Plant Manager (245781) Green Belt / CNC Machining, Forging, Stamping, Heat Treat, and Assembly / WIll relo

Operations Leader with over 15 years of expertise leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and drive efficiency in dynamic business environments. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt with a proven track record of streamlining operations, reducing costs, and enhancing productivity through identifying untapped opportunities, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

He has achieved some impressive numbers and results in EBITDA, margins, and profits! His operational experience includes CNC Machining, Forging, Stamping, Heat Treat, and Assembly operations to produce products for Automotive, Aerospace, and Equipment clients. A reorganization has freed up this “Game Changer” who is looking for new operations leadership opportunities. He is single and willing to relocate for the right leadership opportunity. Don’t snooze or you lose the opportunity to bring this High Performer on your team before the competition does! His experience includes:

• Led initiatives that resulted in a 38% increase in production efficiencies, a 30% reduction in downtime, and significant revenue growth by implementing Lean Six Sigma strategies.
• Drove a million-dollar revenue boost with nearly 100% margin by enhancing overall operational performance and developing popular products for Fortune 500 companies.
• Successfully managed budgets exceeding $10M and led teams of 150+, achieving significant operational improvements and financial gains.
• Created and enforced KPI initiatives, resulting in
o a 20% increase in employee wages
o a 38% increase in production efficiencies
o a 30% reduction in downtime.
• Achieved 91% client retention during a corporate restructure, maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Led process improvement, reducing operational expenses by over $250k and waste output by 28.9%.
• Decreased machine downtime by 73%, increasing profits and ingredient usage effectiveness.
• Increased EBITDA by 67% using Lean methodologies, driving substantial financial improvements.
• Transformed a $3M FBO, increasing margin by 125% through Lean Six Sigma implementation.

• High Volume CNC Machining Operations
• Forging Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Heat Treat Operations
• Adjusting Production Schedules
• Establishing Production Sequences
• Manufacturing Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Shot Blasting Operations
• Painting Operations
• Metal Finishing Operations
• Shipping / Receiving Operations
• Automotive / Component Manufacturing
• Aerospace / Component Manufacturing
• Equipment Parts / Component Manufacturing
• Food / Beverage Manufacturing –
• 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
• Demand Planning
• Inventory Staging
• Driving Cost Reduction
• Ensuring Future Material Availability
• Implementing Six Sigma
• Ensuring Optimal Inventory
• WIP Inventory Management
• Production Quality experience
• Total Quality Management
• Providing Technical Support
• Holding Kaizen Events
• Holding Kanban Events
• 5S / 6S Methods
• Implementing Lean Into Manufacturing
• Production Layouts
• Prioritizing Jobs
• Identifying Capacity Requirements
• Preparing Production Schedules
• Controlling Labor Costs
• Team Leadership – 150

EDUCATION / SELECT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• University of Akron – Bachelors of Finance – Incomplete – 97 credits completed.
• Management: Principles & Concepts
• Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis
• Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management
• Cost-Benefit Analysis

CERTIFICATIONS
• LEAN SIX SIGMA / Green Belt / University of Akron
• BRCGS Auditor Certification (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard)