Plant Manager Operations

Kenneth Daugherty

Operations/Plant Manager

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Address: Accomplished Operations/Plant Manager with 20+ years of success in 5913 Old Glasgow Rd. dramatically increasing efficiency, productivity, and throughput while Scottsville, KY 42164 supporting complex Tier-1 operations. Cell: 423-***-**** Leverages industry best practices, positive team leadership, and goal- driven process analysis to consistently surpass KPI goals while Email: establishing a continuous improvement culture driven to exceed *************@*****.*** expectations

Education/Training

Experience

MMC Corporation Bowling Green, KY

Shipping/Receiving/Logistics Manager 05/2022 - Present Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Shipping/Receiving department.

• Completely reset all shipping areas as well as staging a new receiving material warehouse.

• Maintained a 92% standard shipping time.

• Completed all new OSHA requirements for plantwide lift truck training.

• Cut shipping costs by 15% by implementing LTL bidding on incoming and outgoing freight.

• Cut cardboard costs by 12% by bidding out cardboard and box services and creating a recycling program.

Carvana Lebanon, TN

Reconditioning Manager 11/2021 – 05/2022

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the vehicle reconditioning process.

• Ensure staffing levels are maintained and there is adequate backup for each position.

• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and loss prevention guidelines.

• Identify problems on the shop floor.

Royston Group Jacksboro, TN

Plant Manager 05/2021 – 08/2021

Bachelor of Arts in Business

Administration

University of Tennessee,

Knoxville, TN

Key Highlights

• 20+ Years in Production,

Warehouse & Operations

Mgmt.

• Expertise in Leading $10M+

Operations & Achieving KPI

Goals

• Secured Multiple Awards for

Company-leading

Performance

• Track Record of Zero Lost Time

Accidents & Achieving Safety

Goals

• Experienced in Lean Process &

Optimizing Production

Workflows

• Brown Belt – Lean Six Sigma

Experience Continued

Akebono Glasgow, KY

Operations Manager 11/2019 – 05/2021

Providing oversight for a manufacturing company to help eliminate waste and increase productivity.

• Oversee operations on eight cells and provide support for eight area supervisors.

• Created a new, more centralized supermarket which produced a savings of $2,400.00/month for the company.

• Work closely with engineering to create more cost-effective cell and associate placements in operations. Pull-A-Part Knoxville, TN

Operations Manager 09/2016 – 07/2019

Providing goal-centric leadership, comprehensive oversight, and positive team building for a facility with over

$10M in annual revenues.

• Achieved #1 ranking nationwide, transitioned branch from #21 to a company- leading facility and secured numerous top-level performance awards.

• Turned around profitability from 5% to 39% by revising pricing models, systematically refining processes, and reducing labor costs.

• Instrumental in driving 17% YOY revenue growth by creating a customer- focused environment with an acute focus one exceeding client expectations.

• Comprehensively rebuilt processes from inventory management to sales, established new SOPs, and developed high-impact training programs.

• Maintained zero Lost Time Accidents and exemplary safety metrics through targeted training, championing best practices, and promoting a safety-first culture.

• Facility selected as a national training center and provided mentoring, coaching, and leadership for branch managers.

• Analyzed P&L, payroll, capital expenditures, and other financial metrics while developing goal-oriented budgets to positively impact profitability.

Exedy America Mascot, TN

Production Supervisor 01/2016 – 09/2016

Produced strong performance gains, reduced costs, and built strong teams for a Tier-1 automotive manufacturer serving GM, Ford & Toyota

• Turned around underperforming operations and achieved Supplier of the Year Awards from Nissan and GM by systematically analyzing processes and streamlining workflows.

• Regained previously lost Q1 rating from GM allowing for bidding on new GM business, which secured additional revenue and strengthened client relations.

• Substantially reduced on-hand inventory by implementing new JIT initiatives and revising warehousing protocols to substantially improve efficiency.

• Significantly increased employee productivity and morale by rolling out 5S methodologies and optimizing traffic patterns within assembly line operations.

• Reduced quality defects and improved client satisfaction and retention rates through a collaborative initiative with Quality Engineers and senior leadership.

• Successfully revised numerous production processes by holding Kaizen events, identifying areas of improvement, and working with cross functional teams to implement new strategies. Eagle Bend Manufacturing Clinton, TN

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor 04/2010 – 01/2016

Surpassed all KPI goals through targeted production leadership, continuous improvement methodologies, and extensive process analysis.

• Secured previously lost Q1 rating from GM while also achieving Supplier of the Year Awards from Honda, Ford, Toyota, and GM from 2012 to 2015

• Achieved the lowest turnover rate company-wide across a 65+ person team by investing in individuals, creating team-centric environments, and promoting common goals with clear expectations.

• Substantially reduced shipping costs by developing a bidding process for carriers that secured timely shipping at optimal prices.

• Saved over $250K annually by spearheading the development and implementation of an in-house powder coating department, resulting in outstanding, long-term ROI in under 36 months Instrumental in helping Honda regain 5-Star Safety Rating by collaborating with engineers to perform design and production augmentations.

• Successfully managed a comprehensive 5S and 2S project that increased productivity, accuracy, and quality. Caperton Fabrications Waynesboro, TN

Shipping & Shop Supervisor 06/2008 – 01/2010 (Closed) Provide oversight for a part machining and manufacturing company producing precision parts for a wide range of industrial clients.

• Spearhead facility startup for CNC and machining operations, hired staff, designed training programs, and subsequently produced a highly efficient facility with outstanding quality performance.

• Maintained strict tolerances by accurately analyzing part schematics and meticulously supervising high precision machining processes.

Southern Tube Form Clinton, TN

Shipping Supervisor 02/2007 – 04/2008

Reduced costs, increased efficiency through automation, and improved shipping timelines for a company producing manifold forms.

• Achieved significant reductions in shipping costs by skillfully negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms.

• Effectively managed staff schedules, balanced staffing with projected volume, and reduced unnecessary overtime.

BSH LaFollette, TN

Team Lead/Supervisor 02/2006 – 02/2007 (Lay-offs) Self Employed 04/2001 – 02/2006

Levi Strauss Powell, TN

Shipping/Production Supervisor 05/1992 – 03/2001 (Plant Closed) Managed 135+ employees, 6 supervisors, and high-volume production operations for one of the largest garment manufacturers in the world.

• Created targeted solutions designed to reduce production costs while simultaneously improving quality by providingcomprehensive leadership and effectively training and mentoring staff to produce productivity gains.

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