Plant Manager
Resume:
Brian Elliott
Barrie, Ontario
L4N 9N2
Cell: 705-***-****
Email: ***********@*******.**
Profile
I am an experienced Plant Manager, managing through a philosophy of team work and co-operation. I have taken organizations from a culture of adversarial competition between labour and management and turned them into highly efficient teams in both unionized and non-unionized companies. This has resulted in significant improvements in production quantity and quality resulting in an increase in profitability.
I work well in an environment where I am fully responsible for P&L. I have always met or more often exceeded my budgeted profit margins. I work well in all aspects of plant financial planning including operating, expense, maintenance and capital budgets.
I have a well-rounded experience in all facets of production and operations, from Technical Management, Quality Assurance, Health and Safety Management, Production Management, Environmental Management, and Sales. I have developed excellent customer relationships which have led to higher value sales which has also contributed to the P&L statement.
Experience
April 2015 October 2016 Production Manager
CSR Cosmetics Barrie, Ontario
Major Accomplishments:
Established a priority production system to ensure that the highest value customers were prioritized correctly.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, Responsible for the production and packaging of creams lotions, shampoos, OTC drugs and other cosmetic in a full GMP environment.
Overseeing the production process, working with the scheduler to drawing up a production schedule;
Ensuring that the production is cost effective;
Making sure that products are produced on time and meet the customer, FDA and Health Canada quality requirements.
Working out the human and material resources needed.
Monitoring the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
Monitoring product standards and implementing quality-control programmes;
Liaising among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers;
Working with managers to implement the company's policies and goals;
Ensuring that health and safety guidelines are followed;
Supervising and motivating a team of workers;
Reviewing worker performance;
Identifying training needs.
September 2014 April 2015 Sales Consultant
Active Energy Toronto, Ontario
Major Accomplishments:
Within the first two months sold major contracts to large customers generating profit for the company while also creating significant savings for the customer.
Reporting to the District Manager for sales of commodity energy gas and electricity contracts in a business to business environment.
Conducting financial evaluation for customers to help ensure their energy decisions are sound.
Maintain relationships with customers after sales to ensure customer retention.
April 2013 August 2014 Plant Manager
Toronto Research Chemicals North York, Ontario
Major Accomplishments:
Started implementation of ISO 9000.
Reduced repair expenses by 25% via vendor management.
Established a budgeting system.
Improved labour management relations through an atmosphere of co-operation.
Integrated a second location into the current business systems.
Reported to the COO and was responsible for: Overall leadership and management of the plant.
Provided problem-solving and operational and technical support for production.
Designed and implemented systems for chemical processing.
Ensured compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, including TDG and Environmental protocols.
Was responsible for waste collection and disposal in accordance with local, provincial and federal laws and regulations.
Was responsible for the glass washing department and ensuring that appropriate equipment was available in a timely fashion to support production.
Established systems and procedures to manage the growing sales and infrastructure.
Managed non-unionized employees.
Managed the purchase and maintenance of new equipment for new processes as well as replacement of existing equipment. Was responsible for building security.
Was responsible for the Occupation Health and Safety system for both facilities.
February 2011 April 2013 Chemical Plant Manager
AV Nackawic Nackawic, New Brunswick
Major Accomplishments:
Improved labour relations through open communication and developing a team work environment. The plant went from the verge of being shut down due to labour difficulties to setting new production records.
Prepared case studies for the Board of Directors for a major expansion, which would have resulted in a major increase in production.
Resolved logistic issues in the transportation of a key finished product through the establishment of a second transportation company. The equipment to transport this material was very specialized and required significant negotiation.
Increased profit margins by nurturing high value customers while not compromising the long term viability of the plant. In the final year made 136% of budgeted profit margin.
Overall leadership and management of the daily operations of a state-of-the-art chloralkali chemical plant which included human resources, production, logistics and maintenance ensuring that daily objectives were met.
Managed initiative plans and processes which minimized manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assured attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring product standards exceeded customers’ expectations.
Implement and maintain the company’s ISO 14000 environmental Management System.
Implement and maintain the company’s OHSA 18001Health and Safety Management System.
Ensured compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, including TDG and Environmental protocols.
Developed and implemented operational criteria to measure the achievement of plant objectives and efficiencies.
Worked cross-functionally with management in achieving overall company success as well as managed the sales and delivery functions for the chemical plant.
Managed non-unionized salaried and unionized hourly production employees.
Met production and quality goals cost effectively by attracting, developing and retaining valued personnel and focused on equipment reliability as a key component supporting a safe work place, protecting the environment.
Managed capital projects for new processes as well as replacement of existing equipment.
Represented the company with the Chlorine Institute and Chlorate Producers Association to remain as a respected producer of chlorine derivatives.
October 2006 November 2010 Research & Development Manager
Poraver North America Barrie, Ontario
Major Accomplishments:
The establishment of policies and procedures.
oConfined space entry, WHMIS training, accident and incident investigation.
Technical resource.
oReformulated a customer's batches, to eliminate a significant cracking issue.
oAssisted customer in introducing new additive thus allowing them to increase their market boundaries, increase their potential margins and add "green" marketing to their product. This also established a major new customer.
oChanged the product chemistry to allow for a more water resistant bead (patent pending).
Was responsible for product development via performing concept development, production testing, pilot plant trials, and factory implementation.
Supported and championed product performance from initial protocols, analytical testing and full production.
Yearly budget planning as well as a rolling five year plan. (This included the operating and capital budgets).
