Robert J. Davis

Cell: 706-***-****

E-mail: adfmiz@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Leader:

Operations – Continuous Improvement – Lean Six Sigma - Quality - Training – Inventory - Logistics - Maintenance – Safety

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Continuous Improvement Implementation, Training / Mentoring / Coaching, Budget Responsibility, Performance Management, Resource Optimization, Conflict Management, Inventory Control, Lean Manufacturing, Analytical Skills, MS Excel Spreadsheet development, Organizing / Planning / Prioritizing work, Health and Safety, Logistics Management, Quality Development / Implementation / Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Green Trip Recycling – Atlanta, Ga Sept 2018 – Aug 2019

Operations Manager

Responsible for daily manufacturing operations, to include, building, equipment and transportation maintenance. Responsible for incorporating production schedule to ensure production is aligned with customer demand. Initiated and incorporated organizational requirements for quality / associate management that meets health / safety requirements, and environmental policies. Periodically evaluated staffing levels to optimize resources to support current and future production requirements.

Initiated / managed Continuous Improvement projects to drive significant improvements in compliance with safety programs and processes.

Developed standard work instructions for plant functions and continued to audit compliance with standards and process control plans to minimize production of defective parts and avoid cost related to poor quality events.

Developed / incorporated detailed MS Excel spreadsheets to establish / maintain accountability of equipment, materials, and operational activities.

Woodhaven Manufacturing – Fairburn, Ga Nov 2015 – Apr 2018

Operations Manager

Responsible for daily manufacturing operations and maintenance, including P&L oversight. Incorporated / managed WIP Planning and Scheduling to ensure manufacturing output is aligned with customer demand and corporate inventory goals. Ensured daily activities met and integrated with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, environmental policies and general duty of care. Evaluated staffing levels to optimize resources to support current and future production requirements.

Developed / incorporated an MS Excel database for “Daily Quality Measurements” to establish productivity, quality and employee satisfaction KPI’s as well as audit facility compliance with GMP standards and maintained plant compliance with corporate quality requirements.

Initiated / managed Continuous Improvement projects that drive significant improvements in compliance with OSHA 300 and safety programs / processes.

Developed standard work instructions for all plant functions and continued to audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to minimize production of defective parts and avoid cost related to poor quality.

Developed a comprehensive inventory control program including the introduction of weekly cycle counts.

Utilized MRP system for operational management.

Utilized Kronos to ensure payroll accuracy.

Advanced Sleep Concepts – Rome, Ga Apr 2011 – Nov 2015

Operations Manager

Responsible for all production related duties including processing, troubleshooting, coaching and scheduling in accordance with local, state, federal and corporate requirements. Managed plant production, maintenance, and tooling departments to meet or exceed company objectives for safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Utilized P & L experience to monitor business performance throughout the week, month, year and initiate corrective actions where necessary to ensure the facility meets defined goals through metrics and best practices. Oversee the professional development and evaluation of managers, supervisors and shop floor leaders. Reviewed all quality metrics with plant leaders to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.

Created, developed and utilized MS Excel for various continuous improvement activity / methods to gather data and systematically solve problems.

Monitored individual machine performance and increased operator proficiency by 35 % while reducing scrap by 18 %.

Reduced incident rate from 15.9 to 3.8, reduced lost time incident rate to 1.37 and reduced worker’s compensation expenses for fiscal year 2013 from $101K to $2.3K and maintained trend in 2014.

Initiated waste controls and recycling of five different commodities, which in turn significantly reduced waste disposal expenses by 65% in the plant and generated monthly scrap revenue for the operation.

Spearheaded the reduction of transportation costs and eliminated $35K / month in common carrier detention charges by establishing / organizing load staging to facilitate prioritized shipping.

Tropitone Furniture – Sarasota, FL Apr 2008 – Apr 2011

Production Supervisor

Demonstrated leadership skills by developing and implementing strategic direction for the shop floor. Achieved results with the ability to effectively communicate and manage direct reports ensuring business outcomes by training and motivating associates on awareness of safety. Championed the plants safety program as Committee Member and coordinated statutory training and compliance. Actively solicited suggestions and utilized the experience of all employees to develop and implement product and process improvements. Assisted in the development and implementation of visual factory tools and continually monitored their effectiveness.

Decreased OSHA incidents by 60%.

Reduced labor costs by 38% by developing MS Excel spreadsheets to gather operations data and incorporated / transferred information to plant wide hourly boards.

Spearheaded problem-solving and process improvement with the plant and customer to achieve resolution and elimination of product issues, which increased productivity by 40%.

Consolidated Bedding Inc. – Tampa, FL Apr 2004 – Apr 2008

Production Manager

Responsible for the manufacturing aspects of the operation involving 54 associates directly and executed all responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards as established by company policies and procedures. Launched Lean Manufacturing initiatives with 116 associates in five departments. Spearheaded the modification of standard operating procedures for various departments that improved product quality by 27%.

Partnered with other internal departments to drive operational improvements by relocating material storage to the point of use which improved operational efficiency by 14%.

Reduced labor costs by 27% while increasing productivity by 33% by combining two shifts to one and holding associates accountable for production and attendance policies.

Scheduled and ensured 100% completion of over 1300 pieces per day.

Simmons Company – Jacksonville, Fl Dec 2002 – Apr 2004

Production Supervisor

Supervised over 66 employees in two departments, while prioritizing schedules and ensuring daily production completion. Spearheaded improvements to the Quality program that earned the highest score achieved since 2002. Reduced labor costs by 27% by combining 2 shifts to one and enforcing production and attendance policies, which increased productivity by 22%. Trained associates on awareness of safety that decreased OSHA incidents by 66%. Established production accountability guidelines for 103 associates. Decreased scrap by 12%. Performed Associate performance appraisals.

EDUCATION:

East Mississippi College

Leadership, Diversity and Communications Training for Managers

Instructor Courses to include:

Instructional Media

Interpersonal Communications

Learning Theory

Principles of Speech

Curriculum Design

Safe Start Safety Training Facilitator

Continuous Improvement Team Leader Certified

Six Sigma White Belt Certified

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

Forklift Train The Trainer Certification

Stephen Minister

Out of Darkness / Atlanta Dream Center Volunteer - Atlanta Ga 2014 – Present

Team Lead / Trainer

Active spokesperson at various locations on recognizing / preventing victims of human trafficking. Lead trainer for rescue team

members for their roles in the rescue of victims of trafficking. Security Lead for Compassion Night Outreach (ADC Feed the homeless

ministry). Team Lead / Security for Princess Night Outreach.

MILITARY SERVICE:

United States Navy, 20 years, Chief Petty Officer (E-7).

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