Randy Walters

**** ****** ***., **** # *, Down • Cleveland, Ohio 44144

216-***-**** • aduc7p@r.postjobfree.com

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(HR) Hiring Manager

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently looking for a new challenge/endeavor.. I have over (26) years of upper management experience; within both union, and non-union, manufacturing environments. Position’s I have held President (12) years’, General Manager (1.5) years, Plant Manager (2) years, Deputy Quality Manager/ Quality Tech/Engineer (6) years’, Maintenance Supervisor (2) years, and Front Line Supervisor (2) years and along with my education and other major skills and abilities, places me above other applicants.

My last position held as General Manager: Direct Reports (35), My total compensation including base salary and bonus was $102,000 annually, and previously held as Plant Manager: Direct Reports (138) Gives me a full understanding of the operational requirements/needs for a Manufacturing Facility. My total compensation including base salary and bonus was $102,000 annually.

My commitment is to the following:

1.Safety is above all else, everyone is to go home the same way they came to work.

2.Customer Quality is highly valued and the customers perspective/expectations, on the products that they receive, will always outweigh the company’s perspective/expectations, on acceptable scrap rate levels.

3.Manufacturing Production Personnel is highly valued, the company’s greatest assets are its employees.

4.You could have a Billion Dollars in contracts and a Billion Dollar Facility but, if you do not have dedicated employees willing to work for the company then, the latter two (2) mentioned items become irrelevant.

5.A Proper Employee Training Program is critical and highly valued.

a) Untrained Employees = Unhappy Employees.

b) Untrained Workers Have a Low Production Value.

c) Untrained Workers Are Inefficient.

d) Lost Time/Money Due to Mistakes.

e) An Increase in Miscellaneous Expenses.

f) Insufficient Staff Training Means Lost Customers.

1.Production Manufacturing Facility and Equipment, you must be serious with facility maintenance (PM)’s Preventive Maintenance schedules and the use of (GMP)s Good Manufacturing Practices in conjunction with Lean Manufacturing Methodologies and 5s and 6s methodology within the manufacturing processes.

2.My (26) years of practical proven and successful upper level and mid-level management experiences within manufacturing production, quality management systems, and maintenance management systems and with my education and other skills and abilities, meets or exceeds a bachelor’s level of educational knowledge. (So, I will state yes, to any required question of meeting a bachelor’s level of education)

If you agree that we may have the basis for an excellent match, please contact me at your earliest convenience to schedule an interview. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss your goals and how I may be of assistance in achieving them. Until then, thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Randy Walters

Randy Walters

5115 Woburn Ave., Unit # 1, Down • Cleveland, Ohio 44144

216-***-**** • aduc7p@r.postjobfree.com

President General Manager Plant Manager Plant Supervisor

Result-oriented President, Plant Manager, and Plant Supervisor, with proven track record supervising personnel, ensuring corporate production goals are met; promoting employee welfare, quality, cost, and safety initiatives while maintaining excellent work standards. Trained leader able to coach, mentor and train staff to meet – or exceed – corporate goals. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; promote company policies consistent with corporate values. Maintain quality improvement programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills, creative problem solver. Outstanding customer service. Monitor plant financial performance. Ensure corporation in compliance with environmental, health and safety rules and regulations. Work well independently, as team member, in diverse environments and under pressure. Outstanding prioritization skills, successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Core Competencies

Quality Assurance

Change Management

Lean Methodologies (ABS) and (GMS)

Operating Budget

OSHA Compliance

Work Scheduling

Process Improvement

Improve Work Flow

Employee Training

Strategic/Analytical Thinker

Safety Performance

Labor Relations Officer Duties

Long/Short Term Plant Objectives

Equipment Needs

Mentoring and Coaching

Detail Oriented

Staff Supervision

Key Skills Assessment

SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office 2003 / 2007 Products/Software, IQS, Phred, Oracle, IPC, LIMS, MCBA, LPCS, and I am versed in Teamcenter (TcE) Products/Software both UGS (Unigraphics Solutions) version Teamcenter (TcE) 2005 version SR1 MP3 and Siemens version Teamcenter 8 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) version 8.3.1. (PFA) Ticket Batch Processing and Scheduling, (WITS) Warehouse, Supplies and Inventory Control, and (Maximo) Maintenance (WO) Tracking.

