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Marcus Martin
An experienced Production Manager/Supervisor who has demonstrated the
Overview ability to train and lead diverse teams of professionals to high levels of
performance in a variety of highly competitive environments. More than 12
years of hands-on experience in Production Management/Supervision,
Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality development,
Project and Product Management, Engineering and Engineering Management.
Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business
requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, develop
innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness,
increasing revenues, and improving customer satisfaction.
Experience April 2011 - February 2013 Faurecia Emissions Controls Technology
UAP Manager Ford Cold End Assembly
Manager of Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and
Maintenance for $50 million Automotive Supplier. OEM Customers include GM,
Ford, Cummins, and Chrysler in addition to intercompany tier I suppliers.
Stabilized plant Operations taking it from a 7 day operation to a 5 day operation
through driving TPM activities and implementing other Lean practices.
Upgraded talent in Supervision, Engineering, and Direct labor using my skill and
experience to coach and teach in a high turnover environment to create teams of
high performers reducing scrap, downtime, eliminating injuries, and increasing
productivity and morale
15 months without a recordable injury
August 2009 – April 2011 HHGREGG Appliances and Electronics
Electronic Sales - 6 Months
Manager In Training - 3 Months
Operations Manager - 6 Months
• Successfully hired, trained, and Opened New Store in New Market as
a New Manager.
• Responsible for Inventory, Facilities, Sales, Hiring, Training.
• Implementation of Lean principles in retail. Kanban.
2005–March 2009 International Automotive Components NA
(Formerly Lear Corporation) Madison ville, KY
Operations Manager
Responsible for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and
Maintenance for $90 million Automotive Supplier. OEM Customers include
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, GM, Ford, and Chrysler in addition to Lear Corporation
Tier I suppliers.
Stabilized plant Operations Launching 7 new programs which increased plant
sales from $55 million to $90 million.
Implemented various systems plant wide in Manufacturing, Manufacturing
Engineering, and Maintenance to increase plant productivity with emphasis on
elimination of waste and through Lean Manufacturing. (Pattern Wheels, Pitch
Systems, Waste Walks)
Manage MRO
Manage 21 Salaried and 400 Hourly personnel.
Finalist for Launch Award for ’07 Toyota Camry
600+ days with no lost time accidents
2004-2005 Lear Corporation Sidney, OH
Operations Manager
Responsible for Manufacturing and Process Engineering for $100 million
Automotive Supplier. OEM Customers include GM, Ford, and Chrysler in
addition to Lear Corporation Tier I suppliers.
Increased Plant performance (OEE) 35% using Lean Manufacturing and Six
Sigma tools to reduce waste and minimize variation.
Manage 13 Salaried and 300 Hourly personnel
2003-2004 Lear Corporation Sidney, OH
Continuous Improvement Manager
Responsible for All Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Engineering
projects and programs.
$5.7 Million in Cost Savings Implemented in Material, Direct Labor, and Indirect
Labor.
Facilitate Kaizen Program utilizing cross-functional teams to achieve project
completion and educate the workforce on World Class Manufacturing Principles
and Applications.
Manage 4 Six Sigma Blackbelts and 3 Process Engineers
2000-2003 Lear Corporation Mendon, MI
Six Sigma Blackbelt
Responsible for 6 projects per year leading to cost saves in excess of $1.6
million annually.
Developed Vision System to eliminate and prevent Intermittent Electrical Failures
in RS Visor Vanity lights. (Patented)
Designed and installed Automated Wire Insertion machine to reduce cycle time
for operation from 22s to 7s redeploying $300k in direct labor. (Patented)
Various other projects involving the use of Statistical Analysis and DMAIC
methodology to reduce scrap significantly internally and prevent external quality
rejections while reducing cost.
1997-2000 Lear Corporation Mendon, MI
Product Line Manager – Overhead Systems
Production Department Manager for $40 million in sales manufacturing
Overhead Systems Assembly including Injection Molding for Various American
and Asian OEM’s
Increased Department Productivity 35% through Lean Manufacturing and TPS
methodologies which improved uptime, reduced scrap, and reduced labor.
Implemented various systems to train/upgrade shop floor labor and put
ownership and accountability of processes to people who have the greatest
impact.
Instrumental in COMPASS program as Lean Manufacturing Deployment
Champion.
1988 – 1996 Denso Manufacturing Battle Creek Mi
Sub-Leader Injection Molding
Production Operator on 50 to 1500 Ton Injection Molding Machines running Talc
filled Polypropylene, Glass filled Polypropylene, Glass filled Nylon, etc, for
Radiator P-Tanks, Blower Fans, Cooling Fans, Fan Shrouds, and various HVAC
cases for Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Chrysler and Dodge.
Performed all Process Trouble shooting and Quality Checks
Performed all Mold changes using both Overhead crane and Side Load systems
Education 1984-1986 Morehouse College Atlanta, GA
Pre-Med Curriculum – No Degree Obtained
1990-1995 Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI
Applied Science Curriculum – Mechanical Engineering based
Reading, Playing Instruments, Outdoor Sports, Golf, Skiing, etc.
Interests
Proficiencies Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Minitab, Visio, Autocad, Six Sigma
Blackbelt Certification, Lean Manufacturing Certification, Lean Manufacturing
Implementation. Mold Set up and Processing. Compression and extrusion
molding experience, trouble shooting and system develo pment.
References: Available upon request
Salary Requirements: Negotiable