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Work History
Education
Skills
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Agricultural Background
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DOUGLAS BAKER

DOUGLAS BAKER

VAN BUREN,US

Summary

Seasoned and results-oriented manufacturing leader with 30 years of operational experience and 9 years leading teams totaling more than 150 people. Drives organizational success through operational efficiency, talent development, and strategic initiatives. Adept at fostering a culture of innovation, respect, and accountability. Proven track record in improving plant performance, reducing costs, and leading successful teams. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

SUPERVISOR

KT Ohio
Fostoria, US
07.2024 - Current
  • Maximize performance through measurement, monitoring, and analysis of plant information, including wastage, output, and quality.
  • Lead and develop a multi-skilled team, including managing absences, appraisals, discipline, and grievances.
  • Promote continuous improvement, and seek new methods to increase efficiency.
  • Collaborate with management to optimize production processes.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels regularly to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.

DRIVER

Direct Resource Ag, Inc.
Van Buren, Ohio
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with sales representatives to prioritize deliveries.
  • Determined effective delivery routes, and contacted cooperatives about arrival times.
  • Tracked working hours, and submitted weekly expense reports.
  • Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
  • Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before operating them.
  • Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, andproof of delivery documents.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.

PLANT MANAGER

Kwik Lok Corporation
New Haven, Indiana
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed daily operations of a $16M plant with over 50 employees.
  • Streamlined operations to produce the same volume with 20% fewer employees.
  • Achieved a zero injury record for the last fiscal year, down from 6 the previous year.
  • Reduced raw materials costs by 50%, and improved inventory management processes.
  • The only plant in the system to receive no findings in the audit, and spearheaded a successful product safety program.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues promptly.
  • Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Planned, directed, and coordinated production, machinery, and processing operations within company policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.

VALUE STREAM MANAGER

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
Findlay, Ohio
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Managed multiple production cells at a plant of 175 employees, leading teams of 40 or more associates.
  • Increased on-time delivery from 70% to 90%.
  • Implemented a new employee suggestion program, leading to significant improvements through Kaizen events.

PLANT SUPERVISOR

Transglobal Door
Carey, Ohio
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Oversaw all production operations and managed hiring, training, and scheduling.
  • Coordinated with other departments to develop effective strategies, and ensure timely delivery.

MILL ROOM SUPERVISOR

Cooper Tire
Findlay, Ohio
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed the mill room team, coordinated work schedules, and production sequences.
  • Worked with other supervisors to meet production goals, and ensure quality requirements.

SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Rowmark LLC
Findlay, Ohio
01.1992 - 08.2014
  • Planned and established processes for the efficient fabrication of parts and products.
  • Managed business relationships with clients, vendors, and staff, and led the customer service program.
  • Provided technical support for operations teams on complex issues related to system design and operation.
  • Worked closely with vendors in order to select appropriate hardware and software components for upcoming projects.
  • Collaborated with other engineers to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs while also meeting organizational objectives.
  • Performed regular maintenance activities such as patching, upgrades, backups. to keep systems secure and running smoothly.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business

Defiance College
Defiance, Ohio

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Staff discipline
  • Staff education
  • Policy enforcement
  • Employee development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Kaizen
  • SAP
  • ISO
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reliability
  • Self motivation
  • Project planning
  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Production Planning
  • Quality Management
  • Cost Reduction

Agricultural Background

  • Planting
  • Mechanical
  • Ability to operate wide variety of equipment.
  • Support Budgeting and Operational decision making for each planting season.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SUPERVISOR

KT Ohio
07.2024 - Current

DRIVER

Direct Resource Ag, Inc.
02.2024 - 05.2024

PLANT MANAGER

Kwik Lok Corporation
05.2021 - 11.2023

VALUE STREAM MANAGER

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
05.2017 - 04.2022

PLANT SUPERVISOR

Transglobal Door
10.2015 - 05.2017

MILL ROOM SUPERVISOR

Cooper Tire
09.2014 - 10.2015

SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Rowmark LLC
01.1992 - 08.2014

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business

Defiance College

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