Plant Manager Continuous Improvement

J. LANCE HARRISON

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EXPERIENCED PLANT MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A strategic leader with over 20 years solid expertise in business management, budget management, financial oversight, and compliance. Customer-focused operations leader and team manager who is proficient in all aspects of the manufacturing processes. Effective team leader with experience managing, training, and mentoring technicians in all facility functions. Manages project execution and builds high-performing teams. Develops, mentors, and motivates teams to excel in dynamic and deadline-driven environments. Adept at continuous improvement processes, business operations, process improvements and relationship management. Analytic and decisive decision-maker who is committed to quality programs and data-driven program evaluations. Organized and analytical with strong attention to details. Strong communication skills.

KEY CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations Management

Team Management & Mentoring

Logistics Planning & Supply Chain Management

Regulatory Compliance

Processes & Procedures

Budgets & Cost Controls

Financial Management & Forecasting

Environmental Safety

Continuous Process Improvements

Risk Management

Needs Assessment & Issue Resolution

Inventory Management

Workforce Planning

Relationship Management

Distribution & Warehouse Management

Vendor Relations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance Management

Employee Development

Recruiting & Hiring

Supervision & Training

Schedule Management

Cross-Functional Team Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Timber Creek an FCA Packaging Brand, Dyer, TN 9/2021 to present

MULTI-SITE AREA MANGER

Leading all aspects of Plant operations at multi-site, multi-operations facility, including HR, Safety, Budgeting, Forecasting, Purchasing, Scheduling, shipping/receiving, and Maintenance.

Responsible for leading a Team of 65 plus full-time members. Consisting of 3 Managers, 5 leads and 50 plus hourly employees.

Supporting all 3 sites with leadership on new safety programs, changing corporate policies and procedures, and mentoring, development\coaching including disciplinary actions.

Facilitating projects for KPI’s, and continuous improvement Idea’s.

Voted best of the best “Industry Executive” in west Tennessee for past 2 years.

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Toyota-Boshoku of America, Jackson, TN 03/2020 – 09/2021

ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER

Leading all aspects of plant operations for second and third shifts, including responsibility of a $40 million budget.

Performed HR functions, interviewing, and selection of candidates of team members and well as managers.

Responsible for a Team of 60, including 6 managers, and 10 Team leaders, maintaining safety, quality, FIFO, on time delivery, overtime, and other site metrics.

As part of the Executive Leadership Team worked to develop and execute successful strategic plans for new employee training, new policies and procedures, new operations with transitioning plans, and positioning for growth.

Lead cross-functional Projects and implemented process improvements based on identification of productivity.

Research, selection, installation, and utilization of numerous pieces of capital equipment.

The Pallet Shop Inc., Milan, TN 09/2006 – 11/2019

PLANT MANAGER

Oversee plant operations and business development initiatives, while driving success through effective business oversight.

Manage, coach, and mentor a team of 35 associates to successful execution of duties.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and promote adherence with business processes and procedures.

Implement and enforce compliance procedures, safety best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Assess market needs to align business planning and growth strategies with budgetary guidelines.

Partner effectively with staff and employees to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability.

Monitor supplier operations to verify and ensure quality, delivery schedule adherence, and conformance to contract specifications.

Perform human resources (HR) duties including recruiting, hiring, retention, training, performance management, employee relations, and other key HR roles.

Create training programs and facilitate ongoing training to meet business needs.

Drive sales and business development initiatives through the implementation of sales fulfillment best practices by phone, in store, and through consignment sources.

Build and sustain strong relationships with vendors and contractors.

Lead sales, marketing, and contract negotiation efforts.

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Proctor & Gamble, Jackson, TN 03/1994 – 09/2006

ENGINEERING PROJECT LEADER

Provided production data to field operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors to drive decision-making.

Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other relevant data to meet business needs.

Spearheaded operational systems and equipment testing to reinforce appropriate processing and malfunction resolutions.

Coordinated, organized, analyzed, and prepared technical data report for dissemination to key leaders.

Effectively partnered with mechanical engineers to resolve product development and wide-ranging maintenance issues.

Fostered open communications with project teams through stand-up meetings to increase productivity.

Utilized software including AutoCAD, VHDL and Math Lab to complete assignments and projects.

Documented key operational information to support issue resolution and monitored PLC and human machine interface systems.

EDUCATION

Diploma – Humboldt High School Humboldt, TN

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Sales Databases Internet Resources Various Business Software AutoCAD VHDL Math Lab Oracle

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