James Hetrick
Perrysville,OH
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 37 years. Dedicated plant management professional driven to maximize team productivity. Team builder versed in morale-building and efficiency-boosting strategies. Hardworking Plant Manager offering 37 years of experience in manufacturing. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building and decision making.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrugator Supervisor
Green Meadows
12.2022 - Current
- Tracked production data to create reports and analyze performance.
- Supervised 8 staff by training, scheduling, coaching and boosting morale.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
Plant Manager/Superintendent
Skybox
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 20 permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
Plant Manager/Superintendent
Carolina Container Co
12.2014 - 06.2021
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Oversaw daily operations of 200,00 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
- Condensed multiple manufacturing shifts to one to streamline operations.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Boosted efficiency 10% by rotating through breaks and eliminating worker downtime.
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 20 permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving 5 tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Changed equipment over to new products to meet all customer requirements.
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
Plant Manager/Superintendent
McElroy Packaging
04.2006 - 12.2014
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and production quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Oversaw daily operations of 100,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Boosted efficiency 20% by retraining and eliminating worker downtime.
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 10 permanent and temporary seasonal staff.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving 5 tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and vendor relations.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
Operator
Buckeye Container
08.1984 - 04.2006
- Operated 50" flexo folder gluer
- Operated 60" two color rotary die cutter
- Operated 60" four color rotary die cutter
- Operated Bobst flat bed die cutter
- Operated slitter
- Operated post specialty folder / gluer
- Operated 50" Hooper letter press
- Operated 35" Hooper letter press
- Operated bander
- Operated forklift
- Operated General taper/gluer
Soldier
US Army
09.1981 - 08.1984
- MOS 64C Truck Driver
- NCO training
- Rank Sgt. E-5
- Honorable Discharge
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwayne High School
Creston, OH05.1981
Skills
- Marketing Coordination
- Processing Operations Review
- Distribution Coordination
- Expenditure Approvals
- Technical Staff Collaboration
- Production Oversight
- Production Reports Maintenance
- Production Order Review
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Time Management
- Production Schedule Review
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inventory Control Programs
- Decision Making
- New Process Development
- Process Planning
- Production Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Forklift Operation
- Operational Efficiency
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Plant Maintenance
- Performance Monitoring
- Total Quality Management
- Logistics Management
- Schedule Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- OSHA Regulations
- Operating Budgets
- Team Training
- Equipment Installation
- Change Management Process
Timeline
Corrugator Supervisor
Green Meadows
12.2022 - Current
Plant Manager/Superintendent
Skybox
08.2021 - 12.2022
Plant Manager/Superintendent
Carolina Container Co
12.2014 - 06.2021
Plant Manager/Superintendent
McElroy Packaging
04.2006 - 12.2014
Operator
Buckeye Container
08.1984 - 04.2006
Soldier
US Army
09.1981 - 08.1984
High School Diploma -
Norwayne High School
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