Manager Lean Manufacturing
Resume:
JOSE BELLON
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SUMMARY
Senior Manager who specializes in production management, product development and lean manufacturing for global companies, with a proven ability to solve difficult business problems by applying strong analytic and creative skills to implement strategic solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vice President Manufacturing / Plant Manager Unionwear Inc 2017 – Present
Newark NJ
Increase Production on the Baseball Hats Division 33% from 1650/day to 2200/day
Reduced lead time from 8 weeks to 4 weeks and will continue to improve to be under 3 weeks
Implement 5S in 4 Different Depts
Change Layout from traditional Production to Lean Manufacturing Cell in 2 Depts
Reduced Manufacturing Cost 15% in the last 6 Months
Implement Quality at the Source to reduced the number of rework pieces
Create cross-training program to increase overall Plant Flexibility and Productivity
Train Production Supervisors on Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Manager, Productivity Assurance and Special Projects Decor Inc 2011 - 2017
Englewood, New Jersey
Handled special projects on the behalf of the company president
Implemented 5S in the major departments of automatic printing and spray lines
Created “quality at the source” program, which reduced rejection percentage in internal audits
Improved efficiency in spray lines by 16% on 1st shift and 21% on 2nd shift
Reduced machine downtime in spray lines by 15% in the last nine months
Oversaw an improvement in efficiency by 17% on automatic printing machines
Reduced downtime by 18% in automatic printing in the last nine months
Introduced new concepts in order to more accurately measure production output
Production Manager, Human Scale 2010 – 2011
Piscataway, New Jersey
Improved cycle time in the World Chair Line from a three-day deficit to five days ahead of schedule
Created a cross-training program to increase flexibility, quality and efficiency in the World Chair Line and in the seats and back assembly areas
Implemented a cross-train and rotation program in the seats and back assembly department to minimize safety issues due to repetitive motion
Worked closely with human resources to develop production, quality, safety, and training program
Senior Costing Engineer Manager, Coach Inc. 2005 - 2010
New York, New York
Developed and validated initial cost estimates for new handbags, accessories, and materiel through coordination with product development, design and engineering, and service provider factories in Asia
Provided initial cost estimates from Design Cards, bill of materials or samples to help Design and Merchandising Department determine proper target and price margins.
Negotiated yields, labor and overhead cost with factories in Asia with average savings between 5% to 10% from initial to final cost
Achieved an average reduction on material usage of 3% or better by creating materials layout markers using Optitex Program to minimize material consumption and increase efficiency with average savings of over $150k annually
Plant Senior Production Manager 2000 - 2005
Carlstadt, New Jersey
Recruited by Coach Operation Senior VP and Director of Product Development to manage the entire Production Facility
Planned and organized the Manufacturing process for Pilot Runs, Test Production, Visual Merchandise Special Projects and the Repairs Department while controlling or reducing inventories and operation expenses and reducing work in process from ten days to five or better
Directed production of repairs and reduced work in process from twelve days to three days using TSS 1-piece flow
Ensured a safe work environment by implementing and maintaining plant safety programs and
Achieved the desired zero accident” goal for three consecutive years
Production Manager, Coach-Division of Sara Lee Corporation 1991 - 2000
Medley, Florida
Coordinated efforts to re-configure and transform an entire mini-factory consisting of over two hundred fifty personnel into a highly flexible, quick response, and high performing team, managing six production supervisors and three equipment mechanics
Reduced cycle time from eight weeks in 1995 to one week in 1997 by implementing Toyota Sewing System (TSS)
Eliminated negative manufacturing and leather variances, which increased direct labor efficiency and reduction of work in process
Increased direct labor plant efficiency 18% by leading the creation of a team charged with diagnosing, designing, and implementing programs
Production Manager/Production Support Engineering, Hoover Industries 1985 - 1991
Miami, Florida
Supervised a number of different departments, including sewing, assembly, and shipping
Compiled with production schedules and balanced production lines in order to minimize waste
Provided alternatives and implemented process improvement procedures to reduce cost
Successfully expanded capacity in designated areas from fifty-five to one hundred fifty employees
Junior Industrial Engineer, Suave Shoe Corporation 1976 - 1985
Miami, Florida
Performed production time studies and method analysis for cutting, sewing, operations, and injections for shoe production
Established production standards by developing accurate time studies that were used by managers to implement manufacturing goals.
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Groupwise, Optitex Program, SAP, Karat
Language: Proficiency in Spanish
EDUCATION Business Administration - Management, 1980 Miami Dade Miami Florida
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