Gary Wintz
Baker,LA
Summary
Successful manufacturing business professional with demonstrated track record consulting and managing organizations. Exceptional program, team and project manager. Skilled at mentoring staff, integrating ideas and customizing approaches to support specific means and goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D/Production Consultant
Masterliner Inc.
10.2019 - Current
- Currently 1, 370 days without a loss time injury.
- Worked with management to create new polypropylene product for customers.
- Created and implemented SOP's for requested production activities.
- Created and implemented safety protocol for entire facility.
- Steward monthly safety meetings.
- Worked on hiring and training employees on warehouse and production activities.
- Learned and operated all production lines as needed.
- Trained new employees on all production equipment.
- Performed and trained employees on quality inspection on finished product before shipping to customer.
- Coordinate material requirements with Plant Manager.
- Slit and stage material for production lines.
- De-stage materials back to the warehouse.
- Assist maintenance department in performing preventative and scheduled maintenance activities.
- Advised and assisted management with purchasing, installing and running new equipment.
- Evaluated employee performance and equipment organization to assess and improve plant operations.
- Identified areas of opportunity within existing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives through collaboration with team members and stakeholders alike.
- Implemented strict inventory management practices that significantly reduced stock discrepancies while improving order fulfillment rates.
- Reduced waste in manufacturing by closely monitoring material usage and suggesting adjustments to production methods.
- Maintained open communication channels between all stakeholders involved in the production process, ensuring smooth workflow across departments.
- Managed production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining quality standards.
- Troubleshot complex issues within the manufacturing environment, resolving problems quickly to minimize downtime and maintain productivity levels.
Plant Manager
SEKISUI SPR Americas, LLC- NordiTube Division
10.2014 - 10.2019
- As of 3/31/19, working 4-10's Monday-Thursday, we operated 2,495 without a loss time injury before the plant shut down.
- Operate and conduct the manufacturing process for NordiTube products, which are CIPP pressure pipe liners. CIPP is 'Cured In Place Pipe'
- Schedule and manage production activities to meet customer required dates.
- Oversee and perform QC testing activities.
- Control quality of NordiTube products through proven test methods.
- Interview, hire and train other manufacturing / warehouse workers (Welding, cutting, assembly, packing, raw material handler, and temp staff).
- Continuous improvement of safety, quality and productivity within the plant.
- Maintain, repair and schedule preventative maintenance for all manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain/Improve/update SOP and /or operating reports (including format).
- Inventory and Assets: Operate and manage all inventory, assets, and equipment (including raw materials).
- Operate and manage loading and unloading of raw materials and finished product.
- Support other departments and Divisions as required.
- Implemented 5s system and organization efforts.
Operations Manager
Chemtrusion- ExxonMobil Specialty Compounding Center
12.2008 - 10.2014
- As of 10/12/14 our organization has operated 24/7 for 2,100 days without a loss time injury
- Conduct/Oversee shift swap safety meetings with incoming and outgoing shifts
- Ensure that Production and QC Department employees are thoroughly trained; oversee certification programs for Production and QC employees; ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and employees are properly developed
- Aid in scheduling of all production lines; prepare necessary paperwork for commercial and developmental products; coordinate production activities; perform end of job reconciliation; monitor quality of product; coordinate rail activities for production needs; identify line utilization improvements
- Knowledgeable in the operation of all production equipment (26, 58, and 92mm Coperion Extruders and K-Tron feeding systems)
- Troubleshoot and coordinate problems with maintenance to ensure production reliability efforts are met
- Conduct audits of production personnel to ensure policies and procedures are followed
- Must comply with internal QA standards and procedures and all applicable ISO 9000 requirements
- Knowledge of terms related to plastic processing and raw materials (including internal terminology related to forms and procedures)
- Responsible for maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the plant
- Attends weekly leadership meetings to discuss operational progress going forward
- Interview and make recommendation in hiring process
- Responsible for editing and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Owner
One Stop Solution- Utility Service Solution
01.2003 - 12.2008
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Negotiated, prepared, and implemented contracts as agreed upon between said parties
- Provided private underground utility locating services to homeowners, landscape contractors, building contractors, utility companies and their contractors
- Delivered and installed travel trailers to qualifying Katrina victims in Slidell, LA (P2S)
- Managed six crews that removed and replaced exterior windows and doors for new construction and remodeled homes in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Slidell, and surrounding areas.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, finances and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Director of Louisiana Operations
Utiliquest, LLC- Underground Utility Location Service
11.1993 - 01.2003
- Ensured quality control standards were met
- Ensured compliance with government regulations
- Provided Human Resource responsibilities to employees as needed
- Implemented new company policies and procedures as directed by the corporate HR Director
- Prepared and operated to budget
- Monitored and approved all A/R, A/P, G/L, and P/L statements on a weekly and monthly basis
- Collected all past due payments
- Developed and maintained good working relationships with clients
- Worked to reduce unnecessary expenses, damages, and workman's compensation and/or auto accidents
- Implemented contracts as agreed upon with utility owners and LA One Call
- Assisted in implementing corporate marketing strategy within area of responsibility
- Conducted trade shows as requested from utility owners, contractors, and corporate PR
- Implemented corporate training program
- Mentored and trained supervisor team to ensure field personnel were trained properly
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA05.2008
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Manufacturing operations
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Performance Improvement
- Organizational Development
Timeline
R&D/Production Consultant
Masterliner Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Plant Manager
SEKISUI SPR Americas, LLC- NordiTube Division
10.2014 - 10.2019
Operations Manager
Chemtrusion- ExxonMobil Specialty Compounding Center
12.2008 - 10.2014
Owner
One Stop Solution- Utility Service Solution
01.2003 - 12.2008
Director of Louisiana Operations
Utiliquest, LLC- Underground Utility Location Service
11.1993 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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