JAMES D. GLEASON

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Oxford, PA ***63

Phone: 484-***-****

Email: ado3wj@r.postjobfree.com

Results oriented leadership professional with extensive experience in horticulture and specialty chemical industry.

Proven managerial capabilities providing financial results and continuous improvement through the introduction of

automated manufacturing systems, development of alternative raw materials, and new product introductions. Proven

track record with the ability to attain goals. Accomplished leader with the ability to build, train, and mentor successful

teams to outstanding performance; effective communicator possessing exceptional interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL TRENTON BIOGAS, LLC, New Jersey Sept 2018 – Current

EXPERIENCE: Energy generation and distribution from in-vessel organic material processing

Consultant, Oxford, PA (Sept 2018 – Current)

Establish vendors and procure organic inbound materials for in-vessel digestion process.

Negotiate with vendors tip fee, permitting, and inbound distribution

Locate potential and sources for accepting processed material for sustainable use.

COAST OF MAINE BRANDS, Pennsylvania Dec 2017 – Sept 2018

Hand-crafted organic compost blends

Director of Operations, Quarryville, PA (Dec 2017 – Sept 2018)

Directed plant and distribution operations for two facilities: Quarryville, PA, and Marion, ME.

Established Purchasing strategies for commodities executing sourcing and resourcing plans to meet seasonal demand.

Established material cost budgets and forecasts

Supported manufacturing, purchasing, and supplier quality groups with identifying and resolving all supplier related risks to OK to ship targets.

Converted new facility over to SAP and implemented MRP systems and processes.

Joined two facilities and management groups into same culture and combined systems.

THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY, Pennsylvania May 1999 – Dec 2017

The world’s leading producer and marketer of products for do-it-yourself lawn care and gardening, and professional horticulture.

Consultant, Oxford, PA (July 2016 – Dec 2017)

Advised customer on material procurement, processing, and sale.

Assisted in site permitting and disposition for sale.

Trained managers and staff on team building techniques, lean manufacturing processes, and quality system implementation.

Plant Manager, Oxford, PA (January 2005 – July 2016)

In 2015 and 2016, improved plant profitability through land improvement and distribution changes.

In 2015, received recognition for obtaining high associate Engagement Survey results.

Successfully changed processes in 2014 to lead all plants for Sustainability Gold Award.

Led the plant to 4 plus years without a Lost Time or Recordable injury from 2011 to 2015.

From 2011 to 2014, designed, planned, and successfully installed a mulch processing, bagging, and distribution plant resulting in annual savings of $500K.

Successfully presented, negotiated, and obtained in 2008 a $250K Rail Assistant Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

P & L, Budgetary, Customer Service, and Distribution responsibility since 2000. Responsible for two plants from January 2005 – June 2007.

From 2000 to 2006, at one plant increased EBIT from 24.9% to 42.01% ; after taking over second plant in 2005 to 2007, increased EBIT from 32.2% to 33.8%.

Plant Manager, Avondale, PA (May 1999– December 2004)

In 2004, facilitated and collaborated with vendors on packaging conversion that resulted in $100K yearly savings for the plant and over $1MM yearly savings for entire business group.

In 2004, first Growing Media plant to install a fully automated small package line including bagger and robot palletizing cell. Project resulted in yearly savings estimated at $300K.

Awarded Plant Manager of the Year in 2002.

In 2000, first Growing Media plant to install a new vendor automated bagger. Followed this project with install of additional bagger and two automated palletizers resulting in yearly savings estimated at $600K.

ENGELHARD CORPORATION, Louisville, KY July 1987 – May 1999

Provider of environmental technologies, specialty chemical products, and engineered materials.

E-Link Team Member/ISO Coordinator (January 1997 – May 1999)

Planned and coordinated the successful implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning system for the site. The ERP system links procurement, production, inventory, bar coding, costing, and planning functions throughout the corporation and to customers.

Responsible for maintaining ISO 9000 registration, coordinating the flow of quality information, statistical process and quality control analysis, and corrective/preventive action.

Scheduled quality audits and organized management review sessions.

Provided ongoing training for managers and site personnel to conduct quality audits and to maintain ISO 9000 compliance.

ISO Coordinator (February 1994 – January 1997)

Worked in coordination with all levels of management and ad hoc quality teams to develop and implement a quality management system.

Drafted the site’s quality system manual, quality system procedures manual, and supporting quality documentation.

Successfully lead the effort to obtain ISO 9000 registration using an accredited ISO 9000 registrar.

Production Supervisor (July 1989 – February 1994)

Supervised up to 25 employees in 5 departments.

Implemented and maintained conformance to safety procedures that reduced the site’s “lost time injury rate” to zero.

Supervised the successful implementation of a Continuous Flow Manufacturing process.

Responsibilities included: understanding and meeting federal and state regulations for the control of handling of hazardous waste, emergency response and CPR provider, production scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, coaching, training, and negotiating grievances with union representatives.

Analytical Laboratory Technician (July 1987 – July 1989)

Analyzed raw materials to determine quality, tested finished products ensuring conformance to customer specifications, and monitored waste water treatment plant samples for compliance to environmental regulations.

Performed wet chemistry analysis, operated infrared and atomic absorption spectrometers, and operated chromatography equipment.

DA LUBRICANT COMPANY, Louisville, KY November 1985 to July 1987

Provider of performance engineered lubricants for heavy-duty and industrial applications.

Laboratory Technician

Analyzed oil and fuel samples to identify performance of heavy-duty equipment.

Performed wet chemistry analysis, operated infrared and atomic absorption spectrometers, and operated chromatography equipment.

EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration – December 1995

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, KY

Bachelor of Arts, Biology – May 1984

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, KY

COMPUTER Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Lotus SmartSuite, SAP Enterprise Management

SKILLS: System, Marcam’s Protean Enterprise Management System.

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