Project Manager Manufacturing
Resume:
Steve Zolnierowicz
Lincolnton, NC 28092 abm5pq@r.postjobfree.com
(C) 704-***-****
Career Summary
Over 20 years experience in industrial engineering functions having special
skills in kaizen team development, problem solving, process analysis and
project management. A competent, innovative and motivated leader,
possessing the ability to develop and empower process improvement teams
designed to achieve company objectives through problem solving aimed
towards higher productivity and continuous improvement.
. Certified kaizen facilitator and project manager for "Lean
Manufacturing" implementation
. Knowledgeable in value stream and process mapping
. Able to design kanban / pull manufacturing systems
Professional Experience
VALUE STREAM MANAGEMENT - Lincolnton N.C.
2007 - 2009
A Sole Proprietorship "Lean Manufacturing" consulting service
Lean Process Kaizen Facilitator (2007 - 2009)
Developed, trained and led kaizen teams towards process improvement
throughout entire value stream. Evaluate and make "Lean" assessments of
organizations. Develop transition plans aimed towards continuous
improvement. Established long range policy deployment plans utilizing
internal organizational resources.
. Expert trainer and kaizen team leader in the following "Lean"
disciplines
o Value Stream Mapping
o 5S
o Visual Manufacturing
o Pull Manufacturing Systems
o Set-up Reduction
o Total Predictive Maintenance
o Plant Layout
o Cross Functional Team Cell Design
o Kanban Replenishment Systems
o Lean Warehousing
La-Z-Boy, Inc.-Lincolnton N.C.
1991 - 2007
One of the largest global furniture manufacturers.
Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineering (2004 - 2007)
Developed and led cross-functional team members in installation of
manufacturing cells and material support systems. Evaluated and implemented
workplace occupational ergonomics and safety standards. Developed and
installed facility material handling, distribution, storage and retrieval
systems while following 5S guidelines. Established methodology and set
labor standards for plant manufacturing processes.
. Served as Manufacturing Project Lead for redesigning organization's
manufacturing process to a lean cellular manufacturing process.
. Designed pilot project for Continuous Improvement Employee Suggestion
Program.
. Corporate 5S champion for residential division.
Quality Assurance Manager (1998-2004)
Developed the quality management system for the casegood product line.
Developed all standard work instructions, control plans and FEMAs for all
casegood manufacturing processes. Led numerous corrective action teams
using 8D problem solving techniques. Established and managed calibration
requirements for facility measurement instruments.
. Designed framework for corporate quality information system.
. La-Z-Boy's field quality representative during all office and
executive casegood systems installations.
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Production Manager (1994-1998)
Supervised all lumberyard, wood room, frame assembly and finishing
operations. Managed 5 supervisors and 150 employees, all direct and
indirect labor. Coordinated operations supporting plant scheduling
requirements.
. Raised lumber yield from 54% to 65%.
. Reduced direct labor hours by 15%.
Time Study - Department Manager (1991 - 1994)
Managed 2 time study analysts. Coordinated engineering change requirements
within facility
. Established methods, incentive time standards and product routings.
. Developed workstation design and blueprints.
. Designed production process methods and tooling.
.
Education
Francis Marion University - Florence, SC
B.S., Political Sciences
University of South Carolina - Aiken, SC
B.S. Liberal Arts
Additional Training
Methods and Standards training - H.B. Maynard Consulting Firm
Managing Priorities, Introduction To Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD, 8D
Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution,
PFMEA, Collaborative Workplace, Team Dynamics, Change Management and
Auditor Basics.
Project Management Coordination - Kepner Trego Inc.
Special Skills
Microsoft office
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