Manager Plant

Keith L. Gailey

**** ****** *** ***** • Williamston, MI • 48895 • 734-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Objective To obtain a position with a growth oriented company that encourages its resources to perform within a defined structure of measurement and accountability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HATCH STAMPING COMPANY - CHELSEA, MI 2015-PRESENT

Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Full Operational control of (2) manufacturing facilities and

a full service die shop Sales revenue in excess of 100 million/annum

Development and execution of Kaizen events that directly increased OEE by 32%

Maintain World Class Quality performance EPPM of <2ppm

Improve Maintenance up time to 97%

Champion Safety Committee and Continuous Improvement Teams

Annual budget development in conjunction with KPI and stretch goal targets

Mentoring process for Middle Management and Skilled Trades

FC MASON MANUFACTURING COMPANIES - SAINT JOHNS, MI 2014-2015

General Manager

Full Manufacturing, Budget and P&L responsibility

Implement Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) measurables

Implement comprehensive, effective Management Review

Direct/Indirect Material reductions exceeding 50%

Safety improvement/Incident reduction of 95%

Multiple Kaizen events leading to labor, material and cost reductions

Program Management, Capacity Analysis, Fleet Management

BARNARD MANUFACTURING - SAINT JOHNS, MI 2012-2014

General Manager

• COO with full Budget, P&L and Operational responsibility

Define/Develop quality systems for ISO approved facility

Define/Develop inventory and logistics management systems (QAD)

Reduce Labor cost by 62%

Launch Chrysler World Engine Cover Project (7MM sales)

Secure and Launch John Deere Steering Assy Program (5MM sales)

Develop Management Review/5S/PM/APQP process

MacArthur Corporation - Grand Blanc, MI 2011-2012

Continuous Improvement/Plant Manager

• Control all aspects of daily plant operations

Improve Equipment Utilization by 31%

Implement fully functional Preventive Maintenance program

Reduce internal scrap rate by 60%

Increase Inventory Accuracy by 31%

Implement 5S, SMED and OEE principles

Key Management member in TS16949/ISO14001certification

Brose North America - Auburn Hills, MI 2004-2010

Plant Manager, Prototype Plant 2009-2010

• Control all aspects of daily plant operations (Budget, P&L)

Manager of Prototype seating operation for North America

Define/Develop quality systems for Prototype seats

Define/Develop inventory and logistics management systems

Reduce Labor cost by 50%

Reduce Inventory storage and obsolete material by 30%

Implement Lean Principles (5S, SMED, Kaizen Event)

Supplier Development 2004-2008

• Conduct supplier assessment for North American supply base

Conduct Technology Audit for supplier approval

Conduct Lean/Kaizen events for North American supply base

Champion tool relocation activities (Stamping/Plastics)

Conduct Supplier Workshops and Training Sessions

Product Launch on S197, D219/258 and W164 programs

Define/Develop problem solving techniques (8D, 5Y, Shanin, Ishakawa)

BARNARD MANUFACTURING - SAINT JOHNS, MI 2003-2004

Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Tier 1 supplier to Caterpillar, Goodyear and DCX

Full manufacturing responsibility (115 indirect)

Factory OEE improvement of 13% in 6 months

Implemented 3 cellular concepts

Implemented Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Kaizen principles

Six Sigma Black Belt certification through Caterpillar

Decreased PPM by 17%, Decreased Inventory by 63%

Developed and Implemented Plant QOS

Reduced MRO spending by 32%

OLYMPIC LASER PROCESSING - BELLEVILLE, MI 2001-2002

Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Green field Operation---Joint venture between Olympic Steel and US Steel

Plant start-up operations

Launch two laser weld (YAG) lines for the purpose of body side blanks

High volume Tier 1 automotive supplier of Laser Welded Blanks

Factory efficiency improvement from 51% to 78% in 2 months

Launched 3 programs in 4 months

Manufacturing Engineering/Program Management

Materials Management/Maintenance Management

Flex-N-Gate (Kelsey Hayes/Peregrine) 1987-2001

Plant Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Warren, MI 1999-2001

Initiated, implemented, and verified the following improvements in

repetitive, Tier 1 manufacturing environment

P&L with monthly sales in excess of $4 million per month

Factory profit improvement from <13.6%> to +6.2% in 6 months. 250

Indirect and 17 direct associates

Manufacturing Engineering/Program Management--Transfer of 74 jobs

to Flex-N-Gate in 7 weeks (PPAP) and launching 4 new programs

Q1 endorsement, QS9000 re-certification, Pentastar Award

PPM lowered from 2700 to 70 in (9) months

Materials Management-Launch new MRP system (QAD)

Maintenance/Tool Program-reduced downtime by 55%-Perishable cost 23%

Business Unit Manager - Flint, MI 1997-1999

Window regulator manufacturing line

12MM yearly sales

350 UAW Employees-25 Direct Employees

Plant Manager - Fremont, Ohio 1995-1997

Drum & Rotor Machining Facility

250 USWA Employees-27 Direct Employees

Full Operational responsibility

Education Spring Arbor University

Bachelor of Arts Business Administration

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 1995

Michigan State University

Material Logistics Management Program

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