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SUMMARY * Experienced operations manager with 25+ years of progressive leadership growth gained in high volume / low margin manufacturing / distribution environments operating under continuous safety, quality, customer service, cost control, budget management and deadline pressure. * Practical multi-department / team leadership / project management leading department managers, shift supervisors, operators, assemblers and material handlers. Accountable for safety, environmental and labor law compliance and enforcing ethical business practices and fostering two-way communications while remaining focused upon increasing shareholder value, profits, efficiencies and reducing operational costs. * Resourceful and motivated with success forging strong relationships to lead, manage, motivate and capitalize on opportunities to gain higher productivity levels by implementing and fostering Continuous Process Improvement / Lean Manufacturing principles with positive customer and employee relations in both union & union-free, 7 /24 operations environments.