Manager Plant

Plant and Operations Leader

Energetic operations and manufacturing leader with proven results in Aerospace, Industrial, Military, Medical industries. Motivate diverse teams to meet customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery. Improve operational efficiencies and reduce cost while maintaining workplace safety and engagement. Bilingual English/Spanish.

Summary of Skills

Manufacturing Systems Strategic Planning Operation Management Product Development Production Control Customer Service Lean Manufacturing Inventory Control Sales Support 5S Supply Chain Management Human Resources Continuous improvement Purchasing Union Negotiations Quality Assurance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TMI – TRANSFORMER MANUFACTURERS INC. Norridge, IL.

Plant Manager 2016- Present

Reduced the cost of raw material by 20%+

Developing a just in time process to increase inventory turns

Improved on time delivery

COMMUNICATION COIL INC. Schiller Park, IL.

General Manager 2005 - 2016 Director of Operations 2000 - 2005 Manager of Manufacturing 1991 - 2000

Facilitated closing and movement of all operations to New York State. Reduced moving expense by 30%+

Optimized manufacturing operations

Managed the introduction of ISO into the manufacturing plant

Reduced manufacturing cycle time by 20%+

Implemented a “ Just in Time System” with suppliers

Developed cross training program for multiple operations,

resulting in a reduction in labor costs by 25%+

Improved customer satisfaction by increasing on time delivery from 56% to 98%+

Increased inventory turns

Developed plans for outsourcing to increase new product lines

Relocated complex facility from Chicago to Schiller Park, with no missed deliveries

MAGNECRAFT ELECTRIC CO. Northbrook, IL.

Plant Manager 1985 - 1991 Manager Production Control / Logistics 1977 - 1985

Co-lead Union negotiations - Implemented two tier wage system

Integrated 2 Mexican factories into an existing factory in Northbrook, IL.

Streamlined work flow in the production area

Coordinated production in 3 manufacturing plants

Directed shipments to both foreign and domestic accounts

ACADEMY ARTS DIVISION - INTERCRAFT INDUSTRIES CORP., Chicago, IL.

Production Scheduler 1972 -1977

Purchasing- coordination of raw material

Schedule and maintain production levels

Analyze computer reports

Education

University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) Graduate course work on economics and management.

Northeastern Illinois University 3 yrs.

Juron Institute- Completed Course on Management of Quality

Wright Jr, College

Certifications

Six Sigma Champion Certified 2016

Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Certified 2016

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