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Steven Johnsey

Summary

Main objective is to secure a position with growth potential in a stable organization. To learn and excel with my company, and to do my part to provide the effort and strength needed to help my company be successful. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 8 years.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PLANT MANAGER

Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Successfully reduced headcount by 10% while beating the revenue target by 12% for the year
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
  • Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
  • Driving R&D to increase the sales of products throughout the company
  • Conducted in-house training sessions to build interpersonal skill; improved communication and problem-solving by 60% companywide.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)

BURCH FARMS
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Managed three successful Lean Manufacturing event that reduced labor and overtime
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Represented organization at external meetings and events to promote and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Managed procurement activities to secure resource acquisitions at best possible cost.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Made weekly meeting more relevant and productive by creating a formal procedure for groups to determine and assign next steps on each incomplete project
  • Devised new process streamlining protocol that resulted in 20%+ greater productivity.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.

OPERATION MANAGER

SOUTHERN PRODUCE INC
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Over saw operation of farm relations, sales, storage of raw product, production, shipping, and receiving
  • Increase field yield for contract growers by Institute programs to give feedback on what quality problem the plant seen
  • Analyzing the training of the sales team and instituting how to overcome NO, sales price increased by 6%
  • Implemented new storage SOP's and KPI's to insure the sustainability of crop
  • Trained Management and employee on the concept of Lean Manufacturing, 5s, Kaizen, and KPI, the team was able to measure and sustain improvements.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Education

3 Years no degree -

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Skills & Abilities
  • Continuous Improvement
  • 5 Why
  • Process Improvement
  • Kaizen
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team Building
  • Inventory Control Kanban
  • Cost Controls
  • Change Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles

Timeline

PLANT MANAGER

Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration
03.2022 - 11.2023

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)

BURCH FARMS
07.2020 - 03.2022

OPERATION MANAGER

SOUTHERN PRODUCE INC
01.2018 - 07.2020

3 Years no degree -

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

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