Operations Manager (287538) Bachelors, Green Belt, Certified Project Manager / CNC Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Forming, Pressing, Assembly, Painting Operations / Peioria-Bloominton, IL area

Rresults-driven operations leader with deep expertise in lean manufacturing, team leadership, and quality systems within OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing environments. He has spent his career climbing the ladder at Case New Holland holding progressive roles successfully in Production Welding, Quality, and Operations Management. With over a decade of progressive leadership roles at Case New Holland, Jeffrey has managed plant operations with 500+ employees and has delivered substantial performance improvements in productivity, quality, and employee engagement. He has a Bachelors and is a Certified Green Belt and Project Manager. His experience includes Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Pressing, Assembly, and painting operations.

This Game Changer had his role eliminated in a reorganization and is looking for a new challenge. He brings a rare blend of floor-level expertise and strategic leadership to manufacturing operations. His ability to deliver results across quality, safety, productivity, and employee development has repeatedly led to sustained operational gains. His consistent record at Case New Holland demonstrates his ability to lead in dynamic environments while exceeding expectations in plant performance. He would be a great addition to any manufacturing operations team! He is interested in exploring opportunities in the Bloomington Peoria IL areas. Move quickly to add this Operations Game Changer to your roster! His notable experience includes:

• Manufacturing Expertise: Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, CNC Machining, Painting, Robotic Trimming, Pressing, and Pipe/Tube Fabrication.
• Leadership: Directed cross-functional teams of 500+; developed training programs, SOPs, and mentored employees into leadership roles.
• Quality & Compliance: ISO standards, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, PFMEA, Quality Lab oversight, and supplier quality validation.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Kaizen, Kanban, 5S/6S, Value Stream Mapping, JIT, MOC, and workplace organization methodology.
• Strategic Operations: Budgeting, production scheduling, demand planning, KPI/KAI development, and cost reduction initiatives.

• Managed daily operations for a 500+ employee tractor manufacturing facility.
• Drove plant performance via KPI and KAI metrics, training strategies, and project execution.
• Championed systems that aligned team performance with quarterly targets.
• Directed Welding & Fabrication units with over 100 hourly employees and 4 supervisors.
• Introduced operational strategies that improved cost-efficiency and met company objectives.
• Maintained and monitored budgetary control, coached teams on problem-solving, and ensured safety compliance.
• Managed 60-person welding production team with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Leader of Bradley Intern Program and responsible for talent development and culture shifts.
• Delivered productivity improvements >70% through lean and workplace organization initiatives.
• Applied 5S, ergonomic, and process flow methodologies to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Led cross-functional teams across plant floor classifications with savings of $1M+ and B/C of 3.6.
• Collaborated with key pillar leaders to drive plant-wide cultural and performance transformation.
• Led a team of 10 technicians and 1 salaried supervisor; implemented plant-wide quality goals and ensured ISO certification compliance.
• Instituted new QC testing, auditing, and complaint resolution processes, resulting in measurable improvements.
• Managed conformance to ISO standards and led quality initiatives across multiple product lines.

• Team Leadership – 500+
• OEM Mfg.
• Tier 1 Mfg.
• Tractor Equipment Manufacturing
• Pipe Fabrication Operations
• Tube Fabrication Operations Equipment Parts / Component Manufacturing
• Fabricated Metal, and Machinery Manufacturing
• High Volume Manufacturing
• Cell Manufacturing Operations
• Batch Manufacturing Operations
• CNC Machining Operations
• Welding Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Forming Operations
• Shot Blasting Operations
• Fabrications Operations
• Painting Operations
• Robotic Trimming Operations
• Pressing Operations
• Shipping / Receiving Operations
• Increasing Production Capacity
• Reducing Scrap
• Reducing Manufacturing Cycle Time
• Improving Change Order Cycle Time
• MOC Management of Change
• BOM
• Budget Development
• Creating SOPs
• Calculating Production / Labor/ Material Costs
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Process Optimization
• Process Troubleshooting
• Data Collection / Analysis
• Creating/Implementing Operations Metrics
• Using Visual Systems
• Running Operations on Metrics
• Adjusting Production Schedules
• Establishing Production Sequences
• Demand Planning
• Inventory Staging
• Driving Cost Reduction
• WIP Inventory Management
• Managing Safety Stock
• Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
• 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
• MRP Systems
• FIFO Systems
• JIT Systems
• Identifies At Risk Shipments
• Developing Cost Effective Processes
• ISO Documentation
• OSHA Regulations
• Root Cause Analysis
• Statistical Process Control SPC
• Value Stream Mapping
• Managing Multiple Projects
• Order Status Reports
• Plant Visual Systems
• Preventative Maintenance
• Resolving Production Bottlenecks / Problems
• Giving Performance Reviews
• Process Safety Management
• Production Quality experience
• Providing Technical Support
• Hands-on Quality Lab Experience
• Managing the Quality Lab
• Change Management
• 3D Scanner
• GD&T
• Tooling Quality
• Troubleshooting Root Cause
• Implementing Corrective Actions
• Reducing Scrap
• De-bottlenecking Processes
• PPM Reduction
• Offsite Supplier Quality

Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Strayer University, 2022
• Lean Certified / Green Belt
• Certified Project Manager
• CCIC – Certified Continuous Improvement Champion
• OSHA 30 – 2021
• PFMEA Training – AIAG, Oct 2024
• Welding Certificate – Illinois Welding School, Apr 2007
• Additional training in Workplace Organization, Logistics Flow, and Supplier Quality Portal (2024)