Strong Operations Manager with extensive background in all aspects of manufacturing operations. Over 20 years experience in process improvements through innovative production engineering, listening to and understanding customers' requirements, and using TQM principles and a team approach to managing for safety and efficiency. A true professional in every challenge approached. A tenacious analytical problem solver.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Caraustar Industries Inc	(Confidential)	6/1975 - 12/2003

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
University of West Florida	Business Administration	2007	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

First assignment -- successfully turned around failing operation and restored to profitability and high efficiency and quality. Second assignment: Opened first new facility for company in 10 years --- hired team, trained, and got operation up to highest quality and efficiency and safety levels in region. Successful redesign of primary production equipment which increased productivity and lowered labor costs dramatically, in addition to reducing risks for injuries to team members. This design was eventually copied on a company wide basis, thereby multiplying savings. Moving company safety "program" from the dark ages into the present, and seeing the improvement in employee well being and safety.

Companies I like:

American Honda Motor Company, Kellogs, Dupont, Proctor and Gamble, Intertek, Shell,

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Manufacturing Management
• Process Engineering
• Safety/Quality Director

1) Designing and overseeing fabrication, installation, and training on new equipment to improve product quality, employee working conditions, and operational efficiencies. 2) Five year term as Corporate safety director ---- brought company safety performance into the 20th century by analyzing each facility's safety practices and then designing a program for each facility and personally assisting in the implementations at each facility. This led to the company having an industry leading accident incident rate.