Operations Manager in Wilkes-Barre Scranton PA Resume Jonathan Williams
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JONATHAN D. WILLIAMS
[email protected] | Phone: 570-954-1538 | Harding, PA 18643
EXPERIENCED OPERATIONS MANAGER
Summary
Top-performing General Manager with operational and sales experience in the building materials and paper
converting industry. Proven track record of optimizing operational performance, generating new revenue
sources, supporting sales, interfacing clients, and managing expenses. Motivational leader with skillful ability to
identify productivity gaps, restructure workflow, recapture profit gains, as well as ensure environmental safety
and workforce morale. Successful history of integrating management skills to meet inter-departmental
challenges in production, sales, customer satisfaction, inventory, administration, and traffic.
Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Planning – Merchandising & Vendor Relations – Quality Control – Change Management – Expense Control
Sales Forecasting – Inventory Management – P&L – Client & Business Needs Assessment – Cost Benefit Analysis
Procurement & Purchasing – Sales Cycle Management – Logistics – Team Leadership & Training-Business Development
Project Management
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
FABRAL – Lancaster, PA
2014- 2016
Metal Building Components Manufacturer-
PLANT MANAGER - January 2015- Present
Full P&L responsibilility for Plant Operations.
Implement Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Control of Expense, Job Hazard Analysis and
Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
Execute Cost Reduction projects based on changing operating procedures which will save Fabral over
500k annually. Projects will be duplicated at other Fabral Locations which will add another 300k in
cost avoidance annually.
Work with Procurement to reduce total inventory investment 10% without impacting service.
WEATHEREDGE BUILDING COMPONENTS – Clyde, NY
2013- 2014
Metal Building Components Manufacturer-
OPERATIONS MANAGER - January 2014- October 2014
MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT – October 2013- December 2013
Identify opportunities within the manufacturing process to improve quality, safety, throughput and
reduce scrap to enhance revenue.
Analyze current equipment, layout, material flow, processes, training needs and develop
recommendations for Continous Improvement.
JONATHAN D. WILLIAMS CONTINUED…
Evaluate current procedures and propose improvements for manufacturing processes in all areas of
the workplace.
Identify and implement recommendations to ensure OSHA compliance. Facilitate employee training
through development of detailed job descriptions and job safety analysis
CENTRAL STATES MANUFACTURING – Mount Airy, North Carolina
2013- 2013
Metal Building Components Manufacturer- 5 US Locations
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Develop and execute a business plan to support a proposed start-up manufacturing location to be added FY
2014. Central States did not yet expand to the PA Market.
Identify and establish a distributor base
Provide education, training and support of new business opportunities working closely with
distributors promoting sustainable metal roofing and siding solutions.
Establish new relationships with national distribution groups.
Coordinate sales and marketing strategy with Operations to support business objectives.
METAL SALES MANUFACTURING– Deer Lake, PA
2007 to 2012
Metal Building Components Manufacturer- 21 US Locations
GENERAL MANAGER
Manage administration, sales, manufacturing and traffic management teams to plan. Serve as a liasion to
vendors at both the corporate and local distribution level. Oversee sales and business development teams,
providing tactical support at customer events, shows, and training seminars.
Realize 4% increase in on-time shipping performance by implementing lean manufacturing principles
for sales and operations groups.
Increase Sales and Revenue by 20% with focus on the growth of top (20%) accounts and addition of
new business. Engage Sales in Operations to support growth initiatives.
Realize a 50% improvement in safety with a reductiuon to one non-recordable accident during tenure
with implementation of Continuous Improvement and ensuring compliance to safey rules.
Develop and maintain strong relationships supporting National Accounts and major distribution
buying groups.
Exceed budgeted margin and profit plan each year with a focus on a reduction of errors, scrap,
transportation costs and headcount.
RONCO MACHINE & RIGGING – Lake Winola, PA
2007 to 2007
Industrial Construction Company specializing in engineering and fabrications with primary focus in the paper industry.
PROJECT MANAGER
Implement operational efficiency plans primarily in the paper converting business sector. Interface with clients
to identify constraints to increased throughput. Provide cost analysis, equipment evaluations and assist with
ROI justifications. Single point of contact for assigned projects and managed PM budget tracking total project
costs including labor, material cost, change orders and margin.
Manage a $3.8M contract with Proctor & Gamble with a paper machine rebuild project.
Evaluate equipment constraints and develop proposals to upgrade converting equipment to increase
throughput with industry leaders including Marcal, Scott Tissue and Georgia-Pacific.
