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Plant Manager

Woodbridge Foam is a global leader in urethane foam technologies, serving vehicle manufacturers, polyurethane manufacturers, industrial insulation and protective packaging sectors.

Career Highlights: •Strong organizational skills and work ethic, which allow the ability to accomplish task, achieving desired results for continuous improvement. •Progressive Management experience to include strong emphasis in Materials, Operational Management and Change Management. •Developed and implemented Strategic Plans and Efficiency Programs. •In conjunction with HR, Implemented Downsizing; Rationalization Programs. •Implemented Task Teams and Teaming Environments. Act as Change Agent where and when needed for organizational improvements. Participated in Woodbridge Production Systems (WPS), 5S, Lean and Kaizen events. •In conjunction with Department Managers, developed Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials, Process, Budgets/Margin and Cost Savings Programs. •Reduced lead times on major product lines through better utilization of work cells and employee cross training. Experience: Woodbridge Group - Foam Fabricators June 2003 to 2018: Woodbridge Foam – Chattanooga, Tn. Woodbridge is a manufacturer and supplier of polyurethane foams for Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 automotive and various other industries. 2012-Present Plant Manager. Oversee all departments of facility and P/L responsibility of plant 2010 – 2012 : Operations Manager. Oversee the following Departments: Production; Materials; Quality; and Process. Work with Department Managers to insure maximum Output and Efficiency; Budget/Margin Attainment; Productivity; Build on Time; Ship on Time; Inventory Turns; Continuous Improvement; and overall Employee Morale. Utilize the Woodbridge Production System in all activities, while always maintaining safety as our Top Priority.