PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Evergreen Packaging (fmr: International Paper Company), Turlock, CA 2005 to Present
Operations Manager (June 2010 to Present)
• Ensured coordination and integration of manufacturing and planning policies, processes and programs, including customer service and operational efficiencies, which support the Plant and Supply Chain Metrics.
• Prepared forecast/budget production levels.
• Maintained a high level of visibility with staff. Use hands-on approach to communicate daily and involve staff/ associates in problem solving.
• Developed a high performance work team by providing appropriate training, tools, guidance, coaching and feedback. Supported and involved employees in identifying and permanently removing obstacles to performance excellence; provided & supported developmental opportunities for staff.
• Implemented division-wide online shipping management system for improved performance visibility.
• Organized and lead process improvement teams which utilized my training in Six Sigma Black Belt techniques, resulting in decreased production waste.
Sealing Department Manager (July 2006 to May 2010)
• Directed $1.4MM annual corrugated account.
• Lowered corrugated returns and allowances as a percent of sales 3% annually.
• Implemented Hazardous Area of Critical Control Points, American Institute of Baking, and Safe Quality Food standards.
• Reduced packer to raw material related downtime 90%.
• Reduced vendor fees 4% by locating alternatives and negotiating long term contracts.
• Created / revised 280 Safe Behavior Observations.
• Annually trained and certified 60 unionized employees on safe lift operating techniques.
• Monitored and improved machine throughput via performance reviews and Department Access Database.
• Engineered and implemented equipment alterations for improved quality and reduced customer complaints.
• Piloted weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings to establish accountability throughout the facility.
• Championed Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent output and performance.
• Resolved United Steel Workers union grievances.
• Recruited and managed facility’s Manufacturing Asso...
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