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- 1. GEORGE C. BROWN gebrown@avery.com 6977 Zero Rd • Meridian, Mississippi 39301 • 601-686-1039 • 601-481-6915 LETTER OF APPLICATION The attached resume outlining my professional experience and education is submitted for your consideration. I feel my previous experience and achievements will make me an excellent candidate for your organization. With 20+ years in the manufacturing industry with extensive experience in Quality Control, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Assembly and Facilities I am confident I can serve as a valuable resource to your organization. My leadership abilities include strategic vision, troubleshooting, process improvement and delivering positive results across multiple business functions. My experience in the business world has taught me the importance of responding, prioritizing and reacting in a timely manner to ensure optimal results. As a team builder, I have gained a reputation for building top-producing departments. However, I feel when starting for a new organization that it is very important for me to learn the company from the bottom up and would like to be considered for any position there in. When reviewing my resume, please also consider my “what if I owned the company” approach to business, personal commitment to quality and excellence, and consistently giving 110%. I would like to meet with you in person to prove that my experience would enhance your corporate goals and objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration; I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Sincerely, George C. Brown
- 2. GEORGE C. BROWN gebrown@avery.com 6977 Zero Rd • Meridian, Mississippi 39301 • 601-686-1039 • 601-481-6915 PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Maintenance Supervisor / Manager / Facilities Coordinator / Manager Highly motivated, high-energy professional with 20+ years experience in the manufacturing industry. Expertise includes Maintenance, Quality Control and Assembly. Act as troubleshooter, assess needs and implement procedures to improve processes and overall operations. Excellent problem-solving skills; creative and resourceful in resolution. Hands-on manager experienced in multi-task management; role models an effective leadership style and professional techniques. A Team-builder; skilled in training/motivating employees; strong track record for managing top producing departments. Both flexible and versatile, a well- rounded performer committed to continued excellence. Salary / Compensation is negotiable. CORE COMPETENCIES • Leadership • Troubleshooter • Production Improvement • Training/Motivation • Process Improvement • Quality Control • Maintenance • Profit Maximization • High Integrity PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AVERY PRODUCTS CORPORATION – Meridian, Mississippi 2012 – Present Facilities Coordinator • Main goal is to keep the plant, grounds, security, material handling equipment and HVAC System at 100% efficiency. • Monitor and inspect all areas of the plant during the shift utilizing 2 mechanics and multiple contractors. • Source contractors for new issues and set up plans or procedures to maintain overall performance of all responsible areas. • Develop and maintain an open relationship with all plant staff and contractors. • Maintain Badge System including yearly equipment recertification program. • Responsible systems include Microsoft Dynamics AX (Purchasing), Ariba Spend Management (Purchasing), Overall Security System including Badges, Cameras, Alarms, Fire Suppression • Responsible equipment includes HVAC System, Material Handling Equipment (Fork Trucks, Walkie Riders, Reach Trucks, Boom Trucks, Platform Units) Key Accomplishments: • Excellent evaluations; perfect attendance. • Active participant in Rethink Teams, Kaizen Improvement Teams, Plant 5S Inspection • Bringing the neglected Plant Security System and Fire Suppression back to 100% compliance as well as ensuring both systems are properly maintained. • Work closely with all members of the Plant Management Team in support of the plants’ business performance goals and strategies.
- 3. GEORGE C. BROWN – PAGE 2 SARA LEE BAKERY DIVISION – Meridian, Mississippi 2009 – 2012 Supervisor Overall Plant Maintenance • Hands on Supervisor. Always welcome the opportunity to jump in and work side by side with my mechanics on all repairs. • Primary focus was to keep all equipment running throughout entire plant. • Monitor all plant equipment during the shift, including facility equipment. • Supported and executed maintenance improvement processes and projects that improved the plant and equipment performance. • Equipment included mixers, molders, conveyor systems, ovens, proof boxes, slicers, automatic baggers, basket stackers Key Accomplishments: • Always received excellent evaluations; had perfect attendance. • Recognized need for cross training in my department. Rotated manpower teams. • Involve with cripple, scrap, reduction teams. Implemented equipment improvements reducing cripples • Worked closely with other members of the Plant Management Team supporting the plants’ business performance goals and Maintenance strategies. KELLOGG’S, INCORPORATED – Memphis, Tennessee 2007 – 2009 Supervisor of Processing & Packing Maintenance • Primary focus was to keep processing and packing equipment running throughout entire plant. • Supported and executed maintenance improvement processes and projects that improved the plant and equipment performance. • Strictly adhered to the Maintenance budget. • Equipment included mills, airlocks, receivers, dryers, ovens, conveyors, metal detectors, baggers, cartoners, case packers, unitizers, stretch wrappers, air handling equipment, air compressors and boilers. • Trained, scheduled and motivated between 15 and 25 mechanics, electricians, boiler operations, machinists and oilers. • Worked closely with other members of the Plant Management Team in support of the plants’ business performance goals and Maintenance strategies. • Ensured cross-training procedures were implemented; ensured employees were safety-conscious by using the safe plan of action procedures, Key Accomplishments: • Always received excellent evaluations; had perfect attendance. • Received numerous “At a Boys” (going above and beyond duty) for positive productive schedule changes, quick responses for emergency machine stoppages, etc. • Has in-depth working knowledge of the plant’s Computerized Maintenance Management System, (CMMS).
