Randall Harris
Mcdonough,Georgia
Summary
Manufacturing Manager with 10+ years of leadership experience driving operational excellence in high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven record of improving throughput, equipment reliability, Lean initiatives, and KPI performance while leading cross-functional teams and developing supervisors. Experienced in Daily Management Systems (DMS), continuous improvement, financial performance reviews, and partnering with plant leadership to deliver measurable business results and sustained operational improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Atlanta, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Led manufacturing operations that increased Amazon and e-commerce mailer production from approximately 3.5 million to more than 6.0 million units per month through capacity expansion, process improvements and cross-functional leadership.
- Led a SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) initiative on the 6-foot cast line, increasing yield from 44% to 95% while improving line efficiency by 33% through standardized changeover practices, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partnered with plant leadership during weekly financial and operational reviews, presenting KPI performance and contributing to three consecutive months of positive plant P&L results through improved manufacturing execution, labor optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led Daily Management System (DMS) and Tier 1–3 meetings to improve KPI performance across multiple production lines.
- Monitored and improve key manufacturing metrics including OEE, downtime, yield, branch efficiency, scrap cost, labor utilization, and schedule attainment.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to improve equipment reliability and remove production bottlenecks.
- Supported the startup and implementation of new production equipment to increase manufacturing capacity.
- Developed and delivered classroom and hands-on manufacturing training for supervisors and operators to improve standard work, safety, and operational consistency across multiple production lines
Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations Manager
Riley Power Group
Pinehurst, North Carolina
04.2019 - 01.2026
- Led multi-site manufacturing operations as a Traveling Production Manager, deployed to stabilize underperforming facilities, support startups, and restore production, safety, and leadership accountability across high-risk industrial environments.
- Directed workforce planning, labor allocation, and scheduling for teams exceeding 100 employees across diverse production environments.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, increasing throughput by up to 15%, while reducing waste and unplanned downtime.
- Ensured OSHA, ISO, and environmental compliance through hands-on floor leadership, safety audits, corrective actions, and standardized work practices.
Salt Mine Production Supervisor
Cargill
New Iberia, Louisiana
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervised daily production operations within a salt mining and de-icing manufacturing environment, leading over 20+ hourly employees across multiple shifts.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that improved efficiency and reduced operational waste.
- Reduced equipment downtime by approximately 20% through coordination with maintenance teams, and proactive issue resolution.
Aviation Operations Supervisor
Bristow Group Inc
New Iberia, Louisiana
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised daily aviation operations and flight-following activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time execution of scheduled flights.
- Coordinated crew scheduling, aircraft availability, and operational support to maintain continuous flight operations.
- Monitored flight activity, weather conditions, and airfield status to support real-time operational decision-making.
Assistant Plant Manager
Bayou Wasco
New Iberia, Louisiana
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported daily plant operations across production, maintenance, and quality functions to meet safety, output, and delivery targets.
- Supervised workforce, planned labor, and executed daily operations in manufacturing environment to ensure smooth production flow.
- Developed tracking and reporting systems for labor costs, material usage, downtime, and production metrics to enhance operational visibility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Manassas, VAAdvanced Diploma in Managerial Economics
C.D. Hylton High School
Woodbridge, VASkills
- Supervisor development
- New equipment implementation
- Plant Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Operational Excellence
- Daily Management System (DMS)
- Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 Leadership
- KPI Management
- OEE
- Production Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Standard Work
- Gemba Walks
- Workforce Development
- Labor Management
- P&L Exposure
- Equipment Reliability
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Certification
- Daily Management System (DMS)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Milliken Manufacturing System (In Progress)
- OSHA Safety Training
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
01.2026 - Current
Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations Manager
Riley Power Group
04.2019 - 01.2026
Salt Mine Production Supervisor
Cargill
01.2017 - 04.2019
Aviation Operations Supervisor
Bristow Group Inc
05.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Plant Manager
Bayou Wasco
01.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Advanced Diploma in Managerial Economics
C.D. Hylton High School