Eric Foskett
Columbiaville ,MI
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operations Manager
Advanced Decorative Systems
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Managed workforce and projects to boost team productivity and operational output.
- Directed and led employees and managers at all levels.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.
Manufacturing Manager
Advanced Decorative Systems
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely completion of manufacturing goals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving skill sets and performance outcomes.
Sr. Operations Manager
Maximus Federal Services
05.2016 - 03.2022
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of large-scale initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration
SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2004
Skills
- Operations management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- ISO compliance
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Cost control
- Resource coordination
- Waste reduction
- Cost reporting
- Cost control improvements
- Decision-making
- Safety assessment
- Operational efficiency
- Team management
- Quality control management
- Operating budgets
- Employee hiring
- Production problem resolution
- Employee performance reviews
- Inventory control programs
- Lean manufacturing
- Resource management
- Budget development
- Performance monitoring
- KPI tracking
- Organizational policies
Timeline
Plant Operations Manager
Advanced Decorative Systems
01.2024 - 12.2025
Manufacturing Manager
Advanced Decorative Systems
03.2022 - 12.2023
Sr. Operations Manager
Maximus Federal Services
05.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration
SUNY, Brockport