Lean Manufacturing Manager

ANDREW WURTS

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I am an accomplished multi-functional professional with experience and a proven record in manufacturing operations. One of my many strengths is continuous improvement through analytical problem solving methodologies and lean manufacturing. I really enjoy leading and coaching team members to help develop their skill sets and see organizational improvement.

SKILLS

Strategic Planning & Execution

Employee Coaching & Empowerment

Team Leadership & Team Building

Lean Manufacturing

P&L Budget Management

Cost Reduction

Analytical Problem Solving Methodologies

Continuous Process Improvement

EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2013 – CURRENT

Eaton Steel Bar Company – Leading manufacturer of cold drawn steel bars into the automotive and hydraulic fittings industries.

PLANT MANAGER

Organizational design and implementation to leverage talents and drive operational efficiencies

Implemented shop floor PLC communications to create metrics and drive improvement throughout the process

Implemented Lean methodologies throughout facility to reduce costs, eliminate waste in processes and increase throughput

Refined maintenance process to focus on preventive and predictive measures instead of reactionary maintenance. Lead to reduction in downtime and increased production/lower costs.

Lead capital budget projects to install new equipment and increase capacity of plant

JULY 2007 – OCTOBER 2013

CORPORATE QUALITY MANAGER

Designed and implemented new testing methodologies that eliminated customer claims for cracks and surface defects

Managed new product development through APQP process and ultimately lead to new product lines being supplied to customer base

Lead efforts to maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification and drive improvements using analytical problem solving and continuous improvement projects

Implemented layered audit processes throughout facility

Managed and lead internal audit teams for the entire company

Responsible for supplier management programs

AUGUST 1998 – JUNE 2007

Textron Fastening Systems – Leading manufacturer of fastener solutions into the automotive industry.

QUALITY MANAGER

Responsible for failure analysis through metallurgical testing techniques

Implemented ISO 17025 for laboratory accreditation

Responsible for new product development through APQP and PPAP process to automotive companies

Lead efforts to drive improvements using analytical problem solving and continuous improvement projects

Implemented Toyota Production Systems (Lean Manufacturing) throughout facility

EDUCATION

2011

MBA – LEAN MANUFACTURING CONCENTRATION, University of Michigan - Flint

2005

B.A BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Baker College

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