Manager Plant
Resume:
Jason Planck
Macomb, Michigan 48044
ab9n12@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
. Track record of success and operational growth through integration and
continuous improvement of manufacturing initiatives.
. Extensive experience in Lean, Kaizen, and 5S/6S manufacturing models.
I have led over 20+ Kaizen events which have resulted in a minimum
efficiency improvement of 17% and a minimum scrap reduction of 16%.
. Efficient in budgetary creation, implementation, and execution.
. 0 Safety incidents over the past 3+ years in facilities I have been
responsible for.
. Proficient in problem solving, decision making, and team building with
an exceptional ability to establish, build, and maintain collaborative
relationships internally and externally with peers, suppliers, and
customers.
Work Experience
Plant Manager, Shawmut Corporation, Port Huron, MI (February 2011-Present).
. Responsible for the day to day operations of a automotive Tier 2 Flame
Lamination textile facility with a current employment base of 80+
hourly associate staff and an additional management, indirect, and
office staff of 25+ associates. Current departments that fall under
my umbrella are Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, and
Shipping. Current annual Sales are approximately $110 million.
. Reduced PPM's from 8700 to less than 1600 on a 28 day avg. through
implementation of secondary audit/inspection process and
implementation of standardized work flow processes through lamination
and inspection departments.
. Decreased work loss by 16% YTD through manpower stabilization and
cross training procedures of workforce.
. Increased yardage per associate by 1655 yds daily through adjustment
of key component scheduling and order/material staging process
implementation.
. Increased efficiency of Inspection Department by 17% with
implementation of formal PM program for inspection stations.
. Leader of current 5S program throughout Port Huron Plant as well as
the 2 other Shawmut Corporation automotive plants in Tennessee and
South Carolina.
. Direct liaison between Port Huron Facility and Tier 1 Customers for
any customer related problem resolution.
. Full P&L responsibility including budget and Capital project creation.
Jason Planck
15650 Grosvenor Lane
Macomb, Michigan 48044
ab9n12@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience (cont.)
Plant Manager, Alabama Metals Industries Corporation, Burlington, ON
(September 2008-February 2011). Work VISA due to expire in April of 2011.
. Responsible for day to day operations of expanded metal, plank
grating, and fabrication facility that currently employs 75 hourly
associates along with 20 indirect office staff employees with annual
sales of $58 million (approximate).
. Co-leader of Kaizen Implementation Team, out of corporate
headquarters, that is responsible for Lean Training and program
implementations throughout U.S. and Canadian operations. Efforts have
yielded a reduction of lost downtime by 31% and an increase in PPA by
24%.
. Member of Corporate Safety Awareness Team that has resulted in a 63%
reduction in OSHA recordable accidents since November of 2008.
. Responsible for complete P&L reporting and planning at yearly, semi-
annual, and monthly levels (monthly budget is approximately $2.25
million).
. Responsible for increasing and sustaining inventory turns by 2 full
turns since November of 2009.
. Leader of cost reduction initiatives that have resulted in a reduction
of overhead spending of over 22% through 4th quarter of 2009 and an
additional 13% through Q2 of 2010.
Business Unit Manager-GSE/ATP Department, SPX Corporation, Cleveland, OH
(June 2007-September 2008)-Plant downsized/closed beginning in July of
2008.
. Responsible for 21 associates along with an indirect management team
of 3 to assemble market leading scales (GSE) and advanced testing
products (ATP) for the retail automotive industry.
. Implemented single piece flow production in both departments resulting
in an increase of pieces per associate by 36%.
. Responsible for streamlining assembly processes to reduce overhead and
labor dollars by 29%.
. Co-leader of "Process Standards" team decreasing quality claims to
customers by 27% over the past 5 business quarters.
. Responsible for complete P & L reporting (approx $1.5 million monthly
budget).
Jason Planck
15650 Grosvenor Lane
Macomb, Michigan 48044
ab9n12@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience (cont.)
Production Manager-4 Wheel Assembly, American SHOWA, Sunbury, OH
(May 2003-June 2007)-Plant downsized beginning in spring of 2007.
. Responsible for 139 associates plus an additional management group of
24 Sections Heads, Tech Staffs, and engineers all focused on
assembling the highest quality shock absorbers as a Tier 1 Automotive
Supplier for HONDA.
. Responsible for complete P & L reporting with a monthly budget of $1.5
million (approximate).
. Co-leader of SHOWA's PIA (Process Improvement Activities) team which
has resulted in an increase of efficiency by 18% and an average
increase of pieces per associate by 24 units. KANBAN, JIT, and Lean
Manufacturing programs implemented to support process improvements
along with formal 5S program.
. Implemented daily/shift tracking of scrap along with specific
"STOP/GO" procedures to decrease scrap dollars lost by 64% in the 1st
half of 2005 and an additional 19% in 2006.
. Co-leader of current "Quality Circle" group which is responsible for a
73% decrease in customer claims during my tenure with American Showa.
Area Manager/Superintendent, Guardian Automotive Products, Upper Sandusky,
OH (July 2000-November 2002)-Plant downsized in November of 2002.
. Managed P & L responsibility for 68 employees along with 8 additional
supervisors/managers for a multiple shift Tier 1 Automotive Supplier,
manufacturing OEM quality encapsulated windshields.
. Responsible for creating Standard Work Practice for department
resulting in increased production/yield of 11%.
. Created trouble-shooting guides to lower non-mechanical downtime by
13%.
. Created mentoring program to increase employee involvement in
production process/decision making throughout departments.
. Co-trainer of JIT/CSM/Lean Manufacturing techniques for new management
employees.
. Initiator of Safety Review Board to investigate all safety incidents
throughout the plant via STOP program.
Director of Production, ACCEL INC., Worthington, OH (March 1998-June 2000)
. Responsible for direct supervision of 180 associates along with a
management team of 18 for multi-shift contract packaging/fulfillment
operation in a 300,000 square foot facility currently handling 384
different SKU's.
Jason Planck
15650 Grosvenor Lane
Macomb, Michigan 48044
ab9n12@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience (cont.)
. Responsible for implementing Work Group and Lean Manufacturing
techniques for a JIT production environment resulting in increased
production of 11%.
. Restructured production-scheduling system resulting in a decrease of
changeover times by 23% and increase of overall production by 18%.
. Responsible for working directly with warehouse and distribution
departments resulting in an order fill rate of 99.3%.
Education
Bachelor of Science, General Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University
at Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN. Dean's List recipient.
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