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OperationsManager

Cody M. Cohoon

Operations Manager
Tipp City,OH

Summary

Goal-oriented Manufacturing Manager with 7 years of experience leading productive teams and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Manager

Transcendia
Richmond, IN
10.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for the safety of 61 employees while setting a department record without an OSHA reportable injury
  • Hired into a department that averaged 3-5 reportable accidents a year - Department has now achieved 730+ days without a reportable accident
  • Eliminated all temp labor while focusing on direct hires
  • Led action plans to improve (SQDC) safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost metrics
  • 2021 YTD $15M in sales with $10k in quality complaints - On pace for $200k improvement from 2020
  • Developed work cells and production devices in accordance with ISO standards
  • Led Kaizen projects for Regrind Inventory Reduction, Paperwork reduction, and Packaging Area Work Flow Improvements, Materials Staging and Movement Kanban
  • Performed time studies and value stream maps to analyze downtime and changeovers
  • Developed and implemented work instructions, standard operating procedures, and OPL’s
  • Created a quality staff capable of making sound decisions on product quality based on specifications and standards
  • Daily Gemba walks to improve visual management and 5S.
  • Leader of employee based continuous improvement efforts that resulted in OEE improvement by 12%
  • Due to quality improvements lost business was re-attracted from top customers and created new business opportunities (product portfolio expansion)
  • Department was producing 2M pounds a month with 6 extrusion lines and 86 employees in 2017; Department is now producing 2M pounds a month with 4 extrusion lines and 61 employees
  • Increased material and machine efficiencies allowed for department headcount reduction of 25 employees while maintaining capacity limits - Annual labor savings of $1.25M
  • Successfully completed 100+ action items addressing a regrind inventory of 1mm+ pounds. Reduced and sustained at a comfortable 100,000 lbs. for 24+ months
  • Eliminated the need for aged regrind reserve for financial planning for 2020 and future years – 2019 was $360,000 favorable compared to plan and $550,000 vs. Prior year (2018)
  • Overall waste reduction of 32% -Annual savings of $2M in raw material costs. Annual savings of $200,000 in scrap disposals due to reduction in drool and grinding spoilage - Annual capacity increase of 1,900,000 lbs.
  • 74% reduction in downtime (M/E and Process) hours - Annual capacity increase of 815,000 lbs.
  • 13% reduction in changeover hours - Annual capacity increase of 950,000 lbs.
  • Requested and won $800k+ in capital expenditures spend to improve equipment, systems, and processes

Owner

CMC Concrete Solutions
Dayton, OH
01.2010 - Current
  • Expertise working with a wide range of construction materials and equipment while meeting strict project deadlines
  • Utilized broad skills in construction to participate in excavation, site-preparation, and various other concrete processes for residential and commercials projects
  • Insured and bonded
  • ZERO accidents or claims since starting business
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
  • Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout

Program Coordinator

Good Shepherd Ministries
Dayton, OH
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Implemented programs designed to engage clients in the community
  • Designed and scheduled educational programs for clients
  • Developed and managed Quality program - Received 1st certification with Ohio Recovery Housing and NARR
  • Participated in monthly housing audits with ORH and annual audits with fire department
  • Secured $250k annual government subsidy
  • Wrote several grants winning over $500k
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
  • Assisted with community resources, including healthcare, mental health, appointment scheduling, insurance and food stamps
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations

Quality Assurance Manager

Ahlstrom
West Carrollton, OH
01.2006 - 10.2010
  • Supervised, trained, and led 5 quality technicians
  • Maintained integrity of product safety program for direct food contact packaging
  • Managed company quality system (ISO): Change control, Hazard Analysis critical control point (HACCP), documentation control, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operation Procedures, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Product Safety/Security (GMA-SAFE compliance)
  • Scheduled 3rd party audits and accompanied auditor during visits at company facilities
  • Co-managed waste water discharge facilities to meet EPA discharge permit limitations
  • Engineered a Food Safety Program that earned a top Superior rating from the American Institute of Baking (AIB) two consecutive years

Education

High School Diploma -

NORTHMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CPR/AED/First Aid Certified | AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - undefined

Skills

    Employee training and development

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Timeline

Department Manager

Transcendia
10.2018 - Current

Program Coordinator

Good Shepherd Ministries
03.2017 - 09.2018

Owner

CMC Concrete Solutions
01.2010 - Current

Quality Assurance Manager

Ahlstrom
01.2006 - 10.2010

CPR/AED/First Aid Certified | AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - undefined

High School Diploma -

NORTHMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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