Ralph Proudfoot
MTI-Global
HENDERSONVILLE,TN
43
years of professional experience
Seasoned operations leader with expertise in logistics management, staff development, and business analysis. Proven ability to improve efficiency, drive growth, and lead cross-functional teams to strong results.
Work History
General Manager of Operations
7 Years 1 Month- Developed and executed strategic plans for increased productivity, profitability, and overall business growth.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators and drive positive results across the organization.
Plant Manager
3 Years 6 Months- Directed plant operations to align production, quality, and delivery targets with company objectives.
- Implemented lean manufacturing practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and standardize processes.
- Managed safety, compliance, and environmental standards across manufacturing floor and support functions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve workflow bottlenecks and maintain stable output.
- Developed supervisors and team leaders through coaching, performance feedback, and accountability standards.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
Plant Operations Manager
2 Years 4 Months- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Directed daily plant operations to align production schedules with quality, safety, and delivery requirements.
- Supervised maintenance coordination to minimize equipment downtime and sustain workflow continuity.
- Monitored safety compliance and corrected hazards to support incident-free manufacturing environments.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
General Manager of Operations
30 Years 11 Months- Led daily operations across production, shipping, and maintenance teams to sustain uninterrupted container manufacturing flow.
- Directed staffing plans, scheduling, and labor allocation to align output with customer demand and deadlines.
- Standardized operating procedures to improve consistency in safety, quality, and inventory control practices.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between sales, procurement, and plant leadership to resolve bottlenecks quickly.
- Optimized resource utilization to reduce waste, improve throughput, and support cost-effective operations.
- Oversaw performance reviews, coaching, and workforce development to strengthen team accountability and retention.
- Negotiated vendor and service relationships to maintain reliable supply support and equipment availability.
- Enforced compliance with safety and quality requirements across plant operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with proactive communication, timely issue resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancement in operations, systems, and procedures.
- Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Delivered consistent results in challenging market conditions through sound decision-making based on comprehensive data analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Skills
Operations management
Lean manufacturing
Logistics management
Inventory management
Business analysis
Team leadership
Team development
Workforce motivation
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
MTI-Global
01.2004 - 02.2011Read More
Plant Manager
Toyota Auyomotive Parts
06.2001 - 12.2004Read More
Plant Operations Manager
Pretty Products
01.1999 - 05.2001Read More
General Manager of Operations
Van Leer Containers
01.1968 - 12.1998Read More
Baldwin-Wallace
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
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