Richard Brown

Saint Cloud, FL C: 407-***-**** adr5mr@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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