Gabriel Staley
S. Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Production/Plant Manager/Maintenance Director
Electrex Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage production managers in the US and Mexico, providing clear direction and expectations daily for each team while ensuring the highest quality standards on all deliverables
- Develop departmental KPI’s and ensure training and compliance while continually evaluating effectiveness
- Consistent assessment of processes, to apply lean techniques for waste and cost reduction
- Analyze bad actors within both facilities to assist in the development of one, three, five-year capital expenditure plan in line with Company growth initiatives, outline annual budgets and control all plant budgetary expenses accordingly
- Ensure validity and compliance of preventative maintenance program for facilities, as well as machinery while controlling appropriate records in accordance with ISO 9001 standards
US Production Manager/Project Manager/Plant Manager
Electrex Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Lead Supervisors and their teams, in line with company values, through personal ownership, integrity and accountability
- Continue to improve and grow a culture of commitment, connection, character, and competence
- Recommend and implement changes in pursuit of perfect flow
- Lead initiative for the company wide Green Belt achievement
- Hold daily standups and weekly one on one meetings with Supervisors to ensure alignment to department, as well as company goals
- Assist in developing plant budgets while working to reduce costs in each department
- Ensure both customer and company needs are met by maintaining 100% On Time Delivery of Customer Orders, 90% On Time Completion of Job Orders and Indicated Gross Profit
Production Manager/Project Manager
Electrex Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead in all areas of responsibility following the Company Mission, Vision, and Values to create and sustain a safe, effective, and efficient work environment
- Manage processes through both Minor and Major Kaizen events to effect change when needed
- Ensure departments are client-driven and understand KPI’s set by Senior Management
- Utilize Lean processing, when applicable, to identify and eliminate waste
- Work closely with Sales, Quality, Safety, Engineering, Planning and Human Resource departments to execute world-class manufacturing operations
Maintenance and Operations Leader
Chemstar Products Company
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Oversee daily production requirements, operator training, production reliability, inventory management, shipping and receiving and 'on-line quality control.'
- Schedule all Maintenance and Production personnel
- Maintain CMMS program and obtain data for continuous improvement
- Lead and finalize all Root Cause Analysis
- Implement and revise all Preventative Maintenance programs
- Maintain plant spending and production to remain within budgetary constraints
- Perform all other duties assigned
Production Manager
Chemstar Products Company
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Schedule machines and personnel for all production and packaging departments
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance with Maintenance Supervisor
- Communicate order dates with Shipping, Quality and Customer Service personnel
- Manage employee scheduling and inbound Raw Material
- Ensure all training documents are up to date and accurate
- Direct supervision of Packaging and Shipping departments
Production Planner
Chemstar Products Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Schedule machines for all production and packaging departments
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance with Maintenance Supervisor
- Communicate order dates with Shipping and Quality personnel, as well as Customer Service
Production Supervisor
Morton Salt
01.2008 - 08.2014
- Direct and coordinate activities of hourly bargaining unit employees in the processing, packaging, and shipping of Industrial, Food grade and pharmaceutical grade salt
- Oversee work performed by Power Production and Maintenance Departments
- Oversee the safety, quality and quantity of work performed
- Manage Mill cost center budgets
- Assist the Production Manager in planning the necessary maintenance work and ensure that repairs and corrective action are completed
Bulk Loader
Morton Salt
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Inspect and load pneumatic trailers as assigned, maintain a clean and safe work environment, as well as performing other duties as needed
General Laborer
Morton Salt
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Complete a variety of work assignments in numerous classifications as efficiently and safely as possible
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS08.2022
Associate in arts degree - General Studies
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05.2002
High School Diploma - General Studies
Southeast of Saline High School
Gypsum, KS05.1999
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- People management
- Project management
- Creativity and innovation
- Team management
- Employee development
- Organizational development
- Goal setting
- Budget management
- Change management
- Issues resolution
- Business planning
- Hiring and retention
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Crisis management
- Government relations
- Partnerships and alliances
- Corporate communications
- Business administration
- Facilities management
- Resource allocation
- Corporate social responsibility
- Capital spending
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Leadership development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Task delegation
- Visionary leadership
- Risk management
- Performance management
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 20% OTD increase by implementing production scheduling systems with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of the SMART factory system.
- Documented and resolved process flow waste resulting in a 10% Efficiency increase.
- Collaborated with multifaceted team to develop level loading demand system.
- Developed and implemented Preventative Maintenance program, ultimately reducing downtime by 14%
- Increased Capacity and Throughput by 20% utilizing capital expenditure, Major Kaizen initiatives and Team development.
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Green Belt Certification
- Trained as a First Responder
- Fork-Lift Certification
- Extensive training in Root Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Budget Development and Management
References
- Forrest Hett, Program Manager, Farm Strategy, (316) 706-5976
- Jessica Winter, Director of Human Resources, Kice Industries, 5500 Mill Heights Dr., Park City, KS, 67219, (316) 214-9010
- Tom Lewis, Shipping Supervisor, Cargill Salt, 609 E. Avenue G, Hutchinson, KS, (620) 960-8106
- Cody Herrin, Tech Services Manager, Electrex Inc., 6 N. Walnut St., Hutchinson, KS, (316) 650-4256
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified waste reduction through statistical analysis within processes.
Timeline
Director of Production/Plant Manager/Maintenance Director
Electrex Inc.
10.2022 - Current
US Production Manager/Project Manager/Plant Manager
Electrex Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2022
Production Manager/Project Manager
Electrex Inc.
10.2018 - 01.2019
Maintenance and Operations Leader
Chemstar Products Company
01.2016 - 10.2018
Production Manager
Chemstar Products Company
01.2015 - 01.2016
Production Planner
Chemstar Products Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
Production Supervisor
Morton Salt
01.2008 - 08.2014
Bulk Loader
Morton Salt
01.2006 - 01.2008
General Laborer
Morton Salt
01.2002 - 01.2006
Associate in arts degree - General Studies
Hutchinson Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Southeast of Saline High School
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Wichita State University
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