Robert Dylan Harp
Aragom,GA
Summary
At Goodyear Commercial Tire, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced safety and production efficiency, embodying lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma expertise. My leadership not only fostered a culture of continuous improvement and team development but also achieved notable cost reductions. This blend of strategic thinking and motivational skills propelled our team to exceed targets and strengthen business relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Goodyear Commercial Tire
05.2013 - 02.2025
- Enhanced workplace safety culture for reduced incident rates.
- Motivated staff to exceed production targets with regular feedback and support.
- Streamlined production processes by adopting lean manufacturing principles.
- Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for cost reduction.
- Managed operational budgets by prioritizing cost-effective strategies for resource allocation.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
Education
Rockmart High School
Rockmart, GASkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Safety management
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Scheduling
- Training programs
- Team building and development
- Logistics coordination
- Work delegation
- Schedule management
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Cost control
- Energy management
- Cost controls
- Six sigma expertise
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Resource coordination
- ISO compliance
- Waste reduction
- Facilities maintenance
- Environmental sustainability
- Environmental compliance
- Project coordination
- Cost reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational auditing
- Cost control improvements
- Cost reduction strategies
- Production and processing management
- Equipment upgrading
- Decision-making
- Safety assessment
- Team development
- Plant maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Staff training
- Operational efficiency
- Team management
- Forklift operation
- Workflow management
- Quality control management
- Inventory oversight
- Equipment operation
- Operating budgets
- Material handling expert
- Safety protocols
- Employee hiring
- Strategic thinker
- Team Training
- Production problem resolution
- Quality assurance
- OSHA regulations
- Employee performance reviews
- Maintenance planning
- Inventory and stocking
- Staff scheduling
- Inventory control programs
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Report writing
- Equipment installation
- Product planning
- Critical thinking
- Production reports maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Customer expectations management
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Log updating
- Total quality management
- New employee hiring
- Maintenance inspections
- Mechanical maintenance
Timeline
Plant Manager
Goodyear Commercial Tire
05.2013 - 02.2025
Rockmart High School