Operations Manager Management Representative
Resume:
Anthony J. Cantin
Lansing, MI *8906
Email: *********@*****.***
EDUCATION: Honors graduate, Accounting Bachelor of Arts degree, Michigan State University, December 1994. ISO 9001:2000 Management Representative, June, 2001 EXPERIENCE:
● Chief Operations Officer/Controller, Sliding Systems, Inc. 2021 to present Operational and financial control over single site operation in Haslett, MI reporting directly to ownership.
Oversight of sales team, sales forecasts, pricing and strategic planning Direct oversight of AR, AP, Sales and HR functions (3 direct reports) P&L responsible -
Increased gross margins by 4% of sales in the first year. Cut SG&A labor in by redirecting supervisory labor to jobs and reducing headcount by 25% while increasing sales by 20%
Implementation of safety programs
Oversight of IT & telecommunications
Capital equipment procurement and commissioning
Oversight of training programs and employee development Implementation of Veteran Friendly Employer (MVAA bronze level) certification
● Group Controller, Roberts Sinto Corporation - 2019 to 2021 Oversight of 10 facilities and 1l entities with 4 direct reports Day-to-day oversight of primary facility in Grand Ledge, MI Monthly preparation of main facility financial statements and review and approval of the remaining sights’ monthly financials.
Project (percentage of completion) financial management Lead on bi-annual financial statement audits with CPA firm Consolidation of facilities (manually in excel - there are 11 entities running on several different software platforms)
Monthly reporting to parent company in Japan
Quarterly governmental reporting to Japan
Lead on integration of software platforms through conversion methods to allow entities to retain their current software but allow for automatic rather than manual consolidation Identify and execute cost savings measures
Safety committee
Responsible for financial portion of monthly KPI’s
● Plant Controller, Operations Manager & EMR, Alliance Interiors - 2015 to 2019 Controller duties: Responsible for month end closing, automotive quoting (GM 1804's), plant efficiency and effectiveness, budgeting, forecasting, APQP, Program management
(from controller's prospective), AR (cash application), AP, Production streamlining, Capital investment and implementation, Corporate mergers. Contracts with customers and vendors. Work directly with corporate executives and owners on special projects. Operations Manager: Responsible for management staff of 8 direct reports and approximately 120 indirect employees.
Responsible for hitting budgeted EBIDTA goals on a monthly basis. Oversee all cost savings initiatives and direct management staff on targeted goals. Oversee IATF implementation, certification and compliance Direct and set goals for sales department
Oversee plant layout, 5S and safety
Responsible for flexing labor (union) as needed for production Oversee fast response and related action items
Monthly management review and report to board members Set targets and objectives for shift supervisors and production staff (as well as all other management positions)
Any other duties as directed by the Board of Directors
● Business Manager - Learfield Communications - 2014 to 2015 Preparation of monthly financial statements for 5 radio station networks in Minnesota,Illinois and Michigan using Dynamic GP (Great Plains) Biweekly payroll preparation through ADP for 43 employees. I.T. lead for the networks including software and hardware upgrades; licensing of software.
Preparation of annual budgets, both operating and capital expenditures.
● Controller - Portland Plastics – 1996 to 2013
Streamlined accounting, production, distribution and quality control Decreased labor costs by 55% through streamlining
Obtained Chauffeur’s’ license – delivered to customers and picked up raw materials from vendors, eliminating inbound freight costs and decreasing customers’ inbound freight costs.
Prepare all financial statements and tax returns eliminating $8000 of C.P.A. related expenses
ISO Management Representative – prepared all procedures, oversight of annual internal and external audits, reducing ISO audit costs to $1500 per year Assist in reformulation of formulas to decrease cost of finished goods without sacrificing quality
Negotiate operating and real estate loans with financial institutions Fill-in for technical director and production supervisor when absent Created regular supply of “off-spec.” material, reducing raw material costs by up to 50% on some materials
In-house payroll preparation
Sales representative for largest customer representing about 60% of overall sales
● Staff accountant - Lothamer & Associates - 1994 to 1995 Duties: Financial Statement Compilations - Income Tax Preparation - Personal Tax Returns - Corporate Tax Returns - Personal Tax Planning - Estate Tax Planning - Corporate Tax Planning
U.S. Army – 10/86 – 2/00
Communications and Personnel Services. Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Fort Gordon, Georgia; Fort Lewis, Washington; Adak, Alaska; South Korea.
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