Experience

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  Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT)

  • Toledo, Ohio Area

  • Vice President and Director of Manufacturing for the Ohio Manufacturing Exten...

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • Toledo, Ohio Area

    To deliver on projects specifically designed to provide Continuous Improvement solutions to manufacturers. I offer assistance to manufacturers in offering Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) capabilities. Partner with plant management to lead performance improvement through lean initia...

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  Motus Integrated Technologies

  • Holland, Michigan

  • Continuous Improvement Manager (short term contract)

    • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
    • Holland, Michigan

    Partner with plant management to lead performance improvement through lean initiatives, effective problem-solving techniques, design and management of key metrics and continuous improvement activities, and the training and coaching of plant personnel to accomplish the same. Collaborate with leade...

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  Postnet Fremont Ohio

  • Director of Operations

    • Apr 2008 - Dec 2015

    100% Responsibility for all operations and start-up of a shipping and printing business. Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day store operations and assisting customers with services and products. Also responsible for training, scheduling, and supervising Center staff. Resolve customer compla...

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  Rexam Beverage Cans

  • Packaging & Containers
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Plant Manager

    • Feb 2000 - May 2007

    Full P&L responsibility for highly automated, 116-employee aluminum beverage can manufacture facility, with over $100 million in sales. Established the Fremont can plant as the lowest cost, highest efficiency and the lowest spoilage plant of all of Rexam’s Can manufacturing plants in the United States and Europe. Received the “2006 Best of the Best” award in Lean manufacturing across all of Rexam sectors world wide. Received “Best quality”, “Best OEE”, “Best Spoilage” and “Zero lost time accidents” awards for the last 2 years from Rexam’s U.S. can manufacturing sector.

  • Assistant Plant Manager

    • Dec 1998 - Feb 2000

    • Full Production responsibility. • Managed a staff of four production supervisors, one spoilage coordinator, and one hundred hourly associates for a four shift, 24/7 operation. • Effectively implemented Lean Manufacturing tools.• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.• Assisted in developing and executing the local plant budget to exceed the business results.• Supervised and coordinate the activities of the crew supervisors and maintenance staff engaged in the production and processing of can/end production.• Developed daily operating plans, coordinate staff to lead maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements. Review metrics and make adjustments as necessary.• Conferred with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation. • As necessary, inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem solving solution.• Ensured safe operation of all equipment and ensure supervisors train associates as necessary.• Ensured all associates adhere to production and processing standards.• Provided guidance to direct reports in resolving employee complaints and or grievances.• Ensured all Company procedures and policies applicable to the operation are enforced.• Ensured all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.• Monitored and drive scrap and spoilage to a minimum.• Lead maintenance day activities.• Drove the annual performance review for direct reports

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  Showa Aluminum Corp Of America

  • Mt. Sterling, Ohio

  • General Manager of Production

    • May 1988 - Dec 1998
    • Mt. Sterling, Ohio

    • Total production responsibility. • Managed a staff of three production managers, one warehouse manager, ten supervisors, two production planners and 500 production associates. This is a three shift, five days a week operation, with annual sales of one hundred and thirty million dollars. • Accou...