Michael Brantley

• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure timely production schedules and adherence to quality standards.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to minimize waste and maximize productivity in the plant environment.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance through proactive scheduling and effective resource allocation.
• Managed budgets and controlled expenses to achieve cost savings in plant operations.
• Developed comprehensive contingency plans to address potential operational risks or disruptions effectively.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for optimal pricing and delivery terms.
• Mentored emerging leaders within the organization, fostering professional growth and development opportunities for team members.
• Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions that optimized workflows.
• Secured necessary certifications for regulatory compliance, ensuring all processes adhered to industry standards as well as environmental guidelines.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization by actively soliciting employee feedback on processes or procedures requiring attention.
• Oversaw facility upgrades, coordinating construction projects while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing continuous training and promoting a culture of excellence.
• Introduced preventative maintenance programs that extended equipment life cycles and minimized costly repairs or replacements.
• Improved safety records, conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing preventive measures.
• Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.

• Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets.
• Develop customized solutions tailored specifically to individual client needs, leading to an increase in repeat business engagements.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of business development initiatives.
• Expanded product offerings to reach a more diverse customer base, boosting overall sales figures.
• Secured new partnerships by identifying and pursuing potential collaborators within various industries.
• Championed organizational change initiatives that resulted in streamlined operations and significant cost savings for the company.

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality, promoting safety as a number one core value & boosting employee morale with a situational leadership style. Recognized as an effective business leader with a participated approach .

• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
• Excellent track record devising, safety programs, encouraging productive participation across facility divisions and departments.
• Implemented operational business strategies, increasing revenue by effectively targeting new markets.
• Created and implemented plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations for handling, storing & processing highly hazardous (flammable & corrosive) chemicals.
• Establish operational policies by implementing process improvements to reduce non-conformances and increase facilities profitability.
• Chaired production meetings, led team who established priorities, created work schedules, allocated resources to meet objectives
• Directly manage supervisors overseeing exempt employees. Implement training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiencies to improve performance.
• Develop and manage annual operational budgets 5.5MM including annual capital expenditure budgets averaging 3.5MM with adherence to strict cost control processes.
• Developed key performance metrics reports; held monthly business reviews with emphasis on improved cost savings

Selected Contribution:

• Assisted with implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce waste and improve operations.
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
• Manages allocation of all plant resources, equipment installation, replacement & utilization.
• Reduced safety incidents by 35%; investigated root cause while raising awareness with training, communication, accountability
• Directed routine operations and emergency response, including plant shutdowns and restarts

• Total operations responsibility for 24/5 3-shift unionized chemical facility
• Responsibility included planning daily facility activities with departments, including but not limited to production/blending, bulk (inbound & outbound) scheduling, quality control along with rail and trucking logistics.
• Responsible for plant local & federal regulatory compliance oversight and implementation.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Absorbed 30% volume thru-put increase using same headcount while implementing overtime reduction strategies by 15%
• Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
• Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
• Reduce scrap / batches while reducing material loss by implementing product recovery programs.
• Responsible for meeting customer requirements in a cost effective manner using appropriate risk management in fulfilling orders
• Improved operational standards and ensured that all policy procedures are followed at all levels
• Implement and managed plant health and safety programs and conduct safety audits in conjunction with the Regional Regulatory Manager
• Plant Safety Committee participant & back-up Chairman
• Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.

Responsibilities included establishing proper guidelines and continued supervision and monitoring of safety programs, personnel development, increased production activity, and the maximizing of profitability.

• Established positive and effective communication among plant staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
• Cost control management including annual operating budgets exceeding 4MM and capital expenditure projects exceeding 6MM.
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste and/or overtime reduction strategies.
• Developed systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards
• Planned, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to meet business objectives & to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Implemented strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide clear sense of direction and focus.
• Responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
• Implement corporate policy on health and safety, environmental affairs and operations standards at facility level to include all training, documentation and records retention.
• Appropriately delegating task to all levels to ensure all daily activities are met within corporate policies procedures
• Developed budget and operating plans in coordination with sales, procurement and management.
• Facility Lead and trainer for Emergency Response Team

• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and
• Oversaw daily operations of 15 direct reports
• Supervise Production personnel during shift. Provide feedback, discipline and training in order to accomplish shift assignments and goals.
• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees
• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures to improve.
• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training
• Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations
• Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
• Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.