Kyle D. Reynolds

25014 Rettendon CT

Spring, TX 77389

(405) 312-3993

kdr31370@yahoo.com

 

OBJECTIVE:  To obtain a management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in human relations, project management, staff recruitment and retention.

 

PROFILE:

Over 15 years of accomplished management experience leading productive teams of employees.

Effective communication skills, able to articulate clearly and in various ways to meet team member’s different learning styles.

Keen observation with excellent problem solving skills permitting quick and effective resolution to immediate problems.

An organized and effective manager, skilled at seeing the big picture and identifying tasks to facilitate on-time and cost efficient completion.

A strong leader and team player, adept at supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals.

Bilingual: English and Spanish.

 

EDUCATION:

 

Bachelor of Arts, Church Ministries, Christian Education Major.  Southwestern A/G University. 1998

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

Wyman-Gordon Forgings, Houston, Texas

June 2013 – August 2013

              OSP Lead

Worked closely with the Outside Service Providers who performed the Non Destructive Testing to ensure the velocity of the inventory of $15+ million of forged parts to the customers dock.

 

Magnablend, Inc. Waxahachie, Texas

2011-2013

              Plant Manager – Williston, North Dakota

Direct manufacturing and plant operations at the North Dakota chemical blending facility, including planning, developing and implementing organizational policies.  Developed a high performance workforce and a flexible manufacturing system to meet our changing customer needs in the oil field. Plant growth in first six months from one 8 hour shift  with 3 employees to four 12 hour shifts with 16 employees.  Production growth doubled and shipments tripled.

Environmental Cleanup Site Manager

              Managed a $50M+ cleanup of chemical fire site which operated 24/7 for over 7 months.

              Maintained close relationships with TCEQ, EPA, OSHA, lawyers, insurance companies, and private

property owners.

              Worked directly with the President/CEO, Vice-Presidents and Director of Technical Services to

ensure the project was done according to EPA and TCEQ standards.

              Oversaw the ordering of equipment, materials and labor and worked diligently to reduce costs.

Maintained a high level of moral of the 6 employees during trying and adverse weather conditions and situations.

              ISO Internal Auditor

              Development of QMS and implement company-wide to make ready for ISO 9001:2008

accreditation and audit.

              Member of ASQ.

 

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

Ensured all raw materials were received and finished product were shipped according to the work

instructions and documented to maintain proper certifications for FAMI-QS.

Improved inventory location and consumption of all raw materials and finished products by daily,

weekly, and monthly cycle counting which reduced inventory adjustments and write offs.

             

 

Darden Restaurants

2009-2011

 

Cardinal IG, Waxahachie, Texas

2007-2008

              Purchasing / Inventory Control Manager

Reorganized purchasing department to reduce overhead of Raw materials by implemented LEAN purchasing to actively monitor stock material and develop cost efficient stocking levels of key materials, using the KANBAN system, resulting in a savings of over $20,000/month.

Improved locating efficiency of Raw and Finished goods to 97%, up from 52%, which reduced unnecessary reordering.

Train Leads, Supervisors and Managers how to properly consume Raw glass, create Finished IG tags, and properly locate racks.

Responsible for monitoring budget by approving of purchases and creatively finding cost saving methods.

 

JDK Windows

2006-2007

              Owner, Window Replacement and Repair

Worked with customers to resolve their window needs while increasing their energy savings.

 

Cardinal CG, Waxahachie, Texas

2003- 2006

              High Volume Cutting Department Manager 

Improved HVC Production yield from 82% to 90%+ resulting in a savings of over $500,000 per year.

Maintained and improved a high production level while decreasing staffing from 39 employees to 32 employees, resulting in a savings of $190,000 in labor and related costs.

Increased accurate stocking levels for all customers.

Assumed scheduling of all orders and developed Access program to ensure proper crates are scheduled to reduce overstocking and ensure maximum yields.

Trained and developed all shift supervisors to operate effectively and efficiently.

Improved Safety compliance by performing safety walks.

Created programs with Excel and Access, linked to the AS400.

Developed departmental procedures and assisted in developing procedures for other areas in the plant.

Assisted IT department with Access Training

              Coating Supervisor 

Managed a team of 7 – 12 employees. 

Developed Coater Procedures from Load End to Unload organization increasing production efficiency.

Developed a shared Excel spreadsheet used at Load End and Coater Booth to track all production and rejects before the conversion back to the base AS400.

Oversaw the implementation and development of our tempered edge delete program.  Reduced rejects through training, and increased production by establishing minimum production goals.

 

 

References available upon request.