Manager Quality Assurance

Kyle Hintze

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Professional Profile

High-performing, results-driven Management Executive with multi-faceted

manufacturing experience. Strong general management qualifications in

strategic planning, manufacturing production scheduling and control,

inventory/materials management, project development, warehousing

distribution, budgeting/finance, human resources, and capital

improvement. Proficient in generating and optimizing organizational

processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure in order to maximize

the results of manufacturing and service operations.

Core Competencies

* Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable

solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets

and goals.

* Effective communicator and relationship-builder with superior detail

orientation that gathers and imparts information effectively across

all management, department, and discipline levels and engenders

collaborative spirit, consistently resulting in extraordinary

outcomes.

* Visionary leader and highly capable change-agent that consistently

refines and revitalizes strategies and procedures, introduces

innovation, designs change, and facilitates solutions-driven team

collaboration.

* Expertise in lean manufacturing with extensive scope of responsibility

and a proven track record of delivering optimal results in high growth

environments that exceed operational goals and yield measurable

outcomes.

* Productive, highly ethical self-starter with high energy level and

vitality.

* Enthusiastic problem-solver with keen ability to rapidly assess

diverse situational challenges, develop action plans, and lead team to

meet or exceed targeted goals.

* Strong operational process improvement background through effective

cost reduction, tactical planning, productivity gain, and revenue

growth strategies.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Operations Management Lean Manufacturing

P&L Management Process Improvement & Analysis

Quality Assurance Problem Solving

Decision Making Risk Management

Communication Operational Efficiency &

Productivity

High Professional Ethics Training & Leadership Development

Customer Service Inventory & Material Control

Supply Chain Management Logistics

"Hands - On" MS Office Applications

Resourceful & Creative MRP/ERP Software

Professional Experience

Universal Brixius - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Plant Closing) 2008 to 2009

Production Machining of Castings and Forgings - Annual Sales $18M

Director of Scheduling, Operations Manager

Manage daily operations by directing personnel and production scheduling,

ensuring quality, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and monitoring

budget and operational metrics.

. Executed daily scheduling requirements for personnel, equipment,

production and shipping.

. All scheduling aspects performed first hand.

. Production scheduling established through customer interaction,

supplied schedules and kanban inventory system.

. Production Scheduling maintained through Globalshop ERP system.

. Materials Management.

. Utilized statistical analysis tools for accurate assessment for areas

for improvement.

. Personally implemented Cell Manufacturing techniques which resulted in

an increase of production efficiency from 65% in Sept 2008 to 80% in

Feb 2009.

. Reduced production lead times by 75% by implementing employee cross-

training and One-Piece flow manufacturing practices.

. Reduced on hand raw material inventory from over $100,000 to less than

$20,000 by initiating release schedules from suppliers.

. Reduced Finished Goods inventory through Kan-Ban inventory control

implementation.

. Initiated Lean Manufacturing principles

. Managed 15 direct employees and over 125 indirect employees.

Precision Industries / Freudenberg NOK - Germantown, Wisconsin 2005 to

2008

Production Molding & Assembly of Rubber Diaphragms - Annual Sales $12M

Operations Manager, Scheduling Manager

Establish and maintain daily operations for purchasing, production,

scheduling, inventory control, and shipping & receiving. Promote and

motivate team environment.

. Promoted from Production Manager

. Lean Manager

. Responsible for Master Scheduling of equipment, production,

purchasing, personnel, and shipping.

. Scheduling requirements performed exclusively first hand.

. Production scheduling established through "made-to-order" customer

requirements.

. Expert with Epicor ERP Software.

. Materials Management

. Through the use of Lean Principles and Cell manufacturing techniques

productivity increased from 55% in 2005 to 92% by Jan. 2007.

. One-piece material flow emphasis resulted in an On-Time Delivery

increase from 48% in 2005 to 97% by Jan. 2007.

. Implemented Cell Manufacturing techniques to increase productivity and

efficiency.

. Utilized statistical analysis for accurate assessment of procedures in

order to develop strategies for improving work flow processes.

. Provided ongoing operational process analysis, communicated project

status, and identified and resolved operational issues and

constraints.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing - 3P, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen

. Reduced labor costs from near 20% to 8% - 10% by focusing and applying

cross-training emphasis with employees, implementing improved work

instructions and procedures, and adding visual aids for quality

detection.

. Exceeded aggressive sales goals and revenue targets for 3 consecutive

years.

. Increased employee morale & performance and decreased turnover within

6 months thru cross-training, performance and attendance bonuses, and

regular communication.

. Managed 5 direct employees and 45-55 indirect employees.

Bilsons Industries - Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2001 to 2005

Production Injection Molding & Decorating - Annual Sales $6M

Operations Manager, Project Coordinator

Coordinated new projects for launch and presided over daily operations of

scheduling, shipping & receiving, purchasing, and quality assurance.

. Hands-On production, personnel and equipment scheduling.

. Lean Manager

. Expert with Peachtree ERP Software

. Oversaw international operations with Chinese partners.

. Regular communication and travel with Chinese partners.

. Maintained Quality Control through ISO 9000:2001 standards

. Emphasized continuous improvement by setting daily, monthly, and

quarterly goals.

. Reduced material costs by 50% by implementing scrap reduction

initiatives.

. Implemented employee training procedures and increased standards and

regulations.

US Oil Company - Combined Locks, Wisconsin 1999 to 2000

Internship

Participated in the daily functions of operation for the Petroleum

Operations division. Gained firsthand knowledge and experience with

scheduling practices, troubleshooting, and conflict resolution.

. AS400 ERP System.

Education

Master of Business - Management

Graduation Mar. 2011

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science Business - Management

2008

University of Phoenix

References

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