MACHINERY : Plastic Injection Machinery Presses Cincinnati Milacron to 1500 Tons, Van Dorn, Battenfeld, HPM, Lester, etc., Wax Injection Machinery Presses Tempcraft up to 300 Tons, and Metal Fabrication Stamping Presses up to 300 Tons and Metal Sheering Machines. Work Station Bridge Cranes (Walk Behind/Alongside Cable Controls), Overhead Bridge Cranes (Single & Double Girder) & Cab-Operated Cranes (Bridge & Trolley). Primary inspection devices: tape measures, protractor angular measuring devices, dial indicators, height gauges, caliper’s (both Dial and Digital) & vernier calipers, Micrometers (both Dial and Digital), Point micrometers, pin gauges, gauge blocks, go-no-go gauges, comparators, laser mikes, torsion machines, tensile machines’, Rockwell tester, VT-16/19 (Pneumatic-Air Powered) Tension-Weld Strapping, BXT2-16 (Battery Powered Combination Tool) for both Polyester & Polypropylene Strapping, Steel Strapping Tensioner/Bander Tool, Omega heat gun & basic Blueprint Reading and Drafting Skill’s, Tow Motors / Forklifts (Seated, Stand-Up, & Walk Behind), Floor Jacks’, Scissors Man Lifts / Boom Man Lifts & I have a full understanding of EHS/OSHA requirements within the manufacturing environment.

Upper Management Professional Experience

Woodhill Plating Co., Cleveland Ohio

General Manager, May 26, 2020 to October 5, 2021

Key Achievements:

Full Authority, For the Day to Day operations of the Facility and Personnel.

MPC Plating, Cleveland Ohio

Plant Manager, February 22, 2018 to February 22, 2020

Key Achievements:

Full Check Writing Authority, Full P&L Responsibility’s, Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

Assisted with production schedule and supervising of the production process.

Managed production lines.

Quality, cost effective and high-standard production of products on time.

Measured and monitored production costs and determined quality standards.

Monitored production practices and staff shift appropriately.

Controlled raw and finished goods material on production floor.

Maintained efficient production flow.

Supervised proper product handling standards and enforced quality-control programs.

Executed the policies and goals of the organization.

Kept abreast of health and safety strategies.

Effectively communicated and interacted with departments heads to prevent productions delays.

Supervised and reviewed the performance of production staff.

Direct reports (125) MPC Plating Production personnel and (8) MPC Plating Production Supervisors' and (5) MPC Plating Department Managers'

Main Performance Criteria:

oCollaborate with operational improvement team and cooperatively implement agreed-upon initiatives.

oCollaborate with scheduling to maintain utilization of 220 bars/day and 99% of bars loaded vs. scheduled.

oTightly manage production labor:

Manage to MPC labor budget and strive to reduce labor costs.

Goal of 4.4 bars/FTE.

Strive to maintain temporary labor at 20% of FTEs.

oTight control over boxes and maintain organized small and large box storage areas.

oMentor department supervisors to become better managers of their staff, i.e., more oversight and accountability for company policies.

oWork collaboratively with plating and quality for solutions to attain scrap ratio of 6% of production revenue; including proper racking technique.

oSupport Safety & QC initiatives as requested.

oCollaborate with scheduling, plating and quality to maintain 95% on-time delivery.

oClosely monitor and manage to MPC's EBITDA goals.

