Joe Merchant
Franklin,Indiana
Summary
Resourceful Six Sigma Black Belt Process Improvement Manager with over 10 years of experience in strategy implementation, customer satisfaction, and leadership. Excellent mentor and trainer in Lean Six Sigma methods. Expert in planning and introducing initiatives to improve performance and enhance operations. 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 10 years.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Strategic Materials Inc
12.2013 - Current
- Developed monitoring and testing procedures for plant safety
- Decreased ongoing operating costs by 30% over five years while increasing quality standards
- Managed vendors and suppliers to uphold quality standards for raw materials and facilitate a consistent supply chain
- Coordinated training procedures with department heads
- Planned loading, distribution, and shipping schedules for purchasing, warehousing, and manufacturing processes.
Plant Manager
For Bare Feet Inc
09.2008 - 12.2013
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing orders for raw materials and finished products
- Tracked products throughout the development cycle to forecast production capabilities
- Established cost controls for the shipping and transportation processes throughout the supply chain
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Conducted regular audits and inspections to maintain product quality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
WGU Indiana
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Workflow Management
- Forklift Operation
- Budget Development
- Lean Manufacturing
- Waste Reduction
- KPI Tracking
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Troubleshooting skills
- Facility Management
- Operations Management
- Operating Budgets
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- 5S Certification
- Kaizen Facilitator Certification
- Continuous Improvement Manager Certification
Timeline
Plant Manager
Strategic Materials Inc
12.2013 - Current
Plant Manager
For Bare Feet Inc
09.2008 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
WGU Indiana
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