General Manager
• Revitalized an under achieving production facility to become the company leader.• Increased production efficiency rates by 29% allowing for reduced production staff. • Lowered manufacturing cost by 30% through continued employee cross training. • Created a process and report that tracked waste resulting in a 10% reduction. • Managed 95% “same day” shipments to customers.• Responsible for all production scheduling to ensure proper levels of staffing and inventory.• Maintained quality control and product specifications resulting in zero manufacturing errors over a three year period.• Negotiated with freight companies to establish high discount rates and low fixed fuel surcharge rates.• Achieved 1115 days of accident free work.• Supervised maintenance and machine upgrades with minimal downtime.
