 1996 – July 2001 Oklahoma City, OK
Supervisor / Trainer – Supervised 10 to 35 employees
Unifirst Corporation - July 1994 – August 1996 Oklahoma City, OK
Route Supervisor –Supervised 10 delivery drivers
Sawatzky Construction – September 1985- July 1994 Weatherford, OK
Home construction- all areas of carpentry and construction
EDUCATION:
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1985 – 1987
Mid America Bible College, 1998 – 2001
BS in Business Management and Ethics 3.87 GPA
Cum Laude
Mid America Christian University, 2012 – 2014
Master Business Administration 3.94 GPA
Sigma Beta Delta – International Honor Society for Business, Management, and Administration
Professional References Available Upon Request
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