Manager Plant
Resume:
ANDREW L. MORIN
***** ********** *** • Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
586-***-**** • *********@**********.***
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/11/5ba/555
MANAGER: Operations, Quality, Lean, Sales
Quality-driven, culture-changing catalyst for the safe and optimal operation of high-volume, multi-site plants using
a successful combination of process improvements, continual staff training, and mentoring, and overhead
reductions. True hands-on perspective of real-world business requirements acquired through progressive
promotion from frontline worker to top corporate leader. Committed mentor with a history of grooming staff to fill
leadership roles. Versed in diverse Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and Toyota production
systems. Responsive decision-maker quickly adapting to and managing challenges using U.S. Navy experience.
Plant Operations Management • New Plant Startup • Efficiency, Continuous Process Improvement • Quality Control
Cost Avoidance, Reductions • Health & Safety • On-Time/Just-In-Time Delivery • Safety Management, Training
Lean Manufacturing • Union, Labor Relations • Problem Resolution • Staff Management, Mentoring • P&L
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Leader & Quality Manager
ANDROID INDUSTRIES, Warren, Michigan • 2006-2009
Tier 1 automotive supplier to GM & Chrysler with 10 plants nationwide.
Achieved zero product defects as part of relentless commitment to quality control and assurance, controlling
overhead by minimizing waste using high-yield process improvements. Met delivery deadlines through optimal
staffing levels as the manager of 90+ United Auto Worker (UAW) and 3 salaried personnel. Collaborated with the
Union Steward as necessary to handle grievances and issues. Directed plant-wide daily operations, aligning with
department leads to quickly and effectively handle unexpected challenges. Led daily layered audits and
scheduled internal system audits. Monitored and eliminated product and system non-compliance issues.
Updated all Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plans as needed.
• Captured a 33% cost savings in less than 7 months by lowering the direct labor cost per unit on engine and
tire/wheel assembly.
• Employed and trained staff using such Lean Principles as 5S, SMED, Kaizen events, waste elimination, and
line balancing to execute and manage process improvements.
• Engineered the restructuring of a 52-work station assembly line over a 3-day weekend, including the
complete breakdown, relocation, relabeling, and reconstruction of each unit. Launched workforce training on
the third day. Amended applicable PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions as required.
Plant Manager
SUPREME CORES, LLC, Lancaster, South Carolina • 2005-2006
Manufacturer of sand molds for the foundry industry with 2 facilities and a 200-person staff.
Performed daily quality tests and checks on raw materials to ensure consistency and sand grade levels as part of
comprehensive plant operations management. Trained and mentored staff while remedying personnel and
production challenges. Navigated communication problems with a 95% Hispanic workforce of which only 10%
could read or speak English. Handled sales calls.
• Slashed die changeovers times for 14 distinct product lines by a total 49 hours (based on good part to good
part timing), escalating productivity by 41% while cutting defects by 13%. Plummeted scarp from fine tuning
after die changes by 63%.
• Introduced such growth initiatives as Hoshin strategy planning to elevate the operations of the family-run
business to levels previously believed to be unattainable, including the linking of individual plant goals to the
owners’ overall objectives.
RESUME
ANDREW L. MORIN • Page 2 • *********@**********.***
General Manager of Operations, Birmingham, Alabama (2003-2005)
T&WA, INC., Various Locations • 2000-2005
Tier one automotive supplier to Toyota, BMW, Honda, Mercedes, Hyundai, Ford, and GM.
Orchestrated product and plant launches, P&L management, and client contact for 4 assembly plants supplying
parts for Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, and Honda. Mentored each Plant Manager with quality, production, delivery,
and commercial improvements. Advanced overall corporate objectives by driving the achievement of individual
plant goals and metrics. Coached and transformed the performance of an Operations Leader on the verge of
termination, ultimately saving the employee’s job.
• Spearheaded the opening of the Hyundai plant.
• Spurred $168K in cost savings through skillful contract negotiations resulting in lower regional freight fees
• Streamlined staffing levels and waste at the Birmingham plant by $90K annually.
Plant Manager, Birmingham, Alabama (2003) T&WA, INC
I was brought in to overcame the tense environment of a plant staffed by disgruntled workers, 90% of which
voted initially to unionize. Ultimately driving a vote of 3 to 1 against the union.
• Decreased plant operating overhead by 22% using team-based cross training, waste elimination, and
equipment cycle time improvements.
Plant Manager, Paris, Kentucky (2001-2003) T&WA, INC
Directing comprehensive operations encompassing quality control, safety, logistics, technical, HR, performance
evaluations, administration, accounting, customer relations, and external affairs. Grew the facility into a
benchmark training site for all 6 company plants. Performed JIT in sequence for 2.4M assemblies per year as a
Tier 1 Toyota supplier.
Production Manager, Davenport, Iowa (2000-2001) T&WA, INC
Lowered customer-shipped defects by 40% through cross training and process improvements as the manager of
facility maintenance, production control, and quality assurance. Grew process efficiency from 61% to 73% while
cutting labor costs by 12K+ per month as the Tier 1 supplier for John Deere and Caterpillar.
Note: Additional work history includes Shift Supervisor for Webasto Sunroofs, Inc. and roles including Quality
Engineer. at Inalfa Roof Systems. Served in the U.S. Navy and Army National Guard. Details upon request.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration
Intercontinental University
Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, Nuclear) Technician
Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT)
Lean Six Sigma • Lean Manufacturing Certification
Villinova University
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