JOHN F. RADWAN

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

Residence: 248-***-****

Cell: 248-***-****

E-mail: oh3w3l@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A Plant Manager position where my leadership skills in operations, engineering and administration will contribute to organizational effectiveness and profitability.

SUMMARY

Dynamic and resourceful Executive with extensive manufacturing operations and engineering experience, combines lean systems development and project management with cross-functional team leadership. Adept at driving teams to deliver quality products while collaborating with executive management to formulate strategic guidelines. Persuasive communicator and talented relationship builder; works closely with internal/external clients to define and develop best-in-class products. Successfully spearheaded manufacturing facilities and products from conception to launch and operation. Consistent track record of success in stabilizations and new growth within budgets and deadlines. Experience in both domestic and Japanese automotive environments involving electronic assembly, robotics, cut and sew, machining, compression molding, injection molding, plastic extrusion and thermo-forming. Direct customer contacts with GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Auto-Alliance, Mitsubishi, Nummi, Subaru, Xerox and Canon.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Manufacturing Consultant 11/08 – present

• Assisted installation of a computerized engineering database (bill of materials and labor routers) lowering operating costs.

• Directed cost improvement programs generating operational savings of $50,000 to a high of $100,000 with the use of lean manufacturing techniques.

KEIHIN MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING, Capac, Michigan 10/07 – 11/08

Product: In-take Manifolds and HVAC; Process: Injection Molding and Assembly

Engineering Manager/Facility Manager

• New Facility start-up for a Japanese Tier 1 supplier. Established Engineering, Tooling and Maintenance functions consisting of three Engineers, one die maker and ten Maintenance associates.

• Managed the construction completion of the facility.

• Managed the installation and start-up of (4) four injection mold machines including new tooling, (4) four assembly lines. Successfully launch four products in six months.

• Developed the operations first Engineering/Maintenance Budget.

• Installed Maintenance Assistant PM System.

HUMAN RESOURCE CONNECTION, Portage, Michigan 7/06 – 10/07

Senior Consultant

• Managed and directed successful audit resulting in certification to TS16949.

• Directed supplier improvement to eliminate 70% in past due requirements in 30 days.

• Developed labor router and material usage detail for 596 parts.

Independent Manufacturing Consultant 4/01 – 7/06

• Developed Layered Process Audit Schedule to meet TS16949 requirements.

• Consulted on contract negotiations dealing with home cell determination and rolled new contract out to manufacturing supervisors.

• Changed scrap reporting to eliminate over stating of cost.

• Directed cost improvement programs generating operational savings of $50,000 to a high of $150,000 with the use of lean manufacturing techniques.

EATON CORPORATION, Galesburg, Michigan 7/00 – 4/01

Product: Automatic Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Transmission; Process: Assembly

Manufacturing Manager

• Reduced out-bound freight by $80,000 per year due to improved on-time shipping performance from 60% to 90%.

• Coordinated with suppliers the elimination of daily shipments, which reduced in-bound freight by $120,000 per year.

• Developed the operations first Manufacturing Budget.

II STANLEY CO., INC., Battle Creek, Michigan 12/96 – 6/00

Product: Automotive Heater Controls, Automotive Lighting; Process: Electronics

Plant Manager 9/97 – 6/00

• Improved quality, on-time delivery and achieved cost targets resulting in the award of $15,000,000 in new business for this Japanese Tier 1 supplier.

• Managed a $5 million dollar direct material inventory reduction over a twelve-month period.

• Provided training for all associates to achieve IPC610-B Soldering Standard.

• Reduced scrap by 49% ($905,000 to $458,000).

• Introduced nitrogen wave solder technology and offset solder paste applications for the manufacturing of double sided, multi-layer circuit boards.

• Improved productivity by 20% ($500,000 savings) with the use of lean manufacturing techniques.

• Managed and directed successful audit resulting in certification to QS9000.

• Developed/participated in Supplier Conferences detailing quality, cost and delivery expectations.

• Participated in the Executive Steering Committee installing JD Edwards software.

• Installed MP-2 maintenance system.

Production Engineering Manager 12/96 – 9/97

• Managed the selection, installation and start-up of new radial lead insertion equipment, new surface mount equipment, and new wave solder line totaling $3,000,000 in capital.

• Managed a plant expansion doubling the size of the facility that incorporated a clean room environment.

• Program Manager for the J94 Heater Control for Mazda. Delivered on time, at budget.

• Program Manager for the E77 Mother Board for Canon. Delivered on time, at budget.

• Managed all engineering changes, new business and product introductions.

• Managed the reporting of solder usage monthly to the EPA to determine lead exposure.

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES AUTOMOTIVE, Holland, Michigan 7/85 – 11/96

Product: Compression Molded Rear Package Tray, Headliners, Dash Insulators, Floor Insulators, B and C Pillars; Process: Compression Molding, Lamination, Extrusion/Vac-forming of PP and HDPE

Engineering Manager 7/95 – 11/96

• Managed a $30 million dollar business consolidation with the facilitated closure of a facility that generated $15 million per year in savings. This involved the direct control of contractor selection, moving of capital equipment, facilities construction, plant start-up, customer approval, and achievement of the capital budget. Accomplished on time and $394,913 below budget.

• Managed annual and 5-year labor, capital and cost improvement strategic plans.

Industrial Engineering Manager 7/85 – 7/95

• Directed operation functions for four facilities, including production processes, material and labor standards, material handling and flow, plus methods and packaging, accelerating productivity and profitability in all locations.

• Established the use of manufacturing cells with-in the operation.

• Installed and maintained a computerized engineering database (bill of materials and labor routers) lowering operating costs.

• Managed a $500 thousand dollar business consolidation with the moving of a cut and sew operation for GM door inserts and bolsters. This involved the direct control of contractor selection, moving of capital equipment, facilities construction, plant start-up, customer approval, and achievement of the capital budget.

• Developed annual and 5-year labor, capital and cost improvement strategic plans.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS in Manufacturing Administration, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Internal Auditor TS16949:2002, International Automotive Task Force

Structured Team Problem Solving, Eaton Corporation

Total Quality Management, Stanley Electric US Co.

Diversity Training, II Stanley

Best Practice, Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

Tools and Techniques of Project Management, II Stanley

Cross-Cultural Training, II Stanley

Tools and Techniques of Project Management, II Stanley

Shingijutsu, United Technologies Automotive

Just-In-Time Manufacturing, American Supplier Institute

Cost Reduction Drill Team, Mazda Manufacturing Corporation

Synchronous Organization, General Motors Corporation

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