Manufacturing & Operations Excellence Leader
Resume:
TERRY ROBERT GAYLE
Vevay, IN 47043
Phone: 812-***-****
E-mail: *************@*****.***
MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Process Re-engineering & Workflow Improvement / Quality Control & Assurance / Regulatory Compliance Cost Containment / Implementing Total Productive Maintenance Methodologies Experienced in Implementing LEAN Manufacturing Methodologies Expertise in Turning around Underperforming Operations Expert in Design & Implementation of Complex Solutions—Special Attention to Details Dynamic management career leading production and operational efforts in high-paced manufacturing environments. Excellent qualifications in managing large-scale projects from concept through planning, design, development and task management. Expertise in critical phase restructuring and realignment of manufacturing efforts to improve efficiency and quality control standards. Excellent communicator skilled in interfacing with top management and customers. Resourceful in solving problems.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Manufacturing Plant Management • Implementing Safety Methodologies
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance • Materials Planning & Handling
• Regulatory Compliance & Corrective Action • LEAN Manufacturing & OSHA Compliance
• Staff Supervision, Training & Development • New Plant Startup—Installation & Configuration PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Refresco Inc. Lawrenceburg, IN.
Production Manager May 2024 to Present
• Manage three shift operation with 150 employees, including 4 supervisors.
• Ensure prompt delivery of product. One million cases per month.
• Make sure all safety protocols are enforced.
• Developed training program for all lines.
• Payroll approval for all production employees.
• Cover shifts for all supervisors.
• Ensure OEE% and Attainment is met on all lines.
Multicolor Corporation, Batavia OH
Department Supervisor 2024
Supervise Finishing Department.
• Supervise crew of 20 with staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation responsibilities
• Ordering all consumables, including dies and plates
• Quality control and waste management
• Reduced downtime by 50% in 60 days
• Reduced ink waste by $28,000 the first month
Dow Chemical, Carrollton, KY
Shift Manager-2022- 2023
Supervise production, shipping and receiving of silicon cartridges.
• Dow is the largest producer of silicon products in the United States.
• Safety, printing written procedures before any project started.
• Training staff, scheduling orders.
• Utilize company production software.
• Monitor logistics of materials and guide shipping of completed products.
• Ensure maximum production, KPI is between 80 and 90 cartridges per minute. NORDIC ICE, Louisville, KY
Plant Manager – 2012 – 2022
Full management responsibilities involving safety, quality assurance and review, manpower efficiency, cost saving and setting daily production goals for 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.
• Recruited to open a new plant operation—installed and configured new equipment and developed policies and procedures.
• Experience with P&L statements and Capital expenditures
• Oversee 5 production lines with 50+ products.
• Supervise over 30 employees with staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation responsibilities.
• Directly responsible for implementing safety directives.
• Actively involved in the development and implementation of cost saving programs.
• Collaborate with scheduling personnel to streamline production process; monitor logistics of materials and guide shipping and handling of completed products.
• Engage suppliers and contractors to ensure fulfillment of maintenance and enforce service agreements.
• Ensure the maximum level of productivity and efficiency in production operations.
• Utilize Epicor software for managing daily production goals.
• Produced Food Grade Re Freezable Gel Packs for Pharma Use. Major Accomplishments:
• Maintained “Perfect Attendance Record.”
• Delivered “Zero” time loss in accidents.
• Traveled to Omaha Nebraska to provide training to new Plant Manager. TRANSFORMER DECOMMISSIONING, INC., Nabb, IN
Production Manager – 2006 - 2012
Challenged to lead day-to-day production operations. Ensured that production operation ran smoothly and efficiently with minimum down-time.
• Instrumental in reducing purchasing cost by 50%.
• Performed storm water sampling and maintained environmental records.
• Maintained accurate and complete OSHA 300, IFTA and DOT records.
• Led weekly safety meetings and conducted safety training classes.
• Performed weekly safety audits of the plant including MSDS.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving—domestic and international. TERRY ROBERT GAYLE
12512 Phillips Road
Vevay, IN 47043
Phone: 812-***-****
E-mail: *************@*****.***
MCALISTER EXCAVATING, INC., Patriot, IN
Foreman – 2005 – 2006
Liaison between State of Indiana and Contractor for Madison Corrections Project Demolition/Water/Sanitary
LMS CONTRACTING, INC., Madison, IN
Estimator, Project Manager – 2002 – 2005
Estimator and Project manager on several Multimillion dollar projects including Power Plant in Lawrenceburg IN. H. C. NUTTING, INC., Cincinnati, OH
Geotechnical Senior Technician – 1999 – 2002
Third Party Quality Control Inspection
Concrete/Steel/Soil
Written Reports Sent To Property Owners
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Switzerland Co. High, Vevay, IN
IVY Tech, Madison, IN
1 year certification in automotive technology
\Krautkramer NDT School, Level I UT
Primavera Suretrak Project Manager Software Training Grading Technician Level I
American Concrete Institute, Field Testing Tech Grade I OSHA Lead Awareness
Bridge Coating Inspection Technician
Thirty Hours Training in “Manufacturing Through Statistical Thinking” OSHA Ten Hour Training
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Blueprint Reading
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