Customer Service Plant

CYRUS T. WRIGHT 404-***-****

Peachtree City, GA 30269 *****.*.******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrus-wright

Senior Manufacturing Professional

Dynamic, high-energy, results-oriented leader with extensive experience working with a Fortune 200 company managing manufacturing operations. Strong proficiencies in analytics, leadership, team building, Lean Manufacturing and driving improvements in productivity, quality, service and safety.

Vision and Strategy

Hands On Approach

Operational Excellence

Developing People

Labor Relations

Strong Driver of Change

Model Integrity

Customer Focus

Accountability

Work Experience

PPG Industries, East Point, GA 2007- Current

Architectural Coatings Plant

Plant Manager

Manage all site operations including production, safety, purchasing, service, quality, finance, distribution, maintenance and project engineering for a PSM, Title V, manufacturer of solvent and water base coatings – up to 135 employees (6 direct reports, 105 P&M, 30 Salary), 3 shifts x 365 day operation, $200MM operating budget, $5MM capital budget

Led successful conversion of Plant legacy operating system to SAP meeting implementation schedule without impacting customer service measure.

Led 90 day initiative to deliver significant cost savings for transferring in 2 MM gals new products resulting from a Plant closure.

Achieved 65% cycle time reduction by installation of an in-line super mill.

Oversaw $2 MM meter deck automation project that delivered $150K labor expense reduction.

Developed cohesive management team using principles of 5 Dysfunctions of a Team that consistently delivered Plant performance goals.

Oversaw transfer in of Coraflon product technology, streamlined manufacturing process and delivered significant service improvement that supported 10% annual sales growth target.

Recognized by Company in 2012 for continued high performance with participation in long term incentive plan.

Achieved 2-Tier wages, job consolidations and use of Casuals employees during Union contract negotiations.

Championed Safety Absolutes & Walk-The-Line safety standards which later developed into Corporate programs.

Delivered 60-70% improvements in injury, spill and Corp EHS Audit performance over three year period.

Initiated a work center loading project that drove weekly schedule attainment from 90% to 98%.

Oversaw Filling Department yield loss improvement project that delivered $250K annual savings.

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PPG Industries, Circleville, OH 1999-2007

Automotive Coatings Plant

Resin Production Superintendent - 2004-2007

Led site production operations including safety, service, quality and finance for a PSM, Title V, manufacturer of solvent and water base resins – 10 reactors, blending operations, 75 employees (4 direct reports, 60 P&M, 15 Salary), 3 shifts x 365 day operation, $250MM operating budget

Absorbed job responsibilities to eliminate the second Production Superintendent position saving $110K.

Eliminated Area Supervisor position saving $85K annually.

Led in-sourcing initiative for GM’s 2K ISO Clear topcoat delivering $700K annual savings.

Initiated 5S program and Live Morning Meeting to greatly improve communications across all shifts.

Cationic Production Superintendent - 1999-2004

Led Cationic production operations including safety, service, quality and finance for a PSM, Title V, manufacturer of solvent and water base resins – 4 reactors, blending operations, 36 employees (4 direct reports, 30 P&M, 6 Salary), 3 shifts x 365 day operation, $140 MM operating budget

Designed and implemented VMI process where single Planner took over intermediate supply responsibilities for three other manufacturing sites that significantly improved service and reduced one Planner for $70K annual savings.

Led successful Reactor Cleaning RIW that delivered $300K annual savings in cleaning solvent & a 25% reduction in cleaning time.

Delivered 20% improvement in reactor up-time due to campaigning products & reduced cleaning times.

Negotiated plant work practice changes with Union to deliver $25K annual overtime savings.

Oversaw C-Line recipe automation that delivered 35% cycle time reduction and labor savings of $100K.

Assisted with the design and led start up of new continuous acrylic reactor.

Additional Experience

PPG Industries, Oak Creek, WI and Springdale, PA

Cationic Team Lead and Senior Resin Engineer

Led team that was Tier 1 supplier of E-Coat to GM, Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan.

Created interactive scheduling process with tank wagon carrier to improve service performance to 99%.

Created working Team Lead concept to eliminate one Prod Supervisor position saving $80K annually.

Recognized with Corp Quality Award for achieving “Zero Defects” for three months.

Recognized with Corp Meritorious Award for in-sourcing urethane top coat with $1MM annual savings.

Education

Masters of Business Administration – Marquette University

Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering – University of Pittsburgh (Summa Cum Laude)

Additional Training

ISO 9001 Auditor Franklin Covey Leadership Greatness Surface Coatings Technology

Lean Enterprise Sensei Coaching for Performance & Learning Statistical Process Control

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