Plant Manager Operations

RICKEY MITCHELL

H: 706-***-**** ******@*******.***

SUMMARY

Dedicated Plant Operations Manager bringing a demonstrated record of success and [26]+ years' experience in [steel] manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency with a hands-on approach. Capable of inspiring and influencing teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.

Seasoned Plant Manager adept at improving output, quality and employee satisfaction with a hands-on management style. Recognized as an effective business manager and motivational leader.

SKILLS

Lean manufacturing principles

Team building and development

Production planning

Regulatory compliance

Product costing

Leadership and team building

EXPERIENCE

01/1997 to 09/2011

Owner/Operator

Construction Components Cornelia, GA

Owner/Operator

Includes all duties from production to payroll and etc of running a company.

01/1971 to 05/1997

Plant Manager

Habersham Metal Products Cornelia, GA

Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.

Ensured high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.

Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.

Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to ensure timely completion of work for a team of [100].

Managed manufacturing operations for [steel] production.

Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.

Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.

Developed and implemented a new training program that focused on production quality, food safety and staff safety.

Directed daily operations at 100,000sq. ft. manufacturing plant.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1997

Associate of Science: Business

Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA

Bachelor of Science: Business (Did not graduate due to divorce….attended 2 yrs)

Piedmont College Demorest, GA

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leadership

Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.

Business Development:

Successfully grew business by innovations in production and cost effectiveness.

Project Management:

Initiated new projects which resulted in [positive outcome].

Research

Conducted research which led to the development of cost efficiency and personnel production.

1972-1974 U.S. Army, 139th MP Co. Ft Benning, Ga.

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