{"id":2695,"date":"2024-05-16T17:36:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T21:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:54","slug":"production-manager-245514-bachelors-green-belt-automotive-steel-mills-stamping-pressing-blow-molding-assembly-union-mfg-will-relo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/production-operations-quality\/production-manager-245514-bachelors-green-belt-automotive-steel-mills-stamping-pressing-blow-molding-assembly-union-mfg-will-relo\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Manager (245514) Bachelors, Green Belt \/ Automotive, Steel Mills \/ Stamping, Pressing, Blow Molding, Assembly \/ Union Mfg. \/ Will Relo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Production leader with 20 years of experience holding progressive roles for FORD Motor Company and Greif. He has a Bachelors in Organizational Leadership from Purdue and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.<\/strong> During his summers from college he worked in US Steel and Inland Steel Mills.<\/strong> He has worked in union environments during his entire career with USW and the UAW. He is a stong communicator and collaborator, and he uses these skills in creating and nurturing relationships across all levels of the organization to foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of his development at FORD, he was responsible for stamping operations at one of the FORD plants. He is skilled at implementing cutting-edge technologies and Lean Methodologies to streamline operations and reduce costs. He has a proven track record of improving resource allocation to achieve organizational objectives. This “Game Changer” was caught up in a recent reduction in force and is very interested in exploring new leadership opportunities! Move quickly to interview with him before he is GONE! His exceptional experience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Lead initiatives to identify and implement improvement plans for overall success, such as Gemba walks and Safety walks, boosting operational efficiency, safety, and quality.<\/strong>
\u2022 Launched a quality initiative and implemented processes to hold employees more accountable, resulting in a significant reduction in customer complaints from two per month to zero.<\/strong>
\u2022 Improved work-life balance by implementing the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, reducing weekly work hours from 72 to 40 while eliminating staff turnover, previously at a rate of 14 employees lost in six months.<\/strong>
\u2022 Installed a safety ventilation system in the warehouse, significantly reducing excessive temperatures and creating a safer and more comfortable environment for staff, thereby enhancing productivity and employee well-being.<\/strong>
\u2022 Identified and eliminated duplicate personnel efforts, which resulted in a reduction of headcount and saved $2.1M without any layoffs.<\/strong>
\u2022 Spearheaded a project to prevent losses from materials falling out of trailers while docking, collaborating with suppliers to develop a permanent fix and saving $28K.<\/strong>
\u2022 Implemented quality measures to address materials loss in the dunnage area, including adding scales for weight security, resulting in savings of $120K.<\/strong>
\u2022 Led multiple Lean Green Belt projects, resulting in cost savings for the company.<\/strong>
\u2022 Led implementation of New Ford Production standards in the Pressroom, setting benchmarks for efficiency\/quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Stamping Operations
\u2022 Steel Mill Operations \u2013 US Steel, Inland Steel
\u2022 Pressing Operations
\u2022 Adjusting Production Schedules
\u2022 Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 Cell Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 Assembly Operations
\u2022 Forming Operations
\u2022 Blow Molding Operations
\u2022 Union Plants \u2013 UAW, USW
\u2022 Non-Destructive Testing
\u2022 Shipping \/ Receiving Operations
\u2022 Automotive \/ Component Manufacturing
\u2022 MOC Management of Change
\u2022 Calculating Production \/ Labor\/ Material Costs
\u2022 Continuous Improvement Projects
\u2022 Process Optimization
\u2022 Process Troubleshooting
\u2022 Data Collection \/ Analysis
\u2022 Creating\/Implementing Operations Metrics
\u2022 Running Operations on Metrics
\u2022 Driving Cost Reduction
\u2022 Ensuring Future Material Availability
\u2022 WIP Inventory Management
\u2022 Inventory Controls
\u2022 Materials Management
\u2022 Managing Safety Stock
\u2022 Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
\u2022 Increasing Production Capacity
\u2022 Increasing Throughput
\u2022 Reducing Scrap
\u2022 Holding Kaizen Events
\u2022 5S \/ 6S Methods
\u2022 Implementing Lean into Manufacturing
\u2022 Production Layouts
\u2022 Prioritizing Jobs
\u2022 Holding Staff Accountable
\u2022 Resolving Production Bottlenecks \/ Problems
\u2022 Production Planning
\u2022 Identifying Capacity Requirements
\u2022 Preparing Production Schedules
\u2022 Controlling Labor Costs
\u2022 Scheduling Materials \/ Labor
\u2022 ERP Systems
\u2022 Team Leadership & Development
\u2022 Processes Optimization
\u2022 Supply Chain Management
\u2022 Quality Control & Assurance
\u2022 Lean Manufacturing Principles
\u2022 Production Planning & Scheduling
\u2022 Cost Reduction Strategies
\u2022 Capacity Planning
\u2022 Inventory Management
\u2022 Automotive Production
\u2022 Root Cause Analysis
\u2022 Budgeting & Forecasting
\u2022 Risk Management
\u2022 Regulatory Compliance
\u2022 Vendor Management
\u2022 Equipment Maintenance
\u2022 Change Management
\u2022 Contract Negotiation
\u2022 Safety & Environmental Compliance
\u2022 Relationship Management
\u2022 Crisis Management
\u2022 Facility Layout & Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EDUCATION<\/strong>
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership & Supervision \/ PURDUE UNIVERSITY, W. Lafayette, IN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CERTIFICATION<\/strong>
LEAN Six Sigma \u2013 Green Belt Certified
Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, CMMS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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