Manager Manufacturing, Quality, Production Experience, Microsoft Offic

OPERATIONS / PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Dedicated and goal-driven individual with over twenty plus years in manufacturing, of which nineteen years were in some sort of leadership position. Committed to not only reduce waste, and improve production outputs, but also in the development and continuous improvement of the processes, procedures, employees, and equipment. Work to improve upon and set new heights in the areas of safety, quality, production, and in the skill sets of the workforce. Have worked on numerous Lean projects both as the leader and participant. Areas of expertise include…

Just-in-Time (JIT) Production

Lean Manufacturing

Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM)

Policy / Procedure Development

Team Building & Training

Resource Allocation

Cost Reduction / Avoidance

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Critical Control Points (CCP)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

American Institute of Baking (AIB)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Evergreen Packaging, Athens, Georgia, 8/1999 – Present

Department Manager of the Printing Departments

Responsible for all aspects of safety, quality, and production in the printing, roll stock, and plate room departments. Establish operational policies and implement process improvements to reduce the potential for accidents, ensure superior quality, and improve the throughput of the various printing presses producing liquid packaging cartons. Directly manage three mangers overseeing 50+ hourly employees in a union facility. Design, seek out, and implement coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and to overall improve performance. Work with peers and the plant manger, to develop yearly capital expense budgets and prioritize capital projects. Ensure all employees are adhering to all quality and safety procedures. Personnel responsibilities include, coaching, progressive discipline, hiring, firing, and reviews.

Most Memorable Contributions:

• Brought the flexo department, that had been closed down, back into vital production. Presently, the production achieved on 3 of the presses in the flexo department, is rated in the top 6 of the company. Production rates have reduced the need for staff once budgeted for.

• Reduced costs in supplies over the past 2 years in excess of $200,000.00.

• Continue to operate and make improvements while never wavering over a .025% in quality returns and allowances based on gross sales and safety T.I.R. of less than 1.

• Developed production tracking spreadsheets for all production departments.

• Wrote a PM Manual for operators in the offset department to further encourage the operators to take on ownership of their press and use maintenance only when necessary.

Field Container Corp. LLC, LaPorte, Indiana, 11/1988 – 7/1999

Shift Manager

Responsible for all aspects of safety, quality, and production on third shift for the entire plant. This included 3 offset printing presses, shipping, pre-press, and maintenance. Managed 25+ hourly employees in a non-union environment. Worked with senior and higher skilled employees to develop training modules, and standardize work practices.

Most Memorable Contributions:

• Worked on a team to reduce make ready times from six hours to less than two.

• Developed several pieces of equipment to aid in the set up time of the printing equipment.

• Developed training material / SOP’s for all printing presses.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Received certification in Lean Manufacturing Principles online with Best Practice Resource, http://www.1stCourses.com/, February 2012.

Bachelor of Business Administration, February 2011

American Intercontinental University

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003, November 2010

Athens Technical College

PIT Instructions & Training, November 2006

Lean University, Race City

Six Sigma Greenbelt, December 2005

Blue Ridge Paper Products

Supervisory Leadership Workshop, November 1999

Athens Technical College

OSHA 501 Trainer Course General Industry, September 1998

National Safety Council

Certificate in Supervision, December 1997

Purdue University

Advanced Train the Trainer, May 1993

Field Container Corporation

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, Macs, Lotus Notes, and SAP

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