Robbie Pitts

High-impact Operations & Plant Manager with over 25 years of leadership experience across the Automotive, Plastics, and Metal Fabrication sectors. Proven expert in the "Upstate SC" industrial corridor, specializing in multisite/multi-shift management of up to 160 employees. Specialized in driving plant-wide efficiency through Lean/5S, SAP/JDE integration, and comprehensive EH&S oversight.

A "hands-on" leader with a track record of stabilizing Quality and Maintenance departments while maintaining 98%+ schedule attainment.

Operations Manager (Acting Plant Lead) - PRINCE MANUFACTURING - Mills River, NC

(2025-09)

• Manage 2-shift contract metal fabrication facility encompassing fabrication, assembly, powder/paint, and e-coat lines
• Function as de facto Plant Manager, providing strategic oversight for EH&S, Materials, Shipping, and Warehouse departments
• Directly mentor and establish KPIs for Quality and Maintenance departments to ensure operational alignment and reduce downtime
• Drive schedule attainment and financial reporting while managing 60+ direct/indirect reports
• Lead safety and scrap reduction initiatives, focusing on standard work creation and cost-saving workflows

Production Manager - YANFENG - Fountain Inn, SC

(2025-01 - 2025-08)

• Orchestrated 3-shift production for Tier 1 automotive supplier, managing 60+ employees including supervisors and process technicians
• Controlled production/scrap data monitoring and initiatives for safety and cost reduction
• Managed complex mold change schedules and synchronized maintenance/quality staff for 24/7 operations

Plant Manager - VPET PLASTICS - Greer, SC

(2023-07 - 2024-12)

• Held full accountability for Greer facility operations across 3 shifts, overseeing all departments from shipping to maintenance
• Maintained Advanced HACCP certification and SQF standards while enforcing cGMP practices
• Leveraged SAP for machine/employee scheduling, tooling repairs, and inventory management
• Rewrote and implemented new quality procedures to resolve customer complaints and dispositions

Production Manager - BERRY GLOBAL - Greenville, SC

(2012-02 - 2023-07)

• Managed 4 shifts (160 total employees) in a high-volume plastics environment
• Oversaw new/refurbished mold sampling, qualifications, and preventative maintenance programs
• Utilized Lean/5S to optimize production cycles and reduce scrap rates consistently over an 11-year tenure

Production Supervisor - Magna - Spartanburg, SC

Automotive Molding

Shift Supervisor - Atlas Precision - Arden, NC

ISO Certification & RJG Training

Shift Supervisor - Alfmeier - Greenville, SC

Kan-Ban System Management

Shift Supervisor - Con-Met - Bryson City, NC

ISO Maintenance

Associate Degree Coursework - Operations Management (1999 - 2001)