Production Manager Customer Relations

Cover Letter

Rodney Lewis

Leader and Entrepreneur

Looking for a Leader in Manufacturing and Sales?

With over 35 years of Leadership in Leading Teams,

Specializing in Team building, Lean manufacturing, Customer relations, Increased Production, along with increased Revenues are just some of the skills I bring.

From leading Teams in the United States Marine Corp, Leading Manufacturing from concept to design, Managing Multiple Million-dollar companies with several locations, Through Ownership, as an Entrepreneur I know and understand what it takes to Lead a successful organization.

With Technology and Innovation possibilities are endless opportunities.

Rodney Lewis

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Make it a great day, Make it a great life!

RODNEY LEWIS

1122 Winter Park Dr., Fenton, MO 63026

Cell: 314-***-**** Email: ******.********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Customer-oriented Plant / Production manager focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime costs and maximizing overall plant efficiency. Meticulous Plant / Production manager Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development, including budgeting and administration. Dedicated Plant / Production Manager demonstrating effective leadership in all aspects of the job. Excels at cutting costs and streamlining operations. Enthusiastic team Leader. Plant / Production Manager dedicated to

continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems.

Plant / Production Manager Highly effective management professional emphasizing innovation and creativity in solving complex problems. Energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. Seasoned Plant / Production Manager who excels at streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Results-focused management professional offering 30 years of progressive leadership experience. Transforms high-potential staff into outstanding Leaders who demonstrate the creativity and savvy that is critical to financial and operational success. Versatile and innovative management professional skilled at seeing the “big picture” while still also focusing on the details. Expertise in business development and streamlining processes and systems. National Sales Manager Creating sales contacts with on and off premise accounts. Sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts. Building client relationships by acting as the liaison between the customer service and sales teams. Working with local, National and International customers.

SKILLS

●Sales background

●Contract negotiations

●In-depth OSHA knowledge

●Timely safety audits

●Assembly line production

●Root cause analysis

●AIB certification

●Manufacturing management

●ISO certified

●Strong leadership abilities

●Production procedures

●Procedure development

●Interpersonal skills

●Multi-site operations

●Project planning

●Performance evaluations

●Team Building

●Budgeting

●Quality Control

●Sales forecasting

●Personnel management

●Territory sales management

●Lean manufacturing/5S-Kaizen

●National account management

●Inventory Control

●Cost reduction strategies

●Customer-oriented

●Flexography printing

●Project management

●Knowledge of Flexo packaging

●Deadline-oriented

●Workflow planning

Work History

02/2017 to present Print, Lamination / Production Manager

Packaging Concepts Inc. - St. Louis, MO

●Scheduled, trained all employees in Flexographic printing and packaging.

●Worked closely with partners to improve materials used in in Flexo Packaging, (paper, films, adhesives, print plates, mounting tapes, printing equipment tooling)

●Worked with customers to reduce Quality issues, and increase sales.

●Reduced waste and increased production.

●Worked closely with and helped lead the Safety team to reduce workplace accidents.

●Successfully worked with Customers and R&D to improve product lines.

●Successfully worked with the AIB food safety Team to improve, implement and enforce Companies food safety program and GMP’s.

●Created programs to improve retention of employees by working closely with the Human Resource department

●Coached and Mentored Staff in many aspects of Leadership

●Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.

●Leader in Lean management.

07/2015 to 02/2017 General Manager / National Sales Manager

Columbine Printing - St. Louis, MO

●Created sales contacts with on and off premise accounts.

●Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.

●Built client relationships by acting as the liaison between the customer service and sales teams.

●Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.

●Developed and rolled out new policies

●Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.

Effectively led a seasoned team of partner man

09/2012 to 07/2015 Plant / Production Manager

Butler Merchandising Solutions Display Company - St. Louis, MO

02/2011 to 08/2012 Owner / Operations Manager / National Sales Manager

Infinity Fulfillment Commercial Finishing Company - Eureka, MO

06/2010 to 02/2011 Owner / Sales/National Sales Manager

GFA Decorative Trade Services Display Company - St. Louis, MO

06/2006 to 06/2010 Plant Manager

Wiles Printing and Direct Mail - St. Louis, MO

01/2004 to 06/2006 Web Press Room Manager

Color Art Printing / Cenveo - Sunset Hills, MO

06/2000 to 01/2004 BinderyManager

Color Art Printing - Sunset Hills, MO

10/1988 to 06/2000 Bindery Operator

Color Art Printing - Sunset Hills, MO

10/1984 to 10/1988 Electronic Technician

United States Marine Corps

10/1986 to 10/1988 Education

University Maryland

Business

10/1980 to 10/1984 Education

Pacific High School

High School diploma

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