Carl Hooks Jr.
Silver Lake,IN
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished plant manager with expertise in process optimization and employee engagement. Proven track record in managing daily operations and implementing quality control measures, leading to enhanced workflow efficiency and consistent high-quality production.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Forest River
Wakarusa, Indiana
05.2014 - Current
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw production schedules and optimized workflow processes.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Coordinated machinery maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure consistent production flow.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Led a team of supervisors to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving targeted efficiency initiatives.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product integrity.
- Enforced product standards and monitored quality levels to sustain high-quality daily production.
- Resolved operational challenges promptly to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Collaborated with supply chain teams to manage inventory levels effectively.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Examined and tested electrical power distribution machinery and equipment using various testing devices.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitko High
South Whitley, IN05-1996
Skills
- Production planning
- Quality control
- Process optimization
- Production scheduling
- Production control
- Operations management
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Safety compliance
- ISO compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Safety management
- Waste reduction
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Team building and development
- Problem solving
- Scheduling
- Compliance
- Industrial safety
- Teamwork
- Teamwork
Timeline
Plant Manager
Forest River
05.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Whitko High