ERNEST BUSBY
***** ******** ***** *****, ********** 91710
909-***-**** Home or 909-***-**** Cell ***********@*******.***
MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT
Results driven Manufacturing Management professional with 20+ years progressive experience in plant operations, manufacturing maintenance, and production management. Combines modern manufacturing philosophies with systematic approaches to consistently deliver strong operating and financial results. Strong background implementing preventative maintenance programs resulting in minimal downtime. Develops, schedules, and controls programs in order to maintain production machinery at optimum levels. Highly knowledgeable of Project Management. Proven team leader and safety conscious manager with the ability to motivate teams to meet or exceed goals. Open to relocation to Arizona.
Core Competencies:
Manufacturing Process Improvement Project & Cost Management Conflict Resolution
Maintenance Operations Safety / OSHA Compliance Inspections Inventory & Quality Control
Plant & Facilities Management LEAN Concepts Training, Development & Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VanLaw Food Products Fullerton Ca 2015 to 2016.
Production Manager:
One of the largest salad dressing manufacturers in Southern Ca.
Operations Manager with Maintenance and Engineering oversight.
Lead all Maintenance functions within the plant. Developed and implemented a CMMS system in “Mainstar” utilizing the maintenance planner as administrator. Constructed a new 5200 sq ft clean room Designed, bid, and built to Presidents specifications. Responsible for 12 mechanics and a 1.2 million dollar maintenance budget.
Tarazi Specialty Foods- Chino Ca. 2014 to 4-15-15
Manufacture Tahini and Falafel. Packaging products for distribution in the food industry.
Operations Manager
Lead all operations in the plant contributing to growth of 30% in 6 months.
Responsibilities include Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Scheduling, Purchasing. CGMP’s, HACCP, SSOP’s and Employee training.
CAPTEK SOFTGEL INTL. - Cerritos CA. 2011-2014
Production Manager
Manufacture vitamins to customer specifications. Inspect for defects and package for shipment to bottling plant or direct to customer location. Founded in 1996 with expansion to 156 employees.
Led production operations in a 24 X 5 operation utilizing 4 Supervisors, and 6 lead operators for constant shop floor support. Increased production by 60% and improved quality by 80%.Customer on time delivery was 97% and schedule adherence was over 90%.Consistently met production numbers for the month ensuring customer satisfaction.
CAPTEK SOFTGEL INTL. - Cerritos CA. 2011-2014
Maintenance/ Facilities Manager
Led daily manufacturing maintenance operations. Oversaw entire production facility maintenance Utilized Excel spreadsheet in order to generate work orders for 8 Mechanics. Supported equipment such as air compressors, boilers, refrigeration systems, AC/HVAC systems, and ensured 100% of all necessary repairs were made on time in order to meet production schedules. Administered purchasing for Maintenance Department and yearly budgets. Planned, executed, and implemented several upgrade projects.
POCINO FOODS – City of Industry, California 2006-2010
Processes deli meats and products for retail sales, restaurants, and consumers. Founded in 1933 with 150+ employees.
Maintenance Manager
Led daily manufacturing maintenance operations. Oversaw entire production facility utilizing MP-2 maintenance software in order to generate work orders for 8 Mechanics. Supported equipment such as air compressors, boilers, refrigeration systems, AC/HVAC systems, and ensured 100% of all necessary repairs were made on time in order to meet production schedules. Administered purchasing for Maintenance Department and yearly budgets. Planned, executed, and implemented several upgrade projects.
Key Accomplishments:
Spearheaded process improvements that increased raw productivity by 20%, redesigned and streamlined processes to increase production.
Maximized productivity through implementing a Preventative Maintenance program focused on training, cost reduction, and process improvement.
Reduced dependency on outside technicians by providing more robust training for in house mechanics, resulting in 10% cut in repair costs.
Decreased overall variations on finished cooked products through detailed analysis and recommended changes to controls on 3 Alkar ovens to PLC Controls.
ERNEST BUSBY
12906 Raintree Place Chino, California 91710
909-***-**** or 909-***-**** ***********@*******.***
Dear Sir/Dear Madam:
As a Production / Maintenance Manager with over 20 year’s experience leading process improvements, I have contributed to the profitability and success of major organizations in multiple industries by orchestrating expert alignment of Quality and Efficiency improvements and enterprise objectives. I am now seeking the opportunity to join a company such as yours as Operations/ Production Manager .
I have directed Plant Operations & Maintenance Management for 100+ employees and successfully instituted cost savings improvements for machine maintenance. I have the ability to direct complex projects from conception to completion. In addition to a “people oriented” management philosophy, I also offer strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical servicing and efficient maintenance.
A sample of my highlights include:
Spearheaded process improvements that increased productivity by as much as 60%
Reduced labor costs by 40% in the first 3 months as Production Manager.
Coordinate all preventative maintenance activity for machinery
Redesigned and streamlined processes to increase production.
Reduced dependency on outside technicians by providing more robust training for in house mechanics, resulting in 10% cut in repair costs.
Innovated a new Maintenance Management Program that streamlined processes in order to reduce overhead and improve cost savings.
Oversaw Facilities, Production, Maintenance and Production Scheduling.
I possess strong leadership abilities and my leadership philosophy promotes employee participation in creative problem solving to contribute to organizational success and bottom-line results. For a more detailed presentation of my skills and background, please review the enclosed resume and feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ernest Busby