Manager Plant

Sam M. Lombardo

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Greenwood, IN **143

Home 317-***-****, Cell 317-***-****

abna6u@r.postjobfree.com

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Qualification Summary

. Cost conscious, result orientated individual experienced with a wide

range of manufacturing processes, techniques and methods including Toyota

Production System, Six Sigma, Value Stream Management, MRP and Kaizen

workshops.

. Demonstrated abilities in leadership, communication and interpersonal

skills. Utilization of metrics extensively as a basis for operational

decision making. Establishes effective channels of communicating metrics

and results to all employees.

. Familiar with a wide range of manufacturing processes not limited to roll

forming, tube forming, copper plating and slitting, injection molding,

compression molding (thermo set), priming, base clear coat applications

and assembly operations.

. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Project, Lotus

Notes and ERP systems.

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Work Experience

1996 to 2009

Meridian Automotive Systems

Shelbyville, IN

Director of Indiana Operations - 2008 to 2009

Responsible for five manufacturing facilities located throughout the State

of Indiana. Over saw all aspects of the business not limited to safety

performance, environmental reporting and compliance, improvement of quality

and delivery metrics, cost improvement activities of $8.6 Million,

inventory reduction of $1.2M. Activities included cost improvement

projects, value stream mapping, plant operating reviews, financial and

tooling reviews, launch readiness reviews and quoting new business.

General Manager, Shelbyville Operations - 2002 to 2007

Responsibilities included overall plant performance, metrics and P & L.

Implemented cross functional teams to drive improvements in safety,

quality, delivery, OEE, scrap reduction and bottom line performance.

Successfully completed registration audits for TS 16949 and ISO 14001 and

achieved Q1 status at two facilities. Reduced overall plant PPM to fewer

than 50 through continuous improvement activities and standardized work.

Implemented cost improvement tracker system to drive cost improvement that

resulted in bottom line growth. Utilized program management tools to launch

several new programs successfully.

Assistant General Manager, Shelbyville Operations - 2001 to 2002

Supervised the material and molding departments. Implemented systems that

emphasized standardized work, quality, one piece flow, quick change over,

lean market place and Kan ban. Instructed MBS classes and led events

throughout the company. Implemented MAPICS and developed material system

throughout the plant. Converted the MRO crib to MAXIMO and implemented

system to improve inventory accuracy, reduction of lead times and

inventory. Improved molding OEE and implemented standardized work

throughout the department. Reduced mold change over time by 50% through

Kaizen events. Implemented 5S system to improve house keeping and become

model plant for associates and customers.

Plant Manager, Rushville Operations - 2000 to 2001

Rushville, IN

Responsible for all departments and bottom line performance including

reduction of back orders, lead times and reducing accounts receivables.

Implemented plant system's to improve customer's quality and delivery

metrics through permanent corrective actions. Established business

operating system to measure and improve all plant metrics including safety,

quality, delivery, inventory, continuous improvement, and financial

performance. Improved plant's financial performance by $2M on sales of

$10M.

Materials Manager, Shelbyville Operations -1997to 2000

Shelbyville, IN

Responsible for the plant's production and MRO inventory, purchasing,

scheduling and delivery performance. Implemented scheduling system's to

improve the flow of material through molding, assembly and paint

departments. Tracked schedule attainment and implemented corrective actions

to improve metrics. Implemented cycle counting system to improve overall

inventory accuracy. Improved all customer delivery metrics that allowed

the plant to maintain green status on their bid lists. Monitored Chrysler

SMART system and Ford DDL. Achieved year over year cost savings on

purchased components, factory supplies and MRO.

Materials Manager, Lapeer Operations - 1996 to 1997

Lapeer, MI

Responsible for plant's material functions at an injection molding

facility. Implemented MRP system to release materials for molding, assembly

and paint operations. Supervised plant's production control office,

warehouse and purchasing departments. Part of team that improved safety,

quality, delivery and the plant's bottom line performance.

1986 - 1993

TI Automotive (Bundy Corporation)

Warren, MI

Production Control Manager 1993 to 1996

Responsible for maintaining plant MRP system, controlling plant

inventories, ordering steel, preparing sales forecasts, supervising plant

scheduling, coordinating traffic and supervising the plant Production

Control Office. Implemented Future Three and BPICS.

Production Scheduler, 1992 to 1993

Responsible for all production scheduling from start of raw material

processing to finished product out the door. Prepared all daily schedules,

controlled activity on shop floor and supervised the shipping room.

Production Supervisor, 1991 to 1992

Applied experience and motivational skills in maintaining high standards of

quality and productivity. Trained employees evaluated performance and

handled department record keeping.

Laborer, 1986 to 1991

Gained valuable experience and knowledge of manufacturing operations,

quality procedures, interpersonal relations and time management while

rotating through production and plating positions. Duties included machine

set-up work, machine operations, running plating lines and slitters.

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U.S. Army, Radio Operator and Mechanic, 1986 to 1990

U.S. Army (1984 to 1986)

U.S. Army Reserve (1986 to 1990)

Honorable Discharge

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Education

M.S. in Management, 1997

Walsh College; Troy, MI

GPA 3.8; Graduated with high distinction

B.S. in Business Administration, 1992

Wayne State University; Detroit, MI

Major: Accounting.

Financed 100% of educational expenses through full time employment.

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