Gerald "Jerry" Felix

80 Johnson Road
Wadsworth, OH 44281
330-604-6054
gfe9525c@westpost.net

CAREER SUMMARY
Manufacturing, Operations Supervision well versed in full scope manufacturing, p
roduction, materials management, quality assurance, work performance and product
ivity improvements. Hands-on problem solver with excellent communications, inter
personal and organization skills. Proactive team leader with strong work ethic a
nd proven track record of reducing costs, improving efficiencies and achieving b
usiness and productivity objectives in a manufacturing environment. Key skills i
nclude:
Production Operations
Regulatory Compliance / ISO, FDA, EPA
Cost / Loss Control
Operations Planning
Production Start Up
Quality Assurance / Control
Team Building / Leadership
Hiring / Firing / Employee Training / Coaching
Productivity Improvement
Health & Safety / OSHA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hygenic Corporation, Akron, OH
Manufactures a wide variety of natural and synthetic rubber tubing and sheeting
products for medical, laboratory and industrial applications.
Lead - Latex Casting Line 2009 - 2010
Restarted the latex casting operation in the Akron Plant which had been dormant
for > 5 years.
Trained new line personnel in basic operating procedures, which required review
and update of file documents and hands-on demonstration of proper technique, wit
h special attention to safety issues and what to do in the event of problems.
Revised operating procedures to current standards, observing line operations and
making equipment modifications to improve quality and reduce waste.
Once on line, the operation became the new standard of efficiency, surpassing th
e Malaysia facility in product yield.
Plant Manager 2005 - 2009
Managed the day-to-day operations, including production requirements, maintenanc
e of a safe work environment, and regulatory compliance oversight.
Introduced and implemented a series of productivity improvements, including lean
manufacturing techniques and kaizen practices which led to plant-wide productiv
ity improvements.
Reduced shipping time from 14 days to a maximum of 3 days, with the bulk of prod
uct shipping in 24 hours.
Reduced space in the milling operation by 30% by eliminating excess inventory on
the production floor and improving product flow in production operations.
Director of Manufacturing 1996 - 2005
Managed plant operations for three plants in Akron, each with unique processes a
nd needs, during a time of rapid corporate change, including HCM in full product
ion, the sale of a major division, and new ownership of a family-run business to
a private equity group.
Played lead role in workforce restructure to conform to labor requirements of ne
w acquisition owners.
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Worked closely with engineering planning and construction of a 5600 pallet site
narrow aisle high bay warehouse.
Sourced the equipment and racking for new warehouse.
Worked with the data processing department to establish the labeling, tracking,
and data management system for manufacturing.
Managing Director HCM, Malaysia 1994 - 1996
Spearheaded the planning, start-up and construction of a new company manufacturi
ng facility in Malaysia. Negotiated contracts and provided performance and opera
tions management with oversight for a $5.5M budget.
Served as liaison to local government officials and businesses to acquire licens
es, services, raw materials, and equipment necessary for manufacturing and expor
t.
Hired new management team, including negotiation of all employment agreements.
Oversaw the installation of plant equipment and supervised the corporate team se
nt to assist in equipment start up and employee training.
Managed start up of production operations for the first 12 months and successful
ly transitioned those responsibilities to a successor at the expiration of the a
ssignment.
Director, Manufacturing 1991 -1994
Supervised 9 direct reports including purchasing, 2 Plant Managers, 2 Planners,
3 Department Supervisors and ~200 hourly FTEs.
Managed initiative to identify and evaluate potential construction sites for new
start-up plant facility in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Spearheaded all matters related to this project, including land acquisition, con
struction, raw materials, equipment, government regulatory permits, and labor co
st estimates.
Successfully completed project planning phase; tapped to manage the construction
and start up of the new Hygienic Corporation of Malaysia.
Other Positions Held:
Materials Manager
Supervisor, Latex Compounding
Machine Operator
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting
University of Akron, Akron, OH
TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
In-house and outside workshops and seminars covering topics such as Performance
Management, Regulatory Compliance and Operational matters.