Anthony Twitty
Greenville,NC
Summary
Experienced General Manager with broad experience in supply chain management, procurement, and warehouse operations. Comprehensive understanding of coordinating logistics strategies for optimal efficiency, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams. Proven track record in implementing process improvements that increase productivity and reduce costs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
AAF Flanders
Washington, NC
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced process efficiency, optimized team performance, and minimized scrap waste by $546K in 1 year.
- Achieved an increase in efficiency from 79% to 86%.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices along with Improved plant design and canteen.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
- Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
General Site Manager II
Ryder System, Inc.
E. Moline, USA
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed Augusta and Moline accounts, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw P&L responsibilities, analyzing financial statements to assess account profitability.
- Resolved employee performance issues while maintaining compliance with policies and safety regulations.
- Implemented employee engagement programs, enhancing site culture and reducing turnover to below 11%.
- Achieved $508,000 yearly reduction in damages for Augusta operations.
- Improved transportation delivery response time in Augusta to under 30 minutes.
- Facilitated Safety & Security meetings, providing necessary training to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Represented Ryder in quarterly business reviews, collaborating with customers to enhance service delivery.
Senior Operations Manager
Samsung
Newberry, USA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: 800 employees 3 shift operation
- Responsible for scheduling of departmental staffing to ensure production demands are met and on time delivery targets are achieved
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to produce products that meets all quality standards
- Enforces safety policies, environmental policies, and sustainability targets
- Monitors potential safety hazards and implements improvements with the assistance of EHS
- Advise execution all company policies and takes actions when company policies are not adhered to
- Driven to improve systems and processes to decrease defect rates
- Partner with all management and planning to schedule equipment uptime availability in an efficient manner, where equipment is properly utilized, and maximum output is achieved.
- Coordinates Die repairs and preventive maintenance with Mold shop supervisor, planning, and Management
- Responsible for maintenance scheduling of equipment repairs and preventive maintenance
- Ensures all departments are in compliance with 5S strategies and improvements
- Creates, manages, and communicates key critical performance measurements with employees and management
- Efficient use of all company computerized management systems
- Reviews and implements continuous improvement strategies using Lean Manufacturing methods
- 800 employees 3 shift operation
Operations Manager
Dayco Automotive
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Tier-1 Supplier to John Deere, Caterpillar, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, and Toyota.
- Supervised daily operations across production, maintenance, profiling, and packing departments.
- Drove continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environmental performance.
- Coached team members in resolving issues using guided 5-why analysis tools.
- Collaborated with maintenance staff to schedule preventative maintenance and ensure machinery uptime.
- Developed effective communication channels with internal and external customers.
- Mentored production personnel while leading quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Tracked hourly and weekly production metrics alongside daily Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Conducted weekly Behavioral Safety Audits to minimize safety incidents and near misses.
Production Manager
ZF Transmissions
Saarbrucken, Germany
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Production Manager 9HP Final Test Department - 310 employees 4 shift operation
- Created a positive results-oriented work environment through coaching and mentoring of 16 Management staff 32 team leaders and 310 employees
- Served as liaison between employees and company
- Ensured safe and injury free work environment
- Maintained and Improved production performance processes through waste reduction, problem solving and continuous improvement activity
- Understand, complied, and enforced the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurements, TS 16949, ISO-14001 requirements, Continuous Improvement, SAP, SPC, ZF policies, and procedures
- Supervised and trained management team for growth and development by ensuring employees were qualified and trained in assigned positions
- Directed production by regulating, coordinating, planning, assigning, resolving problems, disciplinary action, and assuring compliance with company safety, work procedures, housekeeping, and tentative preventive maintenance (TPM)
- Production Manager 9HP Final Test Department - 310 employees 4 shift operation
Supervisor of Irox Coating Department
Federal Mogul
12.2011 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Tier -1 Supplier to Ford / GM / Chrysler / Volkswagen
- Coordinated production activities for assigned shifts to meet delivery and quality benchmarks.
- Supervised 75 hourly employees, optimizing resource allocation for productivity goals.
- Implemented visual management techniques to enhance overall process output.
- Trained staff on Work Instructions and ISO/TS 16949 compliance procedures.
- Educated team on EHS policy, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and operational controls.
- Facilitated alignment with ISO 14001 standards to achieve environmental objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA08.2008
Associates of Arts - Business Management & Supervisory Development
Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA06.2006
Skills
- Time management abilities
- Logistics management
- P&L management
- Supply chain optimization
- Process improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Production planning
- Effective communication
- Cost reduction and containment
- Systems technology Implementation
- Team Building
- Financial oversight
- Analytical
Certification
- 30 hr. OSHA General Industry Regulations (29 CFR 1910) Certified 2015
- CPR & First responder certified (American Red Cross) 2021
- Six sigma Yellow & Green belt certification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
Available Upon request
Timeline
Operations Manager
AAF Flanders
03.2024 - Current
General Site Manager II
Ryder System, Inc.
11.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Operations Manager
Samsung
08.2020 - 11.2021
Operations Manager
Dayco Automotive
06.2018 - 01.2020
Production Manager
ZF Transmissions
04.2015 - 02.2018
Supervisor of Irox Coating Department
Federal Mogul
12.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Covenant College
Associates of Arts - Business Management & Supervisory Development
Northwestern Technical College
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