Operations Manager (227642) Foundry, Casting, Extrusion, Fabrication, Assembly / Automotive, Steel, Railroad / Will relo

Presenting a self-motivated and dynamic Operations Manager with more than 20+ years of experience working in Manufacturing. He is skilled at managing employees, processes, and technology involved in manufacturing production. He has a strong track record of leading his teams to accomplish production goals while improving quality standards. He has led teams of up to 400+ people. He is currently employed as an Operations Manager. His manufacturing experience includes Automotive, Steel, including the casting processes. He is willing to relocate for the right role. His notable experience includes:

• Analyze the daily production matrix of the molding and machine groups.
• Order all materials needed for the production of Composite Railroad Ties.
• Developed, tracked, and reported weekly KPIs to Senior Management and provided recommendations for effective performance management.
• Oversee the maintenance department employee for daily items for repair and preventative maintenance
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• Collaborated with the Quality Manager, Plant Manager, and Maintenance Supervisor to achieve the proper segregation of production area and to ensure a safe environment using monthly training, daily safety briefings, and regular inspections for compliance.
• Coordinated, supervised, and developed and implemented lean manufacturing into the process of pouring floor.
• Administered developments in safety protocols that reduced injuries from 12 loss time to 0 loss time in 2 ½ years.
• Oversaw implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline manufacturing operations.
• Achieved a 498-pour day average.
• Observed production operations and ensured that trained professionals operated machinery in compliance with safety protocols and conducted production tasks to obtain knowledge of methods and processes with 100% adeptness.
• Implemented lean and redeployed head count. I reduced a line headcount from 14 down to 6 and increased productivity by 43%
• Foundry Operations
• Blending Operations
• Extrusion Operations – Evertrak
• Shot Blasting Operations
• Fabrications Operations
• Green Sand Casting
• Heat Treat Operations
• Painting Operations
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Shipping / Receiving Operations
• Automotive / Component Manufacturing
• Fabricated Metal, and Machinery Manufacturing
• High Volume Manufacturing
• Batch Manufacturing
• Creating SOPs
• Using Visual Systems
• Inventory Staging
• WIP Inventory Management – Amsted
• Inventory Controls
• Materials Management
• Managing Safety Stock
• Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
• Increasing Production Capacity
• Reducing Scrap
• 5S / 6S Methods
• SAP, NetSuite
• Implementing Lean into Manufacturing
• Production Layouts
• Holding Staff Accountable
• Preparing Production Schedules
• Controlling Labor Costs
• ERP Systems
• FIFO Systems
• Improving Manufacturing Processes
• Developing Cost Effective Processes
• ISO Documentation
• OSHA Regulations
• AS9100
• Root Cause Analysis
• Maintaining Production Paperwork
• Plant Visual Systems – GM, Evertrak
• Resolving Production Bottlenecks / Problems
• P&L Responsibility
• Giving Performance Reviews
• Production Quality experience
• Providing Technical Support
• Team Leadership

Education
Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, IL / Welding Certificate and Blue Print Reading – 2002-2004