Timothy A. Collins

**** ******* ****

Bettendorf

Iowa.52722

Cell # (269)-317-

4423

E-mail:

abmved@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Objective:

Diversified, results-oriented manufacturing management professional

with progressive experience in Metal Stamping, Welding and Assembly, Paint

Application and CNC Machining, Plastic Injection, Maintenance Management,

Capital Equipment, Employee Relations, Training and Coaching, and

Continuous Improvement methods.

If you're looking for a "hands-on" manager, with a technical

background, who loves to work with employees of all levels, I am the person

you are searching for to assure your company of success. I have the

knowledge to transform an organization into a team that cares for each

other and improves steadily. Mentoring, teaching and organizing are my best

skills. I understand management and organizational behavior; I was raised

on leadership and understand the Intensity and Discipline to Win.

Skills Summary:

. Outstanding Safety Performance and Training Concept

. TPM / TPS / TQM ( Certified Coach)

. Six Sigma (Black Belt)

. Tool and Die Knowledge/Capability

. Experience with large and small corporations

. Engineering change management

. Kanban, (pull systems) JIT, 5s, Kaizen Cell structuring, Valve stream

mapping, cell redesign

. Coach, mentor and encourage" Team" to achieve success.

. Lean Manufacturing Methods

. Headcount balancing and work flow optimization

. QS 9000 /9001 ISO 14001/TS 16949 Auditor, Internal and External

. SMED changeover

. Robotic mig welding and assembly

. All automatic / manual presses (Deep Draw Dies) Transfer Dies, Hot

Stamping and laser trim

. Class "A" Surface /Paint and Powder coating

. CNC / Drilling Centers (program and set-up)

. Experience managing launch activities

. Project Management

. Corporate Vision

. Visual Management

. APQP Management experience,

. Broad proficiency, education and training in Leadership and

Management.

. Known history of increasing productivity and performance while

reducing associated costs.

Work Experience and Accomplishments:

Operations Manager

McLaughlin Body Company

East Moline, IL March 2009 - Present

Lead, guide and direct employees across three (3) shifts with six (6)

direct reports in a 7 day a week operation for a full service stamping

facility, utilizing Lasers, Plasma, Shears, Brakes, Presses ( including

deep draw and finish form on structural and Class A surfaces).

Implemented lean manufacturing concepts including 5S, Setup reduction,

Kanban, and visual management.

Revolutionized scheduling process to insure:

. Increased on time delivery by 36%

. Reduced labor and overtime costs by 66%

Drove Safety initiative to establish all time work record without any

injuries

Implemented and directs ongoing team activities

Introduced and sustains world class housekeeping standards to facility

Lead stamping facility to record profit margin in history of a 100 year old

company

Raised quality standards and output to unprecedented levels in history of

facility

Lead, guide and directs efficiency studies resulting increased throughput

at all levels of the facility

Established and directs employee training programs

Insure compliance with Safety and Health program

Participates in and actively involved as a member of the plant Safety

committee

Prime contact with Engineering dept to insure and improve manufacturing

process

Recognized change agent in the ISO process resulting in the highest score

for ISO audit in the company

Stamping Area Manager

MAGNA, Eagle Bend Manufacturing

Clinton, TN December 2007 - October 2008

Improved through put by 40% while implementing 5s systems and lean

disciplines. Raised associate morale and empowerment processes. Implemented

team communications through out plant.

. Reduced scrap rate by 30%

. Decreased die set time by 45 minutes

Supervisor of Paint/Finesse Department

HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

York, PA (contract) January 2007 - December 2007

Supervised 35 union associates/robot techs and also finesse operators.

Assured daily measurable by implementing lean business solutions systems

while maintaining a safe, quality work environment.

. Developed lean concepts and standardized work processing

. Built "team" concepts with cell structuring and "self empowering"

methods

Stamping Area Manager

DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Toledo, OH (contract) February 2004 - December 2006

Responsible for quality control and efficiency of production processes.

Decision making duties include but not limited to assessing failed

machinery, delegating maintenance repair issues to skilled trades, die-

setters, electricians, and millwrights. Supervised 66 associates including:

3 lines of stamping presses [40 total], 6 skilled tradesmen including

machine repairmen, die repairmen and millwrights.

. Made sure associates had the supplies needed to run efficiently and

effectively

. Managed capital equipment budget of $24 million annually

. Performed research on new equipment and repaired equipment

Stamping Area Manager/Welding Supervisor

EDSCHA NORTH AMERICA

Jackson, MI September 2000 - November 2004

Managed stamping and tool room departments while supervising 100 hourly

associates and 18 skilled trade associates. Increased production 60% by

implementing a stream lined manufacturing system. This directly saved 40%

in labor costs during a time of budget restraint, by consolidating designed

structures.

. Successfully implemented several process improvements

. Contributed to the successful labor reporting and its implementation

by evaluating and consolidating press room parts and equipment to

ensure consistency throughout the plant

. Established critical metrics to track scrap activity, resulting in

increased production efficiency and reduced scrap.

Stamping Area and Assembly Supervisor

MSI BATTLE CREEK STAMPING

Battle Creek, MI August 1986 - September 2000

In a period of rapid expansion, helped directed responsible for increasing

production [60%] by building a team concept and reorganizing and

redirecting staffing.

. Systemized and reorganized the apprenticeship program which improved

employee relations

. Satellite systems specialist: 6.1 commercial dies and home units

Stamping Area and Assembly Supervisor

AMC JEEP CORPORATION

Toledo, OH June 1983 - August 1986

Worked with engineering and production associates to attain high production

and low scrap rate. Scheduled die change out and maintenance activities

while supervising welding and assembly area.

. Outer skins/ Doors, hoods division all class "A" surfaces

. Spot welding/radiator supports

Education:

Business Management/Mechanical Engineering Degree

University of Toledo, 1980-1984

Organizational Involvement:

Certified Dale Carnegie Instructor

Certified Steven Covey Instructor

Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor

References available upon request.

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