Analytical and driven Plant Manager / Engineering Manager with over 20 years of progressive experience in Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing . Touting strong leadership skills to manage diverse, cross-functional teams. Proven excellence in process re-engineering to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
Skills
Equipment knowledge
Lean Six Sigma
Product development
Design evaluations
System design
Performance updates
Prioritization
Resourceful nature
Planning and coordination
Project oversight
Project management
Active listening
Personnel management
Teambuilding
(IQMS and BPCS) ERP system understanding
Experience
08/2018 to 04/2021
Plant Manager and Engineering ManagerClean Harbors, Inc. – Monroe, MI,
Evaluated plant operational processes and documented possible improvements and implementation plans.
Identified and implemented cost-reduction projects, reducing operating expenses by 5% and producing on time delivery of 100%.
Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives with successful changes affecting all areas of operations.
Managed communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Led teams of up to 15 employees, delivering continuous mentoring and coaching in job activities.
Organized data and modeled information for use in key decision-making.
Completed over 20 projects for key customers, successfully driving future business opportunities.
Supervised departmental budget of $400K, including materials, training and manufacturing supplies.
Streamlined and automated internal processes to improve overall workflows.
04/2011 to 08/2018
Operations ManagerMagna International Inc. – Batesville, SC,
Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
Conducted performance reviews providing coaching and feedback to benefit both company and employee.
Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate.
Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.
Assisted in refining procedures, defining best practices and correcting reported audit issues.
Conferred with subordinate managers each day to assess needs and optimize activities.
Reduced costly waste in manufacturing by identifying and eliminating overproduction.
Facilitated timely and comprehensive audit preparations or inspections, conducted root cause analysis and adhered to Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) system procedures.
Secured revenue, accurately monitoring cash intake and maintaining store policy updates to eliminate discrepancies.
Led cross-functional communication initiatives to meet account order timelines.
Devised business and technology strategies to create performance metrics, reporting and analysis systems in support of investigative operations.
02/2002 to 04/2011
Product EngineerNyloncraft Inc. – City, STATE,
Led full product development lifecycles from concept phase through final production.
Validated performance of pre-release and finished products for compliance with both regulatory standards and internal business goals.
Designed project development timelines, including key milestones and clear descriptions of scope and delivery requirements.
Managed cross-functional workgroups tasked with multi-disciplinary reviews of new project proposals.
Met with potential customers to ascertain design and production requirements and prepared subsequent estimates for retention of design and production services.
Compiled Bill of Materials reports using IQMS software, contributing clear budgetary guidelines for project proposals.
Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes and lean manufacturing principles.
Developed and implemented best practices, quality assurance standards and project management procedures.
Prepared reports detailing data analysis along with prospective solutions, benefits and costs.
Adjusted production schedules, equipment, and workflow to address changing demands.
Applied comprehensive set of industrial engineering techniques including statistics and simulation to solve highly complex business analysis.
Directed engineering projects totaling $1.5 M per year.
Education and Training
Expected in 2002
Bachelor of Science: Rubber Technology Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI GPA:
Expected in 2002
Associate of Applied Science: Plastic Technology Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI GPA:
Expected in 1999
Associate of Arts: General Studies Kellogg Community College - Battle Creek, MI GPA:
Expected in
: General Studies Spring Arbor College - Spring Arbor, MI, GPA:
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