1. CHARLES WADE
30 Brookline Drive • Perryville, Missouri 63775
573.768.0456 • tw68kw01@charter.net
PLANT MANAGER
Results-driven manufacturing senior leader with broad-based experience planning and managing
operations within large-scale environments. Solid track record devising, evaluating, and implementing
continuous process improvements minimizing risk and reducing costs while maximizing quality and
service. Establish effective road-mapping, fostering proactive participation across enterprise operations.
Excellent communicator with deep success building and leading cohesive team, driving production
goals, safety, and throughput.
Financial Statements • Internal Controls • Reporting • Change Management • Consulting
Profit & Loss • Project Management • Restructuring • Start Ups / Turnarounds • Strategic Planning
Team Leadership / Motivation • Policy Development • Process Improvement
Employee Relations • Training / Development • Workforce Planning • Project Management
Inventory Management • Procurement / Purchasing • Quality Control / Assurance • Vendor Relations
Assembly Automation • Cost Reduction • Operations Management • Scheduling • Risk Management
OSHA / Regulatory Compliance • Strategic Sourcing • Lean Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUMMIT POLYMERS, Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Automotive component manufacturer Tier 1
General Manager, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 10/15/2015- Present
Led daily operations management including overseeing all Profit and Loss efforts. Created and drove
achievement of departmental goals and objectives, monitored and evaluated operating procedure
identifying opportunities for improvement and launching action plans enhancing efficiency. Developed
and introduced performance tracking and key decision making tools, served as Subject Matter Expert
regarding technical knowledge, Lean methodologies, and process improvements, as well as, training,
coaching and managing all cross-functional personnel. Main processes include Injection molding, Paint,
Assemblies manual and automatic.
MANAC, Oran, Missouri
Over the road flatbed and agricultural trailer production
Operations Manager • 10/2014 – 3/2015
Led daily operations of manufacturing floor and supply chain. Began implementation of higher level 5S
activities. Involved in the initial Hoshan implementation for the manufacturing arena. Main processes
include Welding, Paint and Assembly
TGMO, Perryville, Missouri • 06/1989 – 09/2014
Automotive component manufacturer Tier 1
Senior General Manager (Interior/Exterior Division) • 04/2010 – 09/2014
Led daily operations management including overseeing all Profit and Loss efforts. Created and drove
achievement of departmental goals and objectives, monitored and evaluated operating procedure
identifying opportunities for improvement and launching action plans enhancing efficiency. Developed
and introduced performance tracking and key decision making tools, served as Subject Matter Expert
regarding technical knowledge, Lean methodologies, and process improvements, as well as, training,
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2. coaching and managing all cross-functional personnel. Main processes include Injection molding, Paint,
CST, Extrusion, Vacuum Forming, Assemblies manual and automatic, Plating Assemblies.
Achievements:
• Boosted profit from -3% to 13% within one year through strategic implementation and management
of Lean Manufacturing procedures.
• Enhanced revenue 18.5% through dramatic PPM reduction by re-structuring production standards to
include quality improvements.
• Presided over seamless launch of vertical 841 Program through introduction of burst trials on
equipment daily measuring results and developing action plans, as well as, garnering adoption as
SOP for all new launches.
• Slashed direct labor hours 10k per month, across 7 departments, and increased productivity for IE
department through analysis of existing processes and implementation of Lean methods.
GM Production (Safety System Division) • 12/1994 – 04/2010
Directed plant operations focused on Profit and Loss, Quality, Production, and Safety. Designed
roadmaps including establishment of departmental goals and evaluation and update of operating
procedure. Created performance tracking tools, supervised personnel, and supported development of
overall planning for annual policy in close collaboration with division Vice President. Implemented new
stamping and welding lines. Main processes Die Cast aluminum and magnesium, stamping, RIM
molding, Injection Molding, Paint, Assemblies manual and automatic
Production Manager 4/1992-12/1994
Engineering/Manager 6/1989-4/1992
Process Knowledge- Injection Molding, RIM Molding, Vacuum Forming Die Casting, Stamping,
Paint, CST, Plating, Assemblies (Manual and Automatic) Program Management, TPS
Management
Supply Chain Management, Quality Control, TS Knowledge
CHARLES WADE
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Achievements:
• Slashed defects from 10%+ to less than 3%, earning benchmark for Japan plant, by developing and
launching action plans with engineering including standard cleaning, life cycle, procurement of
replacement molds, and hourly quality checks.
• Eliminated process fires in Magnesium Molding area by pairing closely with engineering and
maintenance teams in developing new standard for biscuit size and overall cleaning standards for
equipment.
• Addressed and resolved issues with products being shipped with missing components through
introduction of kitting method for assembly.
• Delivered profitable operations with 14 months of new plant launch, 22 months ahead of projected
profitability.
• Delivered key contributions to implementation of standardized stamping and welding processes
creating, introducing, and instructing on new standards for all new technicians.
• Achieved profitability within Airbag production by doubling production footprint and folding into Safety
System Division.
EDUCATION
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3. Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology
Murray State University – Murray, Kentucky
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
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