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Manager Continuous Improvement

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Los Angeles, CA
Posted:
July 06, 2018

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J. Humberto Huerta

Valencia, California 661-***-****

ac55yy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Production Control Mgr. / Manufacturing management, position directly associated with plant manufacturing or Master Scheduling. Obtain employment with a progressive company where my skills, education and experience can be utilized to enhance company performance in exchange for personal and professional growth.

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

A strategic thinker with a positive record of streamlining manufacturing operations and production control by using TPS principles and world-class techniques to increase Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Cost and Growth. My areas of expertise include:

Production Management

Continuous Improvements

New Product Implementation

Implementation ISO9001-2008, AS-9100, ISO-14001, 5S, Kaizen, AS-9102

Cross-Functional Team Building

Bilingual English-Spanish 100 %

Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma

Activity Based Costing

Quality Improvements

Strong experience with MRP’s, SAP, ORACLE, EPICOR-9 & VANTAGE-8.X

EXPERIENCE

SARGENT Aerospace & Defense, Torrence, CA. 8/2014 - Present

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR III

A fastener industry for Commercial, Military and NASA

Essential Functions:

Manage staff of 46 operators in charge of the Machine Shop, Blast Dep., Shot Peen, Heat Treat, Passivation and NDT.

• Develop processes which improve efficiency while also improving quality.

• Lead and manage production supervision, production material control, planning and work with

Manufacturing engineering to achieve company goals.

• Ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively.

• Led several cross-functional TQC teams and coached team members, as appropriate, to develop skills and confidence

In their ability to examine work processes, create solutions and measure improvements.

• Develop employees to reach their maximum potential, utilizing the Crane IC process, Performance Appraisals,

Performance Improvement Plans and Development Plans. Build a high performing customer-focused team.

Responsible for ensuring that performance metrics are understood by all members of the Value Stream.

• Allocate the necessary resources to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control.

• Assure that appropriate forecasting of all manpower, facility, tooling, production and material requirements.

• Help with budgets, capital expenditures and financial statements.

• Assure capacity levels are maintained to match demand in the short- and long-term requirements. Participate in long-

range planning and budget preparation.

• Provide manufacturing leadership in the SIOP process. Conduct and/or facilitate the use of Value Stream Mapping,

Standard Work, Level Scheduling and Value Stream Linkage. Lead and/or facilitate Kaizen events.

• As the primary change agent, organize work flow and shop floor processes that result in improvement in production

Efficiencies. Identify and implement production processes or areas of opportunity where improved production

Methodology and practices would result in improved efficiencies and or saving. This may involve implementation of

Lean, Kanban, and or SMED.

• Proactively review and analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements for specific job completions and

adjust accordingly to meet schedule requirements

CRANE Aerospace & Electronics, Burbank, CA. 1/2013 – 8/2014

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR II.

Hydro-Air products lead the industry with:

Brake control systems across all market segments and aircraft sizes. All elements of the brake control system –

wheel speed sensors, hydraulic valves and manifolds, electrohydraulic servo valves and electronic control boxes

are manufactured in Burbank.

A world-class simulation capability to enable initial airplane configuration and conceptual design through to

Successful flight-test support.

A range of aviation fuel pumps.

A highly experienced team in an on-site FAA/JAA repair station.

Essential Functions:

Manage staff of 42 operators of CNC-Mills, CNC-Lathes, Deburring, Grinding, 3 leads and 2 maintenance employees.

• Develop processes which improve efficiency while also improving quality.

• Lead and manage production supervision, production material control, planning and work with

Manufacturing engineering to achieve company goals.

• Ensures the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively.

• Led several cross-functional TQC teams and coached team members, as appropriate, to develop skills and confidence

In their ability to examine work processes, create solutions and measure improvements.

• Develop employees to reach their maximum potential, utilizing the Crane IC process, Performance Appraisals,

Performance Improvement Plans and Development Plans. Build a high performing customer-focused team.

Responsible for ensuring that performance metrics are understood by all members of the Value Stream.

• Allocate the necessary resources to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control.

• Assure that appropriate forecasting of all manpower, facility, tooling, production and material requirements.

• Help with budgets, capital expenditures and financial statements.

