{"id":3641,"date":"2025-08-27T12:49:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3641"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:33","slug":"plant-manager-operations-director-292994-msme-bsme-black-belt-pmp-fe-casting-cnc-machining-stamping-blending-forging-fabrication-molding-foundry-assembly-painting-operations-autom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/engineering\/plant-manager-operations-director-292994-msme-bsme-black-belt-pmp-fe-casting-cnc-machining-stamping-blending-forging-fabrication-molding-foundry-assembly-painting-operations-autom\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Manager – Operations Director (292994) MSME, BSME, Black Belt, PMP, FE \/ Casting, CNC Machining, Stamping, Blending, Forging, Fabrication, Molding, Foundry, Assembly, Painting Operations \/ Automotive, Metals, Plastics, Chemicals \/ Will relocate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are excited to present a battle-tested plant leader who thrives in turnarounds, startups, and complex multi-site operations.\u00a0He has a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Black Belt, PMP, and FE. <\/strong>He blends technical depth (Mechanical Engineering, Navy background)<\/strong> with executive-level operations leadership<\/strong>. His track record shows he can fix broken plants, launch new ones, and drive sustainable cultural change<\/strong> while delivering OEE, cost, safety, and customer wins.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Rondell solves the toughest plant leadership challenges<\/strong>: greenfield launches, turnarounds, union sensitivity, supply chain stability, and customer trust.<\/strong> He delivers measurable results in efficiency, scrap reduction, and profitability<\/strong> at scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He is actively looking for new leadership opportunities and is willing to relocate.\u00a0 T<\/strong>his “Game Changer” has an impressive track record of success across multiple industries!\u00a0 Move quickly as he won’t be available for long!\u00a0 His notable experience includes:\u00a0
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Industry Pain Point<\/strong><\/td>Rondell\u2019s Proven Solutions & Results<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Struggling plant startups \/ greenfield operations<\/strong><\/td>At Aludyne (Stevensville, MI)<\/strong> led a greenfield expansion from 0 \u2192 250 employees<\/strong>, bringing it to full profitability. At Nth Cycle<\/strong>, managed startup\/commissioning of lithium battery recycling plant, building supply chain and operations from scratch.<\/td><\/tr>
Low OEE and high scrap rates<\/strong><\/td>At Aludyne<\/strong>, boosted OEE +20%<\/strong> and cut outbound scrap \u201315%<\/strong> by implementing metrics and process discipline. At Basco<\/strong>, reduced scrap and waste to drive OTD from 90% \u2192 100% in <5 months.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Turnaround of underperforming plants<\/strong><\/td>Known as a Culture Change & Turnaround Agent.<\/strong> At Diamond Shine<\/strong>, improved production performance +20%<\/strong>, implemented Lean, and captured $200K lost inventory<\/strong> via ERP\/barcoding.<\/td><\/tr>
Union vs. non-union workforce challenges<\/strong><\/td>Successfully led in unionized and non-union environments<\/strong>, sensitive to employee issues, while driving culture change and accountability.<\/td><\/tr>
Poor customer relationships \/ lost revenue<\/strong><\/td>Rebuilt OEM trust: improved relations with Nissan North America<\/strong> at Aludyne; maintained customer satisfaction with on-site visits\/tours at Cheer Pack<\/strong>. Directly interfaced with customers to secure revenue growth.<\/td><\/tr>
Inefficient multi-site operations<\/strong><\/td>Directed operations across 3 plants \/ 1,700+ employees<\/strong>; consistently improved efficiency, safety, and financial outcomes. At Basco<\/strong>, managed 2 sites, $6M budget, and full P&L<\/strong> accountability.<\/td><\/tr>
Lack of Lean \/ CI discipline<\/strong><\/td>Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, TPS<\/strong> \u2013 implemented Kaizen, TPM, and Gemba walks across multiple employers. Results: 40% waste reduction<\/strong> at Cresco Labs, 20% production increase<\/strong> at Diamond Shine.<\/td><\/tr>
Safety incidents & compliance gaps<\/strong><\/td>Implemented Safety Committees (Cheer Pack) and 5S\/Gemba walks<\/strong> (Basco). Established lab\/production compliance at Cresco Labs under federal regulations, reducing risk and ensuring audit readiness.<\/td><\/tr>
Weak supply chain performance<\/strong><\/td>At Nth Cycle<\/strong>, owned global supply chain<\/strong> including purchasing, production, and distribution. Strengthened supply chain resilience at multiple employers to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SNAPSHOT OF IMPACT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • OEE:<\/strong> +20% (Aludyne)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scrap Reduction:<\/strong> \u201315% (Aludyne) | OTD 90% \u2192 100% (Basco)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Production Efficiency:<\/strong> +20% (Diamond Shine) | +40% waste recovery (Cresco)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scale:<\/strong> Led 1,700+ employees across 3 plants<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Financials:<\/strong> Full P&L responsibility at multiple employers | $6M+ budgets managed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Greenfield \/ Startup Leadership:<\/strong> Aludyne, Nth Cycle, Cresco Labs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    OPERATIONS COMPETENCIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 20+ years of Technical and Operations experience in the Manufacturing industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 10+ years of Plant Management experience with over 1,700 employees at 3 plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 20+ years of Supply Chain Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 10+years of Plastic Injection Molding, Blow Molding management experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • cGMP certified expert<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Managed Quality, Engineering, programmers, Operators, Technicians, Quality inspectors, working 3 shifts with 30+ CNC machines \u2013 Mills, Lathes, EDMs at 3 employers \u2013 Aludyne, Basco, Composite. High precision to 0.0003 of an inch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Leading Multiple Site Manufacturing Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Greenfield Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chemical Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Glass Mfg. Basco<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Plastic Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Automotive Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Electronics Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tier 1 Mfg.\/ Tier 2 Mfg.\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • OEM Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Materials Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Packaging Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Coatings\/Paint Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Parts Mfg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Metal Casting Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • CNC Machining Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Stamping Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Blending \/ Mixing Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Forging Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fabrication Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Plating Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Foundry Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Melting Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Assembly Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Packaging Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Warehousing Operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      EDUCATION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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      • Masters Mechanical <\/strong>Engineering<\/strong> – University of Michigan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bachelors Mechanical <\/strong>Engineering<\/strong> – University of Michigan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Engineering<\/em><\/strong> A-Division – <\/em><\/strong>United States Navy<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

         CERTIFICATIONS <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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        • \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Six Sigma Black Belt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lean Certified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certified PMP Program Mgmt. Professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certified Toyota Production Systems TPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fundamentals of Engineering FE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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