VICWEST/JENISYS ENGINEERED PRODUCTS – Wilkes-Barre, PA
2003 to 2006
JONATHAN D. WILLIAMS CONTINUED…
Metal Building Component Manufacturer- acquired by Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems in 2006 and closed.
PLANT MANAGER
Direct all plant activities including customer service, quality and production control, OSHA compliance, facility
maintenance, traffic, inventory assurance, scheduling, human resources and operations. Operate at budget with
full autonomy while managing financial burden expense.
Achieve 30% improvement in scrap reduction.
Realize $1M+ in savings with company inbound/ outbound freight opportunities.
20% improvement in customer service performance surpassing a plantwide goal of 99.5% on-time/
complete service benchmark.
CORNELL IRONWORKS- Mountaintop, PA
2001 to 2002
Manufacturer of overhead door and closure products with 150 union free employees.
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
Plan production, maintenance process, and develop self-directed work teams. Manage production of four
roll-forming lines, powder coat lines, door panels,and door guide framework.
Serve as Kaizen facilitator and perform training seminars for supervisors and associates.
POTLATCH CORPORATION– Ransom, PA
1984-
2001(Also operating as Pope and Talbot And Plainwell Tissue during my tenure)
Manufacturer of private label tissue paper products -400 Union and Management employees
MATERIALS MANAGER (last position)
Initial hire as a Converting Supervisor progressively assuming increased levels of responsibility including
Warehouse Manager, Shipping and Receiving Manager, Packaging Specialist, Converting Area Manager,
Scheduling Manager and Materials Manager. Actively involved in the acquisition, layout and start-up of a
800k square foot converting and distribution center.
Schedule paper machines and converting lines in the production of 500 tons per day of tissue, towel and
napkin in a private label tissue operation.
Maintain critical vendor relationships and continuously manage material cost through qualification of
new suppliers and conduct trials within an ISO certified manufacturing environment.
Achieve a 40% reduction in raw materials and finished goods inventory without impacting order
fufillment or adversely affecting plant production schedules. Increase plant revenues with sale of excess
raw material inventory to domestic and export markets.
E DUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Secondary Education – Wilkes University – Wilkes-Barre, PA
[email protected] | Phone: 570-954-1538 | Harding, PA 18643
EXPERIENCED OPERATIONS MANAGER
Summary
Top-performing General Manager with operational and sales experience in the building materials and paper
converting industry. Proven track record of optimizing operational performance, generating new revenue
sources, supporting sales, interfacing clients, and managing expenses. Motivational leader with skillful ability to
identify productivity gaps, restructure workflow, recapture profit gains, as well as ensure environmental safety
and workforce morale. Successful history of integrating management skills to meet inter-departmental
challenges in production, sales, customer satisfaction, inventory, administration, and traffic.
Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Planning – Merchandising & Vendor Relations – Quality Control – Change Management – Expense Control
Sales Forecasting – Inventory Management – P&L – Client & Business Needs Assessment – Cost Benefit Analysis
Procurement & Purchasing – Sales Cycle Management – Logistics – Team Leadership & Training-Business Development
Project Management
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
FABRAL – Lancaster, PA
2014- 2016
Metal Building Components Manufacturer-
PLANT MANAGER - January 2015- Present
Full P&L responsibilility for Plant Operations.
Implement Continuous Improvement, Team Development, Control of Expense, Job Hazard Analysis and
Lean Manufacturing Concepts.
Execute Cost Reduction projects based on changing operating procedures which will save Fabral over
500k annually. Projects will be duplicated at other Fabral Locations which will add another 300k in
cost avoidance annually.
Work with Procurement to reduce total inventory investment 10% without impacting service.
WEATHEREDGE BUILDING COMPONENTS – Clyde, NY
2013- 2014
Metal Building Components Manufacturer-
OPERATIONS MANAGER - January 2014- October 2014
MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT – October 2013- December 2013
Identify opportunities within the manufacturing process to improve quality, safety, throughput and
reduce scrap to enhance revenue.
Analyze current equipment, layout, material flow, processes, training needs and develop
recommendations for Continous Improvement.
JONATHAN D. WILLIAMS CONTINUED…
Evaluate current procedures and propose improvements for manufacturing processes in all areas of
the workplace.
