BRETT GOUDY
Loveland,OH
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive level support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks, drive scalable change management, and prioritize company objectives. Broad experience includes office management, strat planning, direct customer interface, operations, warehousing, training, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant General Manager
Peter Cremer North America
Cincinnati, OH
07.2019 - Current
- Ownership and oversight of P&L with Direct Report structure of Safety Manager, Quality Manager, Planning, Engineering team, Maintenance Manager, Warehouse Manager, Production Supervisors, and Human Resources Business Partner and an indirect team of 155
- Improved operational efficiencies by 16% through development of standard work practices and through instituting Autonomous Maintenance program in TPM pillar
- Championed Bottling Plant TPM Professional Maintenance Pillar focused on Critical Spare Parts and Preventive Maintenance restructuring to Predicative Maintenance program to reduce UPDT by 9%
- Developed daily cadence structure for hourly and leadership teams to provide clear direction setting and action item focus
- Developed Continuous Improvement program to facilitate PDCA culture of practical problem solving led by hourly team members
- Instituted layered audit system to facilitate improved process control and accountability from Leadership up to Machine Owner levels.
- Collaborated with Customer to reduce Material Utilization loss to less than 1%
- Developed New Team member on-boarding program and competency based training program to improve turnover by 23%
Multi-Unit General Manager
Kloeckner Metals Corporation
Cincinnati, OH
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Multi-site Leader for operations consisting of Coil Slitting Plant, Cut to Length Sheet plant, and Physical Vapor Disposition Plant
- The facility consisted of 110 union team members, plus 35 non-union members
- Negotiated new Labor Contract with Teamsters Local 100
- Direct reports included Safety Manager, Quality Manager, Production Supervisors, Commercial Manager, Shipping Supervisor, and Maintenance Manager
- Directed $6.5MM PVD capital project that introduced large stainless steel sheet coloring in vertical and horizontal applications
- Conducted Daily Direct Setting meeting with Operations and Commercial teams to ensure customer purchase orders are met in a timely manner
- Championed Continuous Improvement initiatives that improved OTIF (12%) and changeover efficiency (15%)
- Led Safety Team that experienced zero Lost Time injuries through implementation of SafeStart Safety Program focused on behavioral based safety practice.
Business Unit Manager
BWAY Corporation
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Business Unit Manager for Pail Assembly plant consisting of 8 salaried Supervisors, Shipping/Receiving Manager, Quality Manager, and Material Handling Supervisor plus 420 hourly team members plus up to 75 temporary workers for ISO 9001 Certified facility
- Managed the budgeting process for the business unit, including forecasting and resource allocation
- Oversaw daily operations of the business unit by setting expectations around productivity targets, deadlines.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of operational opportunity
- Implemented Daily Scorecard meetings with Plant Management Team to review prior day execution and to determine daily focus on KPI metrics- production results, quality, maintenance priorities, and production schedule
- Led capital improvement initiative to source, purchase, and install Spray Booth, Body Pack, and packaging robotics to automate the large pail assembly line
Business Owner/Operator
Gateway Composite Can Company
Fenton, MO
12.2011 - 06.2015
- Owner/operator of start-up composite can operation that supported the rapidly growing private label sector of the refrigerated dough market
- Grew business from startup to 36MM cans during 3 year span
- Developed and implemented business plan from startup though negotiating the transfer of operations to larger competitor
- Achieved FSSC 22000 and BRCGS certification
- Manufactured multiple diameter cans and metal ends for the private label refrigerated dough industry across 3 production lines
- Operated for 4 years without an OSHA recordable incident
- Structured HR consulting services to support company during organizational developments and changes
Plant Manager/Vice President of Operations
Universal Packaging Corporation
Kirkwood, MO
05.2004 - 12.2011
- After a career shift, started manufacturing career as a Project Manager focus on Metal End production growth, plus developing filling operation to support can manufacturing plant
- Promoted to Plant Manager of facility with 75 hourly team members and direct reports consisting of Office Manager, Sales, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering
- Promoted to Vice President of Operations with oversight and P&L responsibility of multiple facilities consisting of 2 can manufacturing plants, spiral label printing company, and insecticide and lubricant filling plants
- Developed collaborative business model into a joint business partnership managing and manufacturing cans in FDA facility with nations largest baking powder manufacturer that increased annual company sales by 3.5 million dollars
- Guided blending/filling facility monitoring and ensuring compliance with strict local, state and FDA regulations governing pesticides with zero citations, warnings or fines
- Established Logistics Division abiding by the DOT rules and regulations of interstate trucking.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
Education
B.S - Business Management
Ball State University - Miller College of Business
Skills
- Operational Strategy and Growth
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Startup/New Business Development
- Strong Interpersonal Skills at all levels
- Turnaround Professional
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Team Building and Development
- Performance Improvements
- Environmental Sustainability
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO Compliance
- Competency Based Training Programs
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
Timeline
Plant General Manager
Peter Cremer North America
07.2019 - Current
Multi-Unit General Manager
Kloeckner Metals Corporation
05.2017 - 07.2019
Business Unit Manager
BWAY Corporation
07.2015 - 03.2017
Business Owner/Operator
Gateway Composite Can Company
12.2011 - 06.2015
Plant Manager/Vice President of Operations
Universal Packaging Corporation
05.2004 - 12.2011
B.S - Business Management
Ball State University - Miller College of Business
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