Manufacturing Manager

Rhet Roberson

Vinemont, AL *****

Cell: 256-***-**** Email: *******@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhetroberson/

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Manufacturing • Operations • Process Improvement • Quality Systems

Professional Summary

Results-oriented and driven manufacturing leader with a strong background in chemical engineering, process optimization, and operations management. Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing within high-tech ceramics and materials environments. Proven ability to lead diverse teams (50+ direct and indirect reports), manage complex projects, and deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies. Skilled in ERP/MRP systems, regulatory compliance, and ISO certification. Committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making.

Experience

Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials – Huntsville, AL (April 2018 – Present)

Manufacturing Manager (April 2025 – Present)

Lead a diverse team of 50+ direct and indirect reports across all manufacturing areas.

Communicate with customers and build production and staffing plans based on their needs.

Target and lead projects for continuous improvement in all areas of manufacturing. One focused project to reduce scrap is projected to have a 300% ROI.

Create SOPs and work instructions for all plant areas; implemented a new training system based on these documents.

Manager, Quality Systems and SRM Optimization (May 2023 – April 2025)

Led a team of 4 direct and 5 indirect reports in logistics, receiving, material transfer, and final quality lab.

Drove continuous improvement projects, including a process parameter change that resulted in over $500K in annual savings.

Expanded use of secondary raw materials, achieving both cost savings and carbon reduction.

Led ISO 9001 certification efforts and created a focused management system for the Huntsville facility.

Process and Sustainability Engineer (Nov 2022 – May 2023)

Created product mixes and bills of materials in ERP/MRP system. Created net positive product mix variances that impacted the P&L yearly.

Managed radiation source material and equipment permits, Title V air permit, and NPDES reporting.

Served as Site Radiation Safety Officer.

Assisted with budget creation for three product lines. This included forecasting, cost analysis, BOM creation, manpower allocation and more.

Implemented just-in-time delivery system for key and secondary raw materials.

Manufacturing Engineer (Feb 2019 – Nov 2022)

Created delivery schedules and ordered all incoming raw materials.

Managed and improved Access databases and other digital tools.

Conducted month-end closing and physical inventory, focusing on material variance and financial impacts.

Supported ISO 9001 system, including auditor interactions and document updates.

Engineering Intern (Apr 2018 – Feb 2019)

Transitioned all documents to ISO 9000:2015 standards and created a supporting database.

Managed local IT issues and created IPL codes for various labels.

Assisted with improvement projects, including time studies that led to process changes.

Ran weekly and monthly KPI reports to track production data and document issues.

Researched and recommended a sieve calibrator, reducing test sieve calibration costs.

Education

M.S. in Engineering Management

Auburn University, May 2021 – Dec 2025 (expected)

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Aug 2016 – May 2018

A.S. in Pre-Engineering

Northwest Shoals Community College, Aug 2011 – May 2013

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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