Trained Work directly with skilled employees, senior management, supporting depts., and vendors to achieve maximum shipments, on time delivery, and quality products. Reduced and controlled expenses by using data, industry standards, and understanding the importance of meeting daily/weekly goals. Worked as Continuous Improvement Coordinator before becoming Manufacturing Supervisor, and now Plant Manager. Strengthened company's sales by leading implementations of Lean Standards to reduce down time. Responsible for 315 employees, 10 supervisors, 12 lead people. I am currently managing 2 facilities that have all departments starting with raw material machine room, cutting, sewing, upholstery, and wrapping of furniture. I am responsible for all scheduling of product throughout 9 facilities. . coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth and successful opening of new stores. Built financial model for new business unit. A new store opening took eight to ten weeks prior to me taking this position. By implementing new policies and procedures while eliminating wasted processes I was able to open new stores in four weeks and that became the new model for the company. Traveled the country opening new stores while managing the Southeast Region. working in family business at young age. Learned many aspects of manufacturing as well as business operations. Company was sold in 1999

Highlights:

• Management
• Manufacturing
• Scheduling
• Policies and Procedures
• Dedicated
• Motivator