Manager Plant

Johnny C. Wallace

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Objective: A mid-level management position where I can maximize my Operational and management experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Highly accomplished professional with 15 years of experience and expertise achieving results leading people in the operational areas of Production Management, Material Management, and Project Management. Strengths include:

Effectively apply analytical skills and consultation to Senior Leaders to advance organizational proficiency and achieve operational goals in compliance to labor contracts.

Innovative in the conceptualization and tactical execution of process improvements that add value in both a managerial role and individual contributor role.

Solid ability to successfully research and analyze results to provide a recommended course of action.

Positive attitude and collaborates well with other organizations and team members to resolve high and low priority level issues.

Professional Experience

FCA Chrysler (1995-Present)

Built an impressive record of achievements managing in various operational departments and partnering with all levels of the organization to contribute to revenue growth, enhancing overall organizational efficiency, and managing projects to success.

Power Train Program Manager – Chrysler Technology Center (November, 2014 to Present); Auburn Hills, MI

Forecasting and implementing equipment at key components plants ensuring the material flow concepts are up to world class manufacturing standards.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

Assessed status of excess transportation for containerized materials and identified 3 areas of opportunity resulting in $400k in savings for the Company.

100% implementation of material flow requirements for all plants based on departmental timeline.

Process improvements for key plants identifying material flow weaknesses and counter measures to address gaps.

Benchmarking results on key metrics and implementing best practices to gain improvement at key facilities.

Materials Manager - Warren Truck Assembly plant (October, 2011 to October, 2014); Detroit, MI

Managed operational unit of 3 managers, 18 Supervisors, and 500 hourly employees. Identified and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiencies in the areas of Company safety, quality, delivery requirements, and overall plant morale.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

25% reduction in department’s first aid and lost time work cases resulting in more manpower ready to work.

Analyzed departmental operational losses related to manpower, material, and plant downtime related to material issues. Implemented strategic initiatives to address which resulted in 3.5 million in savings.

Identified top scrap parts and assigned project team to resolve. Led to 15% reduction in scrap savings totaling $300k.

20% reduction in critical line disruptions resulting in 12 million in savings.

Planning & Timing Manager – Warren Truck & Jefferson North Assembly plants (August, 2009 to October, 2011); Warren & Detroit, MI

Ensured that the overall production & programming, vehicle scheduling, just-in-time material delivery, and material part coordination was maintained for the plant.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

Responsible for 18 million worth of daily productive inventory.

40% reduction in excess transportation costs for the plant by elimination of obsolete routes.

Reduced productive inventory by 1.5 million per year by working with purchasing and combining locations for long lead suppliers.

Worked with Corporate Sales to combine productive build schedules of like vehicles resulting in savings of 2M per year.

Launch Coordinator – Warren Truck Assembly Plant (October 2007 to July 2009); Warren, MI

Implementation of new module parts and processes in coordination with both internal and external customers.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

5 million cost savings through implementation of truck KANBAN system to deliver sheet metal materials from local suppliers.

Successfully coordinated 3 launches of the Dodge Dakota and Dodge Ram vehicles.

100% on time project completion while meeting strict timelines and budget requirements.

Responsible for project development, design, and blueprint review and analysis of material purchasing and scheduling.

Materials Area Manager – Warren Truck Assembly Plant (September, 2005 to September, 2007); Warren, MI

Responsible for managing 4 front-line Supervisors and indirectly 80 hourly employees.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

233% reduction in department’s recordable injuries due to new safety initiatives.

Implemented lean materials and management approach resulting in 1% decrease in on hand delivery.

Managed multi-functional operational areas which were interdependent on one another to achieve team success.

136% reduction in department’s excess transportation occurrences through combining delivery routes for multiple suppliers.

Scheduling & Follow Up Supervisor – Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (May, 2001 to August, 2005); Warren, MI

Coordinated vehicle build schedules and timely materials delivery from supply and manufacturing base.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

Reduced costs in the supply chain by removing inefficient routes due to lack of supplier communication.

Responsible for ensuring that all customer vehicle orders were built to corporate standards & specified options.

Ensured accurate build criteria was met for forecasting of materials to the supply base.

Created vehicle validation process which created a 200K savings.

Materials Supervisor – Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (March, 2000 to April, 2001); Warren, MI

Responsible for managing 4 front-line Supervisors and indirectly 80 hourly employees.

Notable Successes & Achievements:

Supervised 15 forklift drivers and ensured materials were properly delivered to their line side locations.

Performed weekly safety talks to promote and educate team members on safety awareness.

Partnered with Corporate logistics and various inventory groups to identify excess materials in the plant due to carrier and supplier related issues.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Arts; Public Relations

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Certifications and Training

Lean Manufacturing I & II

World Class Manufacturing

Certified Project Management Certification

Supply Chain Management

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