GREGORY RICK

**** *********** ***** ******** ******* 80922 719-***-**** adjdhl@r.postjobfree.com PLANT / OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGER

Performance - Process - and results-driven Plant, Manufacturing, and Production Manager with demonstrated background delivering solutions that streamline processes, curtail costs, and elevate productivity. Successful record of developing manufacturing and operating strategies that eliminate redundancies, automate systems, and increase high-quality output safely with efficiency gains. Record of continuous promotion through periods of organizational restructuring. 30+ years - Manufacturing and Production Operations experience. 25+ years - Plant / Manufacturing / Production Management and Leadership experience. Production Manager:

Increased production output 10% while maintaining existing workforce - [within first six months of tenure].

Streamlined cost and inventory overhead by implementing and laying out assembly cells.

Key member in production of products ranging in size from microscopic to rail car size.

Resolved issues with late deliveries by coordinating proper personnel, equipment, resources, and scheduling. Plant Manager:

Led department to produce record company profits while sustaining quality control standards.

Solid expertise in building cohesive, highly-skilled and reliable teams. Value Added: Experience in AS9100, ISO9002, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, and Demand Flow Technology. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Leadership & Management Productivity & Quality Control Fiscal Management/P&L Cost Reduction/Containment Supply Chain Management Team Optimization Process Analyzation/Reengineering Performance Metrics Inventory Control Safety Performance Facility Management Plant Operations Change Management Talent Acquisition/Hiring Customer Relations Purchasing & Materials Management Vendor Selection/Negotiations Strategic Execution CAREER EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION MANAGER June 2004 to Present

Vertec Tool Inc., - Colorado Springs, CO

Control and direct operations within the Manual Machining Department, CNC Lathe Department, and Precision Sheet Metal Department. Manage and direct 20 multi-functional personnel performing a wide variety of in-house services to include: machining, sheet metal fabrication, prototyping, finishing, weldments, and assembly.

Manage shop floor production volume of critical component orders. Ensure all items produced conform to Blue Print tolerances and Bill of Materials. Control production scheduling, shop floor layout, maintenance scheduling, and implementation of process improvements/methods.

Monitor manufacturing to aerospace tolerances; development and utilization of new equipment.

Plan job setups and changeovers according to production schedule; assign work, conduct performance evaluations. Coordinate with external departments to optimize scheduling/project completion.

Utilize expertise to maximize overall departmental productivity through efficient workflow communication. Minimize downtime - communicate scheduling/production with Plant Manager. Supervise Production Team Members with oversight on training, performance metrics, and behavior modification/counseling. Participate in interviewing; hire/train, and cross-train employees.

Ensure all personnel are trained to safely operate machinery and manage operations to quality standards. GREGORY RICK Resume Page-2

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PLANT MANAGER May 1999 to June 2004

Micro Metals, Inc., - Colorado Springs, CO

Oversaw and steered plant operations for a highly automated manufacturer of custom metal products with a 42-year history serving companies in industries to include: Telecommunications, U.S. Military, Energy, Climate Control, Construction, and Secure Storage.

Managed 150+ multi-functional, skilled personnel performing functions supporting the mission of being a single source supplier of precision parts to external corporations.

Established performance indicators, operating goals, realignment initiatives, and productivity improvements.

Fiscal oversight of business operations, payroll, procurement of capital, P&L, and profitability. Increased cost-reduction processes that improved product output and maximized customer satisfaction.

Directly managed sheet metal department consisting of of laser, shear, form, grain, and punch weld. Held 100% accountability for quality.

OWNER - Rizyk Manufacturing Apr 1996 to May 1999

Colorado Springs, CO

Built successful small machine shop. Managed/directed staff of five and all aspects of daily operations to include: recruitment, training, business planning, finance and budgeting, accounting – P&L, payroll, inventory, equipment, marketing, cost containment, goal forecasting, sales, facilities, safety, and state/government compliance.

Secured clients with a high referral rate and reputable business practices.

Coordinated multiple project schedules for manufacturing projects. MANUFACTURING MANAGER Mar 1989 to May 1996

Micro Metals, Inc., - Colorado Springs, CO

Recognized for performance and consistently promoted from within. Selected as Lead of Machine Shop - quickly advanced to Machine Shop Supervisor. Tapped again to serve as Sheet Metal Department Supervisor while managing Machine Shop.

Supervised 70+ personnel with oversight on: shop programming, scheduling, inventory, training, fixturing, quality, and development of new products.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS:

Demand Flow Technology

Statistical Process Control

Just in Time Manufacturing

Pikes Peak Section of American Society for Quality Precision Sheet Metal High School Diploma: Wasson High School - Colorado Springs, CO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: Microsoft Word & Excel, DCD, Job Boss Manufacturing, Quick Books Pro EQUIPMENT/SKILLS: Lasers, CNC punches, CNC lathes, CNC mills manual lathes, manual mills, brake presses, surface grinders, shears, punch presses, deburring equipment, hardware machines, inspection equipment, welding equipment, powder coat, painting and sheet metal finishing processes.

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