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

03.26.2025

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

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