JAMES G.

RAnck
19756 West 121st Street * Olathe, KS 66061
913-653-5876 * jagra@yahoo.com
Manufacturing Executive skilled in multisite operations, production management,
process improvements, quality control and business development. Track record of
positioning companies for peak performance.
Added $200K to bottom line while improving efficiency 20%.
Slashed product delivery costs $60K annually.
Captured $120K savings in first year.
Results-driven leader whose disciplined approach always fuels revenue increases.
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Highly effective change agent, team builder, negotiator and trainer.
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Skilled manager able to assess opportunities and to define competitive strategie
s and tactics.
* Devised strategic inventory variance procedure saving $40K annually.
* Improved production downtime 20% in first month; identified and resolved equip
ment issues.
* Reduced rate of damaged goods 50%; reignited customer appeal and boosted consu
mer confidence.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Strategic Planning Problem Solving
Cost Control Contract Negotiation Quality Control
Process Improvement Relationship Building Budgeting
Business Planning Coaching/Training Materials Management
Six Sigma Black Belt * Master Graduate, Rapport Leadership International * O
SHA Training
CAREER EXPERIENCE
OLDCASTLE COMPANY, Dublin, Ireland 1999 - 2010
VP Of Operations/Site Manager, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa, 2008 - 2010
* Managed production operations of multiple plants with annual revenue of $40+ m
illion; oversaw 60+ employees and 6 direct reports.
* Planned and executed BOMs, POs and Capital Expense Requests; controlled costs.
* Negotiated strategic long-term contracts with new/existing vendors; improved q
uality.
* Key member of management team charged with enhancing operations and business d
evelopment.
* Instrumental in developing new rules for lockout tag out and improving safety
conditions.
Operations Manager, Michigan, 2007 - 2008
* Led daily operations of 3 facilities with revenue of $40 million; assisted pla
nt managers.
* Responsible for ordering/maintaining raw materials with 3-month lead times.
* Developed and executed Bill of Materials for all facilities.
Plant Manager, Michigan, 2003 - 2006
* Managed 2 facilities with 100 employees and annual revenue of $30 million.
* Oversaw production scheduling and all related reporting.
* Directed production for top tier contracts including Lowes, Home Depot and Wal
-Mart.
Mechanic, 1999 - 2003
4D COMPANY, Midland, Michigan 1987 - 1999
Crew Leader/Machine Operator
* Leveraged business acumen and hands-on experience to grow with renowned organi
zation.