Terry Shylanski

St. Louis, MO 314-***-****

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Operations Manager/Project Manager

Develop Top-Performing Operations, Purchasing, Quality, and Safety Teams Streamline Processes Increased Productivity

Proactive leader applying exceptional planning and problem-solving capabilities toward enhancing business plans and performance. Resilient in development and enhancement of operations, quality, and safety teams while improving processes and optimizing productivity. Solid understanding of manufacturing trends, excellent communication skills, and a talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with a strategic approach. Qualifications include:

Operations Management Financial Management

Cost Reduction and Containment Strategic Planning SAP

Risk Management Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems

Process Improvement Project Management Purchasing Management

Professional Experience

NESTLE PURINA, St. Louis, MO

Pet Food Company. Your Pet. Our Passion.

Project Manager 2019 to 2022

Project Manager that managed small, minor and major capital projects from end to end and all key components of major capital projects (concept, scope, cost, resources, funding, etc.) Maintained visibility to the design process and assures adherence to all established key components and project deliverables and directly managed overall project execution including construction and commissioning. Assisted in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, and milestone schedule creation. Monitored design progress and deliverables to make sure they are met in adherence to established project key components. Received design details from design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution. Selected contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology. Directed and executed installation, construction and commissioning of assigned projects. Managed adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology. Managed and controlled project budget providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders. Managed and maintained project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter. Provided construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution. Evaluated, selected and issued contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.

HUBBELL WIEGMANN, Freeburg, IL

Leader in the Manufacturing of Electrical Enclosures since 1928.

Senior Operations Manager 2011 to 2019

Oversaw 13 direct reports, including plant supervisors, warehouse, purchasing, production planning, maintenance, and safety, with 190 indirect reports. Identify and target areas in need of improvement via close monitoring and tracking of daily KPIs.

Met and / or exceeded operational, financial, and production goals by aligning strategies and tactical initiatives to market strategies.

oRaised operating profit 32% through Lean methodologies, cost-cutting measures, and improved efficiencies.

Reduced overtime costs 16%.

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HUBBELL WIEGMANN (Continued)

Decreased indirect spending costs15%.

Lowered physical inventory costs 50%.

Led companywide teams by devising effective business plans and strategies to accomplish company vision.

oExecuted $3M robotic cell capital improvement project, delivering annual cost savings of $1M.

oDrove several other capital improvement projects totaling $2.4M.

Reinforced safety guidelines to enhance prevention programs, such as lock out tag out (LOTO) and machine guarding, decreasing total recordable incident rate (TRIR) and days away restricted or transferred (DART) rates.

oReduced worker compensation claims 25% through work-step projects and safety initiatives.

Championed quality control and new product development (NPD) initiatives that led to successful completion of underwriters laboratories (UL) testing for new product lines (forecasted sales from projects totaled $120K per year).

Sustained 7 years of excellent union relations as lead manager on 2 successful union contract negotiations.

Planning Supervisor 2005 to 2011

Researched, planned, and implemented metal fabrication runs producing steel enclosures, electrical boxes, and panels for multiple production lines. Interacted extensively with planners and Purchasing Department to insure the on time delivery of raw materials. Collaborated with Marketing, Engineering, and Sales Departments to plan and schedule custom orders. Provided Customer Service Department with reliable delivery dates.

Managed and allocated staff and material resources to meet production goals.

oIntroduced employee flexing, improving line efficiencies 15%.

Directed teams and communicated goals within an established framework.

Achieved 10% gain in on-time shipping, bringing overall shipping rate to 97%.

Monitored customer feedback to devise business strategies and determine process improvements for enhanced customer experiences.

oDeveloped and led weekly meetings with top 10 customers, delivering timely communications that strengthened client partnerships and retained key business.

Coordinated with product developers and project managers, defining manufacturing project scope and determining project time frames.

oAttained 94% on-time delivery rate for manufacturing projects that were above and beyond daily schedules.

Solved customer concerns and complaints quickly and effectively, driving outstanding customer service rates.

oMaintained95% success rate on solving customer concerns or complaints within 24 hours of initial contact by partnering with operations manager, engineering manager, and customer service manager.

Executed successful software implementation of SAP PP Module as team lead.

oCompleted implementation 3 weeks ahead of schedule and ensured personnel were appropriately trained with minimal downtime in manufacturing and shipping.

SIGMA ALDRICH, St. Louis, MO

Leading Life Science and High Technology Company.

Inventory Analyst / Planner 2001 to 2005

Coordinated production workflow for multiple production lines. Planned and prioritized operations with maximum performance and minimum delay.

Analyzed, scheduled, and implemented chemical production runs.

oIntroduced product batching, improving on-time delivery 16%.

Communicated daily with Purchasing Department members to requisition and track status of raw materials. Collaborated with Marketing and Custom Bulk Sales Division to plan and schedule custom batches based on forecasts and special promotions.

oImplemented daily staff meetings, promoting consistent and clear communications between departments.

Ensured reliable on-time delivery dates of production runs to Quality Control and Packaging Departments.

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SIGMA ALDRICH (Continued)

oRaised on-time delivery 12%to 94% via daily communications between departments.

Introduced process improvements to Production Planning Department.

oContributed in the development of a planning and forecasting tool as lead coordinator, facilitating in-house planning and manufacturing of components for production runs.

Foundational Role: Analytical Lab Technician

Education Professional Development

Bachelor of Arts (BA), General Studies, Saint Louis University, St Louis, MO (Distinguished Graduate Award)

Development Dimensions International Training (DDI):

Communicating for Leadership Success Engaging and Retaining Talent Coaching for Peak Performance Driving Change Adaptive Leadership Setting Goals and Reviewing Results Resolving Workplace Conflict

American Management Association Training: Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting

Hubbell Leadership Development Program: Improving Business Acumen

Software

SAP Materials Management and Production Planning Modules Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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