Project manager
Resume:
John “Mark” Burdsall
Lynchburg, VA 24502
October 3, 2011
Hiring Manager:
I have attached my resume for your consideration.
I have worked in the chemical manufacturing industry for over 19 years with a few years off to tend to family needs.
I have made an impact at every company I have worked. Some of the impacts in the manufacturing operations are summarized as follows:
• Implemented and managed ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 series.
• MRP/ERP design and implementation as well as experience with other ERP systems (SAP and Oracle).
• P&L responsibilities.
• Capital improvement projects with many projects having an ROI of less than 12 months.
• Hazardous Materials Handling, HAZWOPER, and DOT Shipping Regulations training.
• Establishing employee training programs leading to higher retention rates.
• Experience in cGMP, OTC, and FDA manufacturing environments.
As I progressed through my career I have demonstrated the ability to improve morale, enhance safety, boost efficiencies, and advance productivity while growing in responsibilities at every position I have served.
Most recently I have been in the role of Compounding Manager for Tri Tech Labs making major improvements in the Compounding Department, Training, updating SOPs and Work Instructions, all while elevating the department to an all time record monthly production for September 2011. While we are successful, I do not believe that this is the best fit for my skills and abilities. I am looking forward to examining possibilities with a new company.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Mark Burdsall
C: 765-***-****
John Mark Burdsall
211 Two Creek Drive • Lynchburg, VA 24502
************@*******.*** • C: 765-***-****
Plant Manager
Quality Assurance • Process Improvement • Team Training • Management Development • Customer Service
An accomplished plant management professional with 19+ years of progressively increasing responsibilities in batch and continuous plant manufacturing operations. Positions held with leading manufacturers of chemical, specialty chemical, food, and personal care products. Results driven and team oriented with wide-ranging experiences in all aspects of the following components of chemical manufacturing: P & L, Safety, Quality Control/Assurance, MRP/ERP (planning, forecasting, & scheduling), Design and Implementation of Capitol improvement projects, Production line start-up, Maintenance, and Training.
Areas of Expertise:
• Bachelor of Science degree with extensive reinforcement in the chemical, personal care, and food industries.
• P & L accountability.
• Total Quality Management (TQM).
• ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 series implementation and certification.
• High speed liquid, gel, and aerosol filling of products for KAO Brands, Beiserdorf, Beauty Avenue, Bath & Body, L’Oreal, Bumble & Bumble, Esté Lauder, Target, and Wal-Mart.
• Personal care products manufactured included shampoos, conditioners, hair sprays, mousses, deodorants, hand creams, hand lotions, body sprays, antiseptic sprays, and various medical sprays.
• MRP/ERP design and implementation.
• Planning and scheduling experience with improved “on time” shipments and reduction in raw material inventories.
• Supply Chain management and negotiation or lower raw material and transportation costs
• Capital improvement projects with many projects having an ROI of less than 12 months.
• Hazardous Materials Handling, HAZWOPER, and DOT Shipping Regulations experience.
• Establishing employee training programs leading to higher retention rates.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011 – Present Tri Tech Labs Lynchburg, VA
470 Million Sales, 600+ employees, Manufactures Personal Care products including, hand soaps, foam soaps, hand gels, lotions, facial scrubs, and various hair care products in Liquid, Lotion, and Gel forms. Facility is an OTC and FDA regulated facility observing cGMP Practices.
Compounding Manager
• Managed 4 Supervisors, 60 compounders, tank farm operators, material handlers, and mechanics to ensure product meets or exceed packaging lines.
• Developed Training Program for all new department employees.
• Wrote and revised many Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Revised and Improved Work Instructions in order to meet cGMP compliance.
• Developed an MS Access program to work with SAP for scheduling and assigning batch job to the department.
• Worked with customers on pilot batches to develop work instructions for scale up from trial to production batches.
2010 – 2011 Chrysler, LLC Kokomo, IN
Major USA Auto Manufacturer.
Production Control Manager
• Supervise production employees to ensure production meets or exceed production rates.
