Operations Manager Plant

DERRICK A. DUNCAN

ALBANY, GA 229-***-**** *****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY:

Skilled Operations Manager, seeking to obtain a professional position to leverage and implement my knowledge, skills, and experience. Possess 20+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry and 14+ years of experience in leadership roles. Strong understanding of departmental metrics and customer needs. Skilled in training and development, leadership, heavy equipment operations, safety-oriented, CMMS system navigation, continuous process improvement techniques and operational management. Comply with company’s operational policies and procedures, safety regulations, and EPA guidelines. Certified in first aid, CPR, and OSHA-30 with proficiency in MS Office Suite. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Georgia Pacific 2015 – Present

Albany Lumber – Operations Manager (2021 – Present) Improved the application of mental models for long-term value creation using the PBM principles that resulted in the development of strong leaders.

Use P&L to make cost-saving adjustments for operations to reduce costs on an annual basis. Successfully developed mill-wide training processes, restructured and coordinated mill-wide scheduling, and initiated reliability improvements to increase operational uptime percentage, combined with hands on training of all levels of organization and asset reliability plan and identification

Experienced in all areas of Lumber production process and equipment Green End – Superintendent (2017 – 2021)

Integral part of planning, hiring, training, EHS, and modifications leading to the success of new state-of-the-art $180M lumber facility with a 360 MMBF annual capability. Exceeding annual goals within first 8 months

Created a training program for new and inexperienced hires including safety and operations. Implemented operational processes changes to enhance efficiency through consistent efforts to improve and develop the workforce culture by striving for continuous improvement in safety and efficiency. Established production online schedules, achieved multiple production records, and ensured machine center reliability and part availability.

Strategically resolved run rates for efficient startup performance operations by collaborating with the Construction and Programming teams and planning and implementing 5S throughout the facility. Achieved significant year-over-year improvements, including zero recordable safety incidents within the department, a 1.3% increase in production, an 8% decrease in operating hours, a 7.5% increase in run rate, a 6% improvement in recovery, and a 21% increase in uptime run rate. Utilized HOP principles to develop a culture of safety, foster an engaging employee, and identify areas of opportunity.

Dry End Superintendent (2016 – 2017)

Achieved a 3% improvement in production, a 1% reduction in operating hours, and a 5% improvement in hourly run rates through effective communication and teamwork. Gained deep knowledge of various standards such as quality to enhance employee understanding across the entire facility.

Continued Experience – Georgia Pacific

Sawmill Shift Supervisor (2015 – 2016)

Missioned to improve the productivity of the team by increasing communication, teamwork productivity, and accountability that achieved the mill’s highest 10-hour production rate. Utilized strong leadership skills when supervising the night-shift team in the facility. Collaborated with the production, maintenance, and electrical departments to resolve production and equipment problems that increased understanding and a customer-focused mindset. Enhanced Operator’s knowledge and professional development to drive value creation and instill entrepreneurship when working with Operators and Zone Ownership teams. Norbord 2012 – 2015

Production Supervisor (2013 – 2015), Press Area Lead/Assistant Area Manager (2012 – 2013), Relief Production Supervisor (2012 – 2013)

Successfully lead a zero-recordable incident team, completed Norbord’s Safety Leadership Program, and calculated and tracked process efficiency and productivity by developing time trials. Effectively developed a strategic method to reduce paint consumption by 35%-50%, improved efficiency and reliability to accommodate all production, and collaborated with Quality Assurance to improve cost efficiency and process improvement.

Provided superior leadership support by leading the team to achieve the best cost efficiency and highest production levels, including setting several production records such as the highest shift production twice and the highest 24-hour production. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

Pursuing Bachelor Program – Business Administration, Western Governors University Obtained High School Diploma, Booker T. Washington High School Certifications: OSHA 30 HR Certification, Certified CPR and First Aid Trainer, and Dry Kiln and Lumber Grading Certification

Training: Lumber Quality & Mill Process Efficiency and Improvement via Lumber Quality Institute References:

Keith Snider- Mill Manager Georgia Pacific: cell 731-***-****, *****.******@*****.*** Jerry Gunter - Mill Manager Georgia Pacific: cell 229-***-****, *****.******@*****.*** Other references available upon request

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