John Abraham, M.S.

Experience

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  Westaff

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Manager of Recruiting & Operations

  Continually ensured optimal placement of personnel for open positions to align with client-specific goals.

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  Tyson Foods

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2010

  Production Superintendent

  Excelled in driving quality-focused processing, packaging, and shipping operations within large-scale production operations, including mentoring and managing a team of 10 supervisors and 382 indirect reports.Optimized the use of labor resources by planning and prioritizing production schedules. Monitored production results using SPC and other tools. Handled department budgeting. Controlled on-site inventory. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Consistently met HACCP, USDA, and Tyson Foods requirements.• Improved skills and abilities by driving Production Department training.• Enhanced efficiencies, production yields, and high-speed packaging processes. Show less

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  Mondi Group

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2018

  Consultant / Plant Manager

  Consultant (2015 – 2018)Plant Manager (2010 – 2015)-------------------------------Rapidly advanced from initial hire as a Shift Supervisor through to Safety Manager, Department Manager, and Production Manager of a 350-employee plant to dynamic Plant Manager and Consultant capacities.Led targeted decision-making across all plant-wide safety, quality, and productivity. Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) with obtainment of EBIT targets. Complied with policies and procedures.Spearheaded quality improvements (quality checks and control points) operational effectiveness by enforcing Lean concepts. Developed management to take a hand-on approach while leading by example.Expertly developed and implemented manufacturing strategies and action plans to support critical initiatives. Consistently managed spending against budget and in relation to production volume changes.Created comprehensive plans to identify employee areas of vulnerability and develop action plans to resolve issues. Established group and individual standards for accountability and addressed deficiencies.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Reduced overtime during transition from 24x7 to 24x5 operations.• Met or surpassed budgetary numbers via a continued focus on KPIs.• Honored with 2011 and 2012’s “Graphic Packaging Leadership Award.”• Led efforts to achieve zero incidents within the workplace environment.• Improved on-time delivery from 41% to 95% while enhancing quality efforts.• Seamlessly transitioned 75 million bags and closed down a plant with little issue.• Saved $45,000 by reducing overtime while improving employee morale and relations.• Reduced overtime and improved customer delivery across a three (3)-month timeframe.• Minimized manufacturing costs via effective use of staff, facilities, materials, and capital.• Continually focused on driving culture initiatives to engage employees and boost involvement. Show less

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  Menasha Corporation

  Jan 2018 - now

  Plant Manager

  Strategically steer fast-paced daily plant operations, including monitoring operations for efficiency and safety, as well as adhering to applicable regulatory requirements and developing high-volume production schedules.Hire, train, mentor, and manage top-performing teams, including collaborating with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives that consistently drove critical standards in operational excellence.Establish strategies to meet goals in safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost, and profitability. Monitor site capacity on scheduling optimization to meet customers’ demands.Manage site’s key performance metrics, including machine and labor efficiencies. Deliver proactive advisement to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met per companywide practices.Conduct equipment feasibility studies and make recommendations for investments. Collaborate with finance teams to prepare capital expenditure plans while upholding accountability for payback expectations.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Interface among stakeholders to explore business opportunities and resolve issues.• Develop and enhance operations via dynamic staffing, training, and employee relations.• Continually drive networking, attend industry events, and review professional publications.• Prepare and manage annual financial plans and monitor performance via accurate forecasting. Show less

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  International Paper

  Nov 2023 - now

  Continuous Improvement Manager