Manager Plant

Robert J. Kuhl

Hanover Township, PA ***** 570-***-****

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Director of Plant Operations

Over 15 years of success revitalizing business operations and spearheading revenue generation.

Transformational leader with considerable experience in goal attainment and a proven track record of leading operations while maintaining production costs. Expert at the rapid assessment of business and economic capabilities with the ability to quickly maximize profitability in poor performing operations − all while mitigating reasonable levels of risk. Recognized for driving change through leadership, communication, customer relations, and talent management.

Highlights of Expertise

Cost Management

Warehousing

Data Analysis

Lean Management

Vendor Relations

Regulatory Compliance

P&L Accountability

Business Turnarounds & Change Management

Inventory Control

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Career Experience

Manpower at Procter & Gamble Paper Manufacturing, Mehoopany, PA

Site Manager (December 2019 – June 2020)

Solely responsible for providing onsite leadership for 200+ contracted associates as well as 16 supervisors/managers, for various production positions across ten departments. The client is a world leader in consumer paper products operating a 24/7 production facility.

Maintain all safety and security policies and procedures.

Successfully recruit and assign associates for all serviced areas.

Address and resolve talent management issues.

Work daily with area supervisors to maximize efficiency through overtime containment and strategic forecasting.

Responsible for tracking key metrics and reporting to client committee monthly.

Interact with client leadership to develop relationships, anticipate future needs, and resolve potential issues.

Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing, Hanover Township, PA

Managing Director (2003 – December 2019)

Solely responsible for all operations including development and execution of policies and procedures, management and support of Client Services, Production, Warehousing, and Logistics to ensure all key metrics of fast paced production and timelines are met utilizing Lean Management strategies for direct mail production. Successfully created and fostered an inclusive high-performance culture while focusing on safety and goal attainment as pertaining to key performance indicators.

Reduced labor expenses by 30% over a five-year period by streamlining processes.

Successfully maintained quality performance to < 0.5% of revenue for credits and reworks.

Negotiated national purchases of supplies and services that amounted to over $100K per annum.

Operations Manager

Led and guided 100+ hourly employees, the Plant Manager, the Client Services Department and Warehouse Management to exceed operational goals, as well as monitoring performance, providing coaching and development; and utilized key performance indicators to make ongoing improvements and enhancements for a 140K sq. ft center. Accountable for maintaining integrity for on-time shipments, logistics, people utilization, damages; provided periodic reports to multiple tiers within the organization, ensuring accurate communication. Maintained health and safety standards within the facility and promote a positive health and safety culture onsite. Conducted monthly reviews with the National Group Director, VP of Operations, CFO, and unit managing directors to analyze P&L, goal attainment, cost reduction, and variance analysis.

Production Manager

Directed the day-to-day production operations of 100+ employees over two shifts and proactively conducted root cause analysis, correcting operating issues and employee activities. Ensured a safe operation environment and achieved key production targets by effectively managing and scheduling resources, and identified and led continuous improvement initiatives to maintain production objectives. Directed loss reduction programs, safety compliance, and training and production plans by monitoring results against plans and creating corrective actions accordingly. Frequently collaborated with technical staff to resolve process flow problems, quality issues, materials control in the delivery and shipment of materials, and the resolution of equipment malfunctions.

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration, Management/Marketing, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield, PA

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