Malcolm L. Harris207 Magnolia StreetLaFayette, GA 30728

423-826-1725 (W) 706-638-5221 (H) 423-432-8640 (Cell)

Objective:

I’m seeking a manufacturing or MRO purchasing position that will utilize my experience to drive continuous improvement. Key deliverables are safety, efficiency, project cost and timeline management, employee morale and Team building. Strong focus on process improvements and new product development in the extrusion and thermoforming production areas.

Summary of qualifications I have been in the plastics extrusions and thermoforming industry since 1984. I have a very good background in maintenance and technical fields, with excellent people skills. I am self-motivated and have very good organizational skills. My primary responsibilities include set up, oversight of all productions and support equipment, preventive maintenance, product development and work order systems. I am a team builder… I have worked my way up through the ranks; with a strong work ethic and personal drive.

Work experienceWNA American Plastic Inductries, Inc. (Manufacturer of Plastic Food Service Products) Chattanooga, TN.Tooling and Manager (2004 to 2008) My responsibilities include Tooling maintenance / purchase. New product development for the thermoforming and print departments. Set up and machine shop departments report to me as well. Equipment respondsibillies include four Brown 42P roll feed thermoformers, two OMV inline thermoformers, five iLLig 75K inline thermoformers, five 58/3 iLLig roll feed thermoformers and over 85 tool sets. I have developed a work order / job track system for the tooling and machine shop that is both PMC / Excel based. I have a total of twelve hourly employees and one Salary employee reporting to me directly. Production Manager (2008 to 2010) My responsibilities include over site of nine shift supervisors, four process technicians and one tooling supervisor. With two hundred and five employees both full and part time. Tooling department responsibilities were also retained and those employees included: New product development for the thermoforming and print departments. Set up and machine shop departments report to me as well. Technical Manager (2010 to Present) My responsibilities include Production Tooling Engineering approvals and purchases, Set up, Machine shop and purchasing of all production equipment and support equipment. New product development and estimating for the thermoforming, print and straw departments. With three Process Engineers, one Tooling Supervisor and 15 hourly employees.

Sweetheart Cup Company INC. (Manufacturer of Plastics Cups and Lids) LaFayette,Ga.Project and Process Manager (1998 to 2002) My responsibilities include management of Maintenance Supervisor, Quality assurance coordinator, nine maintenance and twenty-seven production personal. Capital expense projects. EPA and OSHA compliance. Process improvements and training of personal. Research/Development of new product lines and process equipment. Time management for reduction of personal. (Note) I have been in the same facility for Seventeen years but, with different Owners.

S. K. B. Plastics, Inc. (Manufacturer of Plastic Cups and Lids)Lafayette, GAMaintenance Manager / Process Manager ( 1995 to 1998 ) My responsibilities include management of the Quality assurance coordinator, Cad specialist, three floor supervisors, seven maintenance staff and sixteen operators. The purchase of all production equipment and support equipment. The purchase of all tooling. The research / development of new products in the Thermoforming and Printing departments. Training of all operator and

maintenance personnel. Over site of plant as well as production Preventive maintenance programs. Development of all process trouble shooting and process training.

Imperial Bondware, Corp. (Manufacturer of Paper Cups and Plastic Cups and Lids)Lafayette, GALead Operator (1987) My responsibilities include operating thermoforming and extrusion lines. Maintenance and trouble shooting of thermoformers, extruders, trim press, and baggers. I was also responsible for the training operator personnel in the thermoforming department.Maintenance tech. and Maintenance lead person (1989). My responsibilities include change over and trouble shooting of Brown thermoformers, trim press and packaging equipment. Van Dam 560 printing presses.Plastic Cup Printing Supervisor (1991) My responsibilities include training of personnel and the supervision of nine operators. The stocking of all parts, inks and printing plates required for department. Maintenance and repair of Vandam Printers-natural gas, ultra violet curing systems and pre-treat systems.Maintenance Supervisor / Process Controller (1993 to 1995). My responsibilities include supervising maintenance staff of nine men. Also the over site of P.M. program for all production equipment and the setup of work order system for all production equipment. Trouble shooting of all thermoforming cup lines, lid lines, extruders, and support equipment. The training of all operator personnel fell within my department. Trouble shooting thermoforming and extrusion processes.

Solution Fibers (Manufacturer of Polypropylene Yarn)LaFayette, GACreeler Operator (1984) My responsibilities include maintaining material on creel.Shipping and Receiving Clerk (1985) Responsibilities include shipping of finished goods to customers, receiving raw materials and stock.Maintenance (1985) My responsibilities include installation, set-up, and maintenance of Texturizing process.Maintenance (1986-1987). My responsibilities include maintenance on color tronics systems, extruders. Rebuilding gear boxes and pulling extruder screws. The trouble shooting of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for extrusion equipment maintenance were my responsibility.

EducationWalker Technical Institute, GA ( 1992)Degree Machine Tool

Cowden Oil and Chemical Company, Inc. (1989)Completed one week course on extrusion: Principles and Practices.

TPC Training Systems (1987)Completed home study coursed in Mechanical Drives, Temperature Controls, and Principles of Force and Motion.

Walker Technical Institute (1981)Rocksprings, GADiploma in Welding and Blueprint reading.

Walker Technical Institute (1980)Rocksprings, GACompleted G.E.D.

References:

Rick Campbell: Marbach Machine Ph: 574-296-9200

Jim Martin: Fabri Kal Ph: 989-859-1277

Kelvin Lovingood: WNA Ph: 706-581-1719

Malcolm L. Harris207 Magnolia StreetLaFayette, GA 30728

423-826-1725 (W) 706-638-5221 (H)