Plant Manager Chemical Engineering

SCOTT A. KENWORTHY

PLANT MANAGER / SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

WITH 20+ YEARS OF MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE EXPERIENCE

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QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Organizational Leadership & Supervision

AS in Mechanical Engineering Technology / Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology

Human Resource Management Certificate

Eighteen years of experience in various supervisory / managerial roles

Fifteen years of experience hiring employees, evaluating performance, and training to industry principles

Twelve years of experience managing shipping & receiving, warehouse / inventory control, and freight logistics

Ten years of experience with robotics, machining mills, lathes, brake presses, CNC machines, RF sealing equipment

Proficient in various ERP/WMS systems [PLEX, AS400, JobBoss, Traverse], AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Office

Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement, various safety programs

WORK EXPERIENCE

Plant Manager – Mt. Olive Mfg, Mooresville, IN Jan 2013 – Mar 2020

Manage over 120+ employees across multiple shift manufacturing operation including five supervisors

Responsible for $15M annual budget and profitability for entire plant

Leader of operations team which had exponential financial growth and oversaw subsequent acquisition in February 2017

Extensive responsibilities with manufacturing scheduling, purchasing duties, vendor relations, customer support, and high level staff management

Operations Supervisor - Mobile Drill, Inc., Indianapolis Feb 2012 – Dec 2012

Supervise 20+ direct reports through fabrication, assembly, inspection, and shipping of large, hydraulic drilling equipment

Responsible for procedural documentation and establishing SOP’s

Coordinate all facility and equipment maintenance with outside vendors

Organize and lead all training functions including safety, hydraulic systems, welding basics, and visual quality standards for the equipment

Operations Supervisor - Advantis Medical, Greenwood, IN Feb 2010 – Jan 2012

Supervise fabrication, machining, assembly, and shipping of medical devices

Handle personnel discipline issues, direct pre-shift meetings, ensure compliance with company safety, housekeeping, and procedural guidelines including 5S program

Allocate 40+ direct reports to meet strict shipping and delivery deadlines

Distribution Center Operations Supervisor - Alro Steel, Indianapolis Oct 2007 – Nov 2009

25+ direct reports as Operations Supervisor

Responsible for order processing, shipping/delivery within a large distribution center/steel service center

Directed pre-shift meetings, ensured compliance with company safety, housekeeping, and procedural guidelines

Monitored inventory levels and coordinated warehouse activities for timely order completion

Worked with Superintendent to achieve next-day service and cross-docking of essential shipments

Leader within process work group responsible for continuous improvement projects across the ISO 9001 facility

Production & Shipping Manager - Universal Blower Pac, Noblesville, IN Oct 2003 – Oct 2007

Supervised fabrication, painting, assembly, remanufacturing, and shipping of various mechanical blower systems for use in waste water treatment facilities worldwide

Planned vendor deliveries to meet our production needs

Coordinated product throughput scheduling to meet strict shipping deadlines

Managed warehouse including inventory control by implementing automated inventory control system

Established and maintained monthly production efficiency and financial goals

Worked with Engineering to implement process refinement procedures and product improvements

Project manager for purchasing/installation of a vertical storage system to improve warehouse efficiency

Managed UBP Repair Department, recondition used blowers for resale and/or re-introductory into the blower market

Assembly Lead Technician - Caterpillar Inc., Lafayette, IN June 2000 – Sept 2003

18 direct reports as Assembly Lead Technician

Held various positions dealing with the production of the 3500 series diesel engine

Involved in assembly of the cylinder heads, turbo exhaust systems, fuel and oil systems on engines

Production Line Supervisor - TMF Center Inc., Williamsport, IN April 1996 – June 2000

Responsible for inspection, paperwork, scheduling of jobs, and ordering required equipment and tools

Spent three years working in small machine shop using manual mills & lathes (apprenticeship)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree – Organizational Leadership & Supervision

Indiana University - Purdue University (IUPUI) - Indianapolis, IN

Human Resource Management Certificate

Indiana University - Purdue University (IUPUI) - Indianapolis, IN

Associate of Science Degree – Mechanical Engineering Technology/ Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology

Indiana University - Purdue University (IUPUI) - Indianapolis, IN

Chemical Engineering / Calculus Studies (No degree obtained)

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN

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