Anthony D. Smith
Halifax,VA
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 5 years. 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 all together with the company 17 years.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Plant Manager
Sunshine Mills
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals for future success.
- Collaborated with HR to recruit top talent, reducing turnover rates and fostering an positive work environment.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for raw materials and services procurement.
- Implemented continuous improvement projects, leading to increased product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations of 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
Plant Manager
Sunshine Mills
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing an proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings on raw materials without sacrificing quality.
Production Coordinator
Sunshine Mills Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Overseen supervisors, encompassing employees, ensuring production schedules and standards of safety are maintained
- Coordinated and supervised assembly work for couplers and rolling assembly crews.
- Conferred daily with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Created master production schedules to forecast inventory for future supply and demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Coordinated orders with outside vendors to ensure proper inventory levels of transfer items and packing
- Held previous internal positions: Extruder Operator, Control Room Operator, Packaging Supervisor, Extrusion Supervisor
- Evaluated production metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and making data-driven decisions to optimize results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between production phases, ensuring minimal downtime for equipment setup.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall team performance and output quality.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering an collaborative work environment.
- Optimized resource allocation by actively monitoring inventory levels and adjusting purchasing plans accordingly.
Expander Operator
Sunshine Mill’s Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2020
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Coordinated ongoing maintenance and housekeeping of an plant.
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on an technical level.
- Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
- Monitored process units and quality control testing performance for plant processes and water quality sampling.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Halifax County High School
South Boston2006
Skills
- Self-motivated and efficient
- Schedule Coordination
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Safety and compliance
- Strong leadership abilities
- Proficient in (microsoft excel,microsoft word, microsoft dynamic NAV
- Workflow Coordination
- Workflow Management
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Team building and development
- Safety Management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Staff Training and Development
- Procurement Management
- Workforce Planning
Accomplishments
- Earned forklift operator training certificate.
- Confined Space Team-Training on Rescue techniques and scenarios.
- Received annual training on repelling, patient packaging, and additional system building.
- JLG Lift Certification
- CPR and First aid Certification
- Used Microsoft Excel, workbook, and dynamic nav to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
References
All references listed can be contacted at Sunshine Mill's Inc: 100 Sunshine Drive P.O. Box 1060 Halifax, VA 24558
- Shannon Morey VP of Formulations - 417-434-3911
- Tim Hazelwood, Production Coordinator - (434)- 446-3009
- Arthur Carr , Extrusion Supervisor - 434-222-0369
- Vincent Barksdale Extrusion Superintedent - 434 - 441-1456
Timeline
Plant Manager
Sunshine Mills
11.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Plant Manager
Sunshine Mills
08.2022 - 11.2024
Production Coordinator
Sunshine Mills Inc.
03.2021 - 08.2022
Expander Operator
Sunshine Mill’s Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Halifax County High School