Brad Foster
Centerville,MN
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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Applied Adhesives
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Operations Supervisor
Heraeus Medical Components
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 22 employees.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Production Manager
Carl Zeiss Industrial Technology
10.1997 - 09.2020
- 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.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
St Paul, MN06.1988
Skills
- Environmental Sustainability
- Project Coordination
- Training Programs
- Employee Training
- Facility Maintenance
- Cost Reporting
- Production Equipment Maintenance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Capacity Planning
- Continuous Improvements
- ISO Compliance
Certification
Timeline
Plant Manager
Applied Adhesives
09.2021 - 10.2023
Operations Supervisor
Heraeus Medical Components
01.2021 - 06.2021
Production Manager
Carl Zeiss Industrial Technology
10.1997 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
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