Dennis Potts
Plant Manager @Pavestone Company
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Manager @Pavestone Company
Cincinnati, OH, US
40 employees,$20 million in annual sales and 3 direct reports• Report to the General Manager. • Bolstered operations via a plant turnaround for a 3 plant facility focused on cross training personnel resulting in operational synergy, fostering team dynamics and establishing a foundational structured environment for a concrete manufacturing facility with $12 million in annual sales.• Drive 40 manufacturing personnel and 3 direct reports in delivering pavers, retaining walls, patio stones, edging and bagged material to Home Depot, Lowe’s and Wal-Mart. Key Achievements• Strengthen plant finances from an annual loss to 18% operating income• Accomplished 129% enhancement in overall plant throughput• Eliminate employee turnover via training, developing and mentoring amidst difficult circumstancesIncluded Pavestone Plant Manager Responsibilitieso Plant Safety Manager Encourage, uphold and guide a leading indicator focused facility Develop, organize and comprehensively train safety topics to employees Twofold achieved record for consecutive accident-free dayso Plant Environmental Manager Create, audit, document and maintain regulatory compliance for all required permits Air and Stormwater permits primary focus
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science
SKILLS
ABOUT DENNIS POTTS
I have lead smaller facilities of 30 employees to larger ones with 500 employees across multiple product lines and processes. The 12 years spent at a Tier I Japanese automotive supplier enhanced my continuous improvement philosophy while showing me the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. I have been fortunate to be part of some incredible teams while witnessing amazing individuals perform at the highest level. I have also seen the harsh reality of business. Recession, layoffs, plant closing and forced terminations all have strengthened my view that a company\'s employees are its biggest asset.
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