Richard Brown
Saint Cloud, FL C: 407-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dedicated Plant Operations Manager bringing demonstrated record of success and 28+ years of experience in container manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality. SKILLS
• Cost control improvements Training programs
• Lean manufacturing principles Team building and development
• Production planning Project coordination
• Regulatory compliance Schedule management
• Report preparation Policy implementation
• Safety oversight Control optimization
• Planning and coordination Communications
• Business operations Relationship development
• Project organization Invoice generation
• Inventory management Team management
• Supervision First Aid/CPR
• Customer service Team building
• Organization Operational improvement
• Administrative support Security systems
• Process improvement Problem resolution
EXPERIENCE
Plant Manager 7/1992-9/2020
Orlando Drum Company – Orlando, FL
• Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
• Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
• Consolidated various shifts to streamline operations.
• Developed and implemented new training program that focused on production quality, food safety and staff safety.
• Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
• Directed daily operations at 14 acre manufacturing plant.
• Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
• Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
• Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to ensure timely completion of work for a team of 35.
• Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
• Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
• Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
• Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
• Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
• Improved quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
• Documented and evaluated data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
• Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Created and oversaw viable strategies for continuous improvement.
• Managed manufacturing operations for container production.
• Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
• Planned, directed and coordinated operations of all major departments, including production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.