Production Operations Manager

SUMMARY

Enthusiastic manufacturing management professional with diversified

experience in union and non-union environments across multiple shifts.

Motivated, analytical, and adept at managing a variety of tasks and

aggressive schedules. Communicates well at all levels and effective in

leading a team that achieves timely results. Secret security clearance

(inactive). Highest held clearance Top Secret (inactive).

SPECIALTIES

Six Sigma Principles - Continuous