• Assure capacity levels are maintained to match demand in the short- and long-term requirements. Participate in long-

range planning and budget preparation.

• Provide manufacturing leadership in the SIOP process. Conduct and/or facilitate the use of Value Stream Mapping,

Standard Work, Level Scheduling and Value Stream Linkage. Lead and/or facilitate Kaizen events.

• As the primary change agent, organize work flow and shop floor processes that result in improvement in production

Efficiencies. Identify and implement production processes or areas of opportunity where improved production

Methodology and practices would result in improved efficiencies and or saving. This may involve implementation of

Lean, Kanban, and or SMED.

• Proactively review and analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements for specific job completions and

adjust accordingly to meet schedule requirements.

CIRCOR Arropase Inc., Sylmar, California 6/2010 – 1/2013

PRODUCTION SUPERVSOR

Essential Functions:

Specializing in precision machining, hydraulic and mechanical assemblies, landing gear MRO and exchange programs for commercial and military landing gear Certifications Sylmar Facility: FAA Repair Station #1CER745B • ISO 9001-2000 compliant AS9100 • ANSI-NCSL Z540-1-1944 • FAR Parts 21 & 145 compliant EASA. Part 145 approval #EASA.145.4298

Manage staff of 62 operators of CNC-Mills, CNC-Lathes, SNK’s, Gap-Grinders, E-Lathes, Honing, 5 leads and s maintenance employees,.

• Analyze performance trends and take corrective action to meet goals.

• Direct workforce to accomplish goals for keyh metrics: OEE, Spoilage, Safety, Continuous improvement, Cost

Reduction, TPM’s and confer with Qukality to inspecdt production parts to impove quality.

• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of associates engaged in the production and machining of

Landing gears for commercial and military planes.

• Confer with other managers to coordinate operations and activities.

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals.

• Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-

solving solution.

• Ensure safe operation of all equipment and train associates as necessary.

• Ensure all associates adhere to production and processing standards.

• Ensure all Company procedures and policies applicable to your operation are enforced.

In charge of implementing 5S system throughout the plant and maintaining the plant clean

In charge of implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma to increase Quality and Productivity, by scheduling Kaizen events.

Directs Lean Operations Management techniques and processes such as JIT (Just-in-Time), SPF (Single Piece Flow) and Kanban

Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.

Worked with specs in Heat Treatment of parts : Annealing, Normalizing, Hardening and Tempering

Works with purchasing to make sure is ordering the correct materials and lead times.

Proactively suggest develop and implement plans to motivate, empower and develop workers to achieve work goals in a team environment.

Direct production operations based on established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machines, equipment capabilities and skilled labor.

Identify and advise Operations Director of production issues providing suggestions and recommendations for changes in working conditions, design, test production procedures and the use of equipment.

Directed plant re-organization and established work centers resulting in 15% cycle time improvement with associated cost reduction.

• Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.

MS AEROSPACE, Sylmar, California 2008 – 2010

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Privately owned company, leader in the world of Aerospace Fasteners, Aerospace Bolts, Specialty Fasteners,

Military Fasteners and Medical Fasteners ($200 million Manufacturer Fasteners and Bolts).

Essential Functions

.Manage a staff of 152 employees, 12 direct reports including supervisors, planners and expediters and 140 factory employees. Responsible to ensures organization meets objectives through effective planning and execution of inventory, procurement and administering plans and programs to assure proper production schedules for operating departments, to meet company shipping and inventory goals. Responsible for the accurate and timely issuance of work orders, conversion of authorized production requirements to manufacturing and related processes time period schedules and expediting of activities necessary too maintain an uninterrupted flow of production to schedule. Develop and implement cost and process improvements. Staff of 12 direct reports including supervisors, planners and expediters and including 140 factory employees. Worked with CNC-Mach, Grinding Mach., Cold & Hot Heading, Brake-Presses, Stamping Mach. and NADCAP Chemical Processing AC-7108, Heat Treatment AC-7102, Material Testing AC-7006 and Non-Destructive Testing & NDT AC-7114S

Implemented and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to all areas of production.

Reconfigured 45,000 square foot plant layout, which improved worker efficiency, reduced material waste by 12 % monthly.

