Sean Smith
LOWELL,IN
Summary
At Kidstuff Playsystems, I spearheaded efficiency enhancements and cost reductions, optimizing plant layout and introducing automation, leading to significant profitability margins. My leadership and project management skills fostered team productivity and operational excellence, achieving consistent on-time deliveries and fostering cross-functional collaboration for company-wide goals.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Kidstuff Playsystems
04.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions.
- Delivered consistent on-time shipments meeting customer expectations through effective scheduling coordination and resource allocation.
- Successfully managed budgets and controlled expenses to ensure efficient use of resources within the plant operations.
- Introduced automation techniques to the production line, improving product consistency while reducing manual labor costs.
- Facilitated process improvement projects leading to enhanced operational efficiencies and increased profitability margins.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to achieve company-wide goals and maintain optimal production levels.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of raw materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Enhanced overall productivity with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
- Optimized inventory management practices resulting in accurate forecasting of material requirements, eliminating stockouts or overstock situations.
- Established preventive maintenance programs that extended equipment life cycle and minimized unplanned downtime events.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lowell High Scool
Lowell, INSkills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement
- Performance improvements
- Production scheduling
- Facility management
- Scheduling
- Facilities maintenance
- Project coordination
- Production and processing management
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Plant Manager
Kidstuff Playsystems
04.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lowell High Scool
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