Manufacturing Director Resume

Desired Industry: Manufacturing	SpiderID: 4279
Desired Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee	Date Posted: 11/29/2005
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 12/30/2005
Desired Wage: 75000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Offer an extensive record of experience and achievements developed
throughout career with several manufacturing companies. Earned
numerous achievements, including (1) designing, implementing, and
improving processes/systems that eliminate production inefficiencies,
reduce costs, and improve safety; (2) contributing to a plant growing
from start-up to approximately 500 employees in six years; (3)
leading a plant to winning state-wide "Excellence in Safety" award;
and (4) generating a 140% increase in sales to over $14 million.
Contribute quality, safety, and profitability improvements by using
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma solutions.

Experience:
Manufacturing Company
2000 - Present

Director of Manufacturing.

Serve in a senior-level role with this $70 million manufacturing
company and oversee all aspects of 24/7, multi-shift operations,
including all production functions, scheduling, safety, P&L analysis,
and profitability.

* Recruited into the #2 position at the Division one year after
plant start-up to resolve manufacturing issues and personally
stabilize operations. Contributed to the plant growing from start-up
to 480 employees in six years.

* Directly supervise eight middle manages with 29 supervisors and
480 hourly employees.

* Played a key role in implementing Six Sigma processes and
achieving ISO Certification.

* Implemented management directives that resulted in:

- achieving a 65% increase in production growth

- reducing labor by 20% and reassigning staff to more appropriate
positions

- improving on-time deliveries by 21% from 81% to 98%

- holding production managers accountable for achieving
manufacturing objectives

* Implemented weekly safety audits and started a safety incentive
program that improved safety by 60% and resulted in the plant winning
the State's "Excellence in Safety" Award (given to less than 5% of
companies in state) for the past five years.

Manufacturing Company
1998 - 2000
Director of Operations.

Managed operations for five facilities of this $40 million
manufacturing company, including P&L, maintenance, purchasing,
production control, quality control, distributions, and MIS.

* Managed eight middle managers with 20 supervisors and 180 hourly
(union) employees operating on three shifts.

* Improved productivity by 18% by reassigning management duties,
establishing measurable goals, developing production reporting
systems, holding managers accountable, and hiring more qualified
managers.

* Implemented a new scheduling system that reduced one production
department from 16 to 2 employees with no loss in productivity.

* Increased throughput by 44%.

* Reduced non-value added labor by 50%.

Manufacturing Company 1990 - 1998
General Manager (1994-1998).

Transferred to this plant, reported directly to the President, and
managed all aspects of operations, including P&L, production control,
distribution, purchasing, accounting, human resources, and
sales/marketing.

* Took over this underperforming division with 80 employees and
critical operational issues and implemented directives that returned
it to profitability after the first year.

* Increased sales by 140% in less than three years to over $14
million.

* Generated a 50% increase in productivity by purchasing new,
automated equipment and streamlining workflow.

* Reduced employee turnover from 170% to 30% by improving wages and
employee relations.

* Developed union avoidance strategies to resolve internal
grievances and prevent unionization on two occasions.

* Reduced accidents by 80% through new safety training, audits, and
incentive programs.

General Manager (1990-1993).

Recruited as the Manufacturing Manager of this plant and was
promoted to General Manager within one year. Took over this
underperforming division with 120 employees and handled similar
responsibilities as described above.

* Returned division to profitability in the first year and
increased profitability to $1.5 million.

* Improved productivity by 25%.

* Restructured the entire information system by contracting
programmers to develop customized software.

* Reduced lost time accidents by 90% with a new safety incentive
system.

Manufacturing Company 1989 - 1990
Vice President, Manufacturing.

Directed manufacturing operations at three facilities, including a
maquiladora operation in Mexico.

* Consolidated three operations into two, resulting in $500,000 in
annual savings.

* Reduced work-in-process inventory by 50% while improving on-time
and complete shipments from 87% to 98%.

* Restructured the employee benefit program for maquiladora
operation that reduced employee turnover by 40% with minor costs to
the company.

Manufacturing Company 1986 - 1989
Vice President, Manufacturing.

Managed all manufacturing and human resource functions, including
labor relations in a strong union shop.

* Formed and led a task group that developed and implemented a
custom MRP II program.

* Reduced inventories and improved deliveries by converting the
shop scheduling system from "push" to "pull".

* Implemented a "job options" program that significantly reduced
employee movement (seniority bumping) during seasonal layoffs and
recalls.

Additional Experience (prior to 1986):

Various Positions, AMF. INC., Olney, IL; Little Rock, AR; Cheyenne, WY

Education:
B.S., Industrial Technology,
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Skills:
Strengths:
* multi-facility operations management
* program/system/process development
* continuous process & quality improvements
* safety training, audits, incentive programs

Skills and areas of expertise:

* Purchasing
* Labor Relations
* Cost Reduction Strategies
* Team Building/Motivation
* Capacity/Capital Planning
* Budgeting
* Union Avoidance Strategies
* Inventory Management
* Human Resources

Additional Information:
EMAIL: jsltjl@gmail.com

Dear Hiring Professional:

Throughout my career in manufacturing management, I have held
leading roles in directing facility growth and daily operations,
implementing process/system improvements, motivating employees,
reducing production costs, and improving quality. Enclosed is a
resume that will familiarize you with my continuous career growth and
achievements throughout my career. I am confident that I can make
significant contributions to your organization.

Please note the following accomplishments that demonstrate my
capabilities:

* In my current position:

- played a key role in implementing Six Sigma processes and
achieving ISO Certification

- improved on-time delivery from 81% to 98% and reduced cycle time
from 17 days to seven days for an average product order

- led the plant to winning the State's "Excellence in Safety" Award
for the past five years

* Implemented a new scheduling system that reduced one production
department from 16 to 2 employees with no loss in productivity.

* Turned around an underperforming division, increased sales by
140%, generated a 50% increase in productivity, and reduced employee
turnover from 170% to 30%.

With my experience as a professional who thrives on challenges and
has established a reputation as a highly effective leader, you will
find that I will exceed your expectations. I would be pleased to
meet with you for an interview to further discuss my qualifications,
answer any questions that you may have, and determine how our
association can be of mutual benefit.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

jsltjl@gmail.com

Candidate Contact Information:

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City: Knoxville	Fax: -
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37919
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