Plant manager/ General Manager of Operations

DARON SHELLEHAMER

Richland, PA ***** 717-***-**** mailto:************@*******.*** LinkedIn: Daron.S

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Plant Manager with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimization, and warehouse management. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, P&L management, cost reduction, and safety compliance. Proven track record of leading large teams, improving operational efficiency, and achieving cost savings of up to $125,000 through strategic workforce planning. Adept at implementing KPI tracking, reducing downtime, and optimizing logistics and production workflows.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Manufacturing & 5S Methodology Supply Chain & Logistics Management Continuous Improvement Budget & P&L Management KPI Development & Performance Optimization Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control OSHA & GMP Compliance Team Leadership & Training Process Improvement ERP Systems & Power BI

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Cost Optimization: Reduced operational costs by $125,000 in four months by replacing expensive temp services with a seasonal contract.

Production Efficiency: Implemented real-time production tracking, improving manufacturing output by 15% while reducing labor costs.

Warehouse Performance: Decreased average warehouse load times from 2 hours to 32 minutes, improving shipment accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Safety Compliance: Maintained two years of zero recordable workplace accidents through OSHA-aligned safety programs.

Supply Chain Optimization: Improved On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) rate from 65% to 98%, reducing delays and enhancing order fulfillment.

Profit Growth: Managed P&L, increasing gross monthly profits to $880,000 while optimizing production costs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PLANT MANAGER EASYPAK LLC, READING, PA 09/2022 – PRESENT

Lead and train a team of 100+ employees, fostering a high-performance work environment.

Developed and enforced plant policies & safety procedures, reducing safety incidents by 30%.

Optimized production scheduling and resource allocation, increasing efficiency by 20%.

Reduced material waste by 12%, resulting in annual savings of $80,000.

Managed annual operating budget of $5M, ensuring cost-effective production strategies.

WAREHOUSE MANAGER EASYPAK LLC, READING, PA 11/2021 – PRESENT

Overhauled warehouse layout and inventory management, reducing order errors by 25%.

Implemented Lean warehouse principles, cutting labor costs by 10% while improving workflow.

Increased on-time delivery performance (OTIF) from 65% to 98%, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Improved warehouse productivity by 30% by automating material handling processes.

PLANT MANAGER WEABER INC, LEBANON, PA 08/2017 – 10/2021

Managed 134 associates across two shifts, optimizing scheduling and production efficiency.

Introduced Lean Manufacturing & 5S principles, increasing output by 15% while reducing defects.

Spearheaded safety initiatives, resulting in zero OSHA violations over a four-year period.

Partnered with sales teams to align production with demand, reducing lead times by 20%.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR WEABER INC, LEBANON, PA 09/2008 – 08/2017

Led a team of 40 personnel, ensuring production targets were met or exceeded by 15%.

Improved machinery uptime by 10% through proactive maintenance and operator training.

Enhanced quality control processes, reducing product defects by 18%.

WAREHOUSE & MAINTENANCE MANAGER SOLAR INNOVATIONS, PINE GROVE, PA 04/2007 – 09/2008

Managed truck fleet operations, ensuring DOT compliance and optimizing delivery schedules.

Restructured warehouse inventory systems, improving space utilization by 30%.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma Lebanon Senior High School, Lebanon, PA

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (In Progress)

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

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