Plant Manager Chemical Engineering
Resume:
Jim Rone
Thompson's Station, TN § 931-***-****
Multi-Site Plant Manager
Multifaceted corporate leader with multi-site operations management expertise
Transformative business executive with a record of achievement directing major business turnaround and cultural change. Skilled at developing highly efficient manufacturing systems and processes, and steering efforts aimed at achieving operational excellence through improvements in performance, quality, costs, and profitability. Excels at building and managing teams driven to produce positive outcomes. Knowledge of labor laws, government requirements, and compliance guidelines.
Highlights of Expertise
Multi-Site Leadership
Continuous Improvement
6-Sigma & Lean Concepts
P&L Management
Budget Development
CAPEX Management
Quality Systems (ISO)
Vendor Management
KPIs
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Union and Non-union Experience
Team Development
Culture Shaping
Construction & Consumer Products
Chemical & Food Experience
Blow molding experience
Career Experience
GCP Applied Technologies, Mount Pleasant, TN
Control operations of 6 manufacturing plants located across the US and Canada with annual sales of $360M.
NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS MANAGER (May 2016 to Present)
Oversee production processes for the development of diverse products, including laminating, dry blending, liquid mixing, and slicing. Conduct in depth financial analysis and manage an annual operations budget of $31M (less materials). Recommend solutions to revitalize ISO quality systems and quality culture. Define frameworks for quality control and supplier accountability. Lead the development and introduction of a skill-based wage progression system to improve productivity and employee retention.
Delivered an average of $2.7M in Productivity Savings against an average CAPEX Budget of $6.0M.
Cultivated a quality centered culture focused on optimal supply chain management and operational excellence.
Led a cross-functional team to implement WMS, MPS, and MRP across multiple plants.
Led the development of Global Customer Complaint Response Standard Work to include global bi-weekly calls with Sales, Product Management, Corporate Quality, R&D, and Operations.
Developed and Implemented a skill-based hourly wage progression program.
Established a regional support network for engineering and quality leadership.
Improved inventory control and accuracy by developing a FIFO and lot management system.
Amazon.com, Hebron, KY
Managed operations of an Amazon Fulfillment & Returns Center with 1400 hourly associates.
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER (January 2014 to May 2016)
Improved operational efficiency through effective workforce planning, quality control, safety and regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Formed strategies to reduce attrition rates while improving onboarding and new hire training. Ensured the success of department heads by delivering training on essential planning, quality, and tracking tools for key business metrics.
Led installation and start-up of an automated package conveyance system.
Worked hands on to develop several new supervisors and managers.
Sponsored initiatives involving the creation of a share-point based KPI metrics capture and trend data base for multiple locations.
Newly Weds Foods, Horn Lake, MS
Supervised operations of a large food manufacturing plant producing proprietary and contract goods.
PLANT MANAGER/ GENERAL MANAGER (December 2006 to January 2014)
Held full P&L accountability of a large food manufacturing plant with 300 employees and sales of $160M per year. Balanced a variety of business needs, from production and purchasing to logistics, quality control, customer service, and human resources. Established a preventative maintenance program that improved equipment up-time. Developed and launched an internal management development program integral in positioning senior staff for promotions.
Increased profits and attained the highest possible ratings on food safety audits.
Reduced customer complaints 90%.
Additional Experience
Plant Manager (2002 to 2006) § Coastal Unilube, West Memphis, AR
General Manager /Plant Manager (1999 to 2002) § Cedar Chemical, West Helena, AR
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Affiliations
County Economic Development, Executive Board Member
State Economic Council, Member
Elder Statesman
Order of Omega
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