GARY A. JAGOD
*******@*****.***
Rogersville, AL 35652
OBJECTIVE
A highly motivated, team oriented executive with a successful track record in leadership, management and communications. Recognized for exceptional problem solving and motivational skills as well as the ability to negotiate, deal, and close successfully across cultural barriers. Effectively motivates others on all levels in the achievement of both individual and organizational goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty plus years of progressive management experience in a logistical environment that includes: General Manager, Operations Management, Plant Management, Production Management, purchasing, scheduling, Environmental/Health/Safety, program management, project development, cost analysis, employee supervision, evaluation and training, sales, budget development, P&L responsibilities, implementing policies and procedures.
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
Operational Cost Control P&L Responsibilities
Corrective Action Planning Employee Skills Development
Internal Program Management Management Marketing Strategies
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
•Hands-on professional with a demonstrated record of success as, Operations Plant Manager, Buyer/Master Scheduler, Director of Printing & Graphics, Continuous Improvement Manager, Operations Manager, Department Manager and Production Coordinator, Director EHS/CI.
•Ability to develop and maintain strong client/customer relationships and provide excellent customer service.
•Capable of efficiently and effectively handling multiple projects concurrently.
•Organized and systematic; skilled at following through and getting the job done.
•Computer literate; able to learn new software and systems quickly.
•Gifted team builder and communicator who interacts effectively with individuals and departments at all levels of an organization
•Motivated by the opportunity to learn, design, develop and implement new processes.
•Skilled in utilizing all available resources to reach goals and objectives on time and on budget.
•Team player works extremely well with others in cross-functional areas and at all levels of an organization.
•Action oriented individual who focuses on operational efficiencies and customer satisfactions to maximize desired results.
•Firm believer that personnel at all levels of an organization understand the goals and the values of their contributions to the organization.
•Highly professional, confident, mature and principal driven in all business environments.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
OnPoint Manufacturing
General Manager
Assurance Operations Corporation
Plant Manager
Responsible for Plant Operations, Safety, Quality, Shipping/Receiving
Implemented plant ventilation system, Installed plant welding gas system
Recommended and installed Hem Saw, Miter Saw’s for department
Plant layout of new robot systems, recommended and installed 2 new robots
Organized and implemented plant inventory control and placement system.
Employee performance evaluations
Managed 85 employees, 5 direct reports
Corporate EHS/CI Director
Conducted and lead Phase 1 environmental study and corrective actions
Instituted Emergency Action Plans to include (Fire, Tornado, and Active Shooter)
Conducted monthly Safety Plant Meeting on various Topics
Lead Emergency Response Teams to include CPR/First Aid/AED Training
Indirectly Supervised 125 employees at 2 locations
Tennsco
•Contract Master Scheduler
Scheduling of Plant operation
Caraustar Custom Packaging
• Operations Plant Manager
Oversee Printing, sheeting, cutting, folding operations, and shipping/receiving
Monitor inventory of supplied, cost controls
Train, evaluated employees
Directly Supervised 5, Indirectly Supervised 165
• Buyer/Master Scheduler
Responsible for plant purchasing
Master Scheduler of all plant operations
Letica Corporation
•Director of Printing & Graphics
oResponsible for overall graphic crew and 13 printing plant operations
•Operations Plant Manager
oOverall Plant production including 3 Thermoforming lines, 26 cup forming machines, 3 printing presses, and 5 die cutters
•Production Print Manager
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
•Bachelor of Science degree
•Major in Printing Management
Michigan State University Lansing, MI
•Eli BROAD Graduate School of Management
•Operations Management
Tennessee Board of Regents Pulaski, TN
•OSHA 1910120, Update 99
E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company Lawrenceburg, TN
•Managing Safety
Lean/Six Sigma Champion Certified Rochester, MI
Lean/Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified Rochester, MI
ISO 9001: 2008 Internal Auditor Certified Rochester, MI
American Heart Assocation Nashville, TN
* Certified First Aid
* Certified CPR
* Certified AED
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certified Atlanta, GA