Plant Manager Purchasing

Tim Burgess

*s*** Winfield Road, Winfield, IL ***90 - 630-***-**** – *******@*****.***

Summary

Hands-on, strategic and results proven leader, with a progressive career within diverse manufacturing environments and successful experience in all areas of general business and plant management. Proven success in implementing new procedures and processes to reduce costs and return rates, while increasing operational efficiency and company prosperity: consistent record of success in reducing operating and labor costs, while increasing production and compliance safely.

Highlights

● Production management ● Continuous Improvements

● Inventory planning and control ● FSC,SFI and FSSC22000 certification process expert

● Innovative problem solver ● Regulatory and safety compliance

● Effective workforce planning ● Fosters team centered work environment

● Project management ● Purchasing and finance contract negotiations Professional Experience

DIAMOND ENVELOPE, Aurora, Illinois

Small, closely held customized envelope designer and manufacturer with 100+ staff. Procurement/Operation Director 2019 - Present

Returned as a key member of the company leadership team. Brought back to get the Purchasing and Estimating department back to running as well as when I was there the first time. Also, to improve all respects of the company’s operations.

Along with all previous responsibilities new responsibilities include:

- In charge of Continuous Improvements

- Redesigned a new Estimating system based on true costs.

- Created methods to track KPIs

- Interpret results of KPI analysis

- Create policies and procedures to improve quality and quantity of production using KPI analysis

- Working to improve current computer system to function as a complete company ERP system. PHOENIX CONVERTING, Itasca, Illinois

Large custom convertor of flexible packaging, including printed and unprinted roll stock and pouches, with a strong market presence in medical, personal care, consumer products, and food. Head of Operations 2015 - 2019

Hands-on leader reporting directly to the President. Responsible for directing all aspects of operations including Quoting, Order Entry, Purchasing, Inventory Allocation, Scheduling for two facilities totaling 100,000 square feet in with $18 million budget. Direct a staff of 52+ consisting of production supervisors, line maintenance, and production planning. Provide leadership and strategic support to multiple departments, through technical support, customer service and vendor relationships.

Accomplishments

● Led the implementation of a new ERP system.

● Reduced scheduling time by 5 hours per week through coaching and including plant staff in the scheduling process.

● Negotiated the purchase of our customer’s equipment which led to a 10% increase in our sales and allowed our customer to grow the printing side of their business.

● Improved employee retention through referral programs and cross-training projects.

● Team leader for annual FSSC22000 (Food Safety Certification) Audit

● Responsible for all aspects of an $18,000,000 total sales company while maintaining 20% net profit

● Developed and implemented safety initiatives to reduce injuries in the workplace. Achieved a 60% reduction of OSHA recordable injuries over the past two years.

● Successfully planned, designed and opened a 60,000 square foot second location in under 20 days. This new facility more than doubled our production square footage. DIAMOND ENVELOPE, Aurora, Illinois

Small, closely held customized envelope designer and manufacturer with 100+ staff. Production/Purchasing Manager/Estimator/Scheduler 2006 - 2015 Act as a key member of the company leadership team, empowering the company to attain its production goals. Responsible for several critical plant and warehousing operations listed below. Increased quality and profitability using Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement efforts. Creates a team based culture where employees are mentored, developed, and recognized.

Production Manager: Manage all facets of production for a 3 shift, 6 day a week operation, including directly overseeing 6 supervisors. Responsible for the 9 envelope folding machines and 4 Jet printing machines. Production Scheduling: Schedule all aspects of the manufacturing process to meet customer demands effectively and efficiently while promoting a safe environment. Order and schedule all flat sheet printing to meet customer delivery dates.

Purchasing Manager: Select and negotiate vendor contracts for equipment, raw materials and packaging, including corrugated box, ink, glue, paper, MRO, service contracts, etc. Source new vendors; negotiate pricing, using Lean theories. Accountable for budgets, cost savings/containment, and statistical analysis of decisions. Estimator: Gather project specifications directly from customers and Sales team. Create estimates from concept to completion, ensuring profitability. Monitor and control projects in partnership with plant manager throughout production.

Accomplishments

● Solely created extensive processes as well as developed and delivered a comprehensive training program for all employees which led to the receipt of FSC and SFI Certifications for the company. Both certifications require a rigorous annual third party audit.

● Sourced, negotiated contracts and implemented two new corrugated vendors, which yielded more than 5% annual savings on boxes with highest utilization rates.

● Developed and executed a new consignment program for ink and adhesive suppliers and secured new local supplier, which saved more than $10,000 annually in freight costs.

● Implemented innovative preventative maintenance and repair procedures for ink dispensing machine which reduced downtime and need for outside service providers.

● Recipient, “Employee of the Year” award; received award for successfully serving as interim shipping manager while continuing to produce strong cost savings and efficiency improvements in all other areas managed.

WINGZ EXPRESS, Addison, Illinois

Small fiberglass automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer selling into automotive dealerships/parts departments, performance shops, retailers and distributors.

General/Plant Manager 1992 - 2006

Reported directly to a hands-off owner with full P&L, operational, production, quality, staff and regulatory compliance responsibility for a small manufacturing/distribution facility and administrative offices with up to 18 full-time employees. Managed and directed daily operations of manufacturing and administration, including production, purchasing, accounting, finance, human resources, technology, inventory control, warehousing, sales, customer service, capital expenditures, training, and maintenance. Accomplishments

● Attributed with driving sales, distribution channels and customer base to take this small firm from $300,000 in annual

● Sales in 1992 to more than $1.3 million.

● Successfully increased market share from 3% to more than 25%.

● Maintained a strict focus on employee morale, motivation and drive to improve company operations and profits; maintained a clean, efficient and safe operation.

● Negotiated a 3% early pay discount with multiple vendors yielding 36% annual savings.

● Brokered UPS discounts averaging 29%.

● Negotiated standard with customers to utilize Wingz’ UPS account to ship items, which increased incentive volume with UPS and eliminated up-charges from vendors.

● Decreased material costs by a net of 20% through developing an employee material savings incentive program.

● Led capital expenditure procurement programs for several new machines, equipment and tools, while recovering costs in less than two years.

● Led development and administration of company’s web site and ecommerce site, including all areas of design, copy writing, copy editing and updating product information, suppliers, etc.

● Leveraged strong industry relationships to develop partnerships and alliances with several competitors, which increased products and services to customers while increasing sales.

● Designed, managed, training and monitored several new programs focused on reducing OSHA recordable, including safety, emergency response, spill clean-up, and more. Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Global Shop ERP system, EFTPS (tax software), UPS Worldship, Mac File Maker Pro, PrintShop, and accounting software.

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