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Noah Walden

Mount Holly,NC

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 5 years.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Pal-Serv
Gastonia, NC
11.2020 - Current
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
  • Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 43,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant with 30 employees.
  • In the first year as Plant Manager I was able to take a newer greenfield operation that was in the negatives to over 1 million dollars in profit.

Assistant Plant Manager

Pal-Serv
Gastonia, NC
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of business.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • I was transferred to this greenfield location because of poor performance and was able to help the company seek profitability within my tenure.

Dispatcher

Pal-Serv
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of fleet vehicles.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • At my time of tenure the plant had 6 trucks and 8 drivers.
  • I was transferred to this facility because of poor performance and questionable leadership decisions and was able help the plant maintain consistent profitability each month.

Onsite Manager

Pal-Serv (Winco Foods)
Denton, TX
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • I was able to successfully start Pal-Serv's first onsite location which is still running today. This was also the DC's grand opening in Denton, TX.

Forklift Operator

Pal-Serv
Balch Springs, TX
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Boosted team performance

Education

High School Diploma -

South Lake High School
Clermont, FL
06.2016

Skills

  • Motivational Leadership
  • Processing Oversight
  • Inventory Control Programs
  • Cost Control Programs
  • Processing Operations Review
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Employee Relationships
  • Customer Expectations Management
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Goals

Timeline

Plant Manager

Pal-Serv
11.2020 - Current

Assistant Plant Manager

Pal-Serv
01.2019 - 11.2020

Dispatcher

Pal-Serv
10.2017 - 01.2019

Onsite Manager

Pal-Serv (Winco Foods)
02.2017 - 10.2017

Forklift Operator

Pal-Serv
06.2016 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

South Lake High School

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