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PLANT MANAGER
Summary

Highly motivated and versatile leader with experience as a steel building manufacturing plant manager; IT Technician/software/computer Coordinator for a K-12 school district; Natural Science Teacher and 27 year Veteran of the Nebraska Army National Guard; with demonstrated ability to train, manage and motivate team members to achieve success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.

Highlights
  • Project management
  • Product development
  • Product line expansion
  • Budgeting expert
  • Security Clearance while in Military
  • Negotiations expert
  • Employee relations
  • Leadership/communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • OSHA Trained in Safety and Quality Assurance
Accomplishments

As Plant Manager and Project Management: 

  • Initiated five building expansions and six major manufacturing pieces of equipment over ten years; Cost analysis studies; Seeing projects go operational for manufacturing;
  • Streamlined the layout and production flow of the plant through OEE/Six Sigma Training/Lean Manufacturing for improved productivity of each work station.
  • Identified corporate outsourcing, negotiated products that could be inter-company resourced and implemented production within the corporation.

Computer Software Implementation: 

  • Consulted and directed implementation of new ERP/MRP program corporate wide, which linked all four companies within corporation together.
  • Ensured that grants were researched and written for technology needs while serving as K-12 Technology Coordinator for School District

Staff Development: 

  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the Military in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare Training.
  • Instituted employee suggestions and involvement programs
  • Mentored and coached staff to develop new products and processes.

Operations Management: 

  • Managed production, processing, raw materials, distribution, training, budgeting, expenditures, safety and quality control, staffing, scheduling, maintenance, technology, equipment, innovations, organization, and team building.
  • Maintain yearly budget of more than $1,000,000.

Military Awards:

  • Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Over Seas Training Ribbon; Nebraska Commendation Medal; Nebraska Homeland Defense Service Ribbon; Nebraska Service Medal; German Efficiency Medal; Units Served- Infantry, Chemical and Transportation.

Volunteer and Charity Work: 

  • Actively involved with promoting United Way Campaign with employee payroll donations.
  • 4-H Leader/Trainer for Shooting Sports
  • Member of Legion Post 334, Active volunteer cooking at Fish Fries, Grilling at all three days during community Carnival Days, direct and park cars During October Pumpkin Chunkin Event, Help with set up and Clean up of Community Event "Bash in the Burg".
  • Team Leader for Company involvement in Relay for Life and Food Drive for Local Food Pantry.
  • Served on Church's Parish Council 6 years and various committees over past 20 years.

Experience
Plant Manager10/2006 to 06/2015Sentinel Building SystemsAlbion, Nebraska
  • Manage team of 22 plant production workers and 2 supervisors.
  • Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
  • Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.
  • Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
  • Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Coordinated inventory and cost control programs.
  • Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
  • Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.
  • Reviewed the performance of subordinates.
03/1980 to 05/2008Nebraska Army National Guard - Nebraska
  • Served both as an Officer and as an NCO.
  • Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on Infantry training, Nuclear, Biological Chemical Warfare training; HAZMAT Training; Transitioned a unit from Infantry to Truck Transportation /CDL Training.
  • Led an infantry team of 9 members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.
  • Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
  • Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
  • Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel.
  • Served as the principal platoon officer for all matters concerning training and the use of all weapons systems.
  • Prepared operation plans and orders to support security of resources and installations.
  • Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
  • Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment.
  • Commanded operations post, including personnel, weapons and equipment.
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades.
  • Evaluated terrain and recorded topographical information.
  • Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allow troops to maneuver the area.
  • Supervised location, construction and concealment of infantry positions and equipment.
  • Coordinated operations with armor, artillery and air support units.
  • Performed reconnaissance operations in US, Germany, and Honduras for Training purposes.
  • Managed 130 soldiers as Company Commander of an Anti-Tank Unit.
  • Company Commander of the Nebraska National Guard Motor Pool.
  • Planned and assembled training and logistics packets for deployments and redeployments.
  • Conducted Nuclear, Biological and Chemical inspections of 4 state wide facilities per year.
I.T. and Technology Coordinator/Science Teacher08/1994 to 05/2005Boone Central SchoolsAlbion, Nebraska
  • Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress at least once per semester.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills.
  • Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.
  • Answered user inquiries regarding computer software and hardware operation.
  • Set up equipment for employee use.
  • Installed and performed repairs to hardware, software and peripheral equipment, following design and installation specifications.
  • Provided recommendations for resolving defects.
  • Analyzed and created new configuration for packaged software to meet business and system requirements.
  • Oversaw local IT infrastructure including servers, security, networking, storage systems and desktops.Education.
Education
Master of Science: School AdministrationWayne State CollegeWayne, Nebraska

Continuing Education: Psych Human Relations

Peru State - Peru, Nebraska

University of Nebraska - Kearney, Nebraska

Bachelor of Science: Natural SciencesUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, Nebraska, USANatural Sciences
Continuing EducationCentral Community CollegeGrand Island/Columbus, Nebraska
OTHER TRAINING AND WORKSHOPSUniversity of Nebraska OmahaOmaha, Nebraska

Lean Manufacturing Course; Overall Equipment Effectiveness; 5 S Workplace Organization; Set-up Reduction/Quick Changeover; Value Stream Mapping; Cellular/Flow Manufacturing and Standard Work

Silverstone Corporate Consulting Group - Omaha, Nebraska Do It Right" Training; Encouraging Employee Accountability Training; The Seven Management and Planning Tools; Stepping Up Training How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything; The Speed of Trust Training; The Great Game of Business( Done in Springfield Missouri)

Skills

Administrative, budgeting, communication skills, hardware, consulting, cost analysis, cost control, critical thinking, desktops, employee relations, environmental compliance, ERP, grants, human relations, inventory, leadership, team building, leadership development, Lean Manufacturing, logistics, materials, access, MRP, negotiations, networking, operations management, personnel, policies, processes, product development, progress, project management, quality, quality control, repairs, research, safety, scheduling, self-motivated, servers, Six Sigma, staff development, staffing, teaching, transportation, word processing,

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sentinel Building Systems
  • Nebraska Army National Guard - Nebraska
  • Boone Central Schools

School Attended

  • Wayne State College
  • University of Nebraska
  • Central Community College
  • University of Nebraska Omaha

Job Titles Held:

  • Plant Manager
  • I.T. and Technology Coordinator/Science Teacher

Degrees

  • Master of Science : School Administration
    Bachelor of Science : Natural Sciences
    Continuing Education
    OTHER TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

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