Kyle Kussin
Allison Park,PA
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 24 years.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Airgas
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- 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.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- 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.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across departments.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Championed sustainable practices throughout the facility, implementing waste reduction strategies and energy-efficient technologies.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
Operations Manager
Energizer/California Scents
Glenshaw
02.2001 - 06.2020
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than five daily pickups and 40-50 weekly deliveries
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices and shipments
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with Material Planner to resolve invoicing and shipping problems
- Generated all documentation and information required for customer shipments
- Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements
- Collaborated with new and established vendors to negotiate optimal pricing and scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication-Media
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.1996
Skills
- Internal shipping and receiving operations
- Business operations management
- Service operations oversight
- Safe equipment operations
- Team Operations
- Microsoft Office
- UPS World Ship Operations
- Fedex Ship Manager Operations
- SAP Inventory Systems
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Scheduling
- Facility Management
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Compliance understanding
- Cost Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Health and safety compliance
- KPI Tracking
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Capacity Planning
Accomplishments
2024 Airgas Regional Branch Of The Year.
2024 Airgas National Branch of the Year
Timeline
Plant Manager
Airgas
08.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Energizer/California Scents
02.2001 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication-Media
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania