Plant/Production Manager

John Lancaster

**** ********** **. **.

Canton, OH 44721

Phone: 330-***-****

Email: *******@***.***

Operations Management

A visionary production leader leveraging in-depth knowledge of the market place and operational landscapes to significantly increase revenue and operational efficiency. Proven ability to deliver innovative solutions that fully support corporate growth objectives. Accomplished team leader, adept at developing and guiding diverse teams to deliver top performance, process improvement initiatives, and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple manner. Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills.

CORE SKILLS

• 20+ years of Production/Operations Management • Team Building &development (Motivation)

• Staff training & Developing • Efficiency Improvement

• Local/State/Federal Agencies • Continuous Improvement (goal Setting)

• Profit & Loss • Inventory Control W/ JIT experience

• SOP Writing/ Job Hazard Analysis • Transportation/Shipping & Receiving

• Multiple Facility experience • Equipment Analyzing & Corrections

• Customer Service • Safety/Quality controls (team environment)

• Mechanical Background w/ welding experience

• Communication Skills/verbal/ written

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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Increased Production 62% and elevated profits $700K annually through employee training of equipment capacity, performance improvements and the reduction of wasteful activities, including personnel reduction.

 Led and executed a diverse team of professionals to design, construct and start up two $10 million EPA approved Production processes in Twinsburg and Ashtabula, Ohio. Increased revenues through strategic marketing of commodities resulting in $3,200,000 in profit at 23% profit margin after the first 12 months of full production.

 Reduced operations cost 25% through evaluations, reducing wasteful activities, team building and equipment changes.

 Assisted in Implementing and guiding safety programs to improve safety 20% with employee participation and training

 Planned and executed installation, and start up of new fluorescent lamp recycling operation producing a 60% profit margin for the company.

 Consistently exceeded budgeted revenues and EBITA targets.

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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONT’D

 Assisted in extensive R&D projects that developed EPA approved operations and equipment.

 Reduced process times by 20% through equipment design changes which increased profits.

 Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for entire operations.

 Proven track-record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment that exceeds operational goals and yields measurable outcomes.

CAREER HISTORY

Penn-Ohio Coal-(Kimble Transfer & Recycling)- Canton, OH

2006-2009

Plant Manager

Assumed all responsibility for managing plant operations of a transfer and material recycling facility, including marketing product, shipping and receiving, maintenance, purchasing and production. Oversaw the maximum profitability and ensured full production levels were elevated while simultaneously performing safety, quality, cost, and inventory management within budget constraints.

Cleanharbors Environmental Services - Chicago, IL (Formally Safety-Kleen Inc) 2002 - 2006

General Manager

Directed and managed full operations of EPA approved RCRA waste Recycling & Disposal facility, including production, shipping, receiving, and health & safety.

Safety-Kleen - Twinsburg, OH (Formally SD Myers) 1999 - 2002

Senior Plant Manager

Recruited to design, start up and manage Two TSCA EPA approved recycling waste facilities. Assumed full responsibilities for production, marketing of commodities, shipping, receiving, health & safety, and training.

SD Myers Inc. - Tallmadge, OH

1985- 1999

Plant Production Manager

Advanced through several promotions to become Plant Production Manager of MFG /Production of oil reclamation equipment and electrical equipment recycling processe. Assumed full responsibility for the production and coordination of 3 shifts, eight departments and 125 employees.

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EDUCATION

Kent State University (current) Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Dr. Edward W. Deming Seminar 14 Obligations to Top Leadership

Rosko Associates Priority Management (Time Management )

Cleveland State University Confined Space Entry/Rescue

Lincoln Welding School TIG Certification

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