KRISTA LARMORE
Celina,OH
Summary
Obtain a challenging career in a fast paced growing market that will meet my ambitious expectations and provide stability for the future. 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 12 years.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Loc Performance Products
Saint Marys, OH
03.2022 - Current
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Oversaw daily operations of 839,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends in workplace injuries or near-misses; implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings on raw materials without sacrificing quality.
Plant Manager
Clopay Corporation
Troy / Russia, OH
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Deliver operation projects on time, in budget, and to specification meeting safety, quality and productivity goals
- Adapt and overcome unforeseen circumstances in a fast paced work environment
- Set and manage performance targets for direct reports ensuring tactical efforts are being made to allow good to great initiatives
- Coordinating production activities with procurement, maintenance and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines and equipment
- Collaborate strategic planning sessions to enable 'Good to Great' initiatives
- Develop marketing focused events surrounding our specialty product lines
- Responsibility for short and long term operating objectives such as profit & loss, safety, cost reduction, quality improvement, new product integration, etc
- Meet monthly with supervisory team to develop their coaching style and ability to adapt/overcome hurdles.
Production and Inventory Control Manager
Clopay Corporation
Troy / Russia, OH
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for $25mil inventory, organize physical inventories quarterly with a gross accuracy goal of 92%
- Manage the Receiving and Material Handler team for 1.4million sq ft facility / 13 production lines
- Lead 5S Initiatives within the facility across several departments collaborating with peers
- Establish Lean and safety goals.
Manufacturing Manager
TH Plastics, Inc
Findlay / Bowling Green, OH
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for facilitating the organization and implementation of the start-up of our Bowling Green facility
- Analyzing organizational structure, staffing and resources to cost-effectively and efficiently meet facility goals
- Developing and implementing plans to assure achievement of appropriate volume of production for each product processed
- Conferring with executive management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, developing budgets and cost controls and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications and delivery dates of products ordered
- Manage the manufacturing team by mentoring and developing staff with a professional and positive approach.
Warehouse Manager
TH Plastics, Inc
Findlay / Bowling Green, OH
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Working closely with clients, suppliers and transport companies
- Planning the delivery and dispatch of goods
- Monitoring and setting aside storage space for future and current product
- Ensure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Continue responsibilities of Manufacturing Planner position.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Wright State University
Dayton, OHAssociates of Science in Business Administration -
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
Timeline
Plant Manager
Loc Performance Products
03.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Clopay Corporation
08.2016 - 03.2022
Production and Inventory Control Manager
Clopay Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2016
Manufacturing Manager
TH Plastics, Inc
07.2013 - 06.2015
Warehouse Manager
TH Plastics, Inc
07.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Wright State University