Served as a member of the Manufacsturing Engineer Group accountable for developing cost-effective solutions to manufacturing production issues.

Directly involved in the installation and successful implementation of new machinery, test equipment, inspection equipment and automation for machining and assembling.

Implemented corrective actions for discrepant parts.

Reduced progrtamming and set-up times by 90 % through standardization.

APPLIED COMPANIES, Valencia California 2007 – 2008

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Privately Veteran own company, Manufacturer of Environmental Control Units, Power Generators and pressure vessels for the Defense Department and Commercial Aerospace, Boeing, Northop G. and Airbus.

Implemented and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to all areas of production.

In charge of implementing 5S system throughout the plant and maintaining the plant clean.

Use SPC to establish and implement programs to: improve product quality and productivity, streamline process, reduce wastage and emissions, and also improve customer service

Implemented the KPI board with 5 targets, Safety, Quality, Delivery on Time, Cost & Growth.

Direct production operations based on established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machines, equipment capabilities and skilled labor.

Directs Lean Operations Management techniques and processes such as JIT (Just-in-Time), SPF (Single Piece Flow) and Kanban

Lead and manage production supervision, production material control, planning and work with

Manufacturing engineering to achieve company goals.

FORREST MACHINING, Valencia California 2005 – 2007

PROGRAM MANAGER/PRODUCTION CONTROL

Boeing Comm. / Military, Spirit, Kawasaki & Embraer

Privately owned company, experienced in the manufacturing of Aerospace Structures and Assemblies for the Military, NASA and Commercial Aerospace; such as Lockheed, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Spirit and the Space Shuttle, a $500 million Aerospace leading manufacturer.

In charge of the program with Kawasaki to make wing structures for Embraer.

Implemented and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to all areas of production.

Works with purchasing to make sure is ordering the correct materials and lead times.

Proactively suggest develop and implement plans to motivate, empower and develop workers to achieve work goals in a team environment.

Direct production operations based on established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machines, equipment capabilities and skilled labor.

Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-

solving solution.

Allocate the necessary resources to meet external and internal commitments while maintaining budgetary control.

Assure that appropriate forecasting of all manpower, facility, tooling, production and material requirements

TRIUMPH STRUCTURES- LOS ANGELES, INC, Chatsworth California 2003 – 2005

PRODUCTION CONTROL / OUTSIDE-PROCESS

A Global Leader in supplying and overhauling aerospace systems and components. Operating in 58 locations, Triumph designs, engineers, manufactures repairs and overhauls aircraft components, subassemblies and systems with a yearly sale of $1.8 billion dollars. Directed activities of 14 direct reports and 80 factory employees.

Implemented and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and six sigma principles to all areas of production.

Direct workforce to accomplish goals for keyh metrics: OEE, Spoilage, Safety, Continuous improvement, Cost

Reduction, TPM’s and confer with Qukality to inspecdt production parts to impove quality.

Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.

Supervise and coordinate the activities of associates engaged in the production and machining of

Landing gears for commercial and military planes.

Confer with other managers to coordinate operations and activities.

Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals.

Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-

solving solution.

Help with budgets, capital expenditures and financial statements.

AEROSPACE DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL INC., Valencia California 2002 -2003

PORDUCTION CONTROL MANAGER

ADI a Company of The Marvin Group, a Multi-Billion dollar manufacturer associated with Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles – Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, Space Vehicle Equipment, Engineering Services –Aviation and/or Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Dynamics International Manufactures Structural Machined Parts, Landing Gears and components, Assemblies and Tooling.

EDUCATION

University of Nuevo Leon, Mx,

B.B.A. Operations / Management

Master of Arts in Business Administration

Language World USA, Japanese Language Spring and fall 1992

Other Companies worked for are:

1. - Zenith Electronics Corporation, from 1984 - 1990

Chicago, IL. (Union workforce)

Title: Production Manager

2. - Sony Corporation of America, from 1990 – 1997

San Diego, CA. (Union workforce)

Title: Production Manager.

3. - Dynamica de Prestaciones, from 1997 – 2002

Maquiladora border of Texas and México. (Union workforce) Title: Director of Operations



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