Rodney Miller

rmvlm@verzion.net
23719 Via Alisol, Murrieta, CA Contact numbers 951-696-0555 and 951-239-6440
Career Objective
Recognized throughout career for being a production leader leveraging in-depth k
nowledge of the marketplace and the manufacturing landscape to significantly inc
rease revenue and operational efficiency. Adept at bridging performance requirem
ents between corporate and production personnel, developing process improvement
initiatives, and conveying complex product development concepts in a simple and
compelling manner. Seeking a management position in Production, bringing 30 year
s of experience as follows:
STRENGTHS
* Strategic Operations Management Product Development Risk Management
* Quality Assurance Process Improvement P & L Accountability
* Financial Management Customer Service Lean Manufacturing
* Cost Reduction & Budgeting
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reducti
on, tactical planning, productivity gain, and revenue growth strategies.
Known strategist who transforms plans into workable solutions and benchmarks for
performance against key operational objectives.
Results-driven with exceptional practical judgment and skills in developing proc
ess improvement, risk management and lean manufacturing.
PROFFSIONAL PROFILE
General Manager for Tuff Shed, Inc. San Jose, CA (15 years) San Diego (2 years)
1993 - 2010
Assumed full responsibility for managing all plant operations, including shippin
g and receiving, maintenance, production and other office responsibilities. Over
saw the profitability and ensured full production levels were met while simultan
eously performing safety, quality, cost and inventory management within operatio
n budget constraints. Supervised and directed all employee disciplinary and trai
ning programs, safety programs, and plant improvement projects.
San Jose
* Grew Revenue from 1.2 million to 5.9 million
* Increased profitability from "0" 13%
* Recognized best show room display in Northwest Region
* Received award for most profitable store 3 years
* Operated fleet of 13 trucks and 13 construction teams
* Managed 6 man shop prefab crew making custom and standard parts for constructi
on crews
* Directed and coached staff of 5 sales personnel (3 retail and 2 Home Depot sal
es)
San Diego
* Reduced spending by 20%
* Revamped display area to attract consumers
* Improved customer satisfaction to 98.5%
* Opened satellite sales location to improve market penetration
* Operated fleet of 9 trucks and 7 construction teams
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Department Supervisor, Gabilan Manufacturing, Salinas, CA
* Responsible for manufacture and weekly shipment of 3,600 finished parts
* Implement JIT materials management
* Design and order tooling for the manufacture of components
* Troubleshoot and direct machine maintenance activities
* Improved muffler build time from 11.6 minutes to 10.4
Production Manager, Shelton Industries, Hollister, CA
* Manage daily operation and long term planning of producing truck campers, fift
h wheel trailers, and travel trailers and initiate and conduct training programs
* Responsible for facility maintenance, product quality, production, safety and
compliance
to state building codes
* Revise material handling procedures to improve material flow and facilitate in
ventory control
Assistant Production Manager, Fleetwood Motorhomes, Riverside, CA
* Responsible for Chassis, Cabinet Settings, Plumbing, Electrical, and Cabinet B
uilding Departments and undertook reorganization of a 20,000 sq. ft. plant expan
sion
* Reduced accident frequency rate to 0.2% from .29% through weekly safety meetin
gs
and a Safety Awareness Program and increased Dept efficiency from 85% to 110% in
18 mo.
Alloy Mill Manager, ITT Harper, Morton Grove, IL.
* Responsible for complete manufacture of stainless steel extrusions from melt s
hop to Finishing operations improving Alloy Mill operations resulting in direct
savings over $1,000,000 in a year
Assistant Superintendent Blooming Mill, Inter. Harvester, Chicago, Il.
* Directly responsible for gross yield, manpower utilization, overtime control a
nd safety program
* Saved employer approximately $200,000 per annum through revising and monitorin
g cutting practices
EDUCATION: Purdue University, English - University of IL., Chemistry, Various &
multiple Management Seminars
Various and multiple Management Seminars