Aramark/Malace (GM) Parma Metal Stamping Plant, Parma, Ohio

3rd Shift Custodial/Maintenance Skilled Trades Shift Supervisor, June 10, 2017 to Present

Key Achievements:

Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

Conducted daily inspections for quality and safety and made necessary corrections

Understood all employees work assignments and scheduled for adequate coverage

Conducted training and retraining as necessary and followed recommended training process

Maintained effective business relationships with staff and Built upon and developed employee satisfaction and knowledge

Enforced department policies, follow up on daily assignments, and conduct counseling or disciplinary action with (UAW) Aramark Union Membership

Maintained loyalty and honesty with employees, peers, customers and managers and other (GM) partners

Monitored special projects and on-call or new employees

Toured areas of responsibilities at least 2-4 times daily and Initiate or ensure corrective action was taken

Audited building keys, pagers, and payroll daily

Ensured all projects, maintenance, or cleaning challenges were communicated effectively for resolution

Controlled supply inventories and distribute equipment effectively

Supervised equipment performance and made necessary corrections

Assisted in performing employee performance evaluations and made recommendations on employee performance ratings

Observed and reported the need of furniture or other building fixtures repairs

When necessary, completed custodial work assignments

In case of emergency, performed all duties as assigned

Provided functional/operational support to work areas with essential personnel during times of emergency, catastrophe, inclement weather, etc

Completed all other assigned tasks by management in which the employee can perform

Conducted Team meetings and explained (GMS) board goals and other requirements and continued to participate in (GM) GMS training

Participated in daily (GM) production meeting with 3rd Shift Plant Superintendent and other (GM) Group Leaders (Supervisors)

Labor Relations Officer Duties:

oLabor contracts (with Union’s) i.e.: collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s)”

oThe handling of “Union Grievances” in regard to any significant issues like performance evaluation, discipline, termination procedures and - where employees perceived that Aramark/Malace, had not fulfilled its obligations under the CBA - grievance procedures.

oResponsible for the disciplining of all Aramark/Malace personnel (including verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminations, worked closely with (HR) Human Resource on each aspect of the above for mention responsibilities.)

oParticipated in the “Union Grievance Process” as an active representative for management.

oResponsible for the quarterly and yearly evaluations of all Aramark/Malace personnel.

Direct reports (24) Aramark (UAW) Janitorial personnel and (45) (GM) UAW and Malace Skilled Trade personnel

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO - Dept. of Public Works

1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor, Road & Bridge Division - Dept. of Public Works, November 28, 2016 to May 2017.

Key Achievements:

Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

Make regular inspections of bridges and roads within the County to determine needs of repairs to bridges, road surfaces and drainage; reports problems and makes recommendations for needed repair; works closely with Bridge Inspectors regarding repair and maintenance to bridges and /or roads within the County.

Supervise the assigned unit; assigns and reviews work; recommends hiring, promotions, discharges, and disciplinary actions; documents misconduct; assesses staffing requirements; evaluates training needs and provides instruction; evaluates performance; establishes and promotes employee morale; answers staff questions and provide information and conflict resolution as appropriate.

Prepare daily reports of work distribution, labor costs, materials, equipment and work accomplished; responsible for final tabulation and accountability of time sheets, materials used and all equipment under their jurisdiction; orders supplies and equipment.

Plan and directs snow and ice removal operations for the County; inspects bridges and roadways to assess maintenance and repair needed.

Review and responds to citizen requests and complaints; plans, coordinates and attends meetings and demonstrations.

Labor Relations Officer Duties:

oLabor contracts (with Union’s) i.e.: collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s)”

oThe handling of “Union Grievances” in regard to any significant issues like performance evaluation, discipline, termination procedures and - where employees perceived that Cuyahoga County, had not fulfilled its obligations under the CBA - grievance procedures.

oResponsible for the disciplining of all Road & Bridge Division - Dept. of Public Works personnel (including verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminations, worked closely with (HR) Human Resource on each aspect of the above for mention responsibilities.)

oParticipated in the “Union Grievance Process” as an active representative for management.

oResponsible for the quarterly and yearly evaluations of all Road & Bridge Division - Dept. of Public Works personnel.

Direct reports (27) Road & Bridge Division - Dept. of Public Works personnel.

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. — Cleveland, OH

Provide executive leadership to new $25 Million Coatings Building, PPG's largest manufacturing and technical center for automotive coatings in North America.

Team Supervisor, Large Batch Production, October 2013 to May 2016.

