Oral Dawes
High Point,NC
Summary
Dedicated Plant Operations Manager bringing demonstrated record of success and 23+ years of experience in different manufacturing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency using hands-on approach. Inspires and influences teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Lowe’s Millworks (Woodgrain Lexington Millwork)
Thomasville, NC
- Current
- Establish and communicate clear goals, strategy, and deliverables
- Support and foster a high-performance work team encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local permitting requirements
- Responsible for achieving all strategic service targets and delivering the annual operating plan (AOP) and plant capital budget
- Develop and lead an effective employee engagement team
- Handle employee relations to create a positive work environment
- Collaborate closely with internal manufacturing facility departments and corporate functions (EH&S, Continuous Improvement, Finance, Sourcing, R&D, Sales and Marketing & Customers)
- Dedicate to meeting internal and external customer expectations, building trust and respect.
Operations Manager
Essel Propack America
Danville, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Manage quality assurance programs, supervise, hire, and train employees
- Monitor and analyze process effectiveness, creating strategies to improve productivity and efficiency
- Improve operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizational mission
- Play a significant role in long-term planning for operational excellence
- Develop individual program budgets
- Increase effectiveness and efficiency of support services (HR, IT, Finance) through improvements and coordination.
Production Manager
TE Connectivity
Greensboro, NC
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting safety, cost, quality, and delivery objectives
- Support lean manufacturing initiatives and develop manufacturing processes to achieve cost, scrap, and delivery targets
- Determine labor resources and ensure proper training
- Monitor operations in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
- Administer company policies concerning hiring, evaluations, and discipline
- Provide production, scrap, and machine/operator/setup rates reports
- Direct production activities and meet regularly with direct reports to facilitate production requirements, consistency, and teamwork
- Interface across functions to drive continuous improvements.
Volvo Production Systems and Process Stability Manager
AB Volvo North America
Dublin, VA
01.2004 - 10.2010
- Review and analyze production processes through time studies, technician interviews, and product samples
- Develop action plans using the “Four M” method: Manpower, Machine, Materials, and Method
- Implement Value Stream mapping to increase quality and effectiveness
- Introduce Kaizen shop method and PDCA philosophy for a Zero-Waste environment
- Utilize the “Five S” system to improve line facade and presentation
- Communicate goals, improvements, and progress in Lean integration to management on local and global levels.
Chassis Line Production Manager
AB Volvo North America
Dublin, VA
03.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed up to 100 employees on the production line
- Handled layout and design criteria for the chassis line
- Coordinated with vendors regarding quality and Volvo production standards
- Interfaced with business team on HR policies, production requirements, and progress
- Oversaw budget for the chassis area regarding overtime, parts, supplies, and tools
- Trained in conflict resolution and workplace security during a contract dispute in Q1 2008.
Education
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies -
Liberty University
Minor in Business Management -
MBA Program (Executive Leadership) -
Capella University
Skills
- SAP
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Employee Relations
- Budget Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen & PDCA Methodologies
- Five S System
Continuing Education And Training
- ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Lean Manufacturing and Implementation using the Toyota Method
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, New River Community College Business Development Center
- Leader Effectiveness Training, Radford University Center for Leadership and Professional Development
- Project Manager Certification (PMP), training at Guilford College
Timeline
Operations Manager
Essel Propack America
01.2016 - 01.2017
Production Manager
TE Connectivity
01.2010 - 01.2016
Chassis Line Production Manager
AB Volvo North America
03.2004 - 01.2008
Volvo Production Systems and Process Stability Manager
AB Volvo North America
01.2004 - 10.2010
Plant Manager
Lowe’s Millworks (Woodgrain Lexington Millwork)
- Current
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies -
Liberty University
Minor in Business Management -
MBA Program (Executive Leadership) -
Capella University
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