1. Donald Murphy, Jr.
C: (502) 974-7392 murphy.donald.jr@gmail.com
Result oriented manager seeking to leverage extensive background in Production, Quality, Safety, and Cost
Control Initiatives. I am accomplished in all aspects of production including scheduling, inventory control, quality
improvement, and safety programs. Highly motivated to contribute to company’s success.
SKILLS
 Ability to effectively communicate with persons inside and outside the organization.
 Accomplished at utilizing deductive reasoning to draw clear conclusions.
 Possess exceptional leadership skills to empower staff and increase performance.
 Exceptional work ethic and strong sense of loyalty.
 Flexible in difficult work situations so as to allow for creative problem solving.
 Foster a positive attitude that sets a healthy standard for a congenial work environment.
 Forklift certified.
EXPERTISE
MANAGEMENT
 Developed new manufacturing layout of plant floor to expedite production processes.
 Insured production schedule was achieved on daily basis.
 Exercised excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams to identify and correct quality issues.
 Accomplished in all aspects of Conflict Resolution.
 Verifiable strengths in developing and improving production processes and work procedures in support of
Continuous Improvement programs.
 Managed up to 50 full-time employees and worked with Temp agency to acquire additional staff as needed to
meet production requirements.
 Authored, designed, and produced work instructions.
 Recommended personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
 Participated in developing departmental budgets and capital expenditures.
SCHEDULING
 Established work assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
 Managed overtime costs and outside purchases of services not offered in house.
 Insured customer deliveries were met.
 Managed and processed all new, existing, and rush orders.
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
 Enforced all required regulations pertaining to hours, breaks, working conditions, safety as required.
 Maintained and updated MSDS sheets and requirements.
 Provided training guidelines for handling of hazardous materials.
 Perform daily inspections to insure all safety guards are in place.
MAINTENANCE
 Established maintenance logs for all production equipment.
 Experienced in troubleshooting, identifying, and repairing mechanical equipment.
LEAN PRINCIPLES
 Utilized work force by using lean manufacturing techniques.
 Maximized customer value while minimizing waste.
 Changed focus of management from optimizing separate technologies, assets, and vertical departments to
improve product flow.

2. PROCUREMENT
 Identified key equipment to improve manufacturing processes.
 Worked with purchasing agent to negotiate cost and contracts.
INVENTORY CONTROL
 Requisitioned materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services.
 Incorporated production goals while cross-referencing customer forecast and usage.
 Monitored the movement of product from the point of receipt to the point of issue to the customer while
preventing stock outages, thus maximizing profits.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING
 Advised and implemented measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods.
 Trained staff on operation of equipment to improve performance.
 Committed to developing to reach their peak performance.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 Measured daily performance versus corporate goals using accounting software and MS Excel.
 Improved on-time delivery to 98%.
 Implemented production goals and standards for satellite facility.
 Monitored labor costs.
EXPERIENCE
ALLEGRA MARKETING Louisville, KY
Digital Printer, focusing on Direct Mail, Marketing and Innovative Solutions
 Operations Manager 2013 - 2016
MPD Owensboro, KY
Component Manufacturer for Military, Law Enforcement, and Medical
 Production Supervisor 2011 - 2013
FETTER GROUP Louisville, KY
Commercial Printer, Nation’s Largest Exclusive Label Provider
 Manufacturing Production Supervisor 2009 – 2011
 Special Assignment: “Automating Production Schedule” 2007 - 2009
 JIT Production Scheduler 2007 - 2009
 Fulfillment Manager, Direct Mail Manager 2003 - 2007
 Production Control Manager 2001 - 2003
 Production Scheduler 1995 - 2001
 Finishing Equipment Specialist 1992 - 1995
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
University of Southern Indiana - (Certificate of Completion) Evansville, IN
 “Resolving Conflict”; “Coaching For Success & Improvement” 2012
 “Essentials of Leadership” 2011
Continuous Improvement Center - (Certificate of Completion) Louisville, KY
 Lean Quick Start 2010
University of Louisville - (Certificate of Completion) Louisville, KY
 Strategies and Tactics for Effective Negotiations 2002
 Becoming an Extraordinary Problem Solver 2002
 Thriving on Change: Personal and Professional Strategies for Success 2002
University of Louisville Louisville, KY
Business Management 1988 - 1990