JAIME BARTELL

Plant Manager

Harbeson, DE 720-***-**** aduqbn@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/jaimebartell/ Summary

Exceptional operations leader: A creative problem-solver, with extensive manufacturing and distribution experience, who maximizes results by treating employees with dignity and respect. Proficient manager: Excellent track record directing diverse teams through periods of both rapid growth and uncertainty. High performer: Experience building collaborative teams where individuals are engaged and accountable for the continuous improvement of the team.

Skilled communicator: Adept at communicating information in a clear and concise manner. Skills

Performance management and coaching

Supply chain and logistics

Contract negotiation and enforcement

Budgeting and forecasting

New product introduction strategies

Lean and 5S

Complex problems analysis

Inventory management

Safety focused

Regulatory compliance

Nov 2021 - Present

Sept 2016 - Nov 2021

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

1992 - 2015

Work experience

Plymouth Tube. Salisbury, MD

Plant Manager

Achieved first profitable month in years within first 3 months of employment Lead safety initiatives to guard unsafe production equipment Hired and trained all new manufacturing leadership team Investigated and initiated replacement of degreasing solvent to safer and cleaner alternative Developed pay for knowledge program for hourly production employees Automated pickle and passivation production line to ensure environmental compliance Lead several projects and RIE's to increase yield, streamline operations and save on cost Hillyard Inc. Denver, CO

Operations Manager

Planned and directed all business functions from sales and marketing, customer service, purchasing, warehousing, delivery and invoicing, targeting 100% customer satisfaction.

Implemented 5S strategy across organization resulting in increased productivity, lowered costs and increased gross profit Improved inventory turns 20%, resulting in $150 K reduction in inventory value while improving fill rates to over 98%. Led organization through the uncertainties of the pandemic, serving customers while keeping them, and our staff safe. Direct Sign Wholesale. Denver, CO

Production Manager

Achieved 15% production increase while directing team of 40 managers, production operators, and support staff. Maximized assembly line production output by utilizing 5S techniques, and creating and analyzing KPI Minimized inefficiency and downtime by monitoring upstream component for possible production delays. Optimized 4 quality control employees with standard work instructions and KPI, resulting in 30% reduction in rejected parts. Wright and McGill Co. Denver, CO

Production Manager

Directed team of 50 operators and 10 plating processes producing products for commercial, retail and professional sports market. Reduced head count by 60% through automation and lean implementation, resulting in annual savings of $1.4 M. Provided technical guidance and support for installation, operation, and maintenance of systems used in manufacturing processes. Reduced direct material costs by generating production chemicals in-house resulting in annual year-over-year savings of $115 K. 2000 - 2004

Education

University of Colorado

BS Business Administration and Management (Graduated cum laude) Jun 2022