Anthony Scott Rubick

Successfully led the ground-up startup of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, overseeing all aspects from equipment installation and functional checkoff to commissioning and achieving commercial status, with Line 1 going commercial in mid-October 2023 and Line 2 in mid-March 2024. Spearheaded the hiring and training of a skilled workforce, including all salaried and hourly employees, ensuring seamless startup operations. Proven ability to drive efficiently, maintain high safety standards, and achieve production targets in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Developed cohesiveness of management team and raised performance expectations across all levels. Emphasized need for focus on safety and housekeeping standards. Implemented metrics (i.e. gross HFIs) to identify and recognize shift performance. Continued to drive down spoilage while increasing units per man hour, positioning the La Crosse plant as a leader in NA Beverage. Established process parameters for management team to review to effectively manage efficiencies and drive down cost.

Reviewed key performance indicators daily and made necessary adjustments to increase safety awareness, reduce quality complaints, lower spoilage and meet/exceed production targets. On-budget performance and production targets met through effective management of unplanned downtime, consumable and spoilage reduction projects along with increased employee engagement.

Improved plant ventilation and reduced temperature 10-12 degrees by revitalizing existing MAU’s with an expense of 15K versus the 1.4MM capital project submitted previously.The success of this project satisfied grievances, storm water concerns and improve employee morale. Systematically repaired ventilation systems for all open 480 volt electrical panels due to heat related failures. Assist in Capital Plan Development & AFE generation. Spearheading JDE Maintenance Planner, PM Compliance and Purchase Order creation. Responsible for Building/Grounds Maintenance, Outside Contractors and vendor management. Equipment Maintenance: Thermal Oxidizer,Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, Dryers, HVAC, Oil Mist Collection, Cooling Tower,Boilers, Bulk System, IBO/PIN Ovens, Conveyor Systems, WWT.

Supervision of Production Supervisors, Back End Maintenance and Electrical Supervisors, Storeroom Attendant and Back End Rebuild Shop. Revitalized non-existent PM program reducing unexpected downtime and maximizing planned maintenance activities. Developed tracking of sub-assemblies, inker and OV unit rebuilds and performance. Implemented KIP scorecard setting expectations to meet Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, Spoilage, and Production targets. Ensured adequate training of Team Members and direct reports.

Spearheaded safety, sanitation regulations and ensuring safe operation of all equipment including training of associates during the onboarding process. Supervising and coordinating the activities of associates engaged in the production and processing of can/end production. Reading and analyzing charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet the customer requirements. Inspecting materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions to determine best problem solving solution. Conferring with management for guidance in resolving employee complaints and/or grievances.

Coordinated the employee hiring, training, performance reviews and evaluations. Experienced member of Six Sigma team responsible for customer interface for problem resolutions and relationship building. Ensured non-billable activities were less than 15% and maximized driver routes and reduced missed deliveries by 5%. Analyzed monthly Financial Overview, Profit Center, and responsible for Quarterly Targets.

Created and successfully implemented a fleet maintenance company focused on maintenance repairs such as oil, lube and BIT inspections. Able to secure and maintain accounts with Clark/Miller Coors Distributing, Tri Eagle Budweiser Distributing, 7-Up Distributing & Biagi Bros Transportation.

Responsible for the successful startup and expansion of a new 160,000 sq. ft. distribution center. Interviewed, selected and trained office, warehouse, and supervisory personnel. Driving force recruiting & maintaining 65 Class A Drivers & daily routing. Maintained inventory accuracy, product rotation, fleet maintenance, DOT paperwork and customer relations.