THEODORE GEMMER
Clearwater
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at M&B Shredded Paper and Converters, excelling in production management and cost reduction. Spearheaded initiatives that cut production costs by 25%, while enhancing safety protocols and driving sales strategies. A results-oriented leader committed to process improvement and team development.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Packaging Manufacturing Facility
07.2020 - 02.2025
- Running a packaging manufacturing facility as well as sales.
- We manufactured cornerboard, paper tubes and sheeting for the packaging industry.
Plant Manager/Sales Manager
M&B Shredded Paper and Converters
Clearwater
08.2011 - 07.2020
- Sheeting operation- sheeting endrolls from pressrooms to packing paper to be sold to redistributors.
- Implemented inventory tracking system, reduced production costs by 25 percent, increased profits for 2012 and 2013 to an all time high.
- Recutting operation- recutting newsprint cores to be sold back into the stretch film industry.
- Started recutting operation in 2011. Implemented startup, training, expanded business to supply vendors other than film industry.
- Responsibilities include but not limited to-managing 10 full time employees, production scheduling order processing for on time delivery, control of costing to make a lean profitable operation, safety procedures, training, work instructions etc.
Electrician
FedEx Hub
Miami
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Running wire, installing conduit and terminating controls and motors.
Journeyman Electrician
Zachary
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Powerplant build.
- Duties mainly consisted running conduit and flex to new motors as well as terminating the motors.
Journeyman Electrician
Magna Electric
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Doing power studies on 3 different potash mines.
- Duties include but not limited to: terminating control panels, replacing switch gear etc.
Journeyman Electrician/Traveling Electrical Construction Work
BE&K
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Installed rigid conduit, cable tray, terminate devices, switch gears, 4160, etc.
Inspection Group Leader
North American Stainless
Ghent
09.1995 - 08.2006
- 1995-2000: Worked as quality inspector inspecting material on all different process lines.
- 2000-2001: Project engineer responsible for installation and implementation of automated inspection system on the annealing and pickling lines.
- 2001-2006: Inspection group leader of the long products facility, supervising and scheduling 30 inspectors, overseeing all training and creating and implementing all new inspection procedures and writing all ISO work instructions.
Machinist
Obara Corp.
Florence
05.1991 - 07.1993
- Worked as machinist running drill press, milling machine and metal lathe to create robotic spot welders for the automotive industry.
- Responsibilities included reading blueprints and the ability to pay special attention to very limited tolerances when creating parts.
Route Sales and Delivery
Queen City Egg & Central Bag Co.
Burlington
09.1989 - 05.1991
Corporal
United States Marine Corp.
Jacksonville
05.1985 - 01.1989
- Communications Operator in 1ST battalion 6th Marines.
- Honorable Discharge.
Education
High School -
Carroll Co. High
Carrollton, KY05.1985
Skills
- Production management
- Inventory control
- Cost reduction
- Sales strategy
- Safety management
- Process improvement
References
References are available on request.
Additional Information - Community Service
- City Council Member, Worthville, KY, 01/01/98, 01/01/00
- Mayor, Worthville, KY, 01/01/00, 01/01/03
Timeline
General Manager
Packaging Manufacturing Facility
07.2020 - 02.2025
Electrician
FedEx Hub
08.2015 - 11.2016
Plant Manager/Sales Manager
M&B Shredded Paper and Converters
08.2011 - 07.2020
Journeyman Electrician
Zachary
10.2010 - 08.2011
Journeyman Electrician
Magna Electric
07.2008 - 08.2010
Journeyman Electrician/Traveling Electrical Construction Work
BE&K
01.2007 - 06.2008
Inspection Group Leader
North American Stainless
09.1995 - 08.2006
Machinist
Obara Corp.
05.1991 - 07.1993
Route Sales and Delivery
Queen City Egg & Central Bag Co.
09.1989 - 05.1991
Corporal
United States Marine Corp.
05.1985 - 01.1989
High School -
Carroll Co. High
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