Dennis

11/24/2014
Dodgeville, WI

Position Desired

Other Engineering
Anywhere in IN; Anywhere in NC; Anywhere in SC
Yes

Resume

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Manager with diverse business and financial experiences that has continuously supplied organizations in achieving improved results through change in management processes and performance initiatives. Documented results in all facets of Supply Chain management. Proficient with multiple Hardware and Software packages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Plant Manager, Sealed Air Corporation (U S Chemical) 2010 to Present
Manage 100 employees in Chemical processing facility. Ensure safe and efficient operations, drive a culture of quality by embracing lean principles, while continuing to satisfy customers’ requirements and improve profitability.

• Responsible for managing and directing all manufacturing, materials, engineering, quality, safety, HR, and logistics functions for the facility with full $100 million P&L accountability.
• Achieved 15% reduction in cost per pound produced through internal improvements using Lean Manufacturing tools : Kaizen, 5S, 5Y, TPM, Value Stream Mapping and Leader Standard Work
• Achieved Green Belt certification by leading DMIAC program reducing safety incidents by 50%.
• Increased operating efficiency of manufacturing by 10% - enabling business to add additional capabilities and product line offerings.
• Manage the plant safety and environmental programs in compliance with company standards, OHSA and other regulatory requirements.
• Successfully leading operations in receiving and maintaining ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications.
• Effectively develop and manage internal projects and capital budgets to support corporate and strategic plans.
• Manage relationships within the community to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations as well as establishing positive visibility.
CONSULTANT, Dodgeville, WI 2006 – 2010
Consultant providing clients with accounting analysis, solutions, and assistance with implementation processes for manufacturing and service industries. Examples of completed projects include:

• Assisted with the separation of a manufacturing company within a large division in order to facilitate the sale of that company.
• Development of a cash flow model that enabled the client to monitor and forecast critical cash position issues during cyclical periods.
• Designed a model for an international consumer products company that identified detailed customer profitability needed for strategic decision making.
• Liaison between the manufacturing operations and finance department by providing spending and cost information for decision-making capabilities.
• Assisted in creating a detailed model to measure cost improvement projects and return on investment for capital projects.
• Implemented program which tracked monthly operational performance goals to a quarterly financial incentive bonus program.
• Responsible for creating and implementing an Accounts Payable process which eliminated delays in processing and reduced the amount of manual work that resulted in the reduction of one person.

Clients included: Fiskars® Inc., Rexnord Corporation, Madison-Kipp Corporation, NewPage Corporation, Spartech Plastics, Titus Consulting and U.S. Chemical Corp. (Division of SC Johnson).

SHULLSBURG CREAMERY – Shullsburg, WI 2002-2006
Controller/HR Manager
Responsible for all Accounting and Financial controls, Cash Management, Credit and Collections, Capital Investments, Banking, Human Resources, and IT for organization.
• Implemented general ledger package linking the existing manufacturing, sales, inventory, and purchasing system previously unavailable.
• Financial coordinator for multiple capital projects total $8 Mil...

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