Manager Manufacturing
Resume:
J. Gregory McGrath
Marysville, OH 43040
Cell: 937-***-****
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G.M. / Vice President / Director of Operations, skilled in Process Improvement Motivated and Self-Directed Manager focused on Bottom Line Improvements
Operations…Consensus Building with Top Management…Communications…
Organization…Business Process Re-engineering…Turn-Around Management…
Lean Manufacturing…”Kaizen”…Analytical Problem Solving…Administration…
Profit & Loss Responsibility…Strategic Planning…Budgeting…Cost Reduction…
CAREER PROFILE
Resourceful and Perceptive Strategist and Planner, with cross-functional knowledge and experience in, Operations, Revitalization and Organizational Development directed at growing a profitable organization. Action oriented as well as vigorously interested in Customer Satisfaction and Quality Improvement methodology to dramatically affect the bottom line. A top-flight manager, with “Quick Study” ability for new technology to drive and achieve a high level of business performance. I will deliver quantifiable performance, to maximize the “Stakeholder Returns”, within the context of any complex business situation.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Reduced lead time by 75%, (16 weeks down to 5 weeks), while increasing the rate of on time delivery by 35% to 95%, through a detailed process improvement, which optimized production flow, reduced costs by 15 % and increased capacity. Maintained improvements by using the J. D. Edwards ERP system.
* Developed and lead the process of organizational structure with existing and new staffing ensuring their stability and continued development during a growth of 25% in sales volume and 50% staffing increase.
* Increased shipped material record by 120%, more than doubling the previous record to achieve 4.6M lbs. in one week, utilizing precise planning, coordination of multi-plant production and “best practices” implementation methodologies.
* Improved customer confidence around a capacity capability increase, leading to a 20% increase in orders, by introducing and guiding the 5s philosophy to organize the factory and department layouts. The new approach resulted in renewed owner confidence, and the beginning of “Distributor Day”, with guided plant tours, (A first for this company!).
* Reduced work in process inventory by 50%, by leading the organization through the coordinated introduction of Lean Manufacturing, and personally directing the manufacturing team with a “hands on” visible presence in every department, every day.
* Applied the “Kaizen” concept to reduce the required warehouse space by 25%.
Visually reset warehouse, increased efficiencies with logical locations, straight is great concepts, all greatly accepted by entire team as shown by their maintaining.
* Increased volume capacity by 50%, creating major reductions in lead-time, while serving as Focus Factory Manager, having Profit and Loss responsibility for the complete product line.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 – Present – NEX Transport Inc. – E. Liberty, OH
Global Leader of Logistical Solutions and Warehouse Operations
Division Manager – Reporting to the V.P. of Company Operations, responsible for planning and executing the growth of over 30% in Warehousing space, and 20% headcount increase. Primary Customer base is for Honda Manufacturing of America. Having the full P&L Responsibility, Budgeting, Associate Relations and Management Team Development. Providing Services to 30 Tier Two providers from 20 Countries.
2009 – 2016 – CEVA Logistics – E. Liberty, OH
World Class Leader of Logistical Solutions and Warehouse Management
General Manager – Reporting to the Director of Operations, responsible for planning and executing the efficient work flow of a 106 door cross dock for Honda Manufacturing of America. Having the full P&L Responsibility, Budgeting, Associate Relations and Management Team Development, Transportation Management, significant Lean accomplishments have been made.
2006 – 2008 – AGS, Exton, PA & L&H SIGN INDUSTRIES, Fleetwood, PA
Design and Custom Fabrication of Way-Finding and Exterior Signs
Business Unit Manager & Director of Manufacturing – Reporting to the CEO & Owner, responsible for planning and executing the efficient work flow from design to installation. Areas included Routing, Fabrication, Assembly, Spray Painting, Shipping and Facility maintenance.
2005- 2006 AMUNEAL MANUFACTURING Corp., Philadelphia, PA
Custom Fabrications for Retail Displays and Electromagnetic Shielding
Executive Vice President – Reporting to the CEO, was responsible for the entire operations of two plants. Areas included Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Facility Maintenance, Financial Metric Reporting, and Strategic Planning. Developed budgeting with process improvement directions. Negotiated key vendor support agreements. Coordinated general contractors during expansions and renovations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Continued)
2003 – 2005 REDNER’S MARKETS Inc., Reading, PA
Area Leading Supermarket and Quick Shoppe Operator.
Store Manager – Responsible for the Operation, Staffing, and Inventory Control.
Successfully made dramatic improvements in multiple sites. Including profit improvement, payroll reductions, and inventory shrink reductions.
2000 – 2002 UNITED STEEL PRODUCTS, East Stroudsburg, PA
A leading manufacturer of Roll Formed Steel Pallet Rack and Accessories.
Director of Manufacturing -- Responsible for the entire manufacturing process of two plants. Areas Included: Receiving, Warehouse, Fabrication, Roll Forming, Welding, Powder Coating, Traffic, Shipping, Planning, Forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning, Inventory Control, Plant Facilities, Promotions, Evaluations, Merit Increases, Safety, New Product Integration, Obsolescence Control, Union (200), and Non-Union (75) with Six Direct Reports.
1996 – 2000 USFilter/WALLACE & TIERNAN, Vineland, NJ
A manufacturer of Water and Wastewater Purification and Measurement Equipment. (Electro- mechanical)
Materials Manager & ERP (BaaN) Development Manager
1986 – 1996 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Graphic Systems, Reading, PA
A leading manufacturer of Offset Printing Equipment.
Production Control Facilitator, Manufacturing Manager, Assembly Manager
1981 – 1985 JOY TECHNOLOGIES, Franklin, PA
An Underground Coal Mining Equipment Manufacturer.
Master Scheduler
EDUCATION
MBA -- Master of Business Administration,
Finance and Organizational Behavior
GANNON UNIVERSITY, Erie, PA
BA -- Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Minor: Science & Technology, Statistics
GROVE CITY COLLEGE, Grove City, PA
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