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Robert Kolakowski

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Experienced , results-driven Leader with a proven track record. Leads by example and empowers teammates to drive continuous improvement. Uses performance analysis to determine where to focus resources to make the improvements needed to optimize critical areas.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations - Multi-site

Berry Global
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
02.2022 - Current
  • Drive Continuous Improvement and Standardization for Multiple Manufacturing Facilities utilizing key Lean principles like Kaizen events, 5S, Bottleneck Analysis, OEE, PDCA, JIT/Kanban.
  • Establish long term goals and strategic plans
  • Collaborate with all functional Corporate Groups to implement key Corporate initiatives.
  • Responsible for over $200 Million in revenue for three manufacturing facilities in Hattiesburg MS. ($65m), Erie, PA. ($65m) and Hot Springs, AR. ($75m).
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

Plant Manager

Berry Global
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2001 - 02.2022
  • Started up new facility with original plans for 12 mfg. cells and have grown it to 20 mfg cells with over $65mm in Annual Sales.
  • Established a culture of Superior Safety and Quality with a proven track record over 20 years .
  • Empowered workforce to drive continuous improvements which have lead to lowest conversion costs in the division .
  • Have developed a highly engaged workforce with a recent score of 86% in an employee engagement survey along with a high retention rate.
  • Ensured high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
  • Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
  • Have overseen large lean improvement projects involving labor reductions through automation, material reductions as well as operational efficiencies

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Post University
Waterbury, Connecticut
1988

Skills

  • Project management
  • Staff training and development
  • Strategic planning / Decision making
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Management and Analysis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Empowerment
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication
  • Lean Operations
  • Consensus building Leadership
  • Operations Oversight
  • Goal Setting
  • Staff Development

Timeline

Director of Operations - Multi-site

Berry Global
02.2022 - Current

Plant Manager

Berry Global
12.2001 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Post University

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