Plant Manager Operations

RANDY D. NELSEN

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573-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/randynelsen

OPERATIONS PLANT MANAGER

Operations Manager • Operations Excellence • Plant Manager • General Manager • P&L•

Strategic Planning • Lean Manufacturing • Project Mgmt. • Budget & Resource Mgmt.

Delivered Long-Term Solutions • Improved Cost Control • Increased OEE • Led Team

Excellence Award • Pollution Prevention Award • Six Sigma Greenbelt • Veteran USAR

EDUCATION

Illinois State University, Normal, IL 2001

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Parkland College, Champaign, IL 1996

Associate in Applied Science, Business Management

Parkland College, Champaign, IL 1993

Certificate, Manufacturing Operations

WORK EXPERIENCE

Global Trust Management Consulting, LLP, Spartanburg, SC Mar 2019 - present

Sr. Project Manager

Improving Operations through people development

●Provided on site leadership for suppliers in support of their customers

●Reviewed and supported the ability of suppliers to meet quality and productivity needs of the customer

●Performed equipment evaluation and confirmation of transfer timelines

●Coordinated communications between customer and suppliers to resolve deliverables

●Developed actions plans (LOP) for suppliers

●Supported the transfer of tooling and equipment between suppliers

●Optimized quality and logistics to ensure on time delivery

Fehrer Automotive North America, Duncan, SC Jul 2018 –Jan 2019

Production Manager

Tier 2 manufacturer of seat pads and bolsters for the automotive industry

●Provided direction for continued supply of materials to the customer during a launch phase and critical supply escalation

●Implemented a daily management accountability meeting to drive key improvements quickly

●Initiated work flow and lineside presentation improvements to support operator efficiency

●Served as key point of contact for customers for any production modifications or escalations

●Improved efficiency of 3 out of 5 lines above 85%

Dreaxlmaier Group, DAA Dreaxlmaier, Duncan, SC Nov 2016 –Apr 2018

Tier 1 manufacturer of electrical systems and luxury interiors

Operations Manager

●Delivered 10% overtime reductions through operator and supervisor engagement

●Improved daily interaction with support departments to ensure uninterrupted production

●Provided training to supervisors on KPI and improvement planning / implementation

Wilbert Plastic Services, Easely, SC Jun 2016 – Nov 2016

Business Unit Leader

Custom injection molding company

●Improved hourly output by 25% over a 3 month period

●Introduced Lean manufacturing principles to change the process flow to support OT reduction

●Rebuilt the customer trust in the facility through engagement and effective communication

International Automotive Components, Spartanburg, SC Aug 2014 – Feb 2016

Operations Manager

Tier 1 automotive interior carpet supplier

●Reduced hourly and salaried positions through equipment and efficiency improvements

●Implemented CMMS (MP2) for maintenance PM plans and machine history

●Implemented KPI for maintenance and operations teams

●Initiated key training programs for supervisors and maintenance staff to strengthen leadership and technical skills

Advanced Technology Services, Greenville, SC Nov 2010 – Aug 2014

Provider of outsourced maintenance services

Site Operations Manager, Georgia and South Carolina

●Managed financial performance, exceeding target by 15%

●Managed customer relations to grow revenues by 42%

●Provided customer cost savings in excess of $500,000

●Awarded Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

EPC-Columbia, Inc. (Formerly Collins & Aikman), Columbia, MO Mar 2001 – Nov 2011

Tier 1 automotive interior supplier

Plant Manager

●Promoted to Plant Manager EPC during sale from Collins & Aikman as Operations Manager

●Provided leadership through the transition of a large scale company, C&A, to a smaller plant, EPC

●Implemented flexible labor schedules to eliminate overtime saving over $3,000 per week

●Introduced blow molding to the product portfolio, insourcing previously purchased parts

Eagle Wings Industries, Inc., Rantoul, IL May 1988 – Jan 2001

Tier 1 supplier of automotive stampings and body assemblies

Manufacturing Section Manager

●Awarded 3 Governor’s Pollution Prevention Awards

●Facilitated Teams participation in Illinois Manufacturers Association Team Excellence Awards

●Managed 3 shifts in Welding and electrocoat painting operations

United States Army Reserve, Urbana, IL Aug 1985 – Aug 1989

Smoke Operations Specialist, Specialist E4

Illinois Governor’s Pollution Prevention Award (3x), Illinois Manufacturers Team Excellence Awards Participations (3x), Lean Manufacturing Implementation, Kaizen Facilitator, Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Eagle Scout; BSA,

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