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Martinsburg, Wv, Us

Martinsburg, Wv, Us

Williamsport, Md, Us

Lagrange, Us

I am currently a Maintenance Area Manager and report directly to the site Maintenance Operations Manager. Some of the duties and responsibilities of my area are...Managing financial aspects as assigned and/or in area of responsibility by monitoring and tracking expenses and capital expenditures compared to budget; monitoring asset utilization; and preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing business reports.Maintaining quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Supply Chain and company policies, standards, and procedures; monitoring associate compliance to policies and procedures; distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.Demonstrating and communicating solid working knowledge of maintenance procedures to help associates conduct high-quality maintenance operations. Ensuring associates adhere to company policies, standards, and procedures related to maintenance operations. Helping associates understand and use procedures for maintenance operations, handling accidents and emergencies, and maintaining equipment that is safe and in proper working order.Identifying and appropriately responding to customer, compliance, and operational issues related to maintenance operations, taking steps to prevent recurrence.Demonstrating broad technical understanding of equipment systems and performance monitoring and inspection techniques; Supports improvement of existing processes and standards for a specific equipment type by recognizing and escalating possible issues.Ensuring performance of routine equipment inspection and maintenance of warehouse equipment (for example, material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration equipment, and general building repairs); by establishedprocesses and programs.

Calhoun, Tennessee, Us

During my time at Resolute Tissue, I led daily business operations in the production of converted paper products. Reporting directly to Plant Manager I...Provided leadership and direction to the converting production team to meet or exceed key performance indicators.Organized and maintained work orders, delivery dates, and order activity to ensure efficient production across the facility.Participated and led in daily management meetings to track progress against production and quality goals.Developed, reviewed, and implemented annual goals and action plans that drive improved customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in terms of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and budgeting.Helped develop team members’ problem-solving capabilities and judgment to advance their knowledge and skills. Continuously monitored and exhibited concern for employee safety.Created a KPI production measurement and reporting system to accurately analyze production data to communicate with company Directors.

As a Maintenance Manager at ABG Operating LLC, I played a key role in keeping the operation running smoothly and efficiently. My tasks were...The planning and scheduling of PMs and equipment repair so production can run efficiently and prevent breakdowns.Ordered parts for PMs and equipment repair, making sure the right part was available when needed.Analyze maintenance costs and align PMs and repairs to stay within budget.Conducting breakdown analysis on failures and creating corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.Structuring and the implementation of a new CMMS system that allowed maintenance work orders, work requests, and labor to be accurately tracked.Leading TIMWOOD for the site and finding ways to cut costs by eliminating waste.

I played a key leadership role working hand-in-hand with Production, Manufacturing, Molds, Maintenance, and other teams to ensure ongoing production and delivery of the highest quality products. I conduct quality auditing, training, and support across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to finished products. Among my key contributions, I…Regularly audited raw materials and production lines to ensure strict specifications were met and reported defects to the Production team.Investigated/reported noncompliance issues, identified root causes, created solutions, and managed corrective actions to eliminate problems. As such, I successfully resolved the top three quality defects that had been plaguing plant operations. I also established a glide path, which has slashed quality defect costs by 60%.Carefully documented, tracked, and analyzed defect data within the enterprise CMMS system and lead regular nonconformance meetings to keep personnel accountable for completing corrective actions. Partnered with leaders across all areas to spearhead continuous improvement projects. Continually updated quality protocols and improved production processes to meet specifications and high-quality standards.Planned, organized, and lead regular quality training for operators and other plant personnel to maximize performanceCommunicated daily with customers via follow-up calls and regular visits to discuss changes, provide updates, and communicate on quality issues, etc.

Hedehusene, Dk

I acted as the guiding force behind production operations for designated shifts and instilled a “Safety First” and continuous improvement-focused culture to achieve zero safety incidents while leading the team to become the highest producing team out of three for the rapidly growing startup company. During my time with the group, I…Employed a 6S approach to achieve major improvements in efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction and safety.Delivered ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship that empowered the production team to excel and exceed manufacturing targets.Ensured the team had the resources needed to operate effectively and closely managed payroll to meet production goals at minimal costs.Made key changes to processes to eliminate issues, increase efficiency, and boost cost effectiveness of operations.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

I continued to be promoted by the company, culminating in becoming a key Line Shift Leader for the Dish Soap production line. As part of my new leadership role, I…Planned daily shift operations and established daily goals for the team based on production schedules of which brands were scheduled to run.Trained and coached team members on manufacturing top quality products and how to troubleshoot issues that arose to minimize downtimesContinually succeeded in meeting or exceeding line glidepath goals for Production Reliability, Stops Per Day, etc.Served as the team’s Safety Leader, ensuring best safety practices were employed at all times.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

I assumed full ownership of planning, scheduling, and managing maintenance operations to keep the Paper Converting Line operating at peak performance with minimal downtimes. In addition, I stepped in to lead operations as needed and trained other personnel on utilizing the CIL system and maintenance best practices. The line was consistently one of the best running lines across the entire fleet. For key contributions and achievements, I…Analyzed equipment and/or parts failures and developed solutions to prevent recurrence. I rolled out new maintenance protocols to substantially cut costs related to breakdowns by over 70%.Utilized the enterprise SAP system to create maintenance tasks, execute parts purchases, and more.Expertly prioritized maintenance tasks to keep repair costs within monthly budget parameters.Was instrumental in partnering with Research & Development (R&D) to install/complete innovative upgrades that dramatically increased quality and production performance. Was an integral member of the team that tested, rolled out, and maintained quality equipment that was directly responsible for decreasing quality defect complaints to the lowest level ever for the company.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

I became the only Tech 3 promoted to Team Leader at the plant, directing the Paper Towels production line. Led the team to be the top-rated production team out of four, registering the lowest number of quality-related issues. I secured Tech 4 accreditation quickly after my promotion. As the Team Leader, I planned operations for each shift according to brands scheduled for production, assigning tasks to appropriate personnel to ensure optimal production in meeting all glidepath goals (Unplanned Downtimes, etc.).

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

During my 15-year career at Procter and Gamble, I maintained several leadership positions of various functions that included..Quality Leader where I oversaw the quality of the product my team produced and conducted hourly audits.Safety Leader where I made sure my team was working safely and making sure unsafe work practices were corrected if observed.Backup Team Leader where I filled in for the Team Leader when the Team Leader was off. I held this position until I was promoted to Team Leader.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

I was brought onboard initially as a Warehouse Associate before starting to fast-track through progressive leadership roles within the Paper Converting Module until becoming a Team Leader in 2015.

Us

As an Account Manager at RentWay, I worked in a retail store environment that dealt with rent to own merchandise such as electronics, furniture, and appliances. Some of my duties were..Account collections with payment or the return of merchandise when a customer defaulted on payments.Repossession of merchandise, when the customer defaulted on payments and repayment was impossible or completed.Driving on a door to door account collection route within my assigned region and maintaining an account collection percentage above 90% paid every week.Delivery of merchandise to customer homes.Merchandise sales within the store and ensuring customer service and excellence were top priorities.

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