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Plant Manager with a successful background in managing multi-million-dollar manufacturing plant operations.
I am looking for an exceptional opportunity for professional growth at the plant management level in a manufacturing environment in Kentucky or Southeast where I can make a positive difference by leading a team to improve manufacturing systems and processes; set a vision of success and apply my skills which I have used to increased profitability and reduced cost for other companies.
Plant Manager
About Me
Industry: |
Manufacturing & Production |
|---|---|
Occupation: |
Plant Manager |
Highlights: |
Transforming Danville, Kentucky plant into #1 company-wide; improved productivity 3x by introducing lean manufacturing and Kaizen, and generated 25% gross profit. Doubling annual sales through process improvements and consistently exceptional customer requirement fulfillment. |
Education level: |
Master |
Will Relocate: |
Yes |
Location: |
Danville, KY |
Work Experiences
9/1999 - 3/2009
Federal Signal Corporation
Manager
- Oversaw comprehensive operational activities including engineering, quality, safety, maintenance, and production. Managed all key stakeholders, including staff, supervisors, team leaders, and production associates. Improved profit, cost control, and throughput by spearheading lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives. Complied with safety policies and OSHA requirements by establishing safety and emergency plans. Ensured on-time fulfillment of all production orders by scheduling orders, prioritizing projects, optimizing resources, and monitoring progress. Directed QA and continuous improvement, managed inventory, and maintained critical customer and vendor relationships. Eliminated problems in operations, manufacturing, and maintenance and drove adherence to plant performance goals. Aligned plant operations with corporate objectives. Maintained P&L accountability and created plant business plans.
9/1998 - 9/1999
HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
Manager
- Ensured outstanding delivery of critical projects by monitoring requirements and scope, managing schedule and budget, and aligning all project activities with key metrics. Facilitated product launches by defining requirements for capital, equipment, processes, and tools. Interfaced with customers throughout development life cycle to garner optimal satisfaction. Contributed to design reviews, created production ramp-up plans, and orchestrated QS9000 and APQP for launch. Delivered high-quality products on-time and on-budget. Supervised up to 8 cross-functional team members.
4/1996 - 5/1998
ALLIEDSIGNAL AUTOMOTIVE
Manager
- Spearheaded comprehensive product life cycle activities, from requirements definition through launch. Managed budget, schedules, and QS9000 and APQP. Led up to 8 team members.
Education
1984
Master Degree
University of Arkansas
- Operations Management
1978
Bachelor Degree
Southern Illinois University
- Industrial Engineering
