Operations / Plant Manager (111332) Automotive, Tier 1 / Injection Molding, Assembly, Extrusion, Heat Treat, Machining, Painting, Stamping Operations / Will relo
Results driven, hands on leader with 18 years in management. Extensive experience with benchmarking of process and products to build world class levels of performance. Led a manufacturing team of 230 people.
Ability to blend analytical skills and lead cross functional teams while meeting key KPI metrics across the automotive and corrugated sector. Diverse Operations experience, including assembly, injection molding, heat treat and precision machining applications. Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six-Sigma aligning with lean manufacturing concepts to establish a world class manufacturing environment. ISO/IATF lead auditor (14001/9001). Teaching and implementing 5S visual facility with structured problem solving, driving results through six-Sigma projects
• Manage a startup automotive facility, Hose Clamps (Ford/Toyota) overall development and supervision of Supervisors and employees, health and safety, quality, customer cost, productivity, and organizational structure.
• Evaluate production results against established goals and look for ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
• 128 employees, with 6 direct reports that report to me including: (Purchasing/Production Manager/Sales Manager/Logistics manager/Engineering Manager.
• Manage all departments and operations in a fast paced tier 1 lean manufacturing environment, ensuring safety,quality, productivity, staffing utilization and scrap are all at appropriate levels. Establish and maintain key KPI metrics and hold teams accountable to achieve and exceed set goals.
• Nissan is our main supplier, play a crucial role in ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards. IATF 16949-2016 and ISO 14001/9001 certified as a lead auditor in both quality standards and environmental standards.
• Managed 5 direct reports to meet established production goals in an Injection Molding Automotive environment, with 58 presses from 350 to 1500 ton.
• Monitor, record production data, ensure safety, quality in a fast paced always changing facility
• Monitor, metrics and key KPI metrics to assess productivity and cost management
• Adhere to Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives
• Lead 20 Kaizen projects including VMS in our Hood Latch Program
• Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, and Continuous Process Improvement to exceed KPIs to minimize waste and scrap
• Automotive Operations
• Injection Molding Operations
• Extrusion Operations
• Heat Treat Operations
• Machining Operations
• Six Sigma Processes
• Refinery Maintenance
• Pulp / Paper Maintenance
• Mining Operations Maintenance
• Multicraft Maintenance
• Zone Maintenance
• Multi-plant Maintenance Operations
• Manufacturing / Production Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Zone Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• Electro-pneumatic / Pneumatic Controls
• Large Equipment Refurbishment
• Dismantling / Moving Equipment
• Equipment Commissioning
• Computerized Maintenance Management Software
• Kronos Software
• Autodesk Inventor
• Continuous Improvement Programs
• Developing Capital Project Budgets
• Environmental Compliance
• FMEA
• HAZMAT Reports
• HAZOPS
• Implementing Lean
• ISO9000
• OSHA Regulations
• Lockout / Tagout
• Maintenance Leadership
• Planning / Executing Turnarounds
• Planning / Scheduling
• Maintenance Training
• Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA)
• Performing Design Review For All MOC Related To Mechanical Equipment
• Planned Outages / Turnaround experience
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
• PPAP
• IATF 16949
• Preventative Maintenance
• Project Management Scheduling
• Reading Schematics / Blueprints
• Running Kaizen Events
• Safety Training
• Selecting Personal Protection Equipment
• Supervising Contractor
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensuring Process Equipment Application Suitability
• Ensuring Spare Parts Meet Code
• Equipment Utilization Metrics
• Establishing Written Procedures
• Managing PM Work Orders
• Eliminating Work Order Backlogs
• Mechanical Integrity Maintenance Training
• Mechanical Integrity Programs
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Reducing Mechanical Breakdowns
• Maintaining ASME Certifications On Pressure Vessels
• Maintaining Mechanical Integrity Documentation
• Maintaining Process Equipment Inspection Documentation
• Maintaining Service Documentation
• Asset Integrity Management systems
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Failure Analysis Investigations
• Identifying Equipment Deficiencies
• Improving Equipment Reliability
• Inspection / Testing Task Planning
• Inspection, Testing and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plans
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Operational Hazard Analysis
• Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Reliability Modeling
• Risk Analysis
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Corrosion Analysis
EDUCATION:
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• CMRT Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician
• Attended: PML (Positive Management Leadership) course in Chattanooga, TN in April 2008, which consisted of a Four (4) Day Course designed for Mid-Senior Management Leaders to learn about specific and complex failures of Leadership along with Challenges of Leading during workforce crisis. I have attended (2) versions of this workshop
• ERP (Panorama Consulting Solutions) was offered on site July 2007 to help establish and implement key performance indicators (KPI) into our manufacturing and supply chain systems, as well as highlight our value stream analysis and assist Managers in improving overall performance.
• IATF 16949-2016 Internal Auditor (MBB Consulting)
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor