Jason Easter
Circleville
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Nifco excelling in production management and process improvement. Expert in optimizing efficiency and reducing costs while fostering team leadership and regulatory compliance. Successfully implemented strategies that enhanced productivity and safety standards, driving significant operational improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Nifco
Canal Winchester
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Created reports detailing plant performance indicators such as labor costs or output rate.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
- Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
- Used specialized instrumentation to track and evaluate gas levels.
- Read and interpreted meter numbers each shift to check operability of gas retrieval systems.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
Plant Manager
Conmet
Chillicothe
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.
- Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
Production Manager
Nifco
Canal Winchester
11.2004 - 04.2019
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
Circleville, OH05-1993
Skills
- Production management
- Employee training
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Performance metrics
- Quality control
- Cost reduction
- Safety management
- Team leadership
- Production and processing management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Schedule management
- Project coordination
- Facility management
- Team building and development
- Project management
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Cost control
Timeline
Plant Manager
Nifco
08.2021 - 06.2025
Plant Manager
Conmet
04.2019 - 08.2022
Production Manager
Nifco
11.2004 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
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