Plant Manager Vice President

Robert R. Wise

Tupelo, MS ***** 662-***-**** ******@*****.***

Career Summary

Logistics Inventory Management Process Optimization Manufacturing Consultant

Professional Summary:

**-**** ****** ** success expertly directing high-volume manufacturing and distribution operations.

Talent for optimizing inventory levels, and delivering measurable improvements to bottom-line performance.

Proven ability to build and develop productive teams and streamline processes related to profitability and quality.

Thrive in fast-paced, multifaceted arena with challenges and continual growth.

Areas of Expertise:

Growth Plans & Strategies

Operational Oversight

Cost Avoidance & Reduction

Inventory Optimization

Safety Programs & Compliance

E-Commerce

Black Belt Six Sigma

Experience & Accomplishments

Vice President and General Manager 9/2013 – 6/2022

Furniture Wood, a division of United Furniture Industries, Okolona, MS

Directed staff efforts and adeptly drove daily operations, including business development, financial administration, reporting and staff development within high-volume manufacturing facility. Conceptualized and initiated aggressive internal growth plan while introducing strategic and tactical action plans to ensure increased revenues.

Selected Accomplishments:

Optimized productivity and maximized cash flow by effectively redesigning product flow and establishing cash discounts.

Slashed expenses while decreasing labor by 5% on Cost of Goods Sold by executing remarkable costing system.

Reduced losses and minimized wastage by expertly introducing stringent inventory controls.

Significantly enhanced labor efficiencies and doubled production by establishing a second work shift.

Skillfully generated a 10% increase in raw material yields by reshaping workflows while encouraging clear and concise communications between management and personnel.

Effected a substantial 8% reduction in overhead and operating costs through well-planned scheduling and coordination strategies and resource optimization.

Moderated lost-time accidents in the workplace by initiating a cutting-edge safety program and reduced mod rate by 10.5%.

Capably increased the supply of furniture wood by spearheading acquisition of 3M board feet green yard and plaining facility.

Vice President of Operations 4/2004 – 9/2013

United Furniture Industries, Okolona, MS

Spearheaded execution of turnaround initiatives and efficiently drove profit gains. Instigated development and acquisition strategies while being accountable for P&L.

Selected Accomplishments:

Optimized processes and centralized operations by restructuring departments throughout the organization.

Proficiently drove processes for start-up trucking company by recruiting manager to efficiently oversee operations.

Acquired cost-effective power unit contract for trucking company by investigating and negotiating with prospects.

Enhanced brand awareness and increased market share by capably orchestrating extensive concurrent sales promotions, with several exceeding 100,000 units.

Consistently exceeded customer expectations and objectives by efficiently driving sales, operations, production and imports.

Diminished expenses by successfully upholding inventories across multiple locations for widespread client base.

Operations Manager 4/2000 – 4/2004

United Furniture Industries, Okolona, MS

Provided operational oversight and capably guided and motivated diverse, cross-functional teams in the fulfillment of productivity, quality, and bottom-line objectives. Created departmental production reports and adeptly upheld administrations.

Selected Accomplishments:

Secured cost-effective raw materials and cut and sew services by visiting China and obtaining mutually beneficial vendor contracts.

Ensured a smooth transition implementing strategy for stationary and motion plants in North Carolina.

Proficiently controlled purchasing and effected a yearly 3% decrease in costs between 2001 and 2004.

Self Employed 7/1998-4/2000

Trucking, Tupelo, Ms

VP Mfg 1/1996-6/1998

Gaines div of River Oaks, Mckenzie, TN

Plant Manager 3/1992-12/1995

River Oaks, Baldwyn, Ms

Plant Manager 9/1989-2/1992

JB Lumber, Ecru, Ms

Military Service

US Army Reserve Honourably Discharged 1991-1994

Executive Officer and Detachment Commander MsNG 1988-1991

Armor Officer Basic Course 1989

Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 1988

Educational Background

Bachelor of Engineering University of Mississippi

Certification

Black Belt Six Sigma, 2016

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