Rodney Lamp

advv56@r.postjobfree.com • 574-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/rlamp70 • Granger, IN

Plant Manager

Proactive, dynamic leader adept at merging strategic vision with tactical execution to foster culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Results-driven, analytical, and versatile professional with extensive manufacturing plant management expertise. Proficient in high-level short and long-term strategic planning, project management, revenue and margin growth, cost analysis and containment, and utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste. Skilled in analyzing existing processes to identify weaknesses and developing continuous process improvements to optimize resources, reduce costs, and increase productivity. In-depth knowledge of engineering and technology including PLC controlled systems and pneumatic and vacuum systems tools. Skilled in acquiring, training, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams across diverse populations.

Areas of Expertise

●Multi-Site Operations Management

●Project Management

●Inventory Management

●Continuous Process Improvements

●P&L Ownership

●Labor Relations Leadership

●HSE & Regulatory Compliance

●Change Management

●Procurement and Negotiation

●Cost Reduction and Containment

●Risk Assessment & Mitigation

●Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Professional

Accomplishments

●Executed continuous improvements to decrease backorders from 23,900+ to zero within nine months.

●Implemented Lean processes to improve production rates by 19% and shorten lead times from 10 days to 5 days.

●Designed and created new production line to improve safety, boost quality, and lessen process scrap.

Career Experience

Michiana Rotational Molding 2022-2022 Director of Operations

●Supervised management teams in setting goal and objectives to meet business and productivity demands.

●Created, implemented, and managed basic operating procedures and processes.

●Monitored and reviewed company KPI’s, created weekly and monthly reports.

●Developed and implemented all company policies and procedures relating to daily functioning teams.

Lippert Components, Elkhart IN 2021 – 2022

Assistant General Manager

Spearhead operations for 500K sq. ft. manufacturing facility. Led team of 7 direct reports to oversee 400+ associates across two shifts and three different divisions. Own and deliver $40M monthly operational budget, scrutinize and manage controllable costs in adherence with budgetary expectations. Liaise with PM and management team to facilitate product development and exceptional operational standards. Establish high-level relationships to retain key customers. Mentor associates to ensure alignment with company values and health and safety initiatives.

●Implemented change management initiatives, modified production and inventory control procedures to guarantee continuous improvements in quality and productivity.

●Identified cost reduction opportunities, developed and applied strategies to boost revenue and profit.

●Revised order processing protocols to eliminate 23K+ backorders, achieved current order status for 120+ days.

Gaska Tape Inc., Elkhart IN 2020 – 2021

Director of Manufacturing

Directed team of 8 managers, 4 supervisors, and 150+ associates across 300K sq. ft. Led production and support operations, near-term and long-term strategic planning, capacity and asset utilization, and process flow. Evaluated costs of goods against budget and GMP. Delivered end-to-end project management and oversaw change management strategies to drive continuous process improvements. Liaised with managers to recognize and mitigate challenges, set concise goals, measured performance against objectives, provided constructive feedback to ensure team met KPIs aligned with corporate values. Confirmed compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.

●Conducted gap analysis, identified deficiencies, and reorganized structure utilizing lean processes to increase production rates 20% and decrease overall manufacturing costs 11%..

●Reduced lead times from 10 to 7 days.

●Revised management systems, staffing plans, standard work protocols, and key organizational processes.

Boyd Corporation, Elkhart IN 2019 – 2020

Plant General Manager

Owned $7mm P&L, managed operational, technical, quality, logistical, financial, and safety initiatives, and oversaw 110 employees. Evaluated plant performance to establish baseline, determined KPIs, set goals, and drove performance improvements to meet objectives. Acquired, trained, and mentored high-performing teams, managed performance, and staffing requirements.

●Executed effective budget and cost control strategies to contain plant and departmental expenditures.

●Initiated safety training programs in accordance with safety and environmental regulations to minimize property damage and personal injury.

●Boosted production 15% and improved employee retention to 96%.

Signode Industrial Group, Elkhart IN 2014 – 2019

Operations Manager/Plant Manager

Revitalized underperforming facilities, restored productivity, quality, and safety performance. Improved throughput by increasing employee involvement and implementation of lean manufacturing techniques. Managed all facets of plant including accounting, HR, safety, quality, maintenance, scheduling, and procurement.

●Designed multiple manufacturing process improvements that were subsequently applied as best practices across other facilities.

●Conceived innovative production line to bolster safety and quality while reducing scrap.

●Lowered lead times to 5 to 7 days from previous 21 to 28-day standard, consistently achieved 98%+ on-time delivery.

●Cut nonproductive machine hours 16% and scrap 10%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Purdue University, South Bend IN

Associates of Science in Engineering Technology

Ivy Tech Community College, South Bend IN

Technical Skills and Professional Training

Microsoft Dynamics

OSHA 30 Hour

PLC Controlled Systems

Pneumatic and Vacuum Systems

Power BI

SAP

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