Frank Croskey

About Frank Croskey

Frank CroskeyCellular: 31••••••73Email: f••••@thecroskeys.comA skillful and dynamic manufacturing executive with a demonstrated capacity to provide exceptional, executive-level support across multiple platforms. Possesses a proven track record of successfully managing manufacturing and production teams across complex environments. Adept at developing and implementing detailed operational/business plans and processes. Leads and improves performance and efficiency to achieve organizational objectives. As a highly focused and results-oriented leader, supports complex, deadline-driven operations. Identifies goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages. Keeps teams focused and on track by establishing a vision, setting direction, planning follow-up and maintaining accountability. KEY SKILLS:• Leadership/Coaching• Organizational Development• Operations Management• Change Management• Performance Management• Turnaround Specialist• Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen• Process Improvement• Six Sigma• Strategic Planning• Budget Planning/Cost Control• Materials Management• Supplier Contracts• Quality Control/Customer-Focused• Union Contract/Labor Negotiations CORE COMPETENCIES:• Senior Leadership: Full P&L responsibility as a plant/general manager with budgets ranging from to Lean Manufacturing: Strong lean background with track record of savings from shop floor method/process improvements.• Financial: Skilled in budget planning, cost control, capital projects, and contract negotiations.• Engineering: Management, assembly, manufacturing and process engineering roles.• Plastics: Injections and blow molding, thermal forming, and extrusions with numerous secondary operations.• Metals: Forging, stamping, turning, milling, broaching, CNC, heat treating, welding, and coatings.• Other Processes: Painting (automated lines and booths), chrome plating plastics, and aluminum anodizing.

Experience

1. Plant Manager

   Graham Packaging

   Aug 2022 — Present · Fremont, OH, US

   Leading a plastics manufacturing plant producing PET injection molded preforms and high-speed blow molded bottles within the Food and Nutrition vertical of Graham. Working with a strong team to further strengthen and refine the operation utilizing the Graham Operating System while leveraging the plant’s talent and experience base.• Increased use of leading indicators to improve Safety performance, 3+ years w/o incident, Safety Cards, Near Miss, & FSI, reporting.• Maintain team focus and clarity on top priorities by utilizing daily/weekly management to ensure the team is aligned.• Achieved the highest GOS assessment score in 2022 & 2023, with further improvement in 2024 and 2025, Gold level all 4 years.• Use of Continuous Improvement to reduce waste and drive efficiency, savings ranging from $1.1M -$1.7M in 20••••25.• YOY strong financial and Cost Ops performance, EBITA surpassed budget by $6M and Cost Ops was positive $167K in 2024.• Recognized by leadership as being detailed, knowledgeable and collaborative, focused on meeting goals and objectives.

Education

• Lawrence Technological University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Management, (concentration Mechanical Engineering)

Skills

• • Quality Control & Customer Focus
• Manufacturing Operations
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Business Plan Development
• Product Development
• • Heat Treatment of Transmission & Half-Shaft Components
• Materials
• Plastics
• Kaizen
• Process Engineering
• • Management Through Empowerment & Accountability
• Value Stream Mapping
• • Six-Sigma (Project Champion & Green Belt)
• Process Improvement
• Spc
• Continuous Improvement
• • Supply Chain (Materials & Distribution)
• • Automated and Hand Spray Paint Operations
• Injection Molding
• Ts16949
• • Team Development & Talent Recruitment
• Poka Yoke
• • Injection & Blow Molding, Extrusion and Thermal Forming
• Six Sigma
• Operations Management
• Engineering
• Leadership
• Fmea
• • Chrome Plating and Vacuum Metallization of Plastics
• Ppap
• • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
• 5s
• Materials Management
• Toyota Production System
• Leadership Development
• • Anodizing of Class “a” Automotive Aluminum
• Industrial Engineering
• Machine Tools