Alan L. Becker

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Edon, Ohio 43518 bd2ep1@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 419-***-****

Manufacturing / Operations Management

• Solutions-driven manufacturing professional with 20+ years leading high-quality production operations.

• Dynamic management career with consistent contributions to increased production, quality, performance and profitability with expertise in the following areas:

• Production Planning & Scheduling • Quality Control Management

• Raw Materials Management • Human Resources Management

• Domestic & International Operations • Process & Productivity Improvement

• Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen Events / 5S’s • Cost Reduction Programs

• Business Operating Plan (BOP) • Start-up Facilities

• P&L, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting • Environmental & Safety

Professional Experience

2008 – Present Midwest Global Solutions (Manufacturing consulting) – Edon, Ohio

Consultant

• Consults with manufacturers to improve company’s customer service experience and product quality by reducing total cost and improving quality-related issues.

• Expertise in product design/engineering, quality systems, in-process factory inspection and documentation, freight handling, complete product assemblies, and raw material sourcing.

• Assists in ISO 9000 / QS 9000 certification process to outsource products globally.

2005 – 2007 International Automotive Components – Wauseon, Ohio

Tier 1 supplier of manufactured interior door panels to the automotive industry

Lead Production Supervisor

• Managed multiple operations with accountability for costs, methods, and production quality.

• Monitored processes and procedures; analyzed situations and reacted quickly for resolutions.

• Drove continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects; implemented Kaizen events.

• Utilized employee utilization, material preparation, quality control, 5S’s, safety, and training.

• Supervised production employees in a UAW environment.

2002 – 2005 Bryan Die Cast Products, Inc. – Bryan, Ohio

Supplier of zinc die cast products to the automotive and architectural fencing industries

General Manager

• Directed plant operations with P&L accountability utilizing the following metrics:

• Direct Labor versus Budget • Controllable Costs versus Budget

• Inventory Turns • Scrap Cost per Work Center

• Customer JIT Shipping • Supplier JIT Shipping

• Managed activities from production scheduling to shipping to meet customer requirements.

• Coordinated outsourcing of painting, powder coatings, etc.

• Facilitated operational reviews and addressed quality issues.

• Administered HR policies and procedures in hiring, evaluating, and terminating employees.

• Developed and implemented Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedule on production machinery, resulting in an increase of machine uptime by 90%.

• Oversaw 7 hot chamber machine operations: 3 – 125-ton, 2 – 60-ton, and 2 – P35 pneumatics.

1987 – 2002 Tyden Brammall, Inc. – Angola, Indiana

Global manufacturer of tamper evident cargo security seals/locks for transportation industry

Vice President of Global Operations (2000 – 2002)

• Accountable for the profitability and resolve of operational issues at international facilities.

• Developed yearly global Business Operating Plan (BOP) and presented to board of directors.

Highlights of Accomplishments:

• Created policies and procedures for worldwide facilities.

• Trained managers and production team members on acceptable quality standards.

• Qualified international suppliers and machine builders to ensure meeting quality standards.

• Started up manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

Domestic Operations Manager (1997 – 2000)

• Managed USA operations with 7 direct reports consisting of production supervisors, purchasing manager, quality manager, plant engineer, and product engineer.

• Managed 9 product lines producing over 30 million units per year.

• Developed yearly BOP for USA facility and presented to board of directors.

• Interfaced with customers and sales force on new product designs and continuous improvements.

Highlights of Accomplishments:

• Reduced average lead-time 100% by implementing FIFO finished goods inventory system.

• Achieved 98.9% on-time delivery rate.

• Designed, implemented, and maintained ISO 9000 certification.

• Directed work of production employees on multiple shifts utilizing 3 production supervisors.

Chief Engineer (1987 – 1997)

• Managed Machine Shop, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance departments.

Highlights of Accomplishments:

• Designed and patented numerous cargo security seals.

• Designed process machinery to assemble and sequentially identify products.

• Analyzed and diagnosed machine problems and malfunctions.

• Implemented corrective action procedures (CAP) to prevent excessive downtime.

Education

A.S. in Mechanical Design Engineering, Lima Technical College – Lima, Ohio (1987)

Professional Development

Certified ISO 9000 Lead Assessor, Lorien P-E Handley Walker

Certified Safe-2-Work (all modules)

Die Casting, North American Die Casting Association

SPC, Freedom Academy

10-Hour OSHA Training

FEMA and Control Plan, Indiana • Purdue University

Team Problem Solving, Indiana • Purdue University

References Available Upon Request

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