Prepared and maintained laboratory and plant testing SOPs.
Participated and supported sales objectives through technical project planning and support.
Established regulatory compliance in various markets served including researching of the various legal and technical requirements in varied geographical areas.
Implemented and maintained ISO 9000 quality system. This included the auditing of the quality system and ensuring a timely resolution to all issues found.
Was responsible for the reporting and resolution of all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality issues.
Was primarily responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Occupation Health and Safety system.
Chaired the Occupational Health and Safety Committee to proactively review and modify the OH&S system.
January 2001 October 2005 Production Manager
Stepan Canada Inc. Orillia, Ontario
Major Accomplishments:
Increased plant efficiency.
oWaste treatment plant efficiency was increased from 89 % to an average of 97% through system upgrades, optimization and operator training.
oReorganized production areas to increase ergonomic efficiency, and eliminate an accumulation of off grade material.
oMaintained Sulphonation plant at a 98% uptime (highest in the company),
Improved financial performance.
oOperating expenses were maintained within 5% of budget.
oImplemented an off grade tracking system, which allowed material to be consistently and efficiently re-blended thus reducing inventory costs.
oImproved SAP inventory accuracy through employee training and system maintenance.
Managed the resources of a multi-unit chemical plant in compliance with company GMP, environmental, health and safety, cost and human resources.
Achieved production and financial targets through meeting productivity, quality and on-time delivery requirements, including reporting of throughput and progress toward plant KPIs.
Prepared one and five year operating plans (This included the operating and capital budgets to meet ROIC objectives).
Introduced new products and processes.
Coordinated sales department requirements with production through a systematic communication system.
Supervised one managerial level position, four supervisory positions and indirectly 42 unionized personnel on a rotating 24/7 shift schedule.
Resolved any union grievances that were not able to be resolved at the supervisory level, as well as serving on the Labour Management Committee.
Developed staff through performance reviews, training and succession planning.
Ensured conformance to plant production schedule to meet customer shipments in a timely manner.
Plant production SAP expert.
Managed the operation of a Waste Water treatment plant.
Registered Waste streams with the MOE through their HWIN web site and coordinated routine disposal of hazardous waste.
Prepared and submitted routine government reports related to environmental compliance.
November 1989 January 2001 Quality Assurance Product Development and Environmental Manager
Stepan Canada Inc. Orillia, Ontario
Major Accomplishments
Procedural implementation and improvement.
oImplemented a specification approval and control system, which improved conformance to customer requirements, and reduced product rejection rate.
oAchieved initial ISO certification without any non-conformances.
oDeveloped and implemented a test results database to archive batch test results and generate Certificates of Analysis.
oTrained all personnel in the Total Quality Management system. This included training of all personnel in a 10 week training course (4 hours per week) while maintaining production throughput.
Increased laboratory efficiency.
oDecreased laboratory staffing by 30% while maintaining productivity through new test method developments.
New product introduction.
oNew Alpha Olefin production, clear dish detergent, and a liquid hand wash laundry detergent for major North America manufacturers introduced thus increasing plant sales.
Customer support.
oAddressed and eliminated customer issues with colour, odour and UV stability.
Project Management.
oManaged the construction of a $ 1.1 Million upgrade project to the WWTP system, on time and on budget.
Team leader for technology transfers from R&D to the plant level.
Developed numerous test procedures to support new product growth.
Developed new formulations to support new and existing customers.
Negotiated and resolved customer testing and performance requirements.
Managed the operation of a Waste Water Treatment plant.
ISO 9000 co-coordinator included implementation and maintained the systems. Trained as an ISO 9000 internal auditor.
Customer complaint co-ordination and well as directing new product development.
TDG classification and assisted in customs tariff code classification.
Was responsible for compliance to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Was responsible for final approval of product specifications.
Managed four shifts seven day a week chemical analysis laboratory.
Provided technical expertise in resolving product quality issues.
Managed a budget ($800,000 annual budget), human resource management and management of the maintenance of all laboratory test equipment (GLC, HPLC, FTIR, NIR Auto titrators etc.).
Trouble shot plant batches.
October 1987 November 1989 Senior Development Chemist
Domtar Specialty Chemicals Mississauga, Ontario
Was responsible for the development of new and existing products in the surfactant industry.
Purchased laboratory equipment and supplies. Supervision and direction of laboratory technicians.
Initial preparation and compliance with WHMIS act. This included the authoring of all MSDS.
Technical interface with customer.
Provided technical services to external and internal customers. This included customer complaint co-ordination and well as product development.
April 1981 October 1987Quality Control Supervisor
Domtar Specialty Chemical Orillia, Ontario
Was responsible for the supervision of eight shift QC technicians and three day technicians involved in product development and Waste Water treatment plant operation.
Scheduled and trained laboratory staff.
Trouble shot of plant batches.
Maintained and trouble shot laboratory equipment.
Developed analytical test procedures.
Education
April1981 BSc University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science Degree
March 2010 First aid Industrial Safety Trainers Barrie
Certified first aid and CPR
September 2010 TDG International Compliance Center Mississauga
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
May 2005 OH&S Committee Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Certified Joint Health and Safety Committee Member (Manufacturing)
March 1991 WWTP Mohawk College
Ministry of the Environment accredited
Basic Waste Water Treatment, Activated Sludge
Skills
Various laboratory procedures, Quality Systems ISO 9001, SAP (ERP), GMP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Northwest Analytical’s Quality Analyst, FileMaker pro (database program)
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