- 4. GEORGE C. BROWN – PAGE 3 DENSO MFG. MICHIGAN, INC. – Battle Creek, MI 1999 –2007 Receiving Inspection Sub- Leader – Quality Control (2002 – 2007) • Inspected all incoming products using DMMI standards and drawings. • Contacted suppliers when a Quality Issue arose, requested a sort and helped them verbally troubleshoot the problem. • Developed and maintained current tracking method for Inspection Associate, hand input, problem tracking. Reported this information at the start up meetings. Forwarded this information to the Team Leader and Section Leader. • Conducted Start Up and Safety Meetings. • Daily log in of defective line returns. Evaluated the defect and made the determination if the supplier is responsible and if a sort is necessary. • Returned the Supplier defects monthly and furnished each supplier with their monthly PPM information. Key Accomplishments: • Assumed two Kaizen improvement groups. • Excellent understanding of the TS16949 Quality System. • Assisted in the development and implementation of all inspection standards including Mass Production, NPI and Prototype parts utilizing DMMI drawings and verbal communication with the QE1 department. • Always received excellent evaluations from Management. DENSO MFG. MICHIGAN, INC. – Battle Creek, MI 1999 –2007 Shipping Inspection Associate - Quality Control (1999 – 2002) • Inspected outgoing products to ensure compliance with all Customer Requirements. • Maintained good rapport with all Quality and Production Associates; reported quality issues to the Direct Supervisor. • Collected daily defect information and input information into database. • Audited Inspectors’ paperwork, plant wide, and tracked any inconsistencies. • Maintained weekly Inspection schedule when necessary. • Referred to blue prints when a Quality Decision is necessary or if the information is not available in the Quality Standards posted on the Assembly Line. • Distributed manpower accordingly based on call ins, training needs or production requirements when necessary. Key Accomplishments: • Assisted in permanent countermeasures to improve Quality Conditions. • Promoted to a Supervisory position. II STANLEY CO. INC. – BATTLE CREEK, MI 1988 – 1999 SUPERVISOR OF PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND ASSEMBLY
- 5. GEORGE C. BROWN – PAGE 4 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS ST. PHILIP CATHOLIC CENTRAL – Battle Creek, Michigan • Received High School Diploma Additional • QS9000 Internal Auditing Certification • Attended various workshops and seminars including First Responder (AED and First Aid), Material Handling Equipment Certified ( Fork Lift, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider, Platform Truck, Boom Reach Truck, Equal Employment Opportunity Training, Safety Representative, Training Associates, Safety Awareness, Sexual Harassment and Team Building. OTHER RELATED SKILLS • Ariba Spend Management • Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 • Lotus Notes • Microsoft Outlook • Microsoft Windows • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Power Point • SAP • TPM • MP2 for Windows • SOMAX • LYNX GEORGE C. BROWN gebrown@avery.com
- 6. 6977 Zero Rd • Meridian, Mississippi 39301 • 601-686-1039 • 601-481-6915 REFERENCES Jason Rodriguez Associate Denso Battle Creek MI 269-209-5899 Krystal Davis Associate Denso Battle Creek MI 269-832-7512 Glenda Hanger Associate Denso Battle Creek MI 269-209-1016 Vickie Brown Former Shift Manager Avery Meridian MS 601-520-8148 Shawn Nicholas Plant Manager Avery Meridian MS 205-616-2323 John Griffin Engineering Manager Avery Meridian MS 601-616-5909 Shane Brown Business Unit Leader Avery Meridian MS 601-678-7533 Pam Cistrunk IT Site Coordinator Avery Meridian MS 601-479-6703 Chris Kelly Former Safety Director Avery Meridian MS 601-745-9328 Elvira Payan Materials DC Manager Avery Meridian MS 601-917-1806 Rosie Lockhart Former Prod Sup Sara Lee Shubuta, MS 601-513-1362 Lewis Smith Operations Manager MIB Enterprise MS 601-507-8284
- 7. 6977 Zero Rd • Meridian, Mississippi 39301 • 601-686-1039 • 601-481-6915 REFERENCES Jason Rodriguez Associate Denso Battle Creek MI 269-209-5899 Krystal Davis Associate Denso Battle Creek MI 269-832-7512 Glenda Hanger Associate Denso Battle Creek MI 269-209-1016 Vickie Brown Former Shift Manager Avery Meridian MS 601-520-8148 Shawn Nicholas Plant Manager Avery Meridian MS 205-616-2323 John Griffin Engineering Manager Avery Meridian MS 601-616-5909 Shane Brown Business Unit Leader Avery Meridian MS 601-678-7533 Pam Cistrunk IT Site Coordinator Avery Meridian MS 601-479-6703 Chris Kelly Former Safety Director Avery Meridian MS 601-745-9328 Elvira Payan Materials DC Manager Avery Meridian MS 601-917-1806 Rosie Lockhart Former Prod Sup Sara Lee Shubuta, MS 601-513-1362 Lewis Smith Operations Manager MIB Enterprise MS 601-507-8284