Process Improvement Production Manager

Glen W. Knott

Phone: 443-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Address: ***** *.*. ******* ****, Lusby, MD 20657

Summary of Qualifications

Versatile, results-driven, and highly qualified Production Manager & Plant Operations Supervisor, leveraging in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing landscape to significantly increase quality standards and operational efficiency. Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills. Adept at bridging engineering performance gaps to complete operational interests, developing process improvement initiatives, and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple and compelling manner to staff at all levels. Seeking an Operations/Plant Manager position, bringing 20+ years of related experience and key strengths as follows:

Production Management

Preventive Maintenance

Quality Assurance/Control

Performance Review

Schedule Coordination

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Improvement/KPI

Troubleshooting/Diagnostics

Software Development

Process Automation/Analysis

Staff Training/Supervision

Equipment Calibration

Strategic Planning

Staff Recruitment/Training

Safety/Risk Mitigation

Core Competencies

Results-driven with exceptional practical judgment and memory for details with skills in developing process improvement, safety management, lean manufacturing, and operations management directives.

Known strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks for performance against key operational objectives.

Expertise in manufacturing with extensive scope of responsibility and a proven track-record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment that exceeds operational goals and yields measurable outcomes.

Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reduction, budgeting, tactical planning, productivity gain, and quality engineering strategies.

Professional Experience

St. Mary’s College of Maryland General Trades Mechanic

April 2022 – Present

Primary responsibility is to provide maintenance, installation and repair support to the students, faculty and staff of St. Mary’s College. Our group is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing various physical attributes of the campus buildings, offices and dormitories. These items include, but are not limited to, things such as doors, windows, ceiling tile, flooring, gutters, roofing, stairs, desks, chairs, cabinetry and shelving. I am also responsible for observing all safety concerns and using the appropriate personal protective equipment as guided by OSHA safety standards and procedures.

Bon Appétit Utilities Supervisor

January 2021 – April 2022

Primary duties are to manage and supervise the Utilities department which supports the Front Of House operations. The Utilities department is responsible for the safe and sanity conditions for the food preparation and serving areas of the cafeteria located within the campus of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Specific duties are to train and monitor team members in proper care and maintenance of cookware, utensils, flatware and dishware. Direct team members to remove waste and recyclable materials from work zones, replenish dispensers for dairy, soda and ice.

AirBoss Defense Production Manager Jan. 2020 – Sept. 2020

Responsible for monitoring/managing the production schedule while training/developing 50+ direct reports and working directly with department managers on schedule challenges and opportunities.

Chutes International Manufacturing Manager Nov. 2016 – Dec. 2019

Oversaw the production schedule while training/developing 30+ direct reports and working directly with department managers on schedule challenges and opportunities.

Designed/developed products per customer specification/needs.

Created BOM, routing sequence, and labor requirements related to ERP system.

AirBoss Defense Production Manager Oct. 2014 – Nov. 2016

Managed the production schedule while training/developing 40+ direct reports and working directly with department managers on schedule challenges and opportunities.

Partnered with employees to drive process improvements, specified/procured capital equipment, and performed QMS/ISO audits.

Beretta USA Corp. Production Manager Jul. 2013 – Oct. 2014

Supervised the production schedule while training/developing 20+ direct reports and working directly with department managers on schedule challenges and opportunities.

Additional Experience

Royston, LLC Plant Supervisor Aug. 2011 – Jul. 2013

Chutes International Manufacturing Manager Jul. 2005 – Aug. 2011

American Metal Fabricators, Inc. Manufacturing Manager Aug. 2003 – Jul. 2005

Hassle Free Home Services, Inc. Handyman Dec. 2002 – Aug. 2003

Striker Systems Production/Call Center Manager May 2000 – Nov. 2002

FKI Logistics/Crisplant, Inc. Laser Programmer/Senior Laser Technician Sept. 1996 – Jun. 2000

Held several other mechanic positions earlier in career.

Education & Development

Liberty University – Worship Ministry

Frederick Community College – General Studies

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