Software Implementation Plant Manager

Brandon Frazier

Indianapolis, IN ***** ****************@*****.*** 317-***-****

Project and Software Implementation Manager

Multicultural professional with over 20 years of management experience leading projects, personnel and manufacturing optimization. Expertise in leadership skills, training, coaching and team development. Active contributor in planning logistical and standard operating policies and procedures. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

Software Implementation Strategist, Sailo Tech, multiple global locations 2021-Present

•Develop comprehensive deployment playbook for the roll-out to new plants across markets & business units, and continuously iterate on this strategy based on learnings.

•Lead end-to-end deployment process – in collaboration with a cross-functional team - to ensure a smooth, timely and impactful rollout.

•Mentor and coach groups of roll out team members through implementations, roof top consolidation and optimization.

•drive operational roll-out of platforms across markets & business units

Plant Manager, Kuehne + Nagel, Whitestown, IN 2018-2021

responsible for creating a customer service centric environment

lead engagement meeting that resolve any negative customer impacts with timely and efficient handing of resources, operations procedures and new ideas

Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards of over 20,000 + items

Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus towards the customer needs

Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective customer experiences

Plant Superintendent, Herff Jones, Indianapolis, IN 2016- 2018

Maintained planned Production and Labor Budget of over $2.5M

Increased plant On-Time Delivery by 15%

Purchased new machinery and technology that increased productivity and lower overall labor cost

Improved relationships with business partners both internal and external

Leading continuous improvement project teams resulting in a cost savings of over 2 million dollars in 2018

Created and implemented a visual management system that will identify areas of concern early in the process

Operations Manager

Increased employee engagement while reducing turn over by 17%

Lead employee market assessment and wage balancing project to optimize workforce.

Increased operations schedule attainment and on time delivery to customers by 33% in first year

Encouraged growth from within mentoring and coaching team leaders to become supervisors

Production Supervisor

Increased production through put by 15%

Reduced scrap rate by 4%

Reduced machine change over time 20 minutes

Expanded operational organization leading (kaizen),LEAN and 5’s events

Night Shift Production Supervisor, Skjodt Barrett, Lebanon, IN 2014-2016

Supervise 5 production lines in a multi-cultural work force of 110-130 employees.

Created new professional/ performance-based evaluation program to empower employees to exceed their individual goals while positively reinforcing SOP and GMP standards (Operator Tier System)

Developed new 5S Material Staging area that decreased change-over downtime by 10% and cold start down time by 15%

Created an internationally used tracking system for the development of new leadership employees

Created and administered presentations to assist with new customer acquisition and future process improvement plans

Special Projects Manager, Heartland Food Products, Indianapolis, IN 2013- 2014

Installed a 5th production line and designed a diagram for a 6th line

Responsible for the transition of equipment from functional to operational phase

Created and implemented diagrams and charts to establish areas of responsibility, safety,5’s and identify any additional resources needed to enhance the production lines output

Night Shift Operations Coordinator

Managed operation decisions during shift hours to maintain efficiency with 2 Supervisors and over 190 employees

Set short and long term goals to enhance output through implementation of 5’s labeling, GMP protocol and reassessing SOP’s to drive maximum output and lower company costs

Introduced Training and Development program that enhanced employee performance with cross and task specific training.

Oversaw and completed production / support documentation and process control documentation throughout the facility

Night Shift Production Supervisor

Supervised 5 production lines and 2 special project areas in a multi-cultural work force of 75-100 employees

Conducted training fora new electronic inventory system to better track material usage during work orders

Introduced and completed a 5S model trough out the entire production facility

Increased production and that lowered labor cost by 3% increasing production 8% over a 3 month plan

Operations Manager, United States Army, Various Locations 1997-2013

Supervised inventory management functions for communications, medical and specialty equipment valued at approximately $2M; conducted a monthly inventory with a 100 percent accuracy rate during career

Planned and managed over 50 projects using project management concepts; established work breakdown structures and timelines, forecasted resources and supervised overall completion of projects

Assessed training needs and evaluated training effectiveness of platoon; assisted in the development of innovative teaching techniques and conducted professional development seminars

EDUCATION:

Computer Management & Network Administration, ICM School of Business & Medical Careers, Pittsburgh, PA

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