Plant Manager, Director of Operations

Dedicated and results-driven Director of Operations with over 28 years of hands-on experience leading lean, high-volume manufacturing environments under GMP standards. Proven success in driving operational excellence, optimizing cost structures, and improving supply chain and logistical efficiencies.

Strategic leader with deep expertise in P&L oversight, contract negotiations, CMMS/PM maintenance systems, material planning and execution, inventory control, and cross-functional project management. Adept at developing and executing sales strategies aligned with operational goals to drive growth and profitability.

A data-driven problem solver skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), consistently delivering improvements in quality, efficiency, and risk mitigation. Passionate about fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, cross-training, and continuous improvement. Committed to elevating performance outcomes through effective leadership, communication, and quality assurance practices.

Core Competencies

Lean Manufacturing GMP Compliance P&L Accountability CAPA & RCA CMMS/PM Implementation

Supply Chain & Logistics Strategic Planning Cost Optimization KPI Development Safety & Compliance (OSHA 30)

Change Management ERP & CRM Systems Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Operational Excellence Capex Planning

Career Experience

GLOBAL WIDGET Director of Operations Tampa, FL Apr 2025 – Current

Designed and implemented GMP-compliant manufacturing operations across three facilities, managing all aspects of production, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Directed eight departments (including GMP areas) from Receiving to Shipping, managing 12 direct reports and 180+ associates using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Collaborated with Purchasing and Planning to set minimum raw material reorder points with lead time considerations—minimizing downtime and consistently meeting OTIF delivery targets.

Led training on continuous improvement and SMART process optimization, fostering a problem-solving culture focused on RCA, CAPA, and cost-effective process refinement.

Drove Lean methodology and CAPA Matrix adoption, increasing production efficiency by 25% and reducing waste by 12%.

Achieved 100% GMP compliance across all departments, ensuring high standards of quality and operational safety.

Established SMART KPI frameworks for all leaders and associates, driving month-over-month performance improvement.

Developed and implemented a strategic CapEx plan that enabled facility expansion, boosting line capacity by 60% with an ROI of less than 90 days.

•Streamlined dry room process flow and air handling, reducing gummy drying times from 11 to 6 days using Lean and Six Sigma techniques.

OLDCASTLE BUILDING ENVELOPE General/ Plant Manager Tampa, FL July 2024 – Apr 2025 (Plant Closed)

Managed full-scale operations across 7 departments with 61 associates, implementing Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive operational excellence.

Directed quality control programs and production operations while developing KPIs, managing fleet routing, and overseeing customer shipments within established budgetary guidelines.

Trained cross-functional teams on continuous improvement methodologies, fostering a problem-solving culture that improved glass quality, OTIF performance, and reduced production costs.

Developed dynamic KPI framework for all management levels, driving consistent year-over-year performance improvements across the organization.

Implemented a comprehensive safety program using 5S philosophy, achieving zero incidents for 792+ consecutive days while reducing overall accident rates.

Optimized process flows and inventory control using lean manufacturing principles, reducing customer lead times from 5 days to 3 days.

Executed strategic CapEx plan to upgrade manufacturing equipment, resulting in a 10% increase in production efficiency and cost reduction.

Streamlined operations through Lean/TPS practices, eliminating labor-intensive processes and reducing staffing requirements by 12%.

Led cross-functional team to optimize production and route planning, achieving 15% reduction in delivery times and 9% decrease in fuel consumption.

Collaborated with the Operational Excellence team to redesign plant processes and layouts, increasing departmental efficiency by 15%.

Enhanced organizational culture through CAPA implementation, resulting in 25% increase in employee engagement and 30% reduction in staff turnover.

BARNETT OUTDOORS INC Senior Director of Operations and Logistics TARPON SPRINGS, FL Jan 2023 – July 2024

●Planned a Plant, warehouse, and DC operations rebranding project that included the setup, optimization, and repackaging of 14 Barnett Tactical Crossbows.

●Directed the quality control/assurance objectives, and oversaw equipment maintenance, work order completions, truck schedules, and shipments—all within the company’s established budgetary guidelines.

●Built effective partnerships with multiple logistical agencies to improve shipment OTIF and decrease supply costs by 50%.

●Managed the logistics of international and domestic shipments, reducing custom clearance times by 50% and saving the company 25k and transportation costs.

●Established, monitored, and adjusted safety min/max stock levels on key materials as needed to ensure supply continuity.

