Frank J. Iaboni
Cell 647-***-**** ad5c5u@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineering Technology, Seneca College
Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing, ISO9000
Experience in distribution, extrusion, injection molding, CNC, metal stamping and fabrication, roll forming, textile, wood furniture, Automotive and automated packaging.
Training in “Supervision for Success and Leadership Techniques”
Over 25 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, Automotive and Quality Control, ISO9000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JACUZZI CANADA June 2022 – Present
World Leader in Hot Tubes
Production Supervisor
Responsible for 80k sq ft, 15 employees manufacturing operations on afternoon shift.
RICHARDS-WILCOX (Contract Position)
Production Supervisor Nov. 2021 – June 2022
North American Leader in Garage Door manufacturer
Responsible for 185k sq ft, 36 employees manufacturing operations on afternoon shift.
HUNTER DOUGLAS
Production Supervisor June 2015 – Nov 2021
A world leader in the window Blinds and Shutter fashion.
Coach and lead a team of 42 employees, approx. 115K sq ft facility
Motivate and train diverse workforce to meet company SQDC targets in a safe work environment.
Ensured quality and production standards are in compliance with specifications. Ensure labour and material consumption are to standards. Review and ensure accuracy of shipments, labour reporting, plant efficiencies, scrap reports, and review product / labour variance to achieve KPI targets, SAP knowledge.
Promoted and maintained a high level of safety and awareness throughout plant. Ensure safety, housekeeping and environmental policies are consistently adhered to through daily meetings.
Coach and mentor team leads to identify bottlenecks in the process and take corrective actions.
Conducted daily Tier meetings, 5S Housekeeping, A3 Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement.
Achievements
Successful team member in the start-up of Eastman Fabric CNC cutter for new produce line.
Active member of C.I. team converted three of the manufacturing process into a One Piece Flow line resulting in increased productivity and reduction in labour.
SERTA SIMMONS MATTRESS
Production Supervisor Sept. 2012 - June 2015
Serta Simmons Mattress is the leader in North America with 24 manufacture facilities.
Plan, organize and schedule 38 production employees, 170K sq ft facility, supervise daily manufacturing in the wood box foundation, springs and mattress departments ensuring timely completion of production schedule. Responsible for dept. SQDC and next day delivery.
Ensure the cost effectiveness of the production process, by control use of raw materials, ensure unnecessary waste, utilize of labour effectively, preventing excessive waste.
Achievements
Major influence in the Foundation dept. Kaizen event. Re-formatted the Dept. to a One Piece Flow, reduced labour by 10%, increased productivity by 5%, and reduced floor space 2400 square feet.
HONEYWELL SAFETY PRODUCTS 2006 – Jun. 2012
Production Manager
A Fortune 100 company, a leader in aerospace, transportation, building, controls solutions and PPE.
Responsible for manufacturing operations and plant facility, with a team of 65 employees, two shifts, textile and metal dept. company goals (5KPI), Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory.
Conducted monthly JH&SC safety meetings, workplace inspections, accident investigation, identified potential machine hazards and implemented corrective action, established Physical Demand analysis for each position.
Implemented Risk Cell Assessment on equipment through Aspects and Impacts studies.
Facilitated daily management Tier meetings, review KPI goals, Safety, Quality, delivery, cost and inventory.
Assisted in Honeywell Operating System (HOS), Lean Manufacturing system similar to TPS.
Organized, planned and controlled workflow to work cells through open order schedule.
Implemented a KanBan card system, cycle counts, ordered raw materials, maintained 1.4 mil inventory.
Participated in Kaizen events, 5S workshops, VSM, Visual Management, GMP and Standardize Work.
Achievements
Ranked top in safety no lost time accident 1000+ days, Quality PPM 19 and on time to delivery 98%.
Reduced STC rail inventory by 35% by introduction of KanBan cards.
Negotiated and implemented Vendor Management Inventory for hardware, cost savings of 180K
Improved efficiency by 33% through 1 pcs work cell for high volume products, through Lean Mfg.
Assisted in production related tasks and planning to transfer production to Mexico for plant closure.
GLOBAL FURNITURE 2003 – 2005
Plant Manager
A leader in the office furniture and upholstery industry, responsible for plant operations, 60K square feet, 22 employees, responsible for safety, inventory, raw material ordering, plant floor scheduling, and employee cross training, powder coating paint, wood furniture, upholstery dept. metal stamping and bending.
Hands-on shop floor experience with welding and spray paint booth, glue stations for upholstery, assembly of office partitions, chair assembly, familiar with all the metal presses and problem solving.
Achievements
Reduced annual inventory by $50,000 by, shorter runs, reduce raw materials by weekly cycle counts.
Implemented an inventory checklist for ordering raw materials and parts.
Eliminated bottleneck areas by Value Stream Mapping and balance employee’s duties for better flow.
SHAWCOR, DSG CANUSA 1996 – 2002
Production Supervisor
A global leader in the petroleum pipeline and energy industry, responsible for plant manufacturing of heat shrink tubing process, including 32 production lines, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, expansion, packaging and kitting department, approximately 75 to 150 employees. Adhere to automotive standards, supplier to Magna and Ford ISO/TS and ISO 14001
Achievements
Recruited and trained 52 hourly employees within three month in 2001, to add a fourth shift.
Implemented a Work Order Kanban System for plant scheduling and machines loading.
BICC PHILLIPS CABLES,
A leading North American Electrical Wire and Cable manufacturer, annual sales of 420 M. Processes including plastic extrusion, injection molding, aluminum roll forming, packaging, distribution.
Warehouse Supervisor, Ajax, Ontario
Production Supervisor, Scarborough, Ontario
Quality Assurance Inspector, Scarborough, Ontario
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
A3 Problem Solving Hunter Douglas, Brampton 2018
Leadership Techniques Honeywell, Toronto 2011
Supervision Certificate Honeywell, Toronto 2010
Lean Manufacturing Honeywell, Toronto 2009
Workplace Hazards Honeywell, Toronto 2007
WSIB Certified Shawcor, Toronto 2007