Tim Monaghan

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Operations Manager / Plant Manager / VP, Manufacturing

A seasoned plant operations manager with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results and business value in high-growth environments. Holds credit for developing and implementing process improvements to enhance revenue, focusing on top- and bottom-line performance; excels in formulating strategic plans to facilitate the attainment of business targets. Articulate communicator with exceptional mentoring skills to transform a low-performing team to a high caliber workforce; always seeks to offer productive and sustainable resolutions, even in a complex and fast-moving environment, to help accelerate business growth.

~ Effectively optimized processes at VU Plastics to achieve IATF certification for automotive manufacturing within a year ~ Helmed operations of a loss-making Extruders Inc. and generated profits up to $151K within six months ~ Increased productivity at Dexas International by 54%, ensuring a $400,000 increase in revenues ~

Skill Areas: Project Management Operations Planning Process Improvement Contract Review/Negotiations Planning & Scheduling Cost Control/Budgeting New Product Development Quality management P&L Accountability Time & Change Management Leadership Training & Development Customer/Client Relations Communication Lean Manufacturing Problem-Solving Resource Management Recruitment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VU Plastics - Bullard, Texas (Oct 2017- April 2020)

Operations Manager

VU Plastics provides injection molded products, produced from engineered plastic resins, used in the; automotive, household, heating/cooling, and utility industries.

Pioneered efforts to lead four direct reports, and manage cross-functional operations of the entire organization.

Besides P&L, I supervised shipping, receiving, scheduling, payroll, accounts (receivable and payable), safety, human resources, and maintenance.

In a vital accomplishment, I optimized VU Plastics processes to achieve IATF certification for automotive manufacturing within a year.

A venerable leader, I formed an efficient management team, empowering all members with the required knowledge, training, and tools to help them achieve business targets.

Led successful programs for several auto corporations, including Kia, Volkswagen, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota.

To curb challenges posed by preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades, I recruited efficient maintenance technicians and motivated the department manager to drive productivity.

Meticulously analyzed the equipment to ensure an increase in equipment uptime and efficiency.

Extruders Inc. - Wylie, TX (Aug 2015 – Sept 2017)

General Manager

Extruders Inc. was an aluminum extrusion company that manufactured parts for windows, doors, and allied products.

Equipped with seven direct reports, I managed operations across all company verticals, including P&L, quality, maintenance, safety, environment control, shipping, receiving, tooling, and more.

Helmed operations of a loss-making Extruders Inc. and generated profits up to $151K within six months by introducing quality systems, lowering customer returns. I channeled the need for continuous improvements.

A firm believer in the tenets of safety compliance, I enforced all policies, regulations, and guidelines as a priority.

To lower operational costs, I took some necessary decisions to reduce the workforce. Consequently, I increased customer pricing, mitigating chances for losses.

Led maintenance enhancements securing monthly cost-saving over $11K.

Skillfully negotiated a new electric and gas contract ensuring $160K savings annually.

Proactively introduced various process enhancements and incorporated effective changes in the plant schedule – it helped lower scrap accumulation and accelerated productivity.

Dexas International - Coppell, TX (Oct 2004 – Aug 2015)

Plant Manager

Dexas is a designer and manufacturer of cutting boards, kitchen tools, gadgets, and fun pet products.

Besides nurturing a productive management team, I pioneered efforts to manage the plant's overall operations, increase profits, and foster long-term customer relations.

Consistently monitored market trends to procure quality plastic at a reasonable rate, and boost profits.

To accelerate efficiency, reduce production costs/time cycle and override competition (especially from China), I expertly implemented lean manufacturing concepts.

Effectively increased productivity by 54%, ensuring a $400,000 increase in revenues. I also reduced the monthly electrical usage by $20K.

Leveraged technical knowhow to supervise new product design/development until the final manufacturing process.

Expertly shifted the plant into a new 230 thousand square foot set-up while ensuring on-time, on-schedule, and within-budget customer order deliveries. Enforced a new safety program to streamline operations for over ten years.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Collins And Aikman - Americus, GA 2002 – 2004

General Plant Superintendent

Moll Industries - Austin, Texas 1997 – 2002

Assistant Plant Manager

Southern Plastic Molders - Houston, Texas 1994 – 1997

Production Manager

Igloo Product - Houston, Texas 1993 – 1994

Injection Molding Supervisor

Textek Plastics - San Antonio, Texas 1988 – 1993

Production Manager

Miller Curtain Company - San Antonio, Texas 1987 – 1988

Production Manager

Clarke Checks - San Antonio, Texas • 1984 – 1987

Quality Assurance Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Business Administration

The University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

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