Operations Manager (275035) Bachelors Manufacturing Engineering, Green Belt / Machining, Welding, Assembly, Injection Molding, Extrusion and Stamping operations / Looking Clevelan, Canton, Akron, Hudson, Dover OH areas.

OH based Operations Manager who has led teams of up to 195 people in Machining, Welding, Assembly, Injection Molding, Extrusion and Stamping operations across several industries. He has completed his Bachelors and is 2 semesters away from completing his MBA in Operations Management. He is a US Army Rangers veteran and is also a Six Sigma Green Belt. He has a reputation as a decisive and effective operations manager who is skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and deadlines. This results-driven professional has extensive experience managing production lines, material inventories, scheduling production and driving accountability throughout the facility. He is just actively seeking a new Operations Management role after he took time to be with and assist his elderly father who had cancer. This Game Changer has a strong track record of performance and leadership gained through progressive positions!

He is considering new leadership roles in Canton, Akron, Cleveland, Hudson and Dover OH areas. He would be a strong addition to any manufacturing team! His notable experience includes:

Increase throughput, asset capacity and capability while minimizing unnecessary costs while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Developed training plans and introduced daily standard work practices to the leadership team to better track and improve productivity and efficiency.
Developing creative strategies to overcome supply chain and staffing constraints
Managed five operations departments in mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, shipping, receiving and scheduling.
Implemented 6S program throughout manufacturing and methods of tracking and sustaining progress.
Created KanBan system to streamline productivity and track tool and consumable usage.
Implemented automation into the tool, part and consumable areas by partnering with an external vendor to monitor real time usage and demand.
Managed a shift of three production departments as well as shipping and maintenance personnel.
Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Oversaw inventory, physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Performed quarterly performance reviews of hourly team members.
Responsible for the productivity of 18 production lines
Participated on team instrumental in achieving ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications.
Led numerous WCM yellow belt events to increase up time, eliminate scrap and improve on time delivery to our downstream customers.
Responsible for the 120-hour training plan for all new team members
Responsible for managing all 2nd shift operation (Extrusion, Compounding, Shipping, Maintenance, Process Lab, IE)
Responsible for the productivity of 18 production lines
Responsible for managing all 2nd shift operation (Extrusion, Compounding, Shipping, Maintenance,
Managed multiple fabrication departments ranging from initial weld prep and tack, robotic welding, finish product welding, milling, machining, powder coating and final assembly.
Direct supervision on 100 Team members, and indirect supervision of 300 Team members.
Oversaw a team of 16 maintenance.
Instrumental in achieving SMS Level III status.
Constant focus on implementing 6S philosophy.

• Automotive
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Steel Manufacturing
• Transportation Manufacturing
• Truck / Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
• Construction Materials Manufacturing
• Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Components Manufacturing
• Building Materials Manufacturing
• Pulp / Paper Manufacturing
• Packaging
• High Volume Manufacturing
• Batch Manufacturing
• High Volume CNC Machining Operations
• Adjusting Production Schedules
• Establishing Production Sequences
• Cell Manufacturing Operations
• Batch Manufacturing Operations
• Welding Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Coating Operations
• Forming Operations
• Blow Molding Operations
• Overmolding Operations
• Thermoforming Operations
• Injection Molding Operations
• Extrusion Operations
• Fabrications Operations
• Heat Treat Operations
• Painting Operations
• Metal Finishing Operations
• Robotic Trimming Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Pressing Operations
• MOC Management of Change
• BOM
• Budget Development
• Creating SOPs
• Calculating Production / Labor/ Material Costs
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Process Optimization
• Data Collection / Analysis
• Creating/Implementing Operations Metrics
• Using Visual Systems
• Running Operations on Metrics
• Demand Planning
• Driving Cost Reduction
• Ensuring Future Material Availability
• Ensuring Optimal Inventory
• WIP Inventory Management
• Inventory Controls
• Materials Management
• Managing Safety Stock
• Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
• Increasing Production Capacity
• Increasing Throughput
• Reducing Scrap
• Holding Kaizen Events
• Holding Kanban Events
• 5S / 6S Methods
• Implementing Lean into Manufacturing
• Production Layouts
• Prioritizing Jobs
• Holding Staff Accountable
• Production Planning
• Identifying Capacity Requirements
• Preparing Production Schedules
• Controlling Labor Costs
• Scheduling Materials / Labor
• ERP / MRP Systems
• FIFO Systems
• JIT Systems
• Identifies At Risk Shipments
• Improving Manufacturing Processes
• Developing Cost Effective Processes
• ISO 9001
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Process Control SPC
• Maintaining Production Paperwork
• Value Stream Mapping
• Managing Multiple Projects
• Measuring Forecast Accuracy
• Order Status Reports
• Plant Visual Systems
• Plant Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Resolving Production Bottlenecks / Problems
• Process Safety Management
• Production Quality experience
• Total Quality Management
• Providing Technical Support
• Team Leadership – 195

Education

2 semesters from completing MBA IN Operations management / Walsh University North Canton OH
Bachelors – special undergraduate emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering Walsh University North Canton OH
Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Certified
Ohio University/Hocking College / Athens/Nelsonville, OH – Peace office Basic graduate / Completed OPTA (Ohio Peace Officer training Association) exam.