Plant Manager Safety

KEITH BLAYLOCK

**** **** ***** • Montgomery, Illinois 60538 • 630-***-**** • *************@**********.*** Dynamic, results-oriented production management professional with expertise in operations, machine maintenance and repair, quality control, strategic planning, and the execution of long-term business objectives. Seeking a management position within a progressive organization. Management: Demonstrated success in supervising multiple processes simultaneously, overseeing personnel, controlling financial functions, and establishing policies/procedures to increase productivity. An articulate motivator; serve as a leader to inspire employees to exceed client/company expectations and generate both company growth and positive results. Technical Proficiency: Thorough knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Analyze and streamline processes to increase efficiency and productivity while introducing innovative continuous improvement initiatives. Sound knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products.

• Operations Management • Workflow Optimization • Staff Management

• Project Management • Procurement • Process Streamlining

• Safety Management • QA/QC • Environmental Compliance

• Liaison Communication • Preventative Maintenance • Cost Control PROFESSIONAL WESTROCK, Bridgeview, Illinois 2021 to 2022 EXPERIENCE: Maintenance Reliability Manager (July 2021 to June 2022) Directed planning, coordination, and execution of all facility maintenance and reliability activities in order to optimize equipment uptime, safety, and environmental performance. Responsible for development and management of effective facility maintenance reliability programs. Participated in preparation and administration of maintenance budget.

• Maintained awareness of new trends and developments in maintenance; incorporated new procedures and training techniques as appropriate.

• Implemented maintenance best practices and processes, including (but not limited to) effective planning and scheduling complete with KPI tracking.

• Managed maintenance crew of 30 direct reports; ensured staff compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Participated in recruitment and training of maintenance staff; developed departmental goals and evaluated work performance, developing corrective action plans on an as-needed basis.

• Responsible for verifying vendor qualifications as well as managing department inventory; ensured all necessary machinery components are procured according to project timelines and budget restrictions.

• Identified areas for improvement and led process optimization projects.

• Successfully reverse-engineered machine components in order to replace outdated parts.

• Regularly met or exceeded metrics.

Interim Plant Manager (Nov. 2021 to Jan. 2022)

Provided guidance on coordination of plant activities through collaboration with Superintendents to ensure manufacturing objectives were accomplished in timely, cost-effective manner. Managed daily plant operations while also assuming responsibility for absent facility maintenance supervisor.

• Reviewed customer requirements in order to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.

• Coordinated and maintained effective safety plans.

• Offered new ideas to support fulfillment of department goals.

• Developed and managed defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups.

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• Managed P&L, capital expenditures, manufacturing costs, and operating efficiencies; monitored and controlled waste management to reduce production costs and environmental impacts.

DART CONTAINER, North Aurora, Illinois 2006 to 2020 Production Machine Maintenance Supervisor

Served as hands-on supervisor with full accountability for overseeing all facets of daily machine maintenance and operations within high-volume manufacturing facility, with core focus on safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and team development.

• Conducted daily quality/safety audits and drove process improvements; monitored rates, cycle times, scheduled preventative maintenance and team building strategies to improve output, quality, safety, cost controls, waste, and labor utilization.

• Created mechanics training program to ensure high levels of maintenance were performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Served as safety manager; ensured environmental compliance with regulatory standards.

• Successfully reverse engineered machines made by company to ensure high performance, safety, and quality.

• Attended CookBook University; utilized knowledge in all aspects of shop floor management.

• Served as interim Quality Control manager; ensured quality standards were met or exceeded; provided internal training to machinists; prepared for internal audits.

• Served as Operational Excellence Plant Team Leader; developed and implemented cost-reducing operational plans resulting in approx. $2M in savings annually.

PRINCE INDUSTRY, Carol Stream, Illinois 2004 to 2006 Lead Machinist, Journeyman

Responsible for designing and manufacturing precision parts for various projects for various equipment. Provided CNC set-up expertise, troubleshooting, and problem-solving within shop environment.

DHP, Darien, Illinois 1999 to 2004

Manufacturing Manager

Responsible for machine scheduling, personnel placement, machine maintenance, and safety. Oversaw all employee relations including training, disciplining, and advancement for team production employees. Managed all aspects of manufacturing operations, including safety, process documentation, continuous improvement, preventive maintenance, and root-cause analysis. RELATED PHILLIPS IMAGING, Aurora, Illinois 1981 to 1999 EXPERIENCE: Production Supervisor

EDUCATION: TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, Illinois

Manufacturing Certificate

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Associates Degree in Business

TECHNOLOGY: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, JDE ERP, and proprietary software. References Available on Request

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