Manager Plant

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Potterville, MI *****

Cell 517-***-****

Bernard J. Goodrich

Objective Improve profitability within a team-based environment, by working together with co-workers to improve quality, productivity, moral and safety.

Experience August 2013-Present Axson Technologies, Eaton Rapids Mi Plant Operations Manager

Coordinate consolidation effort between CASS Polymers production operation and Axson tech. production facility. Lead as we move forward combining both Production Facilities into one. Oversee production operation’s to ensure our customer response times are as good as or better than before the purchase of CASS Polymers. Streamline our Quality and Safety programs into one. Work with Purchasing to reduce our cost as we are now buying twice the amount to ensure our costs reduce as our buying position is much stronger.

April 1998–August 2013 CASS Polymers of Michigan Charlotte, MI Operations Manager / Facility Manager

Responsible for coordinating the efforts of each department within the Charlotte facility to meet quality, productivity and safety standards along with continuing efforts to increase profits. Prepare and manage operational budget with focus on cost reduction. Reduced operating cost 10% for the 2004-operating year. Worked together with Purchasing and Production Scheduler to reduce inventory by $250,000 without disrupting production out- put. Management Representative for ISO 9001 compliance, which includes conducting audits, maintaining quality manual and ensuring all departments adhere to written procedures. Prepare all Environmental and Safety reports required by MDEQ, OSHA, EPA and DOT. Emergency Coordinator for MDEQ and Local Fire Department, along with staff training. Chair safety committee. Report weekly and monthly operation reports to the President of Parent Company.

August 1996 – April 1998

Plant Manager

Responsible for Production, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance activities within our manufacturing building. Average monthly production of 250,000 pounds of thermal set plastics. Coordinated efforts throughout all areas of operation to ensure customer satisfaction and ISO 9000 compliance. Trained staff as needed for all safety, environmental issues as well as DOT standards and compliance. Managed the Maintenance program, which included preventative maintenance and coordinating emergency efforts with MDEQ and Local Fire Department in the event of an emergency within our facility. Conducted interviews for hiring of additional staff when needed. Performed regular performance reviews for all active staff. Reported weekly and monthly production reports to the President of Parent Company. November 1995 – August 1996

Shipping Receiving Supervisor

Daily coordination with Production Scheduler and Customer Service to ensure material would be ready to meet customer requested due dates. Review route with Driver to ensure timely delivery and pickup of materials. Maintained high level of knowledge in Hazardous Shipping Regulations to ensure compliance with current DOT standards. Coordinated training with Distributor’s for compliance of shipping standards for hazardous materials. Company Trainer for all areas of the plant. Active member of safety Committee. Reported to Plant Manager.

October 1994 – November 1995

Shipping Receiving / Driver

Accurately prepare customer orders for shipping. Orders range from small one item UPS orders, to large palletized truck orders containing hundreds of items. Maintain knowledge of Haz-Mat as each item had to be properly labeled to comply with Hazard Material Regulations which differed based on its mode of transportation. Maintain CDL training and safe driving record. Plan daily route to ensure timely delivery to our Detroit customers and pickup raw material from our vendors within an eight-hour day. Maintain accurate trip log to meet DOT requirements. Active member of Safety Committee. Reported to Plant Manager.

April 1991 – January 1995

Formulator

Responsible for accurately producing batches of thermal set plastics while following documented procedures. Batch sizes ranged from 5 pounds to 9,000 pounds. All batches were tested for approval through Quality Control. Instrumental in developing production procedures and process changes to achieve ISO 9000 certification and maintain status. Active member of Safety Committee. Reported to Production Supervisor.

August 1990 – April 1991 Southridge, S

Packager

Responsible for accurately weighing and labeling material into its proper container while monitoring material for inconsistencies which may cause quality issues. Container sizes ranging from 1 4 pint to 55-gallon drums. Accurately completing paperwork for proper tracking of inventory. Reported to Production Supervisor.

Education Lansing Community College Lansing, MI

DOT hazardous Material Training 2008

Recognition Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse In The Work Place 2000 OSHA 10-hour Compliance Training Course 2008

Quality Auditor Training 2008

Microsoft office XP professional

References Available upon request.

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