Jonathan Robert Ayres

Operations / Distribution Management Professional

Achievement driven team leader possessing the analytical tools, fast paced hands
on experience, and humble confidence necessary to ensure immediate and measurab
le impact to an organizations bottom line. Extremely effective communication an
d motivational skills combined with years of multi-departmental management exper
ience will enable a seamless transition into any business environment. Extensiv
e real world background utilizing Lean Thinking Techniques, Change Facilitation,
and Kaizen Deployment Strategies compliment an established history of cost cutt
ing and process improvement. Strong fundamental belief in holding all team memb
ers accountable will lead to higher standards of efficiencies being established,
routinely achieved, and an ongoing pursuit of perfection initiated and maintain
ed.
Core professional competencies:

X Multi-million Dollar P&L Management

X Cost Reduction Analysis
X Waste Identification / Elimination
X Budget Planning / Progress Tracking
X CAPEX Requests / ROI Justification
X EH&S Management
X Human Resources Management
X Bench Strength Development
X Lean Thinking Philosophies
X Process Improvement

Relevant Experience
Worthington Industries / Dietrich Metal Framing V Columbus, Ohio 1994 - 2009
Diversified Metal Processing Company with approximately 6400 employees operating
in over 60 facilities world wide. Traded on the NYSE with $2.5 - $3 Billion Do
llars in yearly revenue.
Plant Manager V Phoenix, Arizona (2003 V 2009)
Accountable for all aspects of operations related to the manufacturing / distrib
ution of 50 million pounds of steel framing annually with emphasis placed on inc
reasing plant operating income. Analyzed profit and loss statements and develop
ed strategic plans aimed at maximizing profit resulting from 40+ million dollars
in yearly revenue. Applied lean thinking methods to identify opportunities for
cost reductions associated with labor / salary dollars, manufacturing expenses,
scrap, logistics, and inventory carrying costs. Mentored and directed 50 produ
ction, maintenance and management personnel in achieving personal and team goals
while ensuring safety of the employee and generating wealth for the shareholder
s were always prioritized. Served on many Corporate Project Teams including the
Quality Improvement Group, Controller / Automation Upgrade Group, Wage and Eval
uation Process Team, Acquisition and Merger Travel Team, and the Asian Operation
s / Outsourcing Research Group.
Key Accomplishments:
X 50% reduction in WC / DART Incident Rates including 2 fiscal years accident fr
ee
X 15% reduction in Manufacturing Expenses resulting in $80,000 annual savings
X Reduced salary OT to under 1% resulting in $25,000 annual savings
X 50% reduction in overall scrap resulting in $60,000 annual savings
X 15% reduction in finished product inventory / 30% reduction in raw material in
ventory drastically reducing plant inventory carrying costs
X Monthly shipping record V 6.8 million pounds (single shift operation)
X Recognized as Plant Rankings Champion for outstanding performance 4 years in a
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X Led the company in technology upgrades / manufacturing efficiency improvements
X Instrumental in design / implementation of corporate wide pay and evaluation s
ystem
X Responsible for research and deployment of first CMMS used company wide
X Team Phoenix achieved lowest company wide scrap percentage V 2005, 2006, 2007
Resume ContinuedK

Assistant Plant Manager - Phoenix, Arizona (2000 V 2003)

Responsible for supervising / developing office management staff while overseein
g day to day performance of each department. Communications liaison between sal
es and operations ensuring information flow remained continuous and productive.
Served as plant Human Resources Manager, EH&S Director, Corporate IT contact, a
nd handled all contract negotiations (freight, suppliers, facility issues).
Key Accomplishments:
X Developed Plant Storm Water Plan receiving Exceeds on all City of Phoenix ins
pections
X Lowest penalized Dietrich facility V Corporate random OSHA inspections all 3 y
ears as Plant EH&S Director
X Corporate Transitional Team member responsible for inventory integration of al
l Unimast facilities onto Dietrich Metal Framing systems
Management Trainee - Hammond, Indiana / Phoenix, Arizona (1998 V 2000)
Two months raw material processing experience in Hammond, Indiana. Received acc
elerated training in all Phoenix management functions while successfully impleme
nting ideas for improvements. Developed strong relationships with corporate per
sonnel accountable for the Phoenix facility (Corporate HR Manager, Corporate Tra
ffic Manager, Corporate Logistics Manager, VP of Operations, etc)
Key Accomplishments:
X Produced 2 hour training video used company wide to educate employees on Dietr
ich processing plant operations
X Instrumental in assisting Corporate Logistics Management developing and improv
ing inventory systems used company wide
Production Worker / Shift Lead-Man - Phoenix, Arizona (1994 V 1998)
Trained in / performed all plant floor job functions including roll former opera
tor, packaging, overhead crane operation, truck loading, railcar unloading. Earn
ed opportunity to start up second shift operation as lead-man responsible for em
ployee safety, OEE, shift reporting, subordinate evaluations and disciplinary ac
tions.
Key Accomplishments:
X Started second operation breaking all production records within 6 months
X 5 second shift subordinates promoted to management or supervisor roles
X Recruited into Dietrich Management Training Program
Education / Development
Glendale Community College V Glendale, Arizona
Associate of Applied Science, Business
Worthington Industries Manufacturing Management Development / AMS Controller Tra
ining / Closed Loop Systems Training / OSHA 10 Hour Certificate / Electrical II
Certification
Good to Great, Collins / The Manufacturing Challenge, Suzaki / Lean Thinking, Wo
mack and Jones / First Break all the Rules, Buckingham / Getting the Right Thing
s Done, Dennis

Awards and Recognition

Chairmans Award 2007, 2009 / Plant Rankings Champion 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Wor
thington Target Award 2004 / Nominated and Accepted into WMMD Program 2007