●Implemented a new CRM, ERP, and transportation management system, which increased our OTIF by 25%

●Sourced, negotiated, and secured new contracts with key suppliers and carriers, resulting in a 15% reduction in material costs, a 15% decrease in carrier costs, and a 25% increase in supplier/ carrier reliability.

●Led a team of 31 cross-trained associates using Lean Six Sigma principles, achieving a 40% reduction in operational waste.

●Developed KPIs for supervisors and associates in the plant to improve overall performance by 15% year-over-year.

●Managed and directed supply chain operations, including order-processing, order-filling, shipping, transport, warehousing, distribution, product sourcing, and inventory control.

●Negotiated terms with 3PLs, LTL, and small parcel carriers to reduce operational expenses monthly.

●Developed, implemented, and reviewed strategic supply chain processes to reduce costs and streamline the business.

●Replaced labor-intensive processes while enhancing workflow through new technology, and reduced staff by 25%.

SUNCOAST CHEMICALS COMPANY Plant Manager/ Director LVL Clearwater, FL Sept 2016 – Jan 2023

●Results-driven and hands-on leader of a chemical manufacturing plant that oversees 6 departments with 12 direct reports, led by example, through dedication, process improvement, and effective communication.

●Managed all P&L and skillfully forecasted plant and department expenses alongside labor costs based on sales and price per pound (CPP) and seasonal operations.

●Implemented innovative capex improvements across plant operations, quality, and safety, resulting in a 15% increase in production efficiency and cost reduction.

●Developed KPIs for all Managers, Supervisors, and Associates, giving them a direction to success using SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals.

●Implemented Kaizen events, fostering a continuous improvement culture and leading to a 20% increase in line efficiency.

●Implemented and managed Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, eliminating downtime and saving $42,500 annually in unplanned maintenance costs.

●Created a proactive approach to plant maintenance by adding the Emaint CMMS program to simplify the PM process, prevent failures, maximize uptime, reduce downtime (under 3%) and costs, and drive productivity.

●Developed a strategic plan for lean improvement, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency within the 1st year.

●Designed and added 12 additional department production lines using Lean Manufacturing methodologies (2016-2023)

●Planned Integration for a new $3M palletizing and conveyor module using lean manufacturing methods, which reduced staff by 15% and will increase efficiency by 21%.

●Established, monitored, and adjusted safety min/max stock levels on key materials as needed to ensure supply continuity.

●Enhanced on-time delivery to 98% and decreased the ship cycle from five to three days.

● Implemented semi-automated line upgrades to 20 production lines, reducing labor and increasing efficiency by 20-33%.

●Utilized Lean Six Sigma techniques to develop and empower leaders, significantly reducing employee turnover and increasing efficiency while reducing waste in all 6 departments.

Additional career experience: (More details available upon request)

**Plant Manager/ General Manager: CARGILL Poinsettia, FL Jan 2014 - Oct 2016

**Plant Operations Manager/ QA Manager: Purina/ Land O’Lakes Mulberry, FL & Lake City FL July 2010 - Jan 2014

**Sales/ Quality Manager: Southeast Milk Plant City, FL Jan 2001- July 2010

**Managing/ Operations Manager/ Owner: Hunrick Dairy Brooksville, FL Aug 2004- Aug 2009

**Area Operations Manager: WALMART DC 602*-****-****

**Quartermaster Logistics/ Supply Chain Officer: UNITED STATES ARMY 1991-2006 (Active/ Reserve/Guard)

Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Business Operations 1992- 1996

Logistics Basic Officer Leadership Course (LOG-BOLC), Diploma, FT Lee, VA 1996

Logistics Captains Career Course (LOG-C3), Diploma, FT Lee, VA 1999

Software and Tools

Office 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Kronos, Workday, Quick Books, SAP, Power BI, Salesforce, Dynamics GP, AWS, MISys, AutoCAD, AS400, JD Edwards, E-Maint, Finario, Esker, Velocity, Manhattan, Descartes, e2open

Professional Development

Commissioned Quartermaster Officer (CPT) UNITED STATES ARMY (Active/ Reserve/ Guard) 1991-2004

Logistics/Supply Officers Course ASCM: Inventory Management Course ASCM: Supply Chain Management Course Army Airborne and Rigger Cert SQF Certification-Royal Society Level 3 HACCP Certification Lean Manufacturing Course (CE) Green Belt Six Sigma Course (In-Process CE) Master Boat Captain Forklift Certified CPR Certified Scuba Certified

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