Production and Manager of Operations

Dennis J. Dyer 941-***-****

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Professional Profile

Executive Summary

Dynamic Operations/Production Manager with over 15 years of experience leading teams to exceed performance metrics in world-class manufacturing and warehouse environments. Proven track record of driving operational efficiencies, enhancing customer satisfaction, and achieving significant cost savings. Honorably discharged military veteran committed to continuous improvement. Core competencies include, but not limited to:

- Leadership and Team Building - Production Scheduling Expertise

- SOP Development - SAP / AS400 ERP Experience

- Lean Manufacturing - Project Management

- Electrical Expertise

Professional Experience

3R Handyman Service Hackettstown, NJ

August 2018 - Current Owner / Operator

Performed all aspects of general contracting, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, sheetrock, flooring, and painting projects

Achievements:

• Created company to fulfill customer demand for home improvements, while working full time

• Successfully developed company into profitability while serving individual customers and general contractors

Specialty Rx Ridgefield Park, NJ

October 2018 - June 2019 Production Manager

Achievements:

• Improved speed and efficiency of 2nd shift production team by 15% to achieve more throughput with less headcount.

• Changed layout of entire pharmacy prescription fill operations for more efficient product flow, worked closely with department heads and engineering manager to maximize space for 16% annual growth.

• Created and emphasized training for new hires, increased personnel accountability, and developed teams to address growth while maintaining the highest quality standards (< .5% errors for 14,000 prescriptions filled daily) 2

Amazon Robbinsville, NJ

August 2015 - August 2018 Operations Manager

Achievements:

• Directed operation initiatives which led to 13% YoY improvements in throughput and efficiency.

• Led shipping conveyance expansion project and robotics installation which increased capacity 18% while lowering HC requirements in that area of fulfillment center.

• Operations Manager in charge of team development, production efficiency, quality, and superior customer experience at Amazon. Lead team of front-line managers with oversight of 300+ associates to achieve packaging shift goals with strict adherence to quality, and production performance.

• Direct responsibility for scheduling outbound operations for the largest and busiest Amazon Fulfillment Center (1.4MM sq. ft) on East Coast. Proactive Life Choice

March 2015 - August 2015 - Moved to NJ to take care of ailing father. Edward Jones Sarasota, Florida

January 2014 - March 2015 Financial Advisor

• Served customer's financial needs through analysis and investment of their funds to achieve their long-term financial goals.

• Registered with SEC for selling securities.

Florikan ESA Sarasota, Florida

June 2009 - December 2013 Operations & Manufacturing Manager Achievements:

• Operation manager driving high growth manufacturing operations for polymer coated, controlled release fertilizer (CRF) company. Drove growth of 16% YoY, achieved through production enhancements, efficiency analysis and implementation of strict SOP and training.

• The transition, development, and implementation of the polymer coating fertilizer (CRF) business. Developed polymer encapsulation R&D to full scale production model.

• Successfully increased CRF production from 2,000 coated TPY to >15,000 coated TPY, utilizing state-of-the-art technology improvements and production efficiency analysis.

• Enhanced polymer coating technology through R&D efforts, enabling Company owners to sell the intellectual property to JR Simplot for $6MM.

• Successfully designed and installed four additional production lines in four years, and all within budget.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Groveland, Fl

May 2007 – June 2009 Plant Manager

Total tenure: 1990 - 2009

Achievements:

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• Re-negotiated raw material contracts for an annual savings of 11% over previous agreements.

• Maintained accident-free work environment, 4 years no lost time, zero recordable incidents.

• Developed engineering layouts and contractor selection for $1MM plant expansion warehouse for fertilizer distribution, and two additional production line installations.

• Created first use of teams to drive results. Logistics team, operations team, maintenance team, and safety team. These teams enabled streamlined communications to all associates and led to record facility production and efficiency.

Education

Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC Bachelor of Science – Management Completed May 2003

Series 7 License - General Securities Representative, Series 66 License - Unified Combined State Law, Florida State 2-15 License - Life, Health and Annuity & LTC Electrician – residential, commercial, industrial

Military Experience United States Navy - Submarine – Honorably Discharged Affiliation Commander of American Legion Post 164 Hackettstown, NJ

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