CORY SNYDER

Shelby, Tennessee ***** 901-***-****

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SUMMARY

A seasoned and quality-focused plant manager with extensive experience in cost control, production oversight, inventory control, resource management, capacity planning, logistics management, and operational efficiency. Displays a proven ability to consistently achieve goals by effectively allocating resources, overseeing budgets, directing employees, and meeting deadlines. A versatile leader who builds and engages high-performance, cross-functional teams and exceeds quality expectations by reviewing quality control report information to devise targeted changes for improving processes and performance.

Raw Materials Examination Processing Oversight Time Management Performance Monitoring

Schedule Management Workflow Management Plant Maintenance Team Management

Staff Hiring & Training Production Schedule Review Production Order Review Critical Thinking

EXPERIENCE

GERDAU AMERISTEEL Memphis, Tennessee

Plant Manager 2001-2023

Managed direction, planning, and daily operations for 80,000 square-foot manufacturing plant, growing production from 500 to 3200 tons monthly, from one shift to three shifts to 24 / 7 operations.

Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output and reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours while implementing tighter control points.

Made strategic decisions and developed key plans affecting business direction while organizing and guiding production, processing, and machinery operations to maximize output.

Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training focused on staff safety, production quality, and product quality with robust inspections.

Planned operations to meet established schedules while factoring in order demands and business forecasts. Tracked data on all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.

Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions.

Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials, plan staffing needs, and redesign operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency. Oversaw hiring processes to grow employee ranks from 12 to 75 to accommodate production needs.

Estimated costs and set quality standards while establishing and overseeing budget covering complete production and shipping operational areas. Sourced low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and save costs. Negotiated contract for strapping, saving $25 / ton.

Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays and minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale, and implementing new protocols.

Oversaw cleaning, lubricating, and maintenance of equipment such as conveyors, robotics, and welders to prevent failure or deterioration. Monitored routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.

Coordinated company projects and programs and supported manufacturing functions. Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans. Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.

Applied Lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste while diagnosing and correcting systems, components, and controller issues.

Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records, updated logs, and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.

Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property. Operated specialized equipment, gauges, and instruments to track and assess gas levels. Checked meters and interpreted readings weekly to assess functionality of gas retrieval systems. Collected and disposed of excess gas in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliant with legal standards.

SOUTHERN FABRICATORS INC. (NKA SFI OF TENNESSEE) Memphis, Tennessee

Warehouse Manager 1995-2001

GERDAU AMERISTEEL Memphis, Tennessee

Shipping Coordinator 1990-1995

GERDAU AMERISTEEL Memphis, Tennessee

Machine Operator 1985-2023

EDUCATION

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Memphis, Tennessee

Coursework in Business Management

CERTIFICATIONS

Forklift Operations

CPR

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Kronos

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