SAMUEL JOSEPH

215-***-****

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PLANT MANAGER

Enthusiastic plant manager with drive, determination, and a proven ability to oversee efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods. Possess the management skills required to administer, improve and develop a plant to achieve maximum efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service. Recognized as a pro-active team member with an upbeat positive attitude utilizing extensive knowledge of working practices, recruitment, pay, conditions of employment and diversity issues. Competencies include:

Business Operations Product Layout Space Utilization Training Customer Service

Team Supervision Project Management Safety Procedures Inventory Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. – Philadelphia, PA 1988 to 2023

Philadelphia Core Operation Manager 1988 to 2016

Plan and schedule all operating services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returns, quality, maintenance and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner. continually maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all customers.

Provide communication interaction with factory employees, manufacturing, transportation, facilities, and human resources on a regular basis, including one-on-one meetings to discuss and resolve relevant business issues.

Develop and direct programs that ensure efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility

Plan long-range labor needs based on sales forecasts and input from management; make recommendations to senior management on programs to improve operations

Develop a space utilization plan to meet prescribed cost and service standards and monitor to ensure meeting company standards

Develop and implement an efficient product locator system and update and keep updated

Follow equipment develop procedures to ensure efficient operation and utilization of all warehouse equipment

Monitor cleanliness and working conditions of all equipment and oversee recurring adjustments

Adjust quantity and type of equipment to meet business needs and minimize costs Labor management-direct and motivate leadership to achieve goals and objectives

Apply sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising and mentoring subordinates

Implement an appropriate performance evaluation system for leadership and factory employees for recommending promotions, wage increases, and terminations

Implement training programs for leadership and factory family members Safety-develop, implement and direct programs to ensure the safety of all factory members

Manage in-house team of first aid responders

Audit operations to ensure that service standards are being met

Ensure current and accurate inventory control of each product line. Ensure accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of reports and records regarding warehouse operations

Plant Manager - Brownsville, TX 2016 to 2023

Led cross-functional teams for the purpose of planning, corrective action, and completing improvement projects. Interviewed, hired, trained and developed divisional direct report staff members and key positions in

operations.

Managed divisional succession plan and established divisional training needs

Led divisional team in development and implementation of divisional functional plan

Partnered with direct report team and finance manager to develop divisional annual budget

Approved design of plant layout and moves within the plant to expand capacity and improve efficiency, Established product line capacities, multiple shifts, and production levels between shifts and flow days

Conducted Performance Improvement Plan meetings at levels 4 and 5 in conjunction with Union Shop Steward and Human Resources Representative

Planned and approved July and December shutdown plans for production and projects

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Updated monthly work plan metrics for communication to the Direct Report Team.

Conducted performance appraisals on all reviewable direct reports according to guidelines established by Compensation Department at least once each year. =

Ensured monthly review and appraisal was performed in scheduled one-on-one meetings

Monthly

Conducted monthly one-on-one Top 10 Performance Management System meeting with VP of Remanufacturing

Submitted daily operations report and completed ET Monthly Metrics Presentation report in preparation for the monthly ET metrics meeting.

Conducted plant tours for scheduled customer visits

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree - English Literature

NMV University, India

Bachelor’s Degree - Major in English Literature, Minor in History and Political Science

Mahatma Gandhi University, India

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Package – Excel, Word and Power Point

SAP-Trained

REFERENCES

1. Rich Caccese (Former Boss) Cell Phone 267-***-**** adwj9t@r.postjobfree.com

2. Tim Spuler (Former CFO) Cell Phone 215-***-**** adwj9t@r.postjobfree.com

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