Plant Manager

Sanford Campbell

Bakersfield, CA ******************@*****.*** 661-***-****

Summary

A performance driven manager with a Lean focus, Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, on maximizing all plant resources from production, manufacturing, quality, inventory, EHS, and costs to exceed planned results in all aspects of the business. A change agent in a continuous environment that strategizes short- and long-term goals. A leadership/Lean focus on analyzing and problem solving to drive resolutions that meet financial targets and exceed operational objectives.

Experience

Plant Manager Styrotek, Inc. Jan 2014 – December 2021

- Maximize planning to exceed goals in labor, safety, quality, cost, productivity, and inventory by using Lean Standard Work

- Interact with direct reports, peers, and customers to drive continuous improvements using Lean and Six Sigma principles like 6s/5s

- Implement strategic programs using resources to maximize operational efficiencies

- Develop a culture of teamwork using Lean methodologies to create a culture of accountability based on data driven decision making (5 ways/RCA/PDCA)

- Lead and promote Lean process improvement initiatives to drive performance in process efficiency, product quality, safety, and finance through VSM/DMAIC

- Manage inventory to control costs, ensure timely resolutions, and ensure customer deliveries are met on time.

- Mentor staff in all aspects of Lean to improve overall performance and achieve all company goals and objectives through Glass Wall Management.

- Communicates goals and expectations to all staff to ensure teamwork in exceeding all business objectives

- Best practices implementations using good manufacturing practices.

- Develop budgets, capex, and an annual operating plan

- Generate monthly reports to communicate current operating standards, goals met, customer service, and quality metrics are exceeded.

- Oversee multiple direct reports and over 100 employees in a 24/7 three shift environment.

• Quality Manager focusing on producing top tier products and scrap reduction. Implemented Continuous Improvement (CI) program to establish weight controls on box pieces. Reduced overweight boxes by 30% and reduced scrap rate by 50%

• Commodity/Energy experience negotiating rates, purchasing natural gas and EPS (expandable polystyrene), creating, and executing contracts, and reviewing invoices for billing accuracies

• Decreased unplanned shutdowns by 25% by implementing back up procedures.

• Streamlined processes by empowering on site management to make decisions. Reduced downtime by 20%.

• Implemented new inventory system which reduced spending by 15% and parts ordering by 10%.

•Instituted a preventive maintenance plan to reduce down-times thus decreasing machine down times by 20% while increasing productivity by 30%.

Special Equipment Installer Verizon Jun 2008 – Jan 2014

Customer Service Technician II Verizon Sep 2004 – Jun 2008

Universal Telephone Support Associate. Verizon Feb 1999 – Sep 2004

Education

University of Phoenix Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business

California State University, Long Beach Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Licenses & certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) - Management & Strategy Institute

Issued Sep 2021/Credential ID 71840475

Certified Kaizen Facilitator - Management & Strategy Institute

Issued Feb 2021/Credential ID 71840473

Design for Six Sigma Certified - Management & Strategy Institute

Issued Feb 2021/Credential ID 71840474

Lean Culture Certified - Management & Strategy Institute

Issued Dec 2021/Credential ID 105741801

Project Management Essentials Certified - Management & Strategy Institute

Issued Dec 2021/Credential ID 105748371

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