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Plant manager

Occupation:

Manager

Location:

Bardolph, IL

Education Level:

Master

Will Relocate:

YES

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High energy, results-focused manager with unique combination of broad-based technical experience in the design and manufacture of industrial, automotive, consumer, and construction products Creative and decisive leader, successfully achieving successful business results through product and process development and improvement, inventory and cash flow management, domestic and international supplier alliances Experienced in lean manufacturing, organizational restructuring, 6-sigma, and change management Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal and subordinate development skills A proven leadership style that fosters teamwork, employee respect, empowerment and open communications A creative problem solver, excellent communicator, negotiator, facilitator, and trainer

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

US GreenFiber (Confidential) 1/2006 - 4/2007
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

RPI Business 2001 Master Degree
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Highlights:

Successfully launched two new products in the first year Developed a patented manufacturing process for one new product Developed new human resources strategy Increased throughput of plant from an average of 326 bags per hour to 486 bags per hour a 49% improvement Increased productivity from 26 bags per paid hour to 44 bags per paid hour a 69% Improvement Developed PM Program for maintenance Hired and developed new operations team including Production manager and supervisors, Office manager, Customer Service, and Logistics Reduced Downtime from 35% to 24% in first year a 31% improvement Developed relationships with suppliers that produced an average of $200,000.00/year savings Increased moral at facility through positive reinforcement Improved communication with employees Managed capital projects including equipment installation and moves Increased profitability of plant from a loss to over 30% sales in multiple months and averaging 26% of sales for 2006 Developed OSHA required safety program through effective communications and enforcement
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