Plant Manager Continuous Improvement

Eyriq Pullin

***********@*******.*** • 404-***-**** • 118 Tablerock Court, Dothan, Alabama

SUMMARY

Versatile professional with more than 20+ years of experience in Management, Logistics and Leadership capabilities. Expert in organizing day-to-day operations, team building and guidance while increasing productivity for employees as well as being committed to the success of the organization and the customers’ outcome. EXPERIENCE

Air Distribution Technology formerly Ruskin JCI, Plant Manager Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

Managed a budget plan of over 110 million dollars a year. Improved gross margin month over month. Achieved daily spending target based on monthly goals and sales prediction. Improved production build and OTD for better customer satisfaction. Improved labor cost with reduced overtime hours

Improved plant gross margin from 6% to 17% month over month, manage all business to include, budget planning, P&L, daily operations, monthly sales 6.5m to 7.6m,

Managed the gross margin, savings plan with conversion cost affiliated with hours tracked based on production rate, material used, reducing scrap, head count improving overall success of plant production Manage over 420 employees, manufacturing build, production goals, on time delivery to customers Key metrics are Safety, Quality, Production, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, scrap cost, material cost, Departments managed included Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Paint department, Welding, Tool and Die shop, shipping, maintenance dept. Improved plant rating from the 23rd plant out of 24 to the 2nd plant in profitability Meet monthly conversion cost target, continuous improvement, new processes alone with kaizen events Ecore International, Plant Manager

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

Managed the startup of this new facility to include hiring the staff, training the staff, managing all capex projects to include bringing in all machines, locating all machines to fit the flow of production for a smooth material in and finished material out flow. Implemented all work processes, safety guidelines, quality standards, CI projects for efficiency Managed the locations of all machines within the facility for better run rates Chep USA, BDI, Woodford Logistics, Plant Manager

Mar 2017 - Apr 2021

Budget Plan of 32.2 million EBITDA 2.5 million, Increase EBITDA from -80% to +59% YTD. Present current business status analysis and prospect forecast reports for senior management group Overseeing the company's business plan.

Managed daily forecasts for operations goals, Managed the P&L, managed inbound, inventory and outbound processes. Completes reports for upper management, business case resolution Reduced labor, increased production, lowered safety incidents, developed subordinates for growth, decreased drivers drive time over 50 % by increasing production and efficiency. Managed a workforce of about 125 associates, with five supervisors, fifteen truck drivers. Formulate work rules, evaluate systems for associates to be successful, evaluate work completions XPO Logistics Inc., Senior Ops Manager

Jun 2016 - Mar 2017

Manage the P&L and daily forecasts, decrease labor cost, a Budget Plan of 250 million, Managed Pricing versus Costs of labor and material for more efficient operations, and leaner processes. Accountable for reporting and delivering KPI’s in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with no expedited cost, guide and evaluate the completion of work tasks by the heads of each department

Managed the daily dashboards, completed PowerPoint slides for weekly board meetings, Continuous Improvement daily, SAP, AS400, WMS systems used.

Improved daily QFN’s (Quality Failure Notice) from over 300 a week to 1 to 5 a week, Managed twelve operations managers, sixteen supervisors in five departments with over 450 associates. Syncreon Inc, Harley Davidsons Motorcycles Manufacturing York, PA, Greer, SC, Senior Operations Manager May 2012 - Jun 2016

Develops and provides input on assembly requirements needed to determine the total assembly for labor. Eyriq Pullin - page 1 of 2

Responsible for cost management, product quality, maintenance of the assets and continuous improvement. Supervises and directs the daily operations of large-scale production to optimize scheduling and deliveries of commodities to customers at a 500,000 square foot facility with over five hundred team members. Assisted the director of operations and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning and polices, directs, and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing. Managed P&L of regions and costs, minimize labor overtime and repairs, Hire, train, develop evaluate staff. Overseeing internal audit of assigned operations; analyzing procedures and ensuring the plant operates in compliance with rules and regulations.

Directed manufacturing assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles. Managed the product lifecycle management (PLM), just in time (JIT) and high-performance work teams as needed to be effective. Ensured all material for production and assembly line was coordinated with the material dept. to maintain line integrity. Toyo Tires of North America, White, GA, General Manager of Warehouse Operations Jul 2009 - May 2012

Managed the P&L Budget Plan of 127.5 million. Managed the production Developed and improved warehouse processes, streamline for continuous improvement. Responsible for both non-exempt and exempt staff, daily metrics to ensure efficient productivity.

Maintained a 980k+ sq. ft. warehouse, maintenance, equipment, and inventory stock integrity. Ensured SOPs are followed, knowledge in SAP, WMS, YMS & TMS, WCS, AS400, continuous Improvement and Six-Sigma. Implemented the 6S process to better identify all problem areas Financial Capabilities:

Reduced the time for labor and the cost for shipping by 60% and increased productivity by 70% Home Depot DC, Braselton, Ga., Senior Operations Manager Jun 2005 - Jul 2009

Managed weekly throughput on avg. of $13M with an annual $678M a year, OSHA lost time “0” Created a time and cost-efficient method to ship loads, directed a 579k facility, over 350 associates. Johnson Controls Inc., Edison, N.J., Johns Creek, Ga. Automotive Assembly, Quality Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Operations Manager

Nov 1996 - May 2005

Oversaw a multi-billion-dollar facility spanning over 600k square feet, with a workforce exceeding 500 team members. The site produced seats, headliners, head rests, and airbags for GM products. Maintained continuous communication with the customer to ensure all manufactured products met quality standards and specifications. Accountable for achieving targeted objectives, developed cost control measures, and assisted in implementing lean concepts. Proficient in PPAP, FEMA, PCP, Root Cause Analysis, QS and ISO 9001, TS 16949, SAP. Planned and monitored both short-term and long-term budgets to fulfill the site's financial commitments. Managed three production lines with supervisors and team leaders to ensure effective build and material coordination. US Army, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager

1981 - 2002

Completed all leadership courses to in BNOC and ANOC alone with training and building teams Medals of commendation for streamlining efficiency of service records and ensuring up to 98% equipment availability readiness. EDUCATION

Howard University

Business Management

Chicago State University

Bachelor of Science • Business Management

SKILLS

Plant Operation Management • Staff development • Inventory control • Decision Making • Budget, Growth • Team Building • Problem resolution • Customer Solution • Delivery, Cost, Safety Eyriq Pullin - page 2 of 2

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