Plant Manager (234440) MBA, BS Engineering, BS Operations / Machining, Stamping, Injection Molding, Fabrication, Welding, Packaging, Warehouse Operations / St. Louis area
A seasoned Plant Manager and operations executive with a proven record of leading high-volume manufacturing across multiple industries. He offers 20+ years of experience in lean-driven manufacturing environments, managing multi-site operations, plant consolidations, and strategic cost reductions. He has an MBA and a Bachelors in Engineering and another in Production Operations. He is highly skilled at driving profitability, improving throughput, and developing empowered, accountable teams. This manufacturing executive has extensive experience in business analysis, development, and financial decision-making. He possesses a strong P&L track record with functional management experience in all disciplines of manufacturing operations. Knowledgeable in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles. He is an accomplished leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
He just completed a plant move to another state and is ready for a new leadership opportunity within a 50-mile radius of St. Peters, MO. He is seeking a role where he can apply his strengths in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and strategic leadership to elevate operational performance and profitability.
Core Competencies:
• Multi-Site Manufacturing Leadership
• High-Volume CNC, Stamping, Injection & Blow Molding
• Plant Consolidation & Start-ups
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Toyota Production Systems
• Financial Management / EBIT Improvement
• Preventive Maintenance & OEE Optimization
• Team Building, Union Relations, and Workforce Development
• ERP Systems: JD Edwards, Syspro
Industry Experience:
• Automotive & Aerospace
• Electronics & Tier 1/2 OEMs
• Safety Equipment, Packaging, Valves & Containers
• Custom Springs, Wire Forms, and Light Manufacturing
Key Achievements:
• P&L Responsibility across multi-site operations in Missouri, North Carolina, and Mexico.
• 95%+ Line Fill Rate consistently maintained at Lee Spring MO.
• Start-up Leadership for Monterrey, Mexico plant, and NC/MO dual-site management.
• Operational Excellence through lean implementation, inventory optimization, and automation.
• Cost Reductions & Efficiency Gains:
o Reduced receiving processing time by 75%.
o Cut lead times on key products from 6 weeks to just 7 days.
o Improved warehouse space utilization by 30%.
• Implemented the initial start-up of the Monterrey, Mexico plant.
• Managed multiple sites for two years as both the Missouri and North Carolina Plant Manager.
• Coordinated the movement of a California acquisition to the Missouri plant.
• Reduced hourly staff by 15% through cross-training and expanded duties.
• Reduced shipping lead times for lites from 7 days to 4-48 hours.
• Reduced shipping lead times for sewn products from 6 weeks to 7 days while experiencing a 17% increase in year-to-date sales.
• Integrated product lines from the former Indiana plant to existing facilities and subcontractors.
• Negotiated contracts with joint-venture partners and subcontractors in Mexico and Trinidad.
• Directed the movement of all materials and equipment between plants in Mexico.
• Leading Multiple Site Manufacturing Operations
• Plastic Mfg.
• Equipment Mfg.
• Electronics Mfg.
• Aerospace Mfg.
• Tier 1, Tier 2 Mfg.
• OEM Mfg.
• Parts Mfg.
• P&L Ownership
• Team Building and Change Management
• Managing Multi-Site Mfg. Operations
• Managing International Mfg.
• Operational Excellence and Lean Practitioner
• Supply Chain Management and Material Control
• Rightsizing Organization
• Consolidating Plant Operations
• Shuttering Plant Operations
• Relocating Manufacturing Plants
• Improving EBIT / ROI / Margin
• Increasing Shareholder Value And Enhance Valuation
• Increasing Yield
• Reducing Scrap
• Improving Lead Times
• Improving On Time Delivery
• Improving Profits
• Reducing Fixed Costs
• Controlling Labor Costs
• Reducing Variable Costs
• Reducing Safety Incidents
• Improving OEE
• Reducing Down time
• Relocating Plant Operations
• Consolidating Multiple Plant Operations
• Increasing Operational Capacity
• Improving Throughput
• Performing Financial Analysis
• Implementing Cost Reduction & Reporting
• Improving Working Capital / Inventory Turns
• Strategic & Tactical Planning and S&OP Skill s
• Effectively Managing Working Capital
• Building Strong Client Relationships
• Growing Sales
• Developing CAPEX Plans
• Empowering Direct Reports
• Product Innovation
• Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
• Reducing Inventory / WIP
• Mentoring / Building Strong Leaders and Teams
• Communicating Metrics / Goals At All Levels
• Reducing Personnel Turnover
• Implementing Automation Into Processes
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing
• Implementing Preventative / Predictive Maintenance Programs
• High Volume CNC Machining Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Injection Molding Operations
• Blow Molding Operations
• Assembly Line Operations
• Heat Treat Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Plating Operations
• Packaging Operations
• Welding Operations
• Warehousing DC Operations
• Sequencing Operations
• Automating Manufacturing Processes
• Joint-Venture Partners
• Acquisitions
• Holding Kaizen Events
• Implementing Six Sigma Methods
• Toyota Production Systems
• Utilizing Visual Systems
• Setting Continuous Improvement Goals
• Utilizing MRP Systems
• Utilizing ERP Systems
• ISO9000
• Building Strong Teams
• Unionized Plants
• PAPP Processes
• Developing Performance Metrics
• Product Development
• Ensuring Quality Standards
• Taking Corrective Action
• Design For Manufacturability
Education
• B.S. SIUE School of Business, Production and Operations Management
• B.S. SIUE School of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• M.B.A. Lindenwood University