BILL WEINER

57 Congers, NY 10920 (845) 268-0843 (h) (914) 954-7724 (c) BilWeiner@aol.com

SUMMARY
PLANT MANAGER with comprehensive expertise in all aspects of manufacturing, purchasing, packaging, shipping,
warehousing, and distribution operations. Proficient in the processing and importation of goods into the U.S. for wholesale and retail sales. Operates efficiently and productively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Communicate effectively at all levels of management, and with staff, vendors, and customers. Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Strong team player and leader, and able to initiate independent projects. Relevant experience includes: Plant Design / Layout New Business Development Methods / Analysis Price Negotiations Sourcing Staffing Engineering R&D Cost / Benefit Analysis Time/Motion Studies Training Inventory / Warehouse Mgmt Traffic Flow Vendor Contracts OSHA / Safety Regulations Sales-Customer Service

EXPERIENCE
Planned and supervised manufacturing, receiving, processing and warehouse operations. Prioritized, coordinated, and initiated production orders with division managers, outside contractors, and department

supervisors to meet order delivery requirements. Effectively trained, motivated, and directed all aspects of work force of 30120+ personnel. Maintained stock levels based on usage records, import restrictions, and anticipated needs. Coordinated, controlled, and supervised all departments annual inventory. Directed operations at all company sites as well as key contractors. Developed, implemented, and maintained work systems and measurements to improve quality, accuracy, timely, and cost-efficient production. Sourced, purchased, and maintained inventory of machinery, components, materials and supplies. Reviewed and evaluated all bids from outside contractors, suppliers and vendors. Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.

Select Accomplishments:
Established and developed site improvements and staff of 100+ temporary employees within one-week time period to

achieve customers demands for accelerated delivery.

Reorganized manufacturing facility, improving the total daily output 30% while simultaneously reducing the departments

staff 20%, resulting in an average individual performance increase of 60%.

Improved overall productivity and employee versatility by initiating a cross-training program. Accelerated overall plant productivity and quality via upgrading and modifying existing equipment, combined with a

modernization program.
Redesigned warehouse for more than 10,000 SKUs including the addition of a conveyor system and multipurpose

shelves, improving the flow of goods, at the same time providing a more efficient stocking, order-filling, and supervisory environment. Through creative sourcing and purchase negotiations, significantly reduced company costs while upgrading quality. Directed computer programmers to generate concise and specific reports, enabling a more efficient order filling capability for our major chain stores and distributors. Established preventative maintenance programs for all production and packaging equipment, resulting in a dramatic decrease in downtime. Developed an environmentally safe, cost-effective recycling operation for heavily used plastics. Increased employee morale due to improved communications, clear expectations, written performance reviews, periodic training, departmental meetings, staff development, and safety sessions combined with individualized concern and constant encouragement to achieve the highest performance standards possible, both individually and as a group.

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ARC of Rockland Congers, NY 20072012 PLANT MANAGER for the manufacture, assembly, packaging, and distribution of a diverse variety of goods and services in a workshop and career training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Ali Khan Designs Inc. / Mystique New York, NY 20022007 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS for the manufacture, import, packaging, and distribution of fashion, and costume jewelry for televised shopping, major department chains and specialty stores. Venus Industries, LLC., Long Island City, NY 19982002 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS for the manufacture, packaging, import, and distribution of trims, ribbons, and braids; and novelty goods for the apparel, home furnishing, home dcor, and craft industries. Hirshberg Schutz / The Horizon Group Union, NJ novelty goods and crafts to QVC and other retail companies. Saint Louis Trimming Inc. St. Louis, MO 19941996 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS for the manufacture, conversion, and distribution of trims and specialty goods to retail markets in the crafts and apparel industry. Weiner Consulting Valley Cottage, NY 19881994 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR specializing in evaluation and analysis of businesses to market. Business program consultant to NYC SD#4; analyzed productivity, time-motion studies, and efficiency analysis. Commercial and industrial Real Estate Broker for Rockland Realty. Decorative Aides Company, Inc. Jersey City, NJ GENERAL MANAGER for the manufacturer and warehousing of narrow fabrics and vertical blinds. Classic Trim, Inc. New York, NY 19861988 19781985 19961998

VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANT AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS for the manufacture, packaging, import, and distribution of

VICE PRESIDENT / OPERATIONS DIRECTOR of stitching and pleating. Contractor for the apparel and sleepwear industry.
Broward County Parks and Recreation Broward County, Florida ENGINEER surveyed, designed and developed parks and trails.

19771978

EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Studies Syracuse University, NY / B.S., Environmental Science & Forestry SUNY at

Syracuse, NY
A.A., Liberal Arts Kingsborough Community College, NY

SYSTEMS / SOFTWARE
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) AS400, MASS90 (Accounting, Inventory, & Purchasing Systems) CPR, SCIP