Plant Manager

Location:

Tennessee

Salary:

Negotiable

Posted:

March 23, 2009

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Dannie Brian Tinch

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a plant or operations manager position with operational responsibilities in a progressive company where I can fully use my knowledge of manufacturing and human resources to bring about continuous improvement and financial growth within the organization.

LEADERSHIP SUMMARY

 Excellent communication and interactions with all levels of the company.

 Interacts daily with manufacturing and functional departments to accomplish the task.

 Strong ability to listen, balance points of view, and integrate ideas into action.

 Ability to analyze problems, both technical and behavioral in nature, and provide practical solutions.

 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 Demonstrated track record for assuming increasing responsibilities.

 Takes initiative and is able to efficiently handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously; works well under pressure and still improvises.

 Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume QS 9000 manufacturing environment.

 Strong desire to coach and develop potential leaders.

 Meets deadlines; is adept at finding ways to speed up a task.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Managerial Leadership – In-depth administrative experience and energetic hands on management. Ability to establish clear expectations, provides guidance, instills accountability and communicates effectively at all levels of the organization. Obtains results by involving people in the learning process.

 Financial Performance – Proven track record of financial performance in maximizing resources, which have met or exceeded the company’s financial goals and performance objectives.

 Lean Manufacturing – Experience in maximizing plant performance and quality assurance by using the Toyota Production System, Hutchinson FTS Manufacturing System, Cutting Edge Technologies, and teamwork of direct and indirect personnel.

 Customer Relations – Interacted and maintained a harmonious relationship with customers. Addressed and resolved customer concerns. Negotiated product pricing. Participated in Simultaneous Product Development Team meetings. Insured smooth launch of product to customers.

 Technical Skills – New program platform implementation and project management, facility management including plant layout, process flow and product design. Proficient in utilizing computer technology, project tracking, spread sheets and formal presentations.

 Cost Reduction Activities – In-depth knowledge of Kaizen, problem solving and continuous improvement activities. Actively involves and generates awareness in personnel to eliminate waste, maximize plant efficiencies and the management of internal and external supplier cost.

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WORK HISTORY

ANGUS-PALM

Plant/Operations Manager Dec. 04 to Present

Greeneville, TN.

Achievements

 Located and launched a second manufacturing facility.

 Planned and launch a powder paint operation.

 Increased overall productivity by 13%.

 Managed the intake of 185 new associates.

 Managed the operation from a $24 million operation to a $62 million operation in 26 months.

 Completed training on “Bringing out the best in people” and “Bridges out of poverty”. Understanding these principles teach one how to effectively motivate people.

Responsibilities & Success

 Operational responsibilities for plant performance and profitability for annual sales in excess of $62 million. Maintained customer requirements throughout a tremendous growth cycle. Remained profitable in the face of growth challenges, as well as a softening economy. Implemented on site training and certification for skilled trades (i.e. AWS certified welders, liquid painters, powder painters, and assembly personnel). Provided inter-personal and technical skills training for operators. Concentrated efforts have been focused to ensure adherence to overall manufacturing systems.

HUTCHINSON FLUID TRANSFER SYSTEMS, CORPORATION

Operations Manager, Livingstion, TN Jan 2000 to Dec.2004

Achievements

 Improved productivity by 18% in a twelve-month period.

 Reduced scrap by 26% through awareness training and employee ownership.

 Gained a 21% overall throughput from Kaizen teams project implementation.

 Improved customer on-time delivery to 100%.

 Reduced CPPM from 130 to 28 parts per million.

 Successfully launched a $38 million dollar platform.

 Successfully merged two plants into one production team.

 Heavily involved with new equipment decision and purchases.

Responsibilities & Success

 Operational responsibilities for plant performance and profitability for annual sales in excess of $45 million. Responsible for sales forecast and plant workload balance. Met or exceeded performance measureables. Implemented leadership training for managers and supervisors. Provided inter-personal and technical skills training for operators. Concentrated efforts have been focused to ensure adherence to overall manufacturing systems. Promotes communication, cooperation, consistency and a continuous improvement environment to create a values driven work environment.

Manufacturing Engineer 1998-2000

 Responsible for cutting edge engineering of manufacturing systems that include design, purchase and implementation.

PARAGON TECHNOLOGIES, Livingston, TN 1994 – July 1998

 Equipment Design Specialist: Responsible for the design and manufacture of specialized production equipment (concept drawings, purchasing, machining, customer delivery, etc.)

FAYETTE TUBULAR PRODUCTS, Livingston, TN 1989-1994

 Tooling Technician: Maintained and built production tooling

EDUCATION

 Tennessee Technology Center, Livingston, TN 1986-1989

Studies included engineering design methods, drafting (CAD), machining and welding

HOBBIES

 Overton County Fair Association board member

 Children’s sporting events

 Overton County Rural Development committee

References

REFERENCES

David W. Drinnon