Identify and implement recommendations to ensure OSHA compliance. Facilitate employee training
through development of detailed job descriptions and job safety analysis
CENTRAL STATES MANUFACTURING – Mount Airy, North Carolina
2013- 2013
Metal Building Components Manufacturer- 5 US Locations
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Develop and execute a business plan to support a proposed start-up manufacturing location to be added FY
2014. Central States did not yet expand to the PA Market.
Identify and establish a distributor base
Provide education, training and support of new business opportunities working closely with
distributors promoting sustainable metal roofing and siding solutions.
Establish new relationships with national distribution groups.
Coordinate sales and marketing strategy with Operations to support business objectives.
METAL SALES MANUFACTURING– Deer Lake, PA
2007 to 2012
Metal Building Components Manufacturer- 21 US Locations
GENERAL MANAGER
Manage administration, sales, manufacturing and traffic management teams to plan. Serve as a liasion to
vendors at both the corporate and local distribution level. Oversee sales and business development teams,
providing tactical support at customer events, shows, and training seminars.
Realize 4% increase in on-time shipping performance by implementing lean manufacturing principles
for sales and operations groups.
Increase Sales and Revenue by 20% with focus on the growth of top (20%) accounts and addition of
new business. Engage Sales in Operations to support growth initiatives.
Realize a 50% improvement in safety with a reductiuon to one non-recordable accident during tenure
with implementation of Continuous Improvement and ensuring compliance to safey rules.
Develop and maintain strong relationships supporting National Accounts and major distribution
buying groups.
Exceed budgeted margin and profit plan each year with a focus on a reduction of errors, scrap,
transportation costs and headcount.
RONCO MACHINE & RIGGING – Lake Winola, PA
2007 to 2007
Industrial Construction Company specializing in engineering and fabrications with primary focus in the paper industry.
PROJECT MANAGER
Implement operational efficiency plans primarily in the paper converting business sector. Interface with clients
to identify constraints to increased throughput. Provide cost analysis, equipment evaluations and assist with
ROI justifications. Single point of contact for assigned projects and managed PM budget tracking total project
costs including labor, material cost, change orders and margin.
Manage a $3.8M contract with Proctor & Gamble with a paper machine rebuild project.
Evaluate equipment constraints and develop proposals to upgrade converting equipment to increase
throughput with industry leaders including Marcal, Scott Tissue and Georgia-Pacific.
VICWEST/JENISYS ENGINEERED PRODUCTS – Wilkes-Barre, PA
2003 to 2006
JONATHAN D. WILLIAMS CONTINUED…
Metal Building Component Manufacturer- acquired by Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems in 2006 and closed.
PLANT MANAGER
Direct all plant activities including customer service, quality and production control, OSHA compliance, facility
maintenance, traffic, inventory assurance, scheduling, human resources and operations. Operate at budget with
full autonomy while managing financial burden expense.
Achieve 30% improvement in scrap reduction.
Realize $1M+ in savings with company inbound/ outbound freight opportunities.
20% improvement in customer service performance surpassing a plantwide goal of 99.5% on-time/
complete service benchmark.
CORNELL IRONWORKS- Mountaintop, PA
2001 to 2002
Manufacturer of overhead door and closure products with 150 union free employees.
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
Plan production, maintenance process, and develop self-directed work teams. Manage production of four
roll-forming lines, powder coat lines, door panels,and door guide framework.
Serve as Kaizen facilitator and perform training seminars for supervisors and associates.
POTLATCH CORPORATION– Ransom, PA
1984-
2001(Also operating as Pope and Talbot And Plainwell Tissue during my tenure)
Manufacturer of private label tissue paper products -400 Union and Management employees
MATERIALS MANAGER (last position)
Initial hire as a Converting Supervisor progressively assuming increased levels of responsibility including
Warehouse Manager, Shipping and Receiving Manager, Packaging Specialist, Converting Area Manager,
Scheduling Manager and Materials Manager. Actively involved in the acquisition, layout and start-up of a
800k square foot converting and distribution center.
Schedule paper machines and converting lines in the production of 500 tons per day of tissue, towel and
napkin in a private label tissue operation.
Maintain critical vendor relationships and continuously manage material cost through qualification of
new suppliers and conduct trials within an ISO certified manufacturing environment.
Achieve a 40% reduction in raw materials and finished goods inventory without impacting order
fufillment or adversely affecting plant production schedules. Increase plant revenues with sale of excess
raw material inventory to domestic and export markets.
E DUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Secondary Education – Wilkes University – Wilkes-Barre, PA
