Project Management Manufacturing Manager
Resume:
William W. Brannon
Chebanse, IL. 60922
**********@*****.***
Summary
Results-oriented manufacturing manager with 25+ years of experience in project management, Lean manufacturing, (5S, 6 Sigma, Kaizen) and team leadership. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies & profits. Known for strong technical/engineering acumen, business acumen and ability to lead teams through change. Strong concentration on Safety and PL responsibilities.
Career History
Owner
River Valley Quality Builders, Chebanse, IL
Led all aspects of sales, project management, and operations for a construction firm specializing in new home construction and remodeling.
Managed P&L, maintained high customer satisfaction, and ensured staff productivity.
Maintained OHSA certification and upheld safety standards.
VP of Operations
Therma-Systems Corp., South Plainfield, N.J.
Managed P&L for a $28M manufacturing company with 245 associates, overseeing extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, and blow molding operations, 250,000 sq ft warehouse/distribution.
Directed production plan optimizations, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiencies.
Orchestrated a $5.4 million consolidation and relocation project, achieving $900,000 in annual savings within 40 months.
General Manager
CPC-Rexcel Corp., Litchfield, IL.
Oversaw operations of a $42M plastic manufacturing plant with 224 union associates, specializing in extrusion, thermoforming, and injection molding.
Implemented lean practices and process improvements, resulting in a 4.5% increase in gross profit.
Plant Manager
MSI, East Providence, R.I.
Managed startup operations, including equipment installation, hiring, and training.
Established production, safety, and quality control procedures, ensuring smooth plant operations.
Education/Affiliations
Member of Society of Plastic Engineers
Business Administration, University of Illinois
Honorable Discharge, U.S. Marine Corps
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