Manager Management

Kevan Klubertanz[pic]

**** **** **** ***** . ***** Richland Hills, Texas 76182

361-***-**** . abmey4@r.postjobfree.com

Operations and Plant Manager

Operations and plant manager and quality / manufacturing engineer with 20+

years experience. Expertise in leading cutting edge technologies and

behavior modification programs in production operations, as well as in

facilities management, restructuring, and organizational improvement.

Proven ability to turn around manufacturing plants and create highly

productive, safe environments and to develop effective craft training

programs. Demonstrated skill in implementing lean manufacturing and Six

Sigma principles, ISO engineering, and value stream management. Highly

qualified corporate trainer with ability to develop plant managers' and

supervisors' skills in corporate business practices, workforce empowerment,

and motivational techniques.

Budget Preparation . Engineering Management . Facility Management . Lean

Manufacturing

Operations Management . P&L Responsibility . Process Improvement . Product

Development

Project Management . Quality Control . R&D Management . Six Sigma .

Strategic Planning

Total Quality Management . Training / Development

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Career Achievements

> Increased plant throughput by introducing value stream mapping and

lean manufacturing. Placed standard parts in Kanban cells and utilized

JIT transactions to reduce administrative needs and planning needs.

> Implemented lean management of inventory and kitting of products to

reduce lead times, resulting in a 20% increase in profits and a

reduction in indirect employee cost.

> Evaluated and revamped all training and implemented the TWI (training

within industry) program.

> Standardized common parts and components resulting in reduced

engineering time and manufacturing lead times by 15%.

> Introduced new processes and invented equipment resulting in higher

quality products, less manpower, less lead times. Cut crane

manufacturing from 36 months to 11 weeks, hoists from 65 days to 10.

> Evaluated and revamped all training and implemented in-house training

programs to improve the skills of the craftsmen on the shop floor.

> Doubled output of the tower shops and increased output by 20% in the

bridge plant.

> Implemented use of standard parts and components in Kanban cells and

utilized JIT transactions in the MRP system to reduce administrative

costs by 40%.

> Implemented 5S techniques in all companies, increasing quality and

reducing time lost incidents from 9 to 0 incidents.

> Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of manufacturing capabilities and

sub-contracted non-value activities to qualified suppliers while

focusing on value-added production opportunities.

> Managed business development and coordinated estimating, engineering,

and product realization through design and manufacturing of highly

engineered products as well as standard products.

> Modified production control departments by teaching time management

strategies to supervisors which allowed them to take control of their

departments, resulting in increased employee morale and acceptance of

change within the workplace.

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Professional Experience

Ace World Companies. Fort Worth, Texas. 2008 - 2010.

Vice President of Operations

. Expand company's ability to take on large projects and to implement

lean manufacturing, set policies and procedures and increase output

by reducing indirect costs, cross training staff, and reducing raw

inventory costs through vendor alliances and reviews.

. Reviewed PO status on major materials, schedules, and resource

allocation to ensure proper use of people and assets, as well as

overtime and personnel issues.

. Developed and implemented training / work instructions.

. Researched vendors and suppliers of raw materials and commodities

and negotiated pricing, delivery, and long term agreements.

. Interfaced with engineering, accounting, project management,

estimating, sales, and owner to devise methods to cut costs and

increase gross margins.

. Removed non-value added activities through lean operations and

planning.

. Directed 4 supervisors, crane shop, hoist shop, machine shop, and

electronics shop as well as a 2-person QA department, 4 engineers,

an ME / IE, a cost accountant, and an administrative assistant.

. Directed all purchasing, QA, safety, HR, manufacturing, material

control, inventory, shipping and receiving, and MRP/ERP systems and

development.

. Managed $1.2 million operations budget, $20 million in purchasing,

$2 million inventory, and a $700,000 training budget.

. Developed and received grants from the state and federal government

for training and expansion.

. Reappropriated under-utilized space, purchased rolling equipment,

press brakes, shears, cutting machines, 5 axis machining centers,

CNC lathes, and mills at auction.

Selected Accomplishments

> Increased plant throughput by introducing value stream mapping

and lean manufacturing. Placed standard parts in Kanban cells

and utilized JIT transactions to reduce administrative needs and

planning needs.

> Implemented lean management of inventory and kitting of products

to reduce lead times, resulting in a 20% increase in profits and

a reduction in indirect employee cost.

> Eliminated production control department by teaching time

management strategies to supervisors.

> Structured pay scale and jobs to establish a clear path with

achievable goals that would qualify them for pay increases.

> Evaluated and revamped all training and implemented the TWI

(training within industry) program.

> Simplified processes and work flow; cut costs on major projects

by reviewing the needs of the job.

> Standardized common parts and components resulting in reduced

engineering time and manufacturing lead times by 15%.

> Introduced new processes and invented equipment resulting in

higher quality products, less manpower, less lead times. Cut

crane manufacturing from 36 months to 11 weeks, hoists from 65

days to 10.

Trinity Industries. San Antonio, Houston, and Fort Worth, Texas. 2004 -

2008.

Plant / Operations Manager

. Improved company's capacity and capability to manufacture large

structural bridges for DOTs and railroad companies.

. Implemented lean manufacturing, created policies and procedures,

and increased output.

. Reduced indirect costs, cross trained staff, and reduced raw

inventory costs through vendor alliances and reviews.

. Reviewed PO status on major materials, schedules, and resource

allocation to ensure appropriate use of assets.

. Developed and implemented training / work instructions.

. Directed 2 facilities with all plant management reporting to me.

. Improved capabilities in the wind tower division by implementing

lean manufacturing and material flow.

. Improved product quality by implementing QA at the source, reducing

the need for associated indirect costs.

. Managed $64 million operations budget, $30 million in purchasing,

and an $8 million inventory.

. Assisted in strategic alliance with Midwest bridge manufacturing

company to increase sales and level backlogs.

Selected Accomplishments

> Increased plant throughput by introducing value stream mapping

and lean manufacturing.

> Implemented lean management of inventory and kitting of products

to reduce lead times, resulting in a 10% increase in profits and

a reduction in indirect employee cost.

> Managed the production control department by teaching managers

time management strategies.

> Evaluated and revamped training and implemented in-house

programs to improve the skills of the craftsmen on the shop

floor.

> Installed new equipment to reduce lead times and maintenance

times on equipment.

> Doubled output of the tower shops and increased output by 20% in

the bridge plant.

> Achieved 50% improvement in quality by team building, flow

management, and reduction of rework to less than 1%.

Victoria Machine Works. Victoria, Texas. 2000 - 2003.

Manufacturing Superintendent

. Designed, engineered, and led construction of mechanical equipment.

. Utilized electrical, hydraulic, fabricated, and machined components

to produce specialized subsea / diving / deep water equipment,

vessels, and piping to exacting tolerances.

. Designed, engineered, and led fabrication and installation of

offshore mechanical topsides equipment and subsea equipment.

. Manufactured and installed George Bond Undersea laboratory, diving

bells, and med locks for deep-sea operations and exploration.

. Manufactured and installed hyperbaric and hypobaric systems for

government and private industry.

Berry Fabricators. Corpus Christi, Texas.

General Manager; Plant Manager / Superintendent; General Foreman /

Crew Foreman / QC Inspector;

Fitter / Welder / Laborer

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Education

"Life Skills" M.B.A. in Industrial Technology. Alameda University.

"Life Skills" B.B.A. in Industrial Technology. Alameda University.

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Military Service

U.S. Marine Corps. Washington, D.C. Honorable discharge.

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