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Jason M. Popour

Professional Profile

Seven years’ experience as a proven Tier1 Plant Manager for a multi-million dollar, and multi-site operation serving General Motors of Saginaw, MI and Defiance, OH. Currently a Production Leader for a Tier1 Supplier, Managing by the principles and disciplines of the Toyota Production System (TPS).

Summary of qualifications

June 2014- Present- Nexteer Automotive, Saginaw, MI

Production Leader

Responsibilities:

oEnsure Safety, Quality and Delivery for two modern technology Assembly Lines, along with two grind lines, within a UAW facility

oDrive the disciplines of TPS (Toyota Production Systems) into the Operation to ensure optimal efficiencies

oManage and coordinate our Value Streams to meet all Production targets and the demands of our Customer schedules

oResponsible for FTQ (First Time Quality) and effective operations of assembly lines. sub-assembly equipment and grind line

oReport out on daily production numbers during operation meetings and end of shift

oEnsure Operators are trained and follow defined standardized work

oManage all Labor payroll hours through the utilization of Kronos

oReport out at Warranty reviews with General Motors

oCompany enrolled in Executive Leadership training

oCompleted Problem Solving courses and methodologies

oWorking on Fast-X Apprenticeship completion

June 2014- Present- Cardinal Manufacturing, Saginaw, MI

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

oContacted by General Motors (GM) to assist in mentoring, structuring and growing Cardinal Manufacturing

oPerform all GM quoting, job layouts and Production strategizing

Accomplishments:

oIncreased annual sales by 750,000 in 3 months

March 2007-May 2014 CMI Schneible Group (Tier 1 supplier to GM and Caterpillar) Saginaw, MI

Plant Manager

Responsibilities:

oInstill Health and Safety principles as a way of doing business

oManage and Mentor supporting Departments including; HR, Finance, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance

oDaily reporting of production, safety and customer satisfaction via various matrix(s) and conference call.

oProactive GM site visits

oHiring, training and evaluating both salary and production personnel

oAchieving weekly production targets

oMonitoring labor and system performances for specification compliance

oDrive continuous improvements in safety, accuracy and efficiency

oContinuous pursuit of budget reductions

oAll security, maintenance, communication networking, Landlord and sub-leaser relations related to successfully operating facility

oEstablish departmental goals and measure effectiveness

oReview, verify and sign off on all purchase requisitions as they pertain to our operating needs and verify they don’t exceed allotted spending

oEnsure Environmental compliance for both local and state regulations

oQuoting and production layouts for all new business opportunities

oMulti-Plant responsibilities (I Managed operations for two locations in two separate states; Managed up to four locations during company restructuring.)

Accomplishments:

oGrew Annual Sales by $2,000,000

oApplied discipline policies that resulted in reduced absenteeism and misconduct

oEmphasized safety training that contributed to zero work related injuries.

oIntroduced lean manufacturing concepts and 5-S.

oReduced workforce by 20% while maintaining quality and throughput on an increased sales volume of 70%

oCreated a revenue sheet that allows for a daily report card of effectiveness

oTime studied processes and created work standards

oImproved customer/supplier relations by facilitating pro-active face to face meetings

oManaged the consolidations and decommission of 6 separate facilities.

1999 – March 2007 Saginaw Powertrain Inc. (Tier 1 supplier to GM) Saginaw, MI

General Supervisor/Quality Manager/Production Engineer

Had several key positions within company including; General Supervisor (as General Supervisor I was responsible for all Equipment efficiencies, all production scheduling, all relations with Union activities, and facilitating meetings/training of all Production Supervisors on all shifts), Quality Manager, Production Engineer/Supervisor, Quality Supervisor, and most recently held was Quality/Production Manager. My positions held encompassed all below mentioned:

Establish & Maintain TS 16949 Quality System at two separate UAW facilities. Certified Internal Auditor for both QS 9000 and TS 16949. Responsible for facilitating third party audits at both locations.

Involved in contract negotiations and development along with all direct relations with their appointed UAW Chairman. (300+ UAW employee facility)

Management Rep. for both our facilities.

Customer contact responsible for all our GM and non-GM customers.

PPAP Submissions. Coordinate PTR runs for both our facility and Saginaw Metal Castings facility through two plants.

Responsible for entire hourly Quality Staff along with, the Salary, Leak Test function at our Impregnation facility.

Facilitate quarterly Management Review meetings.

Responsible for monitoring and updating GM Supply Power web site.

Facilitate weekly Quality meetings with customer. (GM)

Chosen by Saginaw Metal Casting Operations (GM-SMCO) Purchasing Dept. as the supplier contact liaison between both their customers: GM Flint Engine North and GM Flint Engine South.

Invited by GM Defiance Ohio Engineering staff to assist in the launch of the 3800 engine block through GM Flint Engine North.

Required to attend the GM CIT meetings at both GM Tonawanda New York and GM Flint Engine North.

Assist Financials in quoting, outsourcing and layouts for GM RFQ procedure.

Assist Financials to determine the Standard Direct Labor hours and Indirect Labor hours for both facilities. This includes calculating machine efficiencies and the layout of the entire production staff to ensure to operations are running and do run as efficiently as possible.

Provide all Production Supervision in both facilities, all the implementation plans for determining manpower reductions and troubleshooting process restraints or potential process restraints.

I was one of the primary contacts for our facilities ADT alarm system.

Very involved in Six Sigma Projects. DOE’s, Data collection, Charting, etc.

Very proficient in several computer programs including Excel, Word, Windows 95, 98, 2000, Gauge Pak, Mini-Tab, SPC express, and on-line sites which include IMPACT and Logic Solutions.

(Had personally planned out and executed over $750,000.00 worth of cost savings in 2005/2006 by determining, planning, & implementing process improvements and manpower revisions.)

1991 - 1999 Saginaw Control and Engineering Saginaw MI

Production Supervisor

Responsible for Powder Coat/Liquid Coating Systems

Assisted in development, layout and execution of new Coatings lines

Daily inventory and Purchasing of all products to support operations

Employee mentorship, job placement, reviews and terminations

Quote Material needs for engineering staff

Improved efficiencies by nearly 200% by improving racking designs

Responsible for significant cost savings from developing better pre-treatment controls

Responsible for all pre-treatment applications for both Alkaline and Acidic systems, along with appropriate sub-surface Rust Preventatives.

Education

1999 - 2002 Delta College Saginaw, MI

Several Management Courses. Certificates

QS 9000 Overview and Internal Auditor Training.

2005

TS 16949 Internal Auditor Training. Holly, MI

Activities and Involvements

Currently on Board of Directors for AFS (American Foundry Society), Saginaw Valley Chapter

Past President of the Freeland Hockey Booster Board

Active AFS Corporate Member

Coach/Mentor of various youth athletic programs, both through school system and non-school supported sporting activities.

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