{"id":3404,"date":"2025-04-03T16:40:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T20:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3404"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:37","slug":"plant-manager-234440-mba-bs-engineering-bs-operations-machining-stamping-injection-molding-fabrication-welding-packaging-warehouse-operations-st-louis-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/plant-manager\/plant-manager-234440-mba-bs-engineering-bs-operations-machining-stamping-injection-molding-fabrication-welding-packaging-warehouse-operations-st-louis-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Manager (234440) MBA, BS Engineering, BS Operations \/ Machining, Stamping, Injection Molding, Fabrication, Welding, Packaging, Warehouse Operations \/ St. Louis area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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. <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core Competencies:<\/strong>
\u2022 Multi-Site Manufacturing Leadership
\u2022 High-Volume CNC, Stamping, Injection & Blow Molding
\u2022 Plant Consolidation & Start-ups
\u2022 Lean Manufacturing \/ Six Sigma \/ Toyota Production Systems
\u2022 Financial Management \/ EBIT Improvement
\u2022 Preventive Maintenance & OEE Optimization
\u2022 Team Building, Union Relations, and Workforce Development
\u2022 ERP Systems: JD Edwards, Syspro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry Experience:<\/strong>
\u2022 Automotive & Aerospace
\u2022 Electronics & Tier 1\/2 OEMs
\u2022 Safety Equipment, Packaging, Valves & Containers
\u2022 Custom Springs, Wire Forms, and Light Manufacturing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Achievements:<\/strong>
\u2022 P&L Responsibility across multi-site operations in Missouri, North Carolina, and Mexico.
\u2022 95%+ Line Fill Rate consistently maintained at Lee Spring MO.
\u2022 Start-up Leadership for Monterrey, Mexico plant, and NC\/MO dual-site management.
\u2022 Operational Excellence through lean implementation, inventory optimization, and automation.
\u2022 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%.
\u2022 Implemented the initial start-up of the Monterrey, Mexico plant.
\u2022 Managed multiple sites for two years as both the Missouri and North Carolina Plant Manager.
\u2022 Coordinated the movement of a California acquisition to the Missouri plant.
\u2022 Reduced hourly staff by 15% through cross-training and expanded duties.
\u2022 Reduced shipping lead times for lites from 7 days to 4-48 hours.
\u2022 Reduced shipping lead times for sewn products from 6 weeks to 7 days while experiencing a 17% increase in year-to-date sales.
\u2022 Integrated product lines from the former Indiana plant to existing facilities and subcontractors.
\u2022 Negotiated contracts with joint-venture partners and subcontractors in Mexico and Trinidad.
\u2022 Directed the movement of all materials and equipment between plants in Mexico.
\u2022 Leading Multiple Site Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 Plastic Mfg.
\u2022 Equipment Mfg.
\u2022 Electronics Mfg.
\u2022 Aerospace Mfg.
\u2022 Tier 1, Tier 2 Mfg.
\u2022 OEM Mfg.
\u2022 Parts Mfg.
\u2022 P&L Ownership
\u2022 Team Building and Change Management
\u2022 Managing Multi-Site Mfg. Operations
\u2022 Managing International Mfg.
\u2022 Operational Excellence and Lean Practitioner
\u2022 Supply Chain Management and Material Control
\u2022 Rightsizing Organization
\u2022 Consolidating Plant Operations
\u2022 Shuttering Plant Operations
\u2022 Relocating Manufacturing Plants
\u2022 Improving EBIT \/ ROI \/ Margin
\u2022 Increasing Shareholder Value And Enhance Valuation
\u2022 Increasing Yield
\u2022 Reducing Scrap
\u2022 Improving Lead Times
\u2022 Improving On Time Delivery
\u2022 Improving Profits
\u2022 Reducing Fixed Costs
\u2022 Controlling Labor Costs
\u2022 Reducing Variable Costs
\u2022 Reducing Safety Incidents
\u2022 Improving OEE
\u2022 Reducing Down time
\u2022 Relocating Plant Operations
\u2022 Consolidating Multiple Plant Operations
\u2022 Increasing Operational Capacity
\u2022 Improving Throughput
\u2022 Performing Financial Analysis
\u2022 Implementing Cost Reduction & Reporting
\u2022 Improving Working Capital \/ Inventory Turns
\u2022 Strategic & Tactical Planning and S&OP Skill s
\u2022 Effectively Managing Working Capital
\u2022 Building Strong Client Relationships
\u2022 Growing Sales
\u2022 Developing CAPEX Plans
\u2022 Empowering Direct Reports
\u2022 Product Innovation
\u2022 Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 Reducing Inventory \/ WIP
\u2022 Mentoring \/ Building Strong Leaders and Teams
\u2022 Communicating Metrics \/ Goals At All Levels
\u2022 Reducing Personnel Turnover
\u2022 Implementing Automation Into Processes
\u2022 Implementing Lean Manufacturing
\u2022 Implementing Preventative \/ Predictive Maintenance Programs
\u2022 High Volume CNC Machining Operations
\u2022 Stamping Operations
\u2022 Assembly Operations
\u2022 Injection Molding Operations
\u2022 Blow Molding Operations
\u2022 Assembly Line Operations
\u2022 Heat Treat Operations
\u2022 Fabrication Operations
\u2022 Plating Operations
\u2022 Packaging Operations
\u2022 Welding Operations
\u2022 Warehousing DC Operations
\u2022 Sequencing Operations
\u2022 Automating Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 Joint-Venture Partners
\u2022 Acquisitions
\u2022 Holding Kaizen Events
\u2022 Implementing Six Sigma Methods
\u2022 Toyota Production Systems
\u2022 Utilizing Visual Systems
\u2022 Setting Continuous Improvement Goals
\u2022 Utilizing MRP Systems
\u2022 Utilizing ERP Systems
\u2022 ISO9000
\u2022 Building Strong Teams
\u2022 Unionized Plants
\u2022 PAPP Processes
\u2022 Developing Performance Metrics
\u2022 Product Development
\u2022 Ensuring Quality Standards
\u2022 Taking Corrective Action
\u2022 Design For Manufacturability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 B.S. SIUE School of Business, Production and Operations Management
\u2022 B.S. SIUE School of Engineering, Industrial Engineering
\u2022 M.B.A. Lindenwood University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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