ROY D. STRANDBERG

*** ********* ****, ******** *****, PA 19030

adawac@r.postjobfree.com

470-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

With my over 25 years of extensive manufacturing experience, I have implemented procedures that are highly designed for optimal productivity, profitability and safety. With my results-driven, problem solving strategies and expertise in the manufacturing processes as a plant manager, I have developed a cohesive results-driven organized team through training, mentoring skills development, and effective recruiting of new talent to meet performance goals and provide a strong foundation for continued growth and superior quality assurance. Ensuring the facility meets and exceeds OSHA and EPA compliance, I have implemented and enforced strict safety and environmental standards to ensure the well-being of all employees and visitors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPHICS, Roselle, NJ 01/2019-Present

PLANT MANAGER

Autonomous leadership of a mechanical engraving facility.

Increased production demand by 45% due to the secession of the mechanical engraving in our Chicago plant without any reduction in OTD or any increase in manpower.

Developed and implemented Corporate Health and Safety Program, including designing and conducting monthly safety meetings.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing concepts, such as 5S, daily Gemba walks, identifying and tracking KPIs.

Assisted the workforce in developing SOPs.

Planned and coordinated the shutdown of one plant and consolidation of workers, equipment, and backlog of two other plants.

Supervised 20 skilled machinists.

Started a Second Shift to allow more machine hours.

CANAM STEEL, South Plainfield, NJ 06/2017-01/2019

PLANT MANAGER

Oversee all daily activities of a 200,000 sq.ft. Steel Deck facility that generates $30m. in annual sales.

Directly manage 3 supervisors and 35 non-union workers on two shifts producing 3000 squares of decking daily.

Enforced the responsibility and accountability of the management team and supervisors to strictly enforce all safety rules, facilitate daily Toolbox Talks, and if necessary ensure progressive disciplinary actions are taken for violations.

Ensured all injuries, near misses and safety issues are fully investigated, documented and action steps completed in a timely manner.

Participated in several KAIZENS, both in South Plainfield and via video conferencing at other Canam locations.

Perform weekly GEMBA walks to make certain production is being implemented to the highest Lean and Safety Standards.

Developed a Continuous Improvement Plan based on lean principles for improving organization, quality, cost controls and productivity.

Responsible for the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality standards with the Quality Control manager and team to ensure product is produced to job specifications and industry standards.

Maintained a hands-on work ethic to ensure schedule compliance, effective communications, seamless coordination and to satisfy customers, through daily interaction with the supervisors and workers.

Established and maintained employee morale which is a key catalyst for excellent performance in all areas.

Responsible for developing a plant culture which is based on dignity and respect of all employees accountable for their overall performance in meeting the company and individual goals.

BUSHWICK METALS, South Plainfield, NJ 03/2015 – 06/2017

PLANT MANAGER

Conduct operational policies and implement safety improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output in a 250,000 square foot metal service center which, daily, receives and ships-outbound over 1.5 million pounds of steel.

Directly manage six supervisors and thirty-six union workers on 3 shifts.

Directly responsible for the improvement of outbound truck loading from 75% to 95%, on-time delivery.

Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures.

Ensure systems are in place to provide all employees bi-lingual safety information such as Right-to Know-MSDS, Labor and OSHA postings and Hazard/PPE safety signage throughout the facility.

Developed and implement the End of Shift Supervisor Report for all facilities.

Conduct monthly safety meetings and facility inspections per OSHA and MSCI requirements.

Developed an effective ongoing Safety Training program to ensure all employees understand OSHA/EPA regulations and responsibilities of the company, management and workers are full compliance 100% of the time.

Developed effective rigging, overhead crane, yard truck and forklift training, and inspection protocol, for all employees required to operate the equipment.

Reduced reportable accidents from 13, in 2014, to 4 in 2016.

Created the Attendance Policy for all facilities corporate-wide.

Oversaw all scheduling and manpower of the production department, production areas including saw cutting, cambering, rolling, and T-splitting.

Developed and tracked KPI’s including loading performance, saw production, and driver detention.

TRETTER MANUFACTURING, Landsdale, PA 02/2012-12/2014

PLANT MANAGER

Strictly enforced all company policies and procedures, drove continuous improvement, trained and developed proper work force behavior and continually ensured safety and environmental standards were never compromised.

Scheduled and oversaw daily activities for all welders, machinists, and laborers.

Developed and maintained shop work schedules, including creating shop travelers.

Created sales quotes, obtained orders, and coordinated project schedules.

Implemented lean manufacturing concepts by organizing work cells and developing a Kan Ban system; improving OTD by 25%.

Maintained all records and training requirements for ASME Code and NAVSEA welding.

Responsible for developing strong relationships with key supplies and contractors in maintaining both the equipment and facility that are essential for minimizing indirect labor costs.

Developed an effective purchasing and receiving system for supplies, parts and material.

Organized a central receiving area for inventory and cost management making it a priority to improve housekeeping and control.

Responsible for ensuring maintenance of equipment, and is calibrated, documented and properly stored to perform safely.

SCHUTTE & KOERTING, ACQUISITIONS, Trevose, PA

PURCHASING MANAGER 10/2000-02/2012

COST ESTIMATOR/SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER/SHOP SUPERVISOR, 01/1991-10/1996

Performed accurate and efficient bid tabulations using computer and spreadsheet software.

100% procurement of $16 million annual sales.

Maintained excellent business relations with vendors and colleagues.

Negotiated long-term agreements with key vendors and generated annual savings.

Member of the ISO 900/:2008 Implementation Team.

Processed on average 20 technical purchase orders daily, often involving ASME, US Navy, and nuclear requirements.

Exceedingly proficient in the comprehension and adherence to mechanical drawings and technical specifications.

Directed all outside processes such as Non-Destructive Examination, heat treating, powder coating.

Extensive knowledge of NDE procedures including, but not limited to RT, UT, MT, and PMI.

Identified, recorded, and warehoused over 400 patterns used to produce sand castings; imported all pertinent data in an Access database.

Created a Cost Estimating program in Excel to efficiently assembled material and labor costs.

As Safety & Environmental Manager, I headed the Safety committee and ensure company compliance with all OSHA and EPA regulations.

As Coating Supervisor, I interpreted highly technical specifications to meet customer’s expectations.

As Maintenance Supervisor, I scheduled preventive maintenance and controlled all unscheduled mechanical shutdowns. Also controlled various facility contractors such as janitorial, landscaping, and waste removal.

TUBE CITY INC., Morrisville, PA

PLANT MANAGER 10/1996-10/2000

Supervised all facility operations of a Fortune 500 metal recycling company.

Scheduled daily activities for all yard workers and truckers.

Completely redesigned yard layout for optimal material processing.

Performed all rail station duties.

Attained the highest achievement score, in company history, on the Corporate Cognitive Abilities Test which was administered by Temple University’s Psychology Department.

EDUCATION: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Course work included:

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Fred Pryor “Facilities Management”

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Fred Pryor “Resolving Workplace Conflict”

and Construction Engineering

Marmon Leadership Advantages:

Certified Purchasing Professional, CPP Strategic Thinking

American Purchasing Society Member Leading Organization Vision

Developing a Business Execution Culture

Building and Leading Teams

Canam White Belt Training

Canam Lean Leader I, II, & III

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