JAMAL D. DIALLO

ADDRESS: LOVEJOY, GEORGIA ***** MOBILE: 470-***-**** EMAIL: adyx5x@r.postjobfree.com 1 P a g e

PLANT MANAGER

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S P R O F I L E

Accomplished, goal-driven, and dynamic professional, with extensive experience and proven expertise in plant/facility operations management; complemented with proven expertise in delivering vision and tactical plans into tactical execution, as well as in overseeing projects within a manufacturing company. Adept at planning and setting strategic measures, driving process improvement, as well as evaluating operational issues, and formulating strategic solutions to meet operational metrics and improve overall performance. Equipped with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal abilities in leading and mentoring teams toward personal and organizational development and the attainment of organizational objectives. Bilingual in English and French.

C O R E C OMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning and Implementation Kaizen, 5S, and Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Contract Negotiation Product Development Operations and Maintenance Management Conflict Resolutions Vendor Management Performance Evaluation and Monitoring Safety and Regulatory Compliance Cost Reduction Management P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

PROFILE PRODUCTS LLC, MONTICELLO, GA

Plant Manager II June 2021–Present

Assist in sourcing a site to build Profile Products' newest facility in Georgia, which involves developing staff and commissioning on the new site

Oversee operations and financial functions for this site, which involve managing the budget, developing talent, maintaining compliance, as well as setting goals and expectations

Direct operation with 115 employees with 7 direct reports and delivered a direct report to the vice president of operations at Illinois headquarter

Play a key role in optimizing operations from 2 shifts 24/5 to 4 shifts 24/7 Position

Managed the recruiting, staffing, and creation of processes, and the EHS platform for the Georgia site

Partnered with county and states officials on recruiting strategy and participation in Georgia Quick Start Program

Collaborated with local staffing agencies, the Georgia Department of Labor, technical schools around the county, and local churches to conduct three job fairs during a national shortage of qualified workforce

Strategically directed the continuous improvement platform with a successful creation of 87% of processes prior to starting up

Drove efforts in implementing the EHS platform in compliance with all necessary permits, fire suppression, and environmental audits, Presided over the LOTO training and onboarding of new employees

Led the successful onboarding of the entire first two shifts on safety onboarding, LOTO, and job-specific training

Administered the maintenance CMMS system with 100% of PM schedule and work order process established prior to starting up

Position

Oversaw the constructions of Profile Products first only facility in Georgia during Covid restrictions and supply chain interruptions

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Led all aspects of operations including site surveys, construction budgeting, bidding, negotiations and awards, and project operations

Coordinated project execution strategy and reviews progress as drawings and specifications are developed and prior to issuing for permit and construction, as well as interpreted scope of work (SOW) for each project and phases between parties

Closely tracked changes in scope/schedule and secured change authorization, as required.

Created, reviewed, and approved all project management documents; prepared proposals, and project specifications; and handled negotiation of final contracts

Supervised project timeline and cost to ensure the profitability and technical performance of the project, and formulated innovative actions to correct variances to scope, budget, and timeline

Steered efforts in executing cost-efficient and innovative approaches in the design to produce construction cost savings and extended lead times driven by the pandemic restrictions and interruptions in the supply chain

Spearheaded the successful completion of the project with only one recordable and zero loss time NICHIHA USA, MACON, GA

Plant Manager II 2016–2021

Managed the overall manufacturing operations of a cement and fiber company, including supervision of 16 direct reports and 307 staff throughout 7 departments as well as the development of operational budgets and reports

Created and monitored schedule for a fully operational team and guarantee the fulfillment of compliance needs

Oversaw day-to-day daily floor operations including shipments, incoming inventory, and storage operations, as well as development of innovative strategies to drive performance and production

Analyzed production metrics and data to identify areas for improvement, and executed conflict resolution with various departments and employees

Observed strict compliance with overall legal requirements, company safety procedures, and local and state health and safety regulations

Exemplified skills in preparing accurate reports and tracking expenses to minimize costs Key Highlights:

Steered efforts in minimizing unnecessary processes which boosted employee’s productive time

Enhanced monthly output by a minimum of 20% in all facets of production for 11 consecutive months by executing monthly training, incentives, and preventive maintenance (PMs)

Consistently surpassed quarterly forecast since December 2018 through key performance indicators (KPI) and total production management (TPM)

Instigated 5S, plan–do–check–act (PDCA), TPM, and Kaizen events in formulating successful continuous improvements programs

Restructured onboarding process and training procedures which decreased turnover rate by 27%

Successfully achieved the highest output and quality pass rate in the company’s history by creating hourly Take 5s between production leadership and maintenance essential in analyzing hourly issues, discussing solutions, and preventative actions

