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(xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

profile of qualifications

 

performance-focused operations management professional specializing in lean manufacturing, process improvement, team building, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization.  top-performing six sigma (greenbelt) manager with the ability to create and implement best practice methodologies and continuous improvement programs in strategic alignment with cost-effective objectives.  excellent communicator who can delegate multiple individual and team assignments within deadline-driven environments.  ambitious self-starter who demonstrates superior attention-to-detail and sharp troubleshooting skills.

 

key areas of expertise

 

financial management                 p&l responsibility                        capital project management / acquisition                  team building

haccp processes                       lean manufacturing                     workflow prioritization                                               regulatory compliance

quality control                              workflow prioritization                  iso 9001 / 14000                                                      change management

 

professional synopsis

 

 

plant manager (2007 c present)

         apply dynamic leadership talents toward managing 8 management direct reports in completing key quarterly strategic initiatives, along with ensuring terminal and warehouse distribution operations are fiscally sound and compliant with performance standards.

         interface with division director to support data development / input concerning trends in plant-based outputs and cost analyses.

         drive operations growth by recruiting and training staff, as well as developing a top-performing team which meets and / or exceeds goals.

         lead regulatory compliance efforts by guaranteeing terminal facility is operating within parameters set by the state of texas.

         instrumental in building morale and team efforts for hourly employees to initiate united steelworkers union decertification processes which were achieved by a 70% margin to include attaining a 100% safety record due to implemented behavior-based methodologies.

 

operations manager (2006 c 2007)

         maximized dock utilization (badges / vessels) by supporting logistics efforts and providing direction to 4 production supervisors.

         strategically planned and delegated daily facility activities to ensure osha compliance, product integrity, and ontime shipments to include managing solutions-focused employee development while minimizing labor- / union-related issues.

         demonstrated strong technical proficiencies toward maintaining equipment within reliability and uptime standards.

 

 

manager

         formulated strategic business decisions for all final plywood processing and shipments to include guaranteeing departments performed efficiently and safely produced panels of the highest quality at the lowest possible cost.

         successfully built and led a results-driven team of 3 production supervisor and 1 shipping supervisor, as well as 105 direct reports.

         contributed solid organizational abilities toward providing regular reports (i.e. spreadsheet development, data charting) to executive-level management, along with collaborating with support areas to achieve all productivity and general business goals.

         served as basic care champion for facility s reliability program and actively participated on a mill lead team.

 

 

production superintendent

         utilized broad scope of industry knowledge to progress from journeyman tool and die-maker to integral supervisory positions within a production management team to include attaining recognition for saving $400,000 in labor by initiating efficient processes and systems.

 

education, professional development, and technical proficiencies

 

b.s., business management                                                                                                                                  albertus magnus college

licensed tool and die-maker                                                                                  eli whitney regional vocational technical school

 

lean manufacturing • greenbelt six sigma • cause mapping-root cause analysis • injection molding processes • precision maintenance

maintenance planning & scheduling • the leading edge management course • positive management leadership

 

certified safe feed-safe food program and haccp • certified dupont stop safety program • certified facility security officer

 

holds transportation worker s identification card (twic) • member houston ship channel security district (hscsd)

 

proficient in sap • minitab 15 • stellent • protean • enterprise resource planning (erp) • kronos • visio • microsoft office

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role within the greater los angeles area, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am eager to offer over 22 years of proven operations management, lean manufacturing, process improvement, and team building experience, as well as expertise in preventative maintenance and regulatory compliance, toward maximizing your company s success.  i have demonstrated myself to be a top-performing six sigma leader with the ability to create and implement best practice methodologies which improve productivity and enhance manufacturing processes, and i am confident that i can utilize my broad range of professional skills to achieve your key objectives.

 

to compliment my background, please note that i hold a b.s. in business management from albertus magnus college.

 

currently, as plant manager for mosaic, i apply my dynamic leadership talents toward managing direct reports, meeting strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with high-quality regulatory and performance standards in coordination with state of texas and corporate guidelines.  within this role, i was instrumental in building team morale for hourly employees to successfully initiate decertification processes from the united steelworkers union which was attained by a 70% margin.  i also led the obtainment of a 100% safety record due to the implementation of behavior-based methodologies.  as this is just a sampling of my impressive background, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional professional experience.

 

you will find me to be a quality-focused leader who can plan, delegate, and complete multiple individual and team assignments within deadline-driven environments while streamlining operations to increase efficiency.  in addition, i can demonstrate superior attention-to-detail and sharp troubleshooting proficiencies.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your company.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

will g. kearson, jr.