Performance-Driven Leader Specializing in

Operations, Plant and Production Management

  Offer 25+ years of successful Operations, Plant and Production Management experience in technical and industrial environments, with track record of delivering results for high-profile organizations, UniFirst Corporation and Northrop Grumman; achievements include:

  Successfully maintained 5.5% labor to revenue ratio in managing UniFirst Corporation plants

  Instrumental in taking Pompano Beach plant from #72 to #8 ranking in U.S.

  Spearheaded startup/opening of new facility in Oklahoma City; included recruiting, hiring and training entire supervisory, production and maintenance workforce

  Led new Oklahoma City plant to achieve solid profits within first year and rapidly progressed to rank as #2 Plant in U.S.

  Actively served on UniFirst Corporation Production Leader Board

  Successfully designed, programmed and implemented productivity tracking software adopted by Northrop Grumman for plant-wide implementation

  Comprehensive background in steering broad-scope operations spanning start-ups, human resources, labor management, services, and financial/budgets through materials planning/ procurement, production, process implementations, and utilities along with equipment, facilities and grounds maintenance

  Effectively hire, train and direct high-performance teams; well versed in hiring, disciplinary and payroll practices

  Consistently ensure compliance with OSHA, HACCP and Medical guidelines along with ISO-9001 standards; ISO 9001 2015 Certified and Certified Internal and External Auditor

  Dynamic communication and relationship management skills; solid background in productively interfacing with government and medical accounts, inspectors and executive management

  Excel in integrating technologies with operations to maximize performance; proficient in

AutoCAD, Unix-based CAD/CAM Barco system and AS/400 along with MS Windows, Word and Excel; includes databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and graphic applications as well as designing circuits, routes and drills for CNC machine circuit boards along with CNC programming

  Highly effective in taking on challenges and delivering optimal solutions while continually facilitating motivating, collaborative teamwork environments

Plant Manager, UniFirst-Springfield, MO / Oklahoma City, OK / Pompano Beach, FL 2005-2017

  Recruited to manage Springfield plant, production and maintenance operations along with facilities and grounds; transferred to spearhead start-up of new Oklahoma City facility in 2008 and subsequently relocated to Pompano Beach plant in 2011

  Expertly hired, trained and directed all production and maintenance staff , including supervisors

  Closely tracked productivity and efficiency and promptly addressed and resolved issues to consistently achieve performance goals across production, timelines, quality standards, payroll and operational budgets, and profits

  Effectively researched, sourced and negotiated with suppliers/vendors to secure competitive pricing and terms while maximizing quality and profitability; strategically controlled inventory and ordered products and supplies to meet existing and forecasted operational needs

  Played vital role in building customer loyalty and driving revenue growth by promoting customer satisfaction through quality products and world-class service

  Consistently ensured critical compliance with OSHA, HACCP and Medical guidelines along with ISO 9001 2008 and subsequently ISO 9001 2015 standards

Career Track continued

Fleet Manager, Prime Inc.-Springfield, MO 2003-2004

  Capitalized on opportunity to expand professional skills while contributing leadership talents toward managing operations of 180-truck fleet

  Strategically scheduled and dispatched trucks to ensure quality servicing for Customers, Sales Department and Drivers while providing efficient, on-time deliveries

Production Supervisor/ Manager, Northrop Grumman-Springfield, MO 1988-2003

  Successfully managed Multilayer Circuit Board Lamination Department across 7 distinct areas of operations to optimize productivity, quality and use of time and resources in meeting critical production timelines and performance goals

  Expertly designed, programmed and launched innovative employee standards program to effectively track operator productivity; program was subsequently implemented plant wide

  Proficiently designed CNC machine routers, plunge points and drills using CAD systems

Associates Degree-Computer and Information Systems; 1994

Ozarks Technical Community College-Springfield, MO

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I offer a dynamic track record in Operations, Plant and Production Management, with solid success in significantly boosting results across key performance metrics spanning productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Over the course of my career I have spearheaded a new plant start-up, including total staffing and new hire training, and steered it to first-year profitability as well as led plants to achieve top ranking and developed and delivered innovative technology-driven solutions adopted plant-wide.

With a vast management background spanning human resources, procurement, and budgeting/financial through plant production, processes, maintenance, and compliance backed by the drive and ability to excel, I am confident I can deliver immediate and long-range results as a key member of your leadership team. I welcome the opportunity to meet at your earliest convenience and look forward to your response.

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