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Derek K

Excellent Operations Manager

Occupation:

Plant Manager

Location:

Northbrook, IL

Education Level:

Master

Will Relocate:

No

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A hands on, analytical manager that has successfully implemented continuous improvement and led cross functional teams as a Plant Manager, Engineering Manager and ISO Director.

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Highlights:

• Highly experienced Operations Management Professional with a record of achievement and rapid promotion in the Metal Processing and Electronics Industries. Knowledgeable in a wide array of operations with practical success as a Plant Manager, Marketing Consultant, Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, ISO Director and ISO Auditor. • Committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement in performance that prevents production downtime and increases production yield through effective troubleshooting and effective staff management. • Trained in 5S Visual Factory, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing procedures and practices that reduce maintenance and replacement costs. Six Sigma trained and a certified ISO 9000 internal auditor. • Practiced in directing key improvement initiatives incorporating all aspects of Product Development with P&L responsibilities. • Cut production expenses 25% in only three years. • Halved product rejection rates providing effective quality control.

Companies I like:

Caterpiller, Pepsi, Navteq, Motorola

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More than doubled monthly profit ($300,000 to $800,000) by decreasing downtime and increasing productivity as Plant Manager. Increased customer activity by 15% utilizing marketing expertise gained in an MBA program and selected by management to direct both external and internal ISO audits at 12 Chicago area facilities.
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