In charge of start-up and continuous operation of Manufacturing and R&D Plant producing full spectrum of automotive OEM coatings.

Key Achievements:

Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

2015 PPG Sustainability Environmental Impact Award Recipient, Large Batch Production.

Achieved 1.36 million gallons produced with building at 65 gallons per man hours with December, 2015 being the highest month to date at 112.6 gallons per man hour. On Target to achieve 2016’s goal of producing 2.54 million gallons.

Department at 101.9% of budget, reduced to meet budget in 6 months.

Created B-52 process improvements including inventory control, preventative building maintenance, rewritten work instructions, redesigned ticket flow, and cross-functional issue resolution, all designed to create cost controls.

Provide training and evaluations for B-52 staff, conduct tow-motor and hand truck recertification for B-52 staff.

Oversee B-52 Emergency Response Team activities.

Supervise production logistics from raw material to finished product to shipping.

Input batch information into electronic control system.

Fully trained on Waterbase, Solvent Basecoat, Clearcoat, and Ecoat.

Labor Relations Officer Duties:

oResponsible for the disciplining of all Large Batch Department personnel (including verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminations, worked closely with (HR) Human Resource on each aspect of the above for mention responsibilities.)

oParticipated in the “Peer Review Process” as an active representative for management.

oResponsible for the quarterly and yearly evaluations of all Large Batch Department personnel.

Direct reports (18) Large Batch Department personnel.

SOLON SPECIALTY WIRE — Solon, OH

Oversaw implementation of ISO: 9001:2008 Fourth Edition Quality Management System.

Quality Management System Coordinator, April 2013 to May 2014.

QMS for shaped wire, a commercial process in which a layer of vaporized metal is deposited onto flexible film or paper for packaging applications.

Key Achievements:

Supervised department in Quality Manager’s absence.

Registered for ASQ Certified Quality Engineer’s Course.

Administered Audits for Internal, Supplier, Corporate and 3rd party.

Oversaw Supplier Approval List (SAL) as well as vendor annual surveys.

In conjunction with monthly Quality Steering Committee, managed implementation of Internal Corrective (CA) and Preventive (PA) Actions, Improvement and Observation (OFI) Opportunities and Continuous Improvement (CI) Projects.

Took charge of customer complaints, provided resolution utilizing Root Cause Methodology.

Accountable for oversight and implementation of the following systems:

oQuality System Inspection Lab Testing

oSampling Specification Requirements

oQuality Document System

oQuality, Sales, Customer Service

oFacility Maintenance

oQuality Calibration Management System

Quality Management representative on “Management Steering Committee”.

Direct reports (9) Quality Department personnel. (Quality Tech Inspectors)

ALCOA/TEMPCRAFT — Cleveland, OH

Implemented Aerospace Quality Systems for AS9100 (B&C), AS9101 (C&D), and QMS Audit Requirements/ISO Standards.

Acting Deputy Quality Manager and Quality Tech/Engineer, September 2007 to April 2013.

Handled record management system for facility including: Quality, Sales, HR, EHS, IT, Facility Maintenance, Pattern Business Center (PBC) and Tooling Business Center (TBC).

Key Achievements:

Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

Managed department in Quality Manager’s absence.

Responsible for Contract reviews and approvals, addition and removal of suppliers from approved supplier list.

Reviewed and approved Customer Product Criteria including instructions.

Ensure required annual Trace Element & Physical material testing completed.

Oversaw implementation of the following system projects: Lean Manufacturing Process Improvements, Total Productive Maintenance, and 5S/5C CANDO.

Inspected all incoming material certifications.

Performed internal audits on process, product and QMS, conducted external supplier audits as needed.

Collaborated with calibration contractors, established calibration criteria, ensured NIST and ISO 9001:2008 standards were met.

Direct reports (16) Quality Department personnel. (CMM, NDT (Sonic and Dimensional), X-Ray, and Quality Tech Inspectors)

Genesis Plastic Technologies, LLC / Formally (Northstar Plastics Inc) — Glenwillow, Ohio.

