DANIEL BAPTISTA

23 Foxwood Terrace Modena, NY 12548

H (845) 883-0308 db693c2a@westpost.net C (845) 444-0735
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
_Leading with Integrity and Technical Expertise_

SUMMARY

A results-producing performer with comprehensive management,

production, and problem solution. Professional with a record of
consistent success driving the planning and execution of mission
critical projects. A key player in a wide range of formats, with a
record of exemplary professional performance and achievement, always
focused on finding solutions to every problem.

Able to remain calm and work well in high-pressure situations,

possessing a genuine respect for personnel at all levels, uses
excellent interpersonal skills to achieve maximum productivity from
every job. Constantly seeking new challenges and process
improvements. A professionally driven individual with a strong work
ethic and the desire to exceed expectations in all aspects of
professional endeavor.

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An exceptional multi-tasker, adept at quickly and successfully
responding to ever changing environments and situations. Consistently
achieves goals, meets critical project deadlines, and delivers results
through problem identification, needs definition, resource
development, and the implementation of innovative solutions.

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A builder of high-performance production teams and a natural
Achiever, Team Leader and Mentor who excels in environments requiring
high-level strategy, big picture thinking, and hands-on tactical
execution. Superior problem solving, supply chain management and
communication skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
PLANT MANAGEMENT a QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS a PROCESS
IMPROVEMENT a COST REDUCTION a PLANT SAFETY MATERIALS PURCHASING
a PRODUCT FORMULA PREPARATION a WASTE MINIMIZATION a WALL BOARD
 TROUBLESHOOTING a TRAINING a TESTING AUTOCAD a LOTUS 1-2-3
PEOPLESOFT a JDE a MAXIMO a SFCQP a IP21
EXPERIENCE
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA GYPSUM DIVISION Buchanan, NY and Port Newark,
NJ 2002-PresentProcess and Quality Manager 2007-Present
Head Plant Quality Assurance System. Led successful startup of
unique impact mill, including converting from natural resource to
synthetic in 1 day, and implementing a new barge unloading system and
process tools that substantially improved plant performance.
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Successfully head cost reduction initiatives, including reducing raw
materials cost by more than $1,200,000; energy costs by $130,000; and
customer complaint costs by $54,614.
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Ensure customer satisfaction through job site visits and
investigation and correction of customer issues.
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Maintain quality standards through testing of raw materials,
vendors, and finished product.
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Serve as Plant Liaison for Underwriters Laboratories.
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Lafarge North America Gypsum Division continued
Production Manager 2003-2007
Maintained plant safety and product quality on a daily basis,
including authorizing raw materials purchases and conducing
inventory, developing and maintaining budgets, preparing formulas for
wallboard manufacturing, and authorizing formula changes.
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Increased plant efficiency from 85% to 96.3%. Successfully started
up second plant and produced products within first month.
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Supervised 42 union and 9 salaried associates, including training,
scheduling, conducting performance reviews, and authorizing
attendance sheets for payroll processing.
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Performed troubleshooting for process improvement and equipment
repair.
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Acted as plant manager for Newark NJ facility from 2004-2005.
 QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER 2002-2003
Implemented all Quality Standard Operating Procedures, reporting to
Plant Manager. Supervised 3 employees.
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Performed process trouble shooting and corrective measures.
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Coordinated and tested product improvements.
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Maintained product formulas.
CONTINENTAL GYPSUM COMPANY Port Newark, NJ 1995-2002Quality Control
Manager 2000-2002
Coordinated and tested formulations for new fire-rated products with
Underwriters Laboratories, test product improvements, maintain
formulas, and develop product data sheets.
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Supervised Quality Control Superintendent.
BOARD PLANT SUPERINTENDENT 1999-2000
Responsible for daily operations of board plant, including training
and supervision of 62 employees.
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Authorized raw materials purchases, prepared wallboard manufacturing
formulas, and authorized changes.
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Performed trouble shooting and repair of equipment.
QUALITY CONTROL SUPERINTENDENT 1997-1999
Set up and organized Quality Control Department, including
developing Standard Operating Procedures and Specifications Manuals,
managing raw materials, and testing finished product.
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Plant Representative on the Gypsum Association's Technical Committee
and Building Code Committee, and the C-11 and E-05 committees of ASTM.
SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT 1995-1997
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE, MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Middlesex
County College Edison, NJ
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

2004 PRESIDENT'S QUALITY AWARD