Organized Plant Manager with an excellent eye for detail and commitment to worker safety. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, employee engagement, and decision making. Dedicated to time management and meeting long-term goals through streamlining day-to-day functions while staying committed to efficiency and preventative maintenance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Graphic Packaging International
8 2003 - Current
Promoted to direct paper and plastic manufacturing operations that generate $74MM in annual revenue.
Established operational policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of formed parts.
Directly managed 20 supervisors and overseeing 320+ exempt and non-exempt associates.
Designed and implemented coaching and training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance.
Managed facility operational and capital expense budgets.
Insure adherence to strict quality control and safety procedures.
Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected the direction of the business.
Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
Assistant Plant Manager
Graphic Packaging International
03.2003 - 09.2003
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.
Warehouse Manager
Graphic Packaging International
04.1991 - 03.2003
Directed overall shipping and receiving operations within a 125,000 sq ft warehouse.
Responsibilities include training and certification of 34 associates, inventory control, and scheduling.
Gathered, logged, and monitored all shipping data.
Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
Communicated with dispatchers and customers regarding outgoing orders.
Traveled and assisted other facilities with warehouse and logistic structuring.
Company certified yard jockey and forklift trainer.
Warehouse Supervisor
Kane Warehousing
06.1984 - 05.1991
Directed 12 associates within high pace shipping and receiving environment.
Verified computations against physical count of stock.
Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.
Operated PC based computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
Loaded and unloadedfreight.
Recorded numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.
Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
Moved freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
Education
Wildlife Management
Keystone College
LaPlume, PA
High School Diploma - Business
Mid-Valley High School
Throop, PA
Skills
Project Development
Project Management
Performance Improvements
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
BRC/SQF Compliant
Safety Auditing/Awareness
Research and Reporting Abilities
Root Cause Analysis
Organizational Skills
Detail Oriented
Staff Training/Development
Accomplishments
Reduced staffing while maintaining production levels through redesign of operational processes, scheduling, training, and staff utilization.
Implemented Just-In-Time production methodology to control costs with raw and finished goods inventory, resulting in 10% OEE machine improvement.
Introduced and promoted new technology and manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve margins.
Installed, set-up, and implement processes for 6/8 color flexo-graphic presses for printing department.
Restored manufacturing facility after major fire damaged while fulfilling customer demands.