Aaron Menting
Appleton,WI
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 25 years.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant-manager
Amcor Flexibles
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of multi process high volume manufacturing plant to maximize profitability.
- Lead a team of 38 salaried and 210 hourly employees.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
Production Manager
Amcor Flexibles
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Effectively led a team of 21 salaried and 380 hourly employees.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
Department Manager
Bemis
03.2012 - 01.2021
- Effectively lead a team of 8 salaried and 140 hourly employees.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction and ensuring safe working conditions.
Supervisor
Bemis
10.2007 - 03.2012
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Owner
ARM Maintenance
05.2005 - 11.2009
Production Manager
Waupaca Elevator
04.1997 - 05.2005
Education
Fluid Power And Maintenance -
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WISkills
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Safety Management
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Team Building and Development
- Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Plant-manager
Amcor Flexibles
06.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Amcor Flexibles
01.2021 - 06.2022
Department Manager
Bemis
03.2012 - 01.2021
Supervisor
Bemis
10.2007 - 03.2012
Owner
ARM Maintenance
05.2005 - 11.2009
Production Manager
Waupaca Elevator
04.1997 - 05.2005
Fluid Power And Maintenance -
Fox Valley Technical College