Plant Supervisor N2/Quality Control, March 2006 to August 2007.

Key Achievements:

Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

Responsible for the complete plant/facility on “N2 Night Shift”

Direct reports Manufacturing personnel (27), Warehouse personnel including Shipping, and Receiving (2), material handlers (2), Process Control Engineers (2), Mold/Die Setters (2), Maintenance personnel (1), Quality Control personnel “including floor inspectors and dimensional inspectors” (3), and all outside temporary personnel (6) for a total of (45) personnel.

Responsible for all N2 Night Shift personnel work assignments

Responsible for all training of N2 Night Shift personnel

Responsible for the Safety and Welfare of all N2 Night Shift personnel (including the filling-out of injury reports)

Responsible for the compliance to all EHS, Quality, Customer, Regulatory and ISO 9000 and 9001 standards and requirements

Responsible for the carrying out and completion of scheduled production runs (including the rescheduling of said production runs, when the necessity arose)

Labor Relations Officer Duties:

oResponsible for the disciplining of all N2 Night Shift personnel (including verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminations, worked closely with (HR) Human Resource on each aspect of the above for mention responsibilities.)

oResponsible for the quarterly and yearly evaluations of all N2 Night Shift personnel. (including the recommendations for permanent hiring of out-side N2 Night Shift temporary personnel)

Executive Leadership Professional Experience

R.W. Insulation L.T.D. (A Signatory Union Commercial and Industrial Insulation Company) — Cleveland, Ohio.

President (Executive), December 1995 to December 2007. (Left to pursue other endeavors)

Key Achievements:

Full Check Writing Authority, Full P&L Responsibility’s, Handling of Time and Attendance, Payroll Approval and Scheduling of Vacations and PTO Time Off.

Included the complete day to day management of company operations.

Meetings with clients and contract administration “negotiating contracts (with clients) and negotiating labor contracts (with Union’s) i.e.: collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s)”

Labor Relations Officer Duties:

oLabor contracts (with Union’s) i.e.: collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s)”

oThe handling of “Union Grievances” in regard to any significant issues like performance evaluation, discipline, termination procedures and - where employees perceived that R.W. Insulation L.T.D., had not fulfilled its obligations under the CBA - grievance procedures.

oResponsible for the disciplining of all R.W. Insulation L.T.D., personnel (including verbal warnings, written warnings, suspensions, and terminations, worked closely with (HR) Human Resource on each aspect of the above for mention responsibilities.)

oParticipated in the “Union Grievance Process” as an active representative for management.

oResponsible for the quarterly and yearly evaluations of all R.W. Insulation L.T.D. personnel.

Project management and Blue Print Reading and Take offs for projects.

Ensured the effective planning, forecasting and the management of operations performance to meet the annual operating budget goals, and bookkeeping, P&L statements, payroll and taxes.

Conduct performance reviews of key metrics for all operations functions, on a weekly/monthly basis with appropriate corrective actions for any below plan performance including:

oThroughput

oUtilization

Capacity Scheduled

Availability

oEfficiency

Performance

Quality

Good manufacturing practices (GMP), Continuous Improvement Lean/6 Sigma and Total Quality Management (TQM).

Direct reports seventy-five (75) union insulation personnel under employment (including supervisors, working foreman, master insulators and apprentice insulators)

Education and Professional Development

Applied Science Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, University of Phoenix Online (Completed 2010)

Alcoa Total University Online: Completion of (FMEA) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, (PTF) Pivot Table Fundamentals, (APQP) Advance Product Quality Planning (Completed 2013)

Certification: Alcoa-ABS Quality Lean Manufacturing (Completed 2013)

West Tech High School: September, 1983 – June, 1986, Graduated with a “High School Diploma” – Course Curriculum “General/Drafting and Blue Print Reading”

ERT/EHS Training and Retraining Requirements

8 Hour OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Refresher Training Course (10/28/2015) and 40 Hour OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Materials Technician HAZWOPER Training Course (10/30/2014), Cleveland State University.

CPR and AED Refresher Training

First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP)

EHS Safety Training and Plant Wide Training

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