Scott Spangler
Eugene,OR
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager/Plant Manager and talented leader with over 13 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
LDX Solutions/Western Pneumatics
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Approximately 80 direct reports, including production manager, production supervisors and skilled labor between multiple departments.
- Facility is a custom fabrication shop specializing in pneumatic conveying equipment and air pollution control.
- Developed SOP’s and processes to promote lean manufacturing, 5S and process flow.
- Very involved in capital project research and implementation.
- Helped to develop culture with an initiative focused on safety and employee ownership.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Plant Manager
Woodgrain Millwork, La Grande Lumber
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions and safety, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Not only responsible, but owned and oversaw all day-to-day operations of entire plant site pertaining to safety, hiring, production, environmental, quality and shipping processes
- Worked closely with division Vice President, Log Procurement, Log Yard, Division Controller, Sales and Corporate to establish budgets and performance goals
- Took the mill from a one shift operation with 45 employees to a two-shift operation with 90 employees during that time span as well creating good family jobs in the community I called home
- Successful capital plan implementation
- High level of engagement with plant hourly employees through face-to-face interactions and meetings
- Active in community events involving the timber industry and recruiting
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
Production Superintendent
Woodgrain Millwork, La Grande Lumber
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Job duties remained the same as below
- Mt. Emily Lumber (Boise Cascade) was acquired by Woodgrain Millwork in November of 2018
General Operations Manager
Boise Cascade
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Worked closely and reported to Region Manager/Plant Manager to ensure day to day operations were running effectively and meeting expectations
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw frontline supervisors in sawmill and planer operations of the mill
- Responsible for production schedule of the sawmill, planer and kiln departments
- Created forecasting models to predict grade and yield recoveries to assist sales department
- Created forecasting models to predict budgets focused on Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Implemented new hire training program
- Established production and safety goals
Industrial Engineer
Boise Cascade: Mt. Emily Lumber
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Work with plant personnel and region Boise Improvement Cycle/ Best in Class (BIC) team to improve processes and identify areas for continuous improvement
- Used control factor analysis along with business acumen to maximize productivity, recovery and profit.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
Production Superintendent
Phillips Manufacturing, Shelby Welded Tube
12.2009 - 01.2017
- Directly oversaw daily operations within the mill department, assist with mill changeover and perform Q.C. inspections
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
- Estimated, negotiated and agreed on budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
- Reduced expenses and increased productivity across product lines by performing equipment repairs and conducting regular tool maintenance.
- Reported directly to Plant Manager concerning production, efficiency and personnel.
- Oversaw workforce of 40 employees in manufacturing department.
Education
Associates Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology
North Central State College
2013
Skills
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process
- Successful implementation of small and large capital projects
- Ability to think critically, considering the big picture of the operation and through company vertical integration
- Experience building, leading engaged teams/workforce
- High degree of business acumen to meet monthly/annual financial requirements and forecasting skills on return to log scenarios
- Responsible, organized & detail oriented
- Planning and coordination of multi team projects
- Excellent written & interpersonal communication
- Establish production targets and delegate resources to ensure productivity, forecast and customer orders are met
- Drive awareness of environmental and safety requirements for the entire plant site
- Execute performance reviews, employee relations, activities and corrective actions in conjunction with Human Resources
- Ability to effectively present information in written and oral form to all levels of employees ranging from hourly personnel to board of directors
Timeline
Operations Manager
LDX Solutions/Western Pneumatics
12.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Woodgrain Millwork, La Grande Lumber
06.2019 - 08.2022
Production Superintendent
Woodgrain Millwork, La Grande Lumber
11.2018 - 06.2019
General Operations Manager
Boise Cascade
10.2017 - 11.2018
Industrial Engineer
Boise Cascade: Mt. Emily Lumber
04.2017 - 10.2017
Production Superintendent
Phillips Manufacturing, Shelby Welded Tube
12.2009 - 01.2017
Associates Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology
North Central State College
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