RC Ronald Crookham

Riverside, CA ***** 208-***-**** ad1cci@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship- building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Ambitious Production Manager with 20 years of experience in a production environment. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management. SKILLS Standard Operating Procedures

Proficient

Production Lines

Production Goals

Routine Maintenance

Employee Guidance

Current Good Manufacturing

Practices (CGMP)

Standard Operating Procedure

Development

Safety Leadership

Preventative Maintenance

Data Reports

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Reviews

Equipment Modification

WORK HISTORY SCHEDULER AND MACHINE SET UP TRAINER 07/2021 to 09/2023 FMI-EPS LLC Post Falls, ID

Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.

Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.

Labeled components and monitored use to keep accurate records. Utilized soldering and welding equipment to join and secure components in place.

PLANT MANAGER 04/2008 to 06/2021

Dart Container Corporation Lodi, CA

Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity, safety and quality.

Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours and reduced labor hours from 24/7 to 24/5 in 2012 and increased productivity

Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.

Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations and went over one year accident free in 2020.

Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime through implementation of preventive maintenance procedures.

Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement and 5S implementation in all departments in 2019.

Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.

Oversaw daily operations of 335000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant and also responsible for a 100000 sq. ft. offsite warehouse. Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and maintained an A rating with BRC packaging each year.

Implemented SAP inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations IN 2018 including the foam cup and print production area and all warehouses.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 01/2002 to 04/2008

Dart Container Corporation Corona, CA

Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.

Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.

Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.

Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets. Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload. Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.

EDUCATION GED

Arlington High School, Riverside, CA