Trevor W. Nelms

817-769-0663

TrevorNelms23@yahoo.com

701 Creekview Dr., Burleson, Texas 76028

Operations Management - Team Building Expert - Management Professional

Self-motivated individual with diverse management background in high volume plastics manufacturing

environment, purchasing, logistics and industrial sales. Proven ability to implement sustainable processes and

procedures while delivering superior results for a profitable, reputable product that exceeds market

expectations. Consistently able to achieve positive results for plant safety, productivity, cost control,

implementing financial controls, which improved morale through positive employee relations. Hands on

management approach, with ability to effectively lead people through coaching and mentoring, while

maintaining a level of excellence within a team environment. Extensive technical experience regarding product

development, tooling, head design, mold, bottle specifications and understanding the importance of ensuring

service excellence to the consumer.

Professional Experience

Union Pacific Railroad, FRA Class 6, 8 Certified Conductor

March 2015-Present

  · Primary responsibilities include supervising train crews on thru-freight trains, coordinating switch engine

moves at rail yards and industries to ensure accurate and efficient movement and placement of freight cars.

  · Review and implement job transmissions from regional dispatchers and local yardmasters, inspect all

equipment on freight cars prior to departure as well as meeting with the locomotive engineer and train crew as

needed in order to ensure safest route possible.

  · Receive and understand dispatch/subdivision bulletins, implement work orders, and switch lists. Maintain

awareness of surrounding areas including suspicious activity in order to ensure rail safety throughout the

subdivision.

  · Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate rail line switches, perform minor repairs to

railcars, including replacing heavy couplings and air brake hoses.

  · Operate locomotives through the use of remote control devices at rail yards to build outbound trains,

specifically building Consists and spotting freight cars at customer industries.

CKS Packaging Inc, Plant Manager

Sept 2013 – Jan 2015

  · Operational responsibility and accountability for 18 production lines in fast paced, high volume manufacturing

environment, managing 120-140 employees, averaging $24 million in sales annually.

  · Directly manage department heads over Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Warehouse.

  · Actively performed as the Safety Coordinator. Responsible for OIR reporting, leading safety teams, managing

safety training schedules for employees on all 3 shifts. Created and planned plant safety initiative reducing

incidents from 14 accidents in 2013 to 2 in 2014.

  · Connect with sales managers, customers and distributors to forecast production requirements. Cultivate,

execute line schedules, manages inventory controls for 4 inventory turns monthly.

  · Developed an Operations Excellence team. Schedule, officiate OE meetings to meet corporate demand for

KPI. Improved plant productivity from 78% to 88% in fewer than 12 months, by automating production lines

to lower labor costs, lowering overall headcount by 24% and streamlining production schedules by reducing 24

hours of scheduled production per week, saving the company $2,106,000 in labor costs annually.

  · Administer plant performance reports detailing Resin & Regrind Inventory, PPM, Plant Startup, OT

Projections Plan, KPI and Significant Activities reports.

Cotton Patch Café, General Manager

March 2011 – Sept 2013

  · Accountable for every aspect of daily operations in company’s regional training store by consistently providing

a high quality product, level of service and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

  · Responsible for overall financial results; directs team towards achieving store’s financial goals, complete and

accurate sales data, reports, bank deposits, inventory counts and vendor account paperwork. Recognized at

annual GM conference for most dollar profit increase for FY 2012.

  · Leadership focus is to promote an attitude of pride, cooperation and success within the management team and

supporting staff so as to maintain an exemplary level of Quality Service Control to exceed guest, government

and company expectations. 2012 QSC audit score maintained average above 90%.

  · Responsible for management development; defines and assigns areas of responsibility for managers, establish

deadlines for completion of assignments while holding managers accountable to a standard that promotes

improving performance in a positive manner.

  · Plans overall manpower needs for the store; oversees hiring, training of management and support staff,

provides consistent, effective direction, coaching and training of employees.

E&R Industrial, Southwest Region Account Manager

Jul 2010 – Jan 2011

  · Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with contracted clients, as well as, focusing on

developing new business within the defined territory.

  · Review and improve cost savings measures on contracted usage items to enable our customers to reach their

monthly bottom line budget goals.

  · Intensively maintain open order report ensuring obligated lead times are met, so as to prevent order

discrepancies.

Windhorst Blowmold Inc, Purchasing & Logistics Mgr/Safety Coord. Nov 2009 – Jul 2010

  · Responsibilities included managing purchasing department, project planning, logistics planning, implementing

and enforcing safety policies, generating quotes.

  · Developed and implemented policies, procedures and best practices that contributed to the effective operation

of the purchasing department by governing all activities associated with issuing purchase orders, monitoring

vendor performance and client discrepancies.

  · Supervised all project components for precise implementation of master schedule requirements to facilitate an

efficient, profitable assignment.

  · Implemented “Kitting” parts lists to standardized packages, helping reduce lead times and increasing

productivity. Created cost savings measures by forecasting standard parts and arranging recurring shipping

schedules.

  · Developed “PFEP” program - eliminating wasteful spending, increasing profitability, ensuring project timelines

were not postponed due to parts availability.

  · Directed monthly staff safety meetings, monitored recurring safety concerns, implemented safety POAs,

ensured crews were following OSHA and client safety procedures while on location.

  · Generated general parts & packaging quotes and specialized project quotes - ranging from $100 to $500,000.

Consolidated Container, Maintenance & Purchasing Mgr/Safety Coord Jul 2006 – Oct 2009

  · Managed maintenance dept, purchased all CFCs, spare parts, resin and corrugate, implemented company safety

policies, managed plant operations during PM absence.

  · Maintained hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic equipment as well as production quality. Worked closely with

Engineering and Development, customers, procurement and production teams in developing and modifying

product and tooling.

  · Weekly reporting directly to Plant Mgr on project status updates and plant issues. Collaborate with all levels of

staff for implementation of best practices to improve business, profit and productivity.

  · Accountable for all projects relating to equipment upgrades, repairs and coordination of projects internally and

with external contractors; ensuring projects are completed timely and accurately.

  · Inspected machines daily concerning all PM needs, troubleshooting and resolving any machinery discrepancies.

Scheduled PM, repairs and upgrades on BMMs and support equipment.

  · Implemented continuous improvement processes within maintenance and production staff including new

company policies and procedures to improve first pass yield and efficiency ratings.

  · Oversaw team performance and compliance by ensuring safety, efficiency and encouraging continuous

improvement by coordinating weekly safety meetings and monthly training.

  · Ensured accurate cycle count for resin, corrugate and finished goods.

Qualifications

  · FRA Certified Class 8 Train Conductor, Class 6 RCO Engineer

  · HACCP, SQF and AIB certifications.

  · Able to communicate effectively in Spanish.

  · Experienced in accounting, purchasing, budgeting, warehouse and inventory control operations.

  · Proficient in JD Edwards, Navision, Citrix, QuickBooks Pro, Quote works, Profit 21 and most standard

operating systems (MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).

  · Utilize Six Sigma, SMED methodology principles and lean manufacturing practices.

  · Expertise knowledge of automated machinery and production systems; to include hydraulic, electrical and

support equipment, Bekum, Sterling and Uniloy Blow Mold machines.

  · Strategic planning with suppliers to specifically identify customer’s expectations, including price negotiations.

  · Work alongside end users to understand their processes and how to better service their needs, ensuring inside

sales team expedites accurate, timely quotes.