Manager Injection Molding

DAN NAZARIE

**** ********* ****, ********* ****, IL 61115 C: 815-***-**** **************@*******.*** Ambitious Plant Manager, who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of the Automotive Industry and an unsurpassed worth ethic.

If you are looking for a Manager who excels at building teams and enforcing a high level of quality in products and services, then please consider what I have to offer. Full P&L knowledge

Plant Management

Team building and talent development

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

FMEA

Control Plans

ISO 14001 and TS16949

Extremely fast learner

Highly adaptable

Delivering results

Plant Operations Manager, 01/2017 to 09/2017

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors – Belvidere, IL

Recruited to launch a new facility, 365,000 sq ft, 700 employees, servicing the FCA Belvidere assembly plant The plant produces instrument panels, floor consoles, door panels and other small assemblies for the IP line. The operation includes injection molding, with presses ranging from 720 to 3000 tons, vacuum forming for the door panels, assembly and JIT delivery

Recruited and trained 46 potential team leaders at two YF sister plants Hired and trained 3 Assembly Superintendents, 12 assembly and 3 injection molding supervisors Successfully launched the new plant, on a very tight window (the business was transferred from two sister plants with only 5 weeks from end of production in Toledo, to SOP in Belvidere) Designed and PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

executed plant layout utilizing lean manufacturing principles Successfully passed FCA's WCM audit

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Plant Manager, 06/2012 to 01/2017

MPC, Inc. – Janesville, WI

Launched a new facility in Janesville, WI with under performing products from two other MPC plants . The plant is producing thermoplastic assemblies for power train and emission applications in the automotive industry.

Highlights of accomplishments:

Executed all stages of the move on time and without any quality or delivery issues to customers. Obtained TS16949 certification after the first year of operation. Increased sales from $29M in 2013 to

$75M in 2017, while maintaining the same indirect and factory support staff. Since launch, increased efficiency by more than 40% and productivity by more than 20%,( combined savings of more than$ 3K per year), by implementing lean manufacturing processes and executing Kaizen and Six Sigma projects.

Delivered budget for 14 consecutive months

Attended Ford sponsored green belt six sigma training and obtained the certificate from Ford, upon completion of a green belt project

Excellent safety track record, more than 3 years with zero lost time accidents Plant Operations Manager, 07/2005 to 06/2012

Syncreon – Belvidere, IL

Successfully launched a green plant in Belvidere, IL, 500,000 sq ft and 800 hourly employees. Seamless launch of three new FCA models, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Patriot. Through continuous improvement projects, reduced the work force by more than 5% ($ 2M) a year, while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction at highest levels Represented the company at contract negotiations with UAW in 2011 Assumed the Plant Manager job whenever he was away

Assisted other syncreon facilities which had operational issues, to help them get back on track Launched a newly appointed business with FCA in Toronto, ON, as a Project Manager. Successfully launched the new Dodge Dart model at the Belvidere facility in 2012 Quality Manager, 03/2004 to 07/2005

Syncreon – Oshawa, ON

TS16949 Lead Auditor certification.

Successfully passed the ISO/TS16949 Surveillance Audit in Sept.2004. Implemented the Layered Audits process at syncreon. Used cross-functional teams to develop FMEA and Control Plans, in order to create standard work instructions where quality is built into the process.

Customer focus - quick response to each and every customer concern, with immediate containment action and permanent corrective action plan.

Received Best Supplier in the park recognition from GM Canada Shift Manager, 10/2001 to 03/2004

Syncreon – Oshawa, ON

Responsible for all shift activities in a CAW environment, performing assembly and JIT operations for the two GM car plants in Oshawa.

In charge of 12 direct and more than 200 indirect reports. Actively involved in process improvements, developing of error proofing systems and enforcing operating instructions, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5 in November 2002, compared to 1 out of 5 in December 2001.

Led cross-functional teams for process improvements, tooling/project management, modified work program, resulting in the financial performance of the company to improve from a six figure monthly loss, to a small profit in October 2002.

Through joint efforts with the Quality and Engineering Departments, reduced the number of third party Level 2 Containment Operators from 38 in January 2002, to zero in July 2002. Participated in continuous improvement projects with the Materials Department. Production Manager, 07/1999 to 10/2001

Armada Group – Scarborough, ON

Promoted as Production Manager over the entire company, including the zinc die cast and secondary/assembly departments. Reorganized the zinc die cast department, improved efficiency by 15% and reduced scrap by 20%, through process and tooling improvements.

Introduced automation in the die cast department. Actively involved together with Engineering and Quality, in continuous improvement projects.

Injection Molding Manager, 10/1998 to 07/1999

Armada Group – Scarborough, ON

Managed all the activities of the plastic department for a Tier 1 and 2 company, manufacturing injection molded and zinc die cast components for the automotive industry. Developed and implemented standard work instructions for the department. Within 6 months, increased the efficiency by more than 25%, while reducing the scrap by 15%. Completely eliminated overtime and trimmed work force by 25-30%. Assisted in the introduction of automation in the plastic department.

Shift Manager, 01/1996 to 10/1998

Magna International – Thornhill, ON

Managed the night shift in a company manufacturing reaction injection molded components for the automotive industry.

In charge of 7 direct and 100 indirect reports.

Assembled midnight shift from scratch, hired and trained all personnel on shift. Within 6 months achieved highest production efficiency and quality of all 3 shifts. When the night shift ceased its activities for a period of 1 year, acted as Quality Liaison Engineer and Special Projects Coordinator. Represented Polyrim at various GM assembly plants, assisting the customer in solving quality concerns, sorting and disposition of product. Represented the production department at APQP meetings, responsible for developing PFMEA and Control Plans.

Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 1982

University of Ploiesti - Ploiesti, Romania

After graduation, I worked as a Shift Manager for a large Romanian corporation, manufacturing equipment for the oil drilling idustry, from Sept 1982 till June 1989, when I immigrated to Canada. EDUCATION

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