Russell Gename has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing management, specializing in implementing cost-saving initiatives and quality programs. As the former Plant Manager of Deluxe Stitcher Company, he developed operating plans, supervised employees, created new production cell concepts, and implemented a team quality program. Prior to that, as Operations/Quality/Purchasing Manager at ISP Stitching & Bindery Products, he restructured production flows to reduce costs by 30% annually and improved quality programs to reduce returns by 70%. Currently, he seeks new opportunities to utilize his training, leadership, and management skills.

1. RUSSELL A. GENAME
3431-86th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142
262-697-3458 | Russ.gename@gmail.com
MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Specializing in implementation of cost saving initiatives, including developing processes and
procedures for manufacturing and quality programs. Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills that
empower employees to increase productivity, and ensure quality products and customer service.
Training & Leadership / Performance Improvement / Team Building /Strategic Planning
EXPERIENCE
Plant Manager Jan 2011 – Nov 2016
Deluxe Stitcher Company, Inc. Franklin Park, IL
 Developed operating plans and schedules for manufacturing operations.
 Supervised employees in manufacturing, assembly, shipping and receiving.
 Created cell concepts for product flow.
 Implemented a team quality program for all of manufactured parts with a sign off procedure.
 Organized internal committee to develop and implement a safety program.
 Managed the move of the facility and negotiated with electricians and general contractors to
ensure all equipment and machines were moved and in compliance with all regulations.
Operations Manager / Quality Manager / Purchasing Manager 1997 – 2011
ISP Stitching & Bindery Products Racine, WI
 Restructured and created new product flow design resulting in savings of 30 % annually
 Implemented Total Quality Management program in-line with ISO 9000 Quality Program
guidelines ensured customer satisfaction and reduced product returns by 70 %.
 Analyzed employee movements and created efficiency improvements of 35 % in product build
cycle by creating ergonomically correct workstations.
 Developed cell concept for product flow resulting in an 18 % improvement in plant efficiency
in first year of implementation
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Vice President of Operations | Global Technology Systems, Trevor, WI
Quality Engineer | Chrysler Corporation, Kenosha, WI
Owner and Manager | Gename’s Deli, Kenosha, WI
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Business Management Major - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Training and Special Skills – Company Sponsored
 ISO, SPC, team building
 Chrysler Corporation Quality Engineering Program
 Graduate of Seminars covering Leadership, Management, Coaching, Problem Solving,
Communications, Safety and Environmental Issues
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Active member / Fundraising Committee – Shrine Club, Kenosha, WI
Active member / Benevolence Committee / former Deacon – Local Church, Kenosha, WI