Established a new standard for shutdown and startup; thus leading to two hours early completion of startup after monthly shutdown

Reduced equipment downtime by 43% through preventive maintenance (PM), training, and inspection checks during each shift

Integrated servant leadership approach, fostered accountability, and generated reward programs which led to significant improvement of the poor work culture KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, GAINESVILLE, GA

Operations Manager 2011–2016

Rendered oversight to all aspects of the chemical company operations within the homecare and personal care industries

Led 13 direct reports and 298 employees throughout five departments, and directed cross-functional teams focused on commercializing new products

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Managed hiring, training, and leading employees to meet set-forth organizational objectives

Spearheaded the development of business and manufacturing infrastructure to attain customer and business goals

Formulated purchasing, warehouse, and logistics policies, process, and demand forecast to decrease cost, increase customer satisfaction, and strengthen commitments including supplier selection and negotiation

Effectively worked within ISO 9001, AS9100 Rev D, and related quality management system infrastructures

Evaluated associated cost, time, ergonomic, quality, and quantity factors of the factory’s manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials

Monitored part workflow across the manufacturing process to drive Lean programs in support of the manufacturing floor

Displayed competencies in analyzing complex problems, creating innovative solutions, and overseeing ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities as necessary Key Highlights:

Accomplished the production at $675K below the company’s operating budget during the first year of tenure by minimizing overtime, revalidating the C&S process with cheaper chemicals and 1/3 of the processing time, and transforming operation from 24/7 to 24/5 over 80% of the year

Made a major contribution in reducing overtime by 30% by maintaining three to four days ahead of the production lines schedule, as well as the headcount of the Pre-Weight Department staff by 1/3 by eliminating one of three shifts

Lessened turnover rate from 70% down to 15% by replacing the onboarding process and training program; implementing weekly training sessions; creating rotating A&B weekend shifts; establishing monthly goals for each department; and providing incentives for the staff who reached their monthly goals consecutively

Achieved 98% of batches within the set time frame, thus reducing direct labor variance

Reused batching and holding tanks which enabled the company to secure additional contracts for new products and s gain an additional $2M profit from September to December

Optimized and validated all cleaning and sanitation procedures from three hours to one and a half hours

Decreased compounding staff by 20% through assignment of 3 compounders for every 2 batches including 1 compounder floating against the previous 2 compounders per batch

Successfully attained 10,000 operating hours without a recordable incident COLGATE-PALMOLIVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ

Manufacturing Manager 2009–2011

Strategically oversaw 7 direct reports and 61 personnel across six different departments which included Under Arm, Soft Soap, Liquid Fill, Oral Care, Home Care, and Maintenance

Drove efforts in implementing the Environment, Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS); quality; and factory performance and reliability (FP&R) plant initiatives

Coordinated production schedule with the Planning Team to meet customer demand, and planned maintenance schedule to boost equipment performance

Displayed sound understanding of the manufacturing processes, formulations, and the connection of different elements to produce high-quality products

Maintained work policies and procedures including administration of team schedules and technician staffing levels to ensure appropriate allocation of manpower

Measured team performance utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivered feedback to generate plans for continuous improvement

Demonstrated adeptness in identifying, planning, and addressing training needs

Managed relocation of the plant from New Jersey to South Carolina as well as revalidated each line, procedure, and equipment

Assisted with talent acquisition efforts for the new plant while leading the outsourcing of the Under Arm Division and a part of the Soft Soap product line

Key Highlight:

Steered efforts in minimizing yearly operational budget through effectual capital investments, continuous process improvements, and reformulations

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Earlier Position Held:

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ

Process Engineer/Continuous Improvement 2006–2009

E ARL I E R C A R E E R

DPT PHARMACEUTICAL, LAKEWOOD, NJ

Product Development Associate

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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES (IFF), DAYTON, NJ Spray Dry, Reaction, Powders, Compounding, and Extrusion Operator E D U C A T I O N A N D C R E D E N T I A L S

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPHIA, PA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NJIT), NEWARK, NJ SIX SIGMA MASTER BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACADEMY, NEWARK, NJ

A W A R D S

GA Quick Start 2023 Leadership Award

4000 -Hour Completion Honor, AmeriCorps

P R O F E S S I O N A L A F F I L I A T I O N

Profile Products

A C T I V I T I E S

Volunteer, AmeriCorps, Soup Kitchens and Homeless Shelters Volunteer, Environmental Activities

ESL Tutor, Middlesex County College

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) SAP IFS AS400 ERP Sage Group NetSuite E2 Shop System SYSPRO

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