RICK M. HAINES
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To work with a company that shares my values. Honesty, Loyalty, respect. I am an out of the box forward thinker.
Experience
Continuous Improvement Manager – 2016-Present JustInk, Xenia, Ohio
Define requirements for operations and ensure the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements and customer expectations
Act as Subject Matter Expert and a key contributor on complex or critical assignments
Advise and coach other team members and ensure a developmentally productive environment for all
Administer and communicate company policies, goals, strategies, and vision
Facilitate quality systems, continuous process improvements, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization
Advance company metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale
Develop, model, and coach Lean applications
Review Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization
Perform administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports and newsletters
District Manager 1999 - 2011
Coca- Cola Fort Wayne, Indiana
new district and reorganized plant distribution system to reduce the price per case and increase satisfaction
Hired employees, maintained accurate records and enforced discipline including termination when necessary
Created and managed plant budgets; headed accounts payable and receivable
Negotiated contracts with school districts, city councils, and privates businesses
Worked with local units to implement new attendance policy decreasing absenteeism by 30%
Ordered supplies, POS equipment, product SAP.
Inventory control, logged product sent and received, repack damaged
Trained drivers in customer service techniques
Led sales team to positive sales every quarter
Awarded Coca-Cola Manager of the Year: 2000- Led my team to chairmen’s award.
Member of STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA) 2013 – 2016
Wright State University Dayton, Ohio
Recipient of OSAA Choose Ohio First Scholarship for academic accomplishments and STEM development
Participate in monthly STEM professional development workshops and guest presentations
Activity Center Volunteer 2007 – 2008
Volunteered weekly in the activities center to interact with patients and families
Education
Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: April 2016 GPA: 3.00