Injection Molding Manager

Robert (Bob)Weiselberg

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Phone: 616-***-****

Rockford, MI. 49341

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Summary

Operations Manager/ Supervisor with extensive background in lean

manufacturing principles including Kaizen events, kanban, pull systems,

S.O.P. Standardized work and 5s. Team oriented with the ability to problem

solve with positive results using 5 why, 8D. Strong understanding of

safety, quality, customer expectations, cost, delivery and OEE. Detail

oriented with excellent communication skills at all levels of organization.

Familiar with TS 16949 and QS 9000 certification.

Professional Experience

CS Manufacturing, Cedar Springs, MI

2012-2013

Operations Manager, Tier 2 automotive supplier, Plastic Injection Molding

Lead 3 shift operation, consisting of 13 molding machines with

approximately 45 employees

. Implement 5s and lean manufacturing in a new facility.

. Lead supervisors to problem solve day to day issues as they arise

. Perform and act on daily process audits to promote continuous

improvement.

Plasan Carbon Composites. Bennington, VT, Wixom, MI

2010-2012

Manufacturing Supervisor/Site Supervisor - Produces Carbon Fiber parts for

the Chevy ZR1 Corvette, Dodge Viper

In charge of launch builds, pull systems, 5s, lean, safety, shipping

receiving, problem solving

. Implemented 5s plant wide, both in Bennington and Wixom

. Aided in setting up of Plasan's first pull system in Bennington

. Set up Wixom facility with tool boards, pull systems, S.O.P.

. Reduced product turn times approximately 8% in 6 months

CWC Textron, Muskegon, MI

2008-2009

Manufacturing Supervisor - GM Product line, Foundry, Cam shafts

Responsible for production associates in a union environment, paying close

attention to safety, quality and on time delivery. Tracked performance,

attendance and problem solved areas of concern with input from team

members.

. Assisted in reducing scrap from an average of 5% a month to 0.8% on a

major product line.

. Spearheaded program change that increased productivity by 15%

Netshape Corporation, Grand Haven, MI

2006-2008

Manufacturing Supervisor - Automotive Industry, Energy absorbing bumpers.

Led team members to attain a world class organization. Responsible for day

to day activities of the production associates and process techs. Scheduled

work, vacation time and tracked attendance. Administered discipline when

necessary. Updated standardized work. Tracked overall equipment efficiency,

(OEE)

. Led team in Kaizen event that reduced mold change time from 90 minutes

to 24 minutes.

. Tracked and improved machine utilization to 85%, including changeovers

on all 3 shifts of operation.

. Maintained quality, on- time deliveries and discipline of employees at

world class levels.

Magna Donnelly, Holland, MI

1988-2005

Manufacturing Supervisor - Automotive interior rear view mirrors.

Managed 5 different processes with over 60 associates. Had responsibility

for Injection Molding, EC/On Star, Die Cast, Powder Paint, Returnable and

Expendable packaging for numerous customers.

. Participated in launch of the first Onstar Mirror program

. 10 years of hazardous waste training and emergency response.

. Implemented pull systems and set trigger points for our die cast

operation.

. Assisted in 5s training and implementation throughout interior mirrors

division

. Participated in the plant reorganization of associates into high

performing work teams

EDUCATION /TRAINING

. Diploma, Traverse City High School

. Attended Northwestern Michigan College

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