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Plant or operations management Resume
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| Desired Industry: Manufacturing |
SpiderID: 18907 |
| Desired Job Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Date Posted: 2/11/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 02/15/2008 |
| Desired Wage: 90000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
To obtain a plant or operations management position with a progressive company. To engage people and build high performing teams to support business objectives with a high commitment to excellence.
Experience:
2002 –2007 Griffin Industries Russellville, KY
General Manager
-Was responsible for the oversight of a 24/6 animal proteins conversion manufacturing facility with 75 employees, 3 tiers of management and 3 satellite reload facilities. Sales increased by 44%, productivity increased 17%, cash flow improved annually, job specific training program implemented, new satellite reload facility start-up, built new satellite reload building, new $15M production facility building project started, downtime was reduced 17%.
2000- 2002 ValAdCo Renville, MN
Feed Systems Director
-Developed the feed systems department from ground up for this 20,000 sow farrow to finish hog operation. Overall feed costs were decreased by 20% in first 10 months ($270,000), and over $500,000 in first year; Bio-security system was implemented. Through grain and ingredient contracting, risk management; coordinating and contract negotiation with local and toll mill sites; production, ordering and delivery of finished feeds; and utilization of contracted Swine Nutritionist to assist in development of ration and medication protocols, swine growth improved 14%.
1999-2000
Hoffco Inc. Wood Lake, MN
Director of Manufacturing
-Responsible for the overall management and operation of a 24/5 wood component (for kitchen cabinetry) manufacturing facility. Transitioned from traditional assembly line to cellular format resulting in four consecutive record months (net income), “employee to employee accountability system” resulted in 63% reduction in absenteeism.
1997-1999
Schwan’s Sales Enterprises Marshall, MN
ERP Engineer
-Personally responsible for the overall management and operation of the mechanical and non-mechanical engineering staff that over sees the engineering needs. DDRP install project resulted in annual savings of $18M., pizza line deconsolidation was implemented resulting in annual savings exceeding $3,000,000, computer operating system changeover project resulted in successful changeover from SAP to Manugistics.
1994-1997
Galley Foods Inc. Redwood Falls, MN
President/CEO/Sole Proprietor
-Accountable for every facet of family style restaurant/ catering business.
1981-1994
Farmer’s Union Mktg. and Proc. Assn. Redwood Falls, MN
Complex Manager
-Personally responsible for the overall management and operation of a 24/7 multi-facility animal proteins conversion manufacturing operation. Six production facilities and 350+ employees set and reset (numerous times) monthly records in productivity, safety, quality and sales, implemented Phillip Crosby TQM process.
Education:
EDUCATION
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
A.S.,Biology
Southwest State University, Marshall, MN
B.A., Business Administration
Southwestern Tech. College
Masters Equivalent, Mayo Education Rochester, MN
Paramedic/Physician’s Assistant Outreach Program
Affiliations:
OTHER INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Logan County Chamber of Commerce President
Pennyrile Electric Board Member
Russellville-Logan County Airport Board Member
Paramedic with North Memorial & Hennepin County Medical Center
Past Redwood Falls Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Past Redwood Falls Jaycee President
Past church elder, Sunday school teacher, Bible study leader and church choir member.
Skills:
-Past leadership of: Production, Engineering, Transportation, Maintenance, Warehousing, Inventory, Sales and Customer Service, Regulatory and Compliance, Administration (including A/P, A/R, Payroll, and general bookkeeping) departments.
-Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including: contract writing and negotiation experience, liaison experience with regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, EPA, DNR, OSHA, DOT, Dept of Health and Human Services), Presentation experience (budget & business plan presentation, classroom teacher, meeting facilitator, public speaker).
-Proficient with: P&L, Budget development and management, Business Plan development, multiple other business documents.
-Implementer of: Policies and Procedures, Safety, Quality (including laboratory personnel, GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s, HACCP), Bio-Security, TQM (including 5S, DMAIC, Root cause analysis, Preventative & Predictive maintenance, LEAN, Cellular manufacturing, Job specific training, SPC), Familiar with: Six Sigma and Kaizen processes.
-Project Management experience including: Multiple building projects, Multiple equipment install projects, Computer operating system changeover, Multiple Process improvement projects.
-Computer skills: Microsoft – Windows, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and some experience with Access, SAP, Manugistics, AS400, Made 2 Manage, FBS, Internet – for use as a business tool.
Additional Information:
I am an achievement-oriented professional with a broad-based background in operations management, engineering, program management and plant/production management. Proven leader and mentor; recognized for proactively and efficiently leading teams to achieve solid results. Strategic and conceptual thinker; able to generate new ideas, streamline processes and initiate change. I am focused, detailed, goal-oriented, and quality-driven to attain optimum business results. Effective leader able to engage people and build high performing teams to support business objectives. Demonstrated high commitment to excellence with an ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of an organization.
Some of my experience includes working with and competent with SAP, AS400 and Manugistics computer software, as well as being proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Windows, PowerPoint, and Outlook. I have been integrally involved in the development, implementation, training and education of safety, total quality management, employee orientation, Right to Know, OTJ training processes; as well bio-security, Lean Manufacturing/cell based mfg., 5S, ISO 9000, JIT. My experience includes executive level experience with HACCP, SPCC, SARA Title III; and have worked with government programs such as EPA division of air, and water, OSHA, DNR, USDA, Dept. of Health and Human Services, and FDA. I have also been involved in such programs as the Audubon Society & AFIA.
Along with my experience in manufacturing and operations, I have been involved with other civic organizations. Some of these positions include Logan County Chamber of Commerce President, Pennyrile Electric Board Member, Russellville/Logan County Airport Board, and a past Jaycees President and many other local leadership roles and involvement. I have taught self-defense classes and conducted CPR training, as well.
Please call me if you would like further information. I may be reached at 270-846-3739 or my cell phone at 270-303-3510. I appreciate your consideration.
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