Manager Project

Grady B. McGee, III.

**** *. **** **. ************, Indiana 317-***-**** x74fvn@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS/ PRODUCTION/ PLANT MANAGEMENT

Result producing management career, demonstrating improvement in quality, cost and delivery functions. Maintain uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit improvement. Champion manufacturing philosophy based upon housekeeping (5S Theory) and single piece flow implementation (Thinking Lean). Core knowledge and skill area include:

• Quality Assurance Management , GMP, ISO Implementation, HAACP

• Lean Manufacturing Practices, Workflow Planning

• Supply Chain, Purchasing/ Negotiating Techniques

• Facilities/ Operating Revamping, Cost Control Strategies

• Pasteurization, Thermal Process, Hot Fill Bottling

• Logistics, 3PL Experience, Packaging and Shipping, Warehousing, Distribution

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Production Supervisor, Pepsico Gatorade Division, Indianapolis, IN (2009-Present)

As Production Supervisor I contributed to the success of the Pepsi Beverages Company Gatorade Division by directing the production team to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to cost, line efficiencies, waste, safety and productivity. I successfully managed 2 business lines 64 ounce and 32 ounce, driven by 25 union employees in a Hot Fill facility operating 3 shifts

24/ 365. Driven change agent leading Kiazens for better productivity, and 5S for organization and good housekeeping.

Accomplishments:

• Lead, organized and trained the plant in to become an F22K Certified facility

• Successfully passed AIB audits and managed within FDA regulations by practicing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Set a company record for the highest true efficiency output for 32 ounce Gatorade in the 2nd quarter 2011

• Managed a business line with no recordable accidents in 2010-11

• Successfully managed various test projects and prototype bottles and labels to better serve our customers

Assistant Production Manager, UniFirst Corporation, Indianapolis, IN (2005-2007)

Production Manager, Pontiac, MI (2007-2009)

Accountable for monitoring a budget, production flow, wastewater management, and departmental profit and loss. Managed a workforce consisting of 100 salary and hourly employees within a 200,000 sq. ft production plant. Developed a relationship with suppliers were negotiations skills and tactics were used to secure the lowest possible pricing. Conducted monthly meetings with the CEO,VPs and General Manager to cover key areas including goal attainment, cost reductions, variance analysis and customer retention. Managed a safe OSHA compliant facility.

Accomplishments:

• Successfully served as Project Manager launching a new facility which included interviewing and training of staff, equipment ordering and training, and organizing a safety committee. Lead and organized the facilities ISO 9001 implementation.

• Promoted to Plant Manager responsible for total operations after being a Production Manager which was only responsible for a department in 2008 after working for the company for a year.

• Traveled to the Chicago, Illinois plant and saved the company $92,500 by plant restructuring and employee productivity

• Improved employee retention by 45% by effective management and training

• Established employee recognition programs to retain and maximize employee involvement

• Raised customer retention by the Production Department from 45% to80% in 2009, due to effectively managing the production operation and changing the production culture.

• Maintained a safe production plant which resulted in 400 days plus without a workman compensation claim.

• Organized a safety team ensuring all rules and best practices were in compliance.

Production Supervisor, Goodwill Industries Commercial Service, Indianapolis, IN (2002-2005)

Supply chain management responsible for the daily operation of a Third Party Logistics Facility (3PL) operating in a 180,000 sq. ft plant with 150 team members. Total distribution environment consisting manufacturing, picking/packing and warehouse personnel. As a supply chain operation, I served as the liaison between our key contacts and their customers in regards to shipments and quality. Conducted daily plant meetings with the VP and Engineers to discuss process flow and cost saving strategies. Managed all dock operations and ensured accurate and timely deliveries. Accomplishments:

• Decreased the turnover rate by 50% by utilizing business strategies to secure employment which in turned save the company $200,000 in lost business and revenue.

• Responsible for building a relationship with the Department of Corrections and Goodwill of Central Indiana to employ incarcerated adults and seek government funding which landed a $500,000 grant, which reintroduced adults back into society and the workforce

• Reduced overtime by 85% by correctly staffing the plant and enforcing time management

• Recognized potential safety hazardous and educated staff on safety awareness.

EDUCATION

Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, IN (2006-2010)

Master of Business Administration, Concentration Executive Operations

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (1997-2002)

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Minor Organizational Leadership and Supervision

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