John Danhoff
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A manufacturing management professional with 20 years of experience in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Team-based management style and excellent communication skills. Effective problem solver who strives for daily continuous improvement. Accomplished operations management leader with experience in successfully overseeing all facets of manufacturing, warehousing, production planning, inventory control, safety, and employee relations. Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop a strong team. Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills. Resolves issues effectively and efficiently. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
Production Manager/Warehouse Manager
WHITE OAK DISPLAY & DESIGN - Palmyra, PA 2013 – Present
Manage all plant operations for a manufacturer of custom wood fabrication for point of purchase displays with 2 facilities totaling 142,000 square feet, 50 associates, and monthly sales of $1.2 million.
Directed the execution of production, warehousing, maintenance, quality, shipping/receiving, and transportation activities for 5 direct reports and 45 indirect reports.
Manage a $70,000/year equipment maintenance budget
Manage labor costs by maximizing shift productivity and successfully maintaining staffing levels for the volume of business
Provide daily leadership and direction to plant supervisors
Give direction to warehouse supervisor for the pick, pack and kitting of daily shipments
Train, coach and mentor employees to achieve daily continuous improvement
Lead plant safety committee
Manage logistics personnel and directed their daily operations
Led employee relations efforts, including hiring new employees and any needed disciplinary measures
Plant Superintendent/Warehouse Manager
VOISARD MANUFACTURING - York, PA 2007- 2013
Led all plant operations for a metal fabrication company with powder coating including production, warehousing, maintenance, quality, shipping, receiving and transportation with a 75,000 square foot operation, 60 team members, with annual sales of $13 million.
Ensured compliance to all company policies, procedures and safety guidelines for 4 direct reports and 56 indirect reports.
Coordinated production schedule to produce in the most cost effective and efficient manner, resulting in $55,000 in daily production
Directed all warehouse and powder coating personnel on daily requirements for on time customer shipments
Led plant safety committee in monthly safety meetings as well as weekly plant and warehouse safety inspections
Managed any disciplinary issues with employees
Conducted annual performance evaluations, including merit increases
Education
United States Coast Guard
Attended Ohio State University, Mansfield, OH Campus