Manager Continuous Improvement

Tommy Huynh

Arlington, TX ***** 214-***-****/ 832-***-****

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Plant Manger & Senior Level Operations

20+ years’ success leading continuous improvement and operational efficiency for high-profile organizations.

Repeated success guiding sizable, cross-functional operations, training, and logistics teams within the various industries. Talent for process improvement and effective change management providing sustainable high-impacting results. Skilled in analysis, planning, and execution of high-profile initiatives. Expertise in project management and strategic leadership methodologies to achieve operational excellence. Collaborative communicator continually focused on cultivating relationships and promoting synergy across units to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business practices and enhanced profitability. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MRP system. Bilingual in English and Vietnamese.

Plant Operations Management

Strategic Analysis & Planning

Root Cause Analysis & Resolution

Risk Assessment & Management

Process Management

Operational Safety & Health Practices

Inventory Logistics

Quality Assurance

International & Domestic Business Development

Leadership & Development

P&L Forecasting & Management

LEAN/Kaizen/Kanban,5S Methodology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Airflow Systems Inc.

Operation Manager

2015 - Present

Lead the day-to-day operations of a $20M organization which manufactures industrial air filtration systems focused on operational excellence and optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally improving manufacturing processes and resolving issues.

Drove the organization from a non-revenue generating state to $1.4M in the first year by applied Lean Six Sigma.

Serve as the Safety Manager continuously promoting a safety-first culture resulting in a Zero Incident a year.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives successfully increasing production output by 2X within 6 months.

Build dynamic teams through the recruitment, training and management of top talent. Motivate and Turn around poor operator into a valuable worker to achieve value added for organization.

Create the Production Master Schedule ensuring alignment with production objectives and needs. Adaptable to changing schedules and priorities.

Utilize LEAN methodologies to successfully drive KPIs such as the reduction in On-Time delivery by 50%.

Develop and implement communication strategies among departments ensuring successful On-Time Delivery.

Team leader in new a U.S Navy project from development to successfully delivery of 11 Machines to U.S Navy ship yard. First time the company ever build machines for U.S Navy project.

Coordinate trade shows, site audits, and inspections encompassing internal, client and OSHA visits.

Mueller Water & Gas Valves Company

Production Supervisor

2014 - 2015

Directed the performance of a high-volume manufacturing operation focused on the optimization of resources and the production of quality products to fit the client’s needs.

Enhanced On-Time Delivery levels by 17%+ and production by 15% within the first 60 days through the utilization of visual management SQDIP, 5S and LEAN methodologies, scheduling sequences and supply chain demand.

Perform team leader duties over LEAN events and the implementing sustainable Kaizen event effectiveness.

Led the operations of robotic machine and high-volume priority cells. Value of $300K a day of Machining Parts (WIP).

Players International Consulting Corp.

General Manager

2012 - 2014

Advised and managed the $6M contract on the operational planning for MGM Casino & Resort’s grand opening in Viet Nam during construction in collaboration with the CEO and CFO saving $2M organizationally while leading continuous improvement efforts.

Negotiated work bid contracts for building maintenance for MGM and Intel International Viet Nam.

Assisted in the launch marketing strategy for a Multi-Million dollars Malaysian organization.

Oversaw multi million dollars project, import and export functions for rice, sand and construction materials to Singapore.

Designed the customized conversion of Mercedes Benz vehicles into MGM’s VIP transportation fleet with $1M insurance per person.

Global Gold Mining Corp.

Director of Operations

2009 - 2012

Presided over the operations of three tunnel gold mines and full accountability over financial management of budgets and profit/loss forecasting and reporting leading 200+ employees and two plants in the accomplishment of operational excellence. From Start-up phase to a fully operation condition.

Liaised with government officials in regards to reporting progress, standards compliance and inspections.

Reduces tax and operational waste resulting in cost savings of $2.1M.

Produced and facilitated safety training initiatives as well as compliance awareness.

Increased final production speed by 300% from original production designed.

Empire Level Manufacturing Corp., Mukwonago, WI

Production Supervisor

2005 - 2009

Supervised the operational activities of a diverse workforce of 90+ individuals.

Implemented Q.C standard, Standard Work Instruction training, 5S strategies resulting in a 21% increase in productivity.

Established continuous safety, efficiency, quality, and cost improvement methods including cross training, 5S, and data collection.

Suggested improvement strategies around production, scrap reduction, equipment utilization, and quality.

Intermet Die Casting & Machine Corp., Racine, WI

Quality Process Control Supervisor

2004 - 2005

Performed and oversaw multiple quality assurance processes ensuring proficiency, compliance and continuous improvement.

Managed, reviewed and implemented improvement strategies for multiple quality control processes encompassing audits, troubleshooting, inspection planning through the utilization of root-cause analysis and quality control methodologies.

Established continuous improvement efforts and monitoring of Q.C. processes.

Coordinated communication strategies to resolve operational gaps and issues between the machine shop and foundry.

Aluminum Castings & Engineering Co., Milwaukee, WI

Quality, Training & Development, & Operations Manager

1996-2004

Directed the operational capacity of 200+ employees through strategic leadership.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

B.S in Mechanical Engineering Technology Milwaukee School Of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI-USA (1993-1998)

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