Plant Manager Manufacturing

J. MARC LANDRY

Howell, MI ***** 517-***-**** **********@*******.***

EXPERIENCED MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE

Accomplished operations and manufacturing executive with an engineering background and a passion for creating world class manufacturing operations. 20+ year track record of success in overseeing and directing daily operations for diverse organizations. Expertise in strategic planning and execution, process improvement, manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing, and personnel management. Extensive background in leading and managing manufacturing operations with a focus on producing quality goods while controlling costs. Adept at analyzing processes, identifying weaknesses, and implementing improvements to drive productivity and efficiency. Skilled at planning, executing, managing, leading, and achieving key project objectives. Effective leader able to drive teams to achieve objectives, while tracking risks and creating mitigation plans. Exemplary interpersonal skills used to interact and collaborate with clients, stakeholders, senior leaders, associates, clients, and other parties.

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Operations Management Manufacturing Automotive OEM & Tier 1 Process Improvement Quality Control Product Development Sales & Marketing Training & Development Team Building & Leadership Profit & Loss Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Cost-Control Measure Strategic Planning & Execution Union Contract Negotiations Prototype Builds ISO, TS, QS Certifications New Product & Vehicle Launch

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Department of Treasury, Multiple Locations 2008 to Present

Senior Advisor, US Mint, July 2018-present

Managing plan to improve shipping cost and effectiveness with savings estimated at $2.0M/year.

Associate Director of the Numismatic & Bullion Directorate, US Mint, 2018-July 2019

Oversee and lead all activities related to product development, product fulfillment, and sales and marketing for entire numismatic and bullion portfolio.

Noted Accomplishments:

oCreated new product plan that incorporates joint products with other world mints increasing forecasted revenue by $30M in 2019 and by a projected $25M in 2020. Total 2019 numismatic revenue increased 20% over 2018.

oDeveloped new, low-cost marketing strategies driving sales increase of 25% on core products.

Plant Manager, US Mint, Philadelphia, PA, 2008-2018

Oversaw and directed complete operations, including P&L over $1.0B, management and Design and Engraving and Protection team.

Noted Accomplishments:

oDeveloped and implemented plans that achieved a reduction of operating staff from 585 to 475 while increasing circulating coin production from 4.8B coins to 8.3B coins.

oUtilized lean manufacturing and six sigma techniques to deliver annual cost savings of $20M, representing 33% of operating budget by planning and executing major initiatives to reprocess the organization’s blanking/annealing/upsetting area, reprocessing and eliminating soft upset and need to burnish blanks for $1 coin line, implementing 5 min. average quick die change, digitizing design and engraving process, implementing use of laser frosting and PVD coating on dies, and cultivating a culture of employee engagement, innovation and change.

oCrafted flexible plant operating pattern, transitioned from 5-day & 3-shift operations to 4-day & 2-shift operation when production volumes below 7.0B coins and back to a 5-day & 3 -shift operation when volume increased over 7.0 B units.

oCompleted successful turn-around of all plant KPI’s achieving major improvements in delivery ratings from 78% to 100%, inventory accuracy from 74% to 99.9%, internal quality rating of 54/100 to 98/100, and OEE from 48 to over 85.

oCreated and implemented employee based EH&S plans that achieved significant reductions in recordable injuries from a TCIR over 3.5 to consistently operating below a TCIR of 2.0. This also led to maintaining OSHA’s VPP star status throughout my tenure.

Acting Associate Director for Sales & Marketing, US Mint, Washington, DC, 2013-2015 (while maintaining Plant Manager Position and responsibilities)

Developed and executed a comprehensive strategic sales and marketing 5-year plan to drive growth and revenue.

Noted Accomplishments:

oIncreased numismatic revenues by average of 5.7% over two year.

oImplemented new website, order management system, call center, and distribution center.

oCreated and implemented an aggressive new product development strategy identifying new products and targeting specific product/customer segments, introducing the West Point 2 Coin Anniversary set with a truly new, innovative finish and becoming popular with the coin collecting public.

oImplemented marketing and promotional plans to drive customers to web-based order management system

oLaunched social media campaign to increase visibility and awareness while developing two-way communications with customers.

oLed organization customer satisfaction index to improvements every quarter and recognized for leading highest Call Center customer satisfaction ratings of any organization ever.

Acting Associate Director of Manufacturing, Washington, DC, 2011-2013 (while maintaining Plant Manager Position and responsibilities)

Managed the complete manufacturing operations including 4 manufacturing plants across the United States.

Noted Accomplishments:

oReduced manufacturing costs by $20M through numerous lean projects across all manufacturing sites, including eliminating production shifts at SF, Denver, and Philadelphia.

oRevitalized safety programs at all facilities with Philadelphia achieving VPP-Star certified and Denver and West Point applying for VPP Star certification.

oImplemented environmental and energy reduction programs, resulting in annual savings of 38M gallons of potable water with an equal 64% reduction from our baseline, and total energy savings in the 25% range, while increasing production throughput.

oDeveloped level-loading production plan for circulating coin facilities at Denver and Philadelphia, resulting in 100% on-time delivery and reducing overtime costs of $5M annually.

oCreated and implemented plan to meet record silver bullion requirements by adding bullion capacity at SF plant.

Additional Experience:

Plant Manager, Hillsdale Business Unit EaglePicher Automotive

Responsible for complete operations, including P&L, of two automotive tier 1 precision machining plants and 1 rubber manufacturing facility. Products included driveline and engine components.

Director of US Operations Dura Convertible Systems

Responsible for complete operations, including full P&L, of 3 distinct manufacturing operations, one hydraulic power systems assembly operation, one soft trim cut and sew operation, and one convertible top assembly unit.

VN Assembly Business Unit Manager Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

Responsible for all facets of production, materials, quality, industrial and process engineering for the VN product (Heavy Truck) assembly area. Led, planned and launched 2nd shift operation, increasing capacity by 50% to meet increased demand.

Final Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager Ford Motor Company

Responsible for process engineering and maintenance of all processes and equipment in a 1,350,000 sq. ft. final assembly facility producing Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators. Increased capacity from 45 trucks/hour to 54 trucks/hour to meet increased demand.

Multiple other roles Ford Motor Company

Spent 10 years at Ford Motor Company starting out as an Industrial Engineer and taking positions with increasing responsibility including CAR Supervisor, Chassis Engineer, Lead Interior Trim Engineer, Body Manufacturing Planning Specialist, Body Superintendent and Final Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Led launch of Mercury Villager/Nissan Quest for all interior trim components from multiple prototype builds through full vehicle production.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering,

GMI Engineering & Management Institute, Flint, MI

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