• Supervise employees that support the supply chain for all shipping, receiving, sub assemblies, and assembly lines.
• Assist in implementing World Class Manufacturing standards.
2004 - 2009 Science Teacher & Head Football Coach Indiana
• Left Manufacturing to attend to family medical issues with parents. Since there were no positions for my skills I was left with teaching and coaching as a way to provide for my family while attending to the medical issues.
• Supervised entire football program from Youth through High School.
• Provided opportunities for 5 players to play at the next level.
• Raised over $6000 to support the football and scholarship programs.
2004-2004 Tiro Industries, LLC (Bankrupt & Liquidated) Minneapolis, MN
370 Million Sales, 375 employees, Manufactures Personal Care products including, shampoos and various hair care products in Liquid, Aerosol, and Gel forms. Facility was an FDA regulated facility observing cGMP Practices.
Reason for leaving: Company filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, eliminated senior staff, and liquidated the facilities.
Director of Manufacturing
• Reported to the CEO of the company
• Directed 5 Department Managers (Plant Manager, Compounding Manager, Purchasing Manager, Maintenance Manager, Warehousing Manager)
• Improved aerosol throughput by 25% through automation and efficiency measures
• Implemented extensive training program that improved production efficiency by over 12%
• Managed Capital projects of over $1.5 million
• Built teams to improve efficiencies and reduced staffing by 15%
2001-2004 Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. San Antonio, TX
8.5 Million Sales, 60 employees, Manufactures Aerospace and Industrial cleaners, solvents, paint strippers, toilet treatments, and various other chemicals.
Reason for leaving: Company was being sold and Tiro recruited me to run the manufacturing operations in Minnesota.
Director of Manufacturing
• Reports directly to the President/Owner of the company
• Directs 6 Department Managers; Production, Quality Control, Research & Development, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving, and Customer Service.
• Increased on time shipping from 37% to 99.8 % through better MRP/ERP management
• Improved Gross Margins from 37% to 52% through various cost saving initiatives
• Negotiate lower pricing for raw material and shipping costs
• Reduced overall production staff by 33% through more efficient manufacturing and planning techniques
2000-2001 Cataphote Inc. Jackson, MS
38 Million Sales, 85 employees, Manufactures reflective beads and abrasive materials.
Reason for leaving: Position was a short term contract for which I met all objectives and received bonus.
Plant Manager
• P&L responsibility for the Manufacturing Operations
• Increased production by 25% to exceed budgeted projections through more efficient planning and scheduling of resources, updating equipment, and proper training of employees
• Cut manufacturing cost by over $300,000 in 4 months through Quality Control and Statistical Analysis (SPC) measures.
• Directed 4 Engineers in the development and implementation of Plant improvement projects
• Responsible for turning around the manufacturing operations and achieving EBITDA for the first time in 5 previous years
1997-2000 Selig Chemical Industries Atlanta, GA
36 Million Sales, 98 employees, Manufactures Industrial and Institutional cleaners, solvents, hand soaps, and water care products.
Reason for leaving: Selig was incorporated into the ZEP Manufacturing facility and my position was eliminated.
Plant Manager
• P&L responsibility for the Manufacturing Operations
• Increased production capacities by over 210% through automating parts of the packaging lines, improving change over procedures, and more efficient planning & scheduling
• Reduced manpower by over 33% and reduced excess inventories by $386,000 through the design and implementation of an MRP/ERP program
• Improved on time shipping efficiency and accuracy from 83% to 97% same day shipments
• Instrumental in implementing ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 programs
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1984-1991 US ARMY (overlapped with completion of Bachelors degree)
• ROTC Advanced Camp, Ft Bragg, NC
• Advanced Leadership Course (Honor Graduate)
• Defense Intelligence Agency Course Graduate
EDUCATION
1988-1990 Ball State University, Muncie, IN B.S., Chemistry and Microbiology
1979-1982 Rose Hulman, Terre Haute, IN Major, Chemical Engineering
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