{"id":3389,"date":"2025-03-24T11:55:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3389"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:37","slug":"operations-manager-287538-bachelors-green-belt-certified-project-manager-cnc-machining-welding-fabrication-forming-pressing-assembly-painting-operations-peioria-bloominton-il-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/production-operations-quality\/operations-manager-287538-bachelors-green-belt-certified-project-manager-cnc-machining-welding-fabrication-forming-pressing-assembly-painting-operations-peioria-bloominton-il-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Operations Manager (287538) Bachelors, Green Belt, Certified Project Manager \/ CNC Machining, Welding, Fabrication, Forming, Pressing, Assembly, Painting Operations \/ Peioria-Bloominton, IL area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>. He would be a great addition to any manufacturing operations team! He is interested in exploring opportunities in the Bloomington Peoria IL areas.<\/strong> Move quickly to add this Operations Game Changer to your roster! His notable experience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Manufacturing Expertise: <\/strong>Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, CNC Machining, Painting, Robotic Trimming, Pressing, and Pipe\/Tube Fabrication.
\u2022 Leadership:<\/strong> Directed cross-functional teams of 500+; developed training programs, SOPs, and mentored employees into leadership roles.
\u2022 Quality & Compliance:<\/strong> ISO standards, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, PFMEA, Quality Lab oversight, and supplier quality validation.
\u2022 Lean & Continuous Improvement:<\/strong> Kaizen, Kanban, 5S\/6S, Value Stream Mapping, JIT, MOC, and workplace organization methodology.
\u2022 Strategic Operations:<\/strong> Budgeting, production scheduling, demand planning, KPI\/KAI development, and cost reduction initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Managed daily operations for a 500+ employee tractor manufacturing facility.<\/strong>
\u2022 Drove plant performance via KPI and KAI metrics, training strategies, and project execution.
\u2022 Championed systems that aligned team performance with quarterly targets.
\u2022 Directed Welding & Fabrication units with over 100 hourly employees and 4 supervisors.
\u2022 Introduced operational strategies that improved cost-efficiency and met company objectives.
\u2022 Maintained and monitored budgetary control, coached teams on problem-solving, and ensured safety compliance.
\u2022 Managed 60-person welding production team with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
\u2022 Leader of Bradley Intern Program and responsible for talent development and culture shifts.
\u2022 Delivered productivity improvements >70% t<\/strong>hrough lean and workplace organization initiatives.
\u2022 Applied 5S, ergonomic, and process flow methodologies to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
\u2022 Led cross-functional teams across plant floor classifications with savings of $1M+ and B\/C of 3.6.<\/strong>
\u2022 Collaborated with key pillar leaders to drive plant-wide cultural and performance transformation.
\u2022 Led a team of 10 technicians and 1 salaried supervisor; implemented plant-wide quality goals and ensured ISO certification compliance.
\u2022 Instituted new QC testing, auditing, and complaint resolution processes, resulting in measurable improvements.
\u2022 Managed conformance to ISO standards and led quality initiatives across multiple product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Team Leadership \u2013 500+
\u2022 OEM Mfg.
\u2022 Tier 1 Mfg.
\u2022 Tractor Equipment Manufacturing
\u2022 Pipe Fabrication Operations
\u2022 Tube Fabrication Operations Equipment Parts \/ Component Manufacturing
\u2022 Fabricated Metal, and Machinery Manufacturing
\u2022 High Volume Manufacturing
\u2022 Cell Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 Batch Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 CNC Machining Operations
\u2022 Welding Operations
\u2022 Assembly Operations
\u2022 Fabrication Operations
\u2022 Forming Operations
\u2022 Shot Blasting Operations
\u2022 Fabrications Operations
\u2022 Painting Operations
\u2022 Robotic Trimming Operations
\u2022 Pressing Operations
\u2022 Shipping \/ Receiving Operations
\u2022 Increasing Production Capacity
\u2022 Reducing Scrap
\u2022 Reducing Manufacturing Cycle Time
\u2022 Improving Change Order Cycle Time
\u2022 MOC Management of Change
\u2022 BOM
\u2022 Budget Development
\u2022 Creating SOPs
\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 Using Visual Systems
\u2022 Running Operations on Metrics
\u2022 Adjusting Production Schedules
\u2022 Establishing Production Sequences
\u2022 Demand Planning
\u2022 Inventory Staging
\u2022 Driving Cost Reduction
\u2022 WIP Inventory Management
\u2022 Managing Safety Stock
\u2022 Meeting Manufacturing Delivery Targets
\u2022 Holding Kaizen Events
\u2022 Holding Kanban Events
\u2022 5S \/ 6S Methods
\u2022 Implementing Lean Into Manufacturing
\u2022 Production Layouts
\u2022 Prioritizing Jobs
\u2022 Holding Staff Accountable
\u2022 Production Planning
\u2022 Identifying Capacity Requirements
\u2022 Preparing Production Schedules
\u2022 Controlling Labor Costs
\u2022 Scheduling Materials \/ Labor
\u2022 MRP Systems
\u2022 FIFO Systems
\u2022 JIT Systems
\u2022 Identifies At Risk Shipments
\u2022 Developing Cost Effective Processes
\u2022 ISO Documentation
\u2022 OSHA Regulations
\u2022 Root Cause Analysis
\u2022 Statistical Process Control SPC
\u2022 Value Stream Mapping
\u2022 Managing Multiple Projects
\u2022 Order Status Reports
\u2022 Plant Visual Systems
\u2022 Preventative Maintenance
\u2022 Resolving Production Bottlenecks \/ Problems
\u2022 Giving Performance Reviews
\u2022 Process Safety Management
\u2022 Production Quality experience
\u2022 Providing Technical Support
\u2022 Hands-on Quality Lab Experience
\u2022 Managing the Quality Lab
\u2022 Change Management
\u2022 3D Scanner
\u2022 GD&T
\u2022 Tooling Quality
\u2022 Troubleshooting Root Cause
\u2022 Implementing Corrective Actions
\u2022 Reducing Scrap
\u2022 De-bottlenecking Processes
\u2022 PPM Reduction
\u2022 Offsite Supplier Quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education & Certifications<\/strong>
\u2022 Bachelor of Business Administration \u2013 Strayer University, 2022
\u2022 Lean Certified \/ Green Belt
\u2022 Certified Project Manager
\u2022 CCIC \u2013 Certified Continuous Improvement Champion
\u2022 OSHA 30 \u2013 2021
\u2022 PFMEA Training \u2013 AIAG, Oct 2024
\u2022 Welding Certificate \u2013 Illinois Welding School, Apr 2007
\u2022 Additional training in Workplace Organization, Logistics Flow, and Supplier Quality Portal (2024)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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