Jason Putnam
Niles,OH
Summary
Driven plant manager offering several years of experience in manufacturing. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building and decision making.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Specialty Strip & Oscillating
Masury, Ohio
09.2016 - 11.2024
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between workers at different levels of the organization.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
Quality Control Inspector
Liberty Steel Products
Warren, OH
12.2011 - 09.2016
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
Education
GED -
Warren G Harding High School
Warren, OH08-2010
Skills
- Team building and development
- Cost control improvements
- Operational auditing
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Performance improvements
- Training programs
- Plant and warehouse operations
- ISO standards
- Safety management
- Production planning
Timeline
Plant Manager
Specialty Strip & Oscillating
09.2016 - 11.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Liberty Steel Products
12.2011 - 09.2016
GED -
Warren G Harding High School