David Lowry

Experience

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  Intralox

  Jun 1991 - Dec 2006

  Directed four 12-hour shifts of a 24/7-workweek for this plastics injection molding operation with 120 machines. Supervised 300 employees while managing the $15M budget; oversaw 8 shift supervisors and 8 direct reports charged with scheduling, engineering, and training. Supervised plant safety and risk management functions. Devised a training program for all hires, including technical personnel. Managed two plant expansion construction projects. Served as decision-maker for the emergency management response team for fire, hurricane preparation, and threat assessment. Designed emergency preparedness plan. Developed and implemented attendance, safety, training, and operations policies. Show less Oversaw four shifts of quality inspectors for the Plastics Plant as well as three shifts of quality inspectors for Assembly. Supervised returned goods receipt and inspection efforts. Resolved customer complaints by identifying class problems and collaborating with Engineering and Sales staff. Worked with Engineering to institute standards for new product releases. Created an internal and external audit program based on ISO and ASQ criteria. Devised a quality manual to respond to increased customer ISO 9000 requests. Show less Served as a member of several new product development teams, collaborating with customers and Engineering staff to create products designed for manufacturability. Created and maintained quality drawings, specifications, and documentation. Performed internal audits of the manufacturing operation. Created part drawings using CADKEY (Autocad). Set up spreadsheets to calculate part shrinkage data with Quattro Pro. Developed the quality program and reduced the inspection time from 12 hours to 1 hour. Devised a format for part drawing and specifications. Show less

  • Plastics Production Manager

    Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

  • Plastics Production Supervisor

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  • Quality and Training Manager

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1998

  • Technician

    Jun 1991 - Jan 1993
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  GRAHAM PACKAGING formerly Liquid Container, LLC

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2011

  Operations and Client Services / Account Manager

  Managed daily customer issues and served as a problem solver for Folgers and Ventura Foods. Worked closely with client partners to ensure the highest levels of service delivery, contract management, and multi-level relationship management. Developed training and incentive programs to build team culture, employee engagement and retention, and service excellence. Served as the plant’s SAP super-user. Supervised 100 employees with 2 direct management reports. Managed safety and risk management programs. Responsible for the facility meeting food safety compliance. Show less

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  UPS

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2016

  Supervisor and Hazardous Materials Representative

  • Report on key performance indicators, including production, errors, staffing, and safety. Extensive use of spreadsheets, reports, and metrics to set and measure goals and success.• Responsible for scheduling shifts, staffing, and personnel management of approximately 50 team members including union and non-union. • Coordinate all aspects of transportation and logistics for residential and commercial delivery and pickup services.• Dispatch package car routes by determining resource requirements and overseeing expedited deliveries.• Resolve customer issues. Show less

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  Tulane University

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Adjunct Instructor, Marketing

  Served as adjunct faculty member for Marketing in the Freeman School of Business. Facilitated a professional project with Fox Sports. Taught real-world principles through the application of key marketing principles to senior-level students.

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  Aflac

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

  District Sales Manager and Client Services Business Consultant (Insurance)

  Serve in a consultative role to small and large organizations for various insurance products, including supplemental policies, dental, legal, disability, and group health. Provide recommendations to employers on policies and coverage, manage enrollments, and assist with ACA compliance. Manage a designated book of business for the District, including setting sales goals for individual associates and reporting to State Market Director. Maintain enrollments, blueprint and qualify prospects. Train new hires on conducting sales calls, product offerings, and customer presentations Show less

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  RelyOn Nutec (Canada)

  Sept 2017 - now

  Instructor, Safety and Emergency Response

  Teach and develop safety and emergency response courses for the oil and gas industry, maritime, first-responders, and the military. Courses include: Water Survival / HUET (Helicopter Underwater Egress Training) Course, First Responder, CPR, First Aid, Swing Rope, Marine Survival, Lifeboat Pilot, Fast Rescue Boat, Industrial Rescue, NSC Defensive Driving Instructor (217835).

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  Maersk Training

  May 2021 - now

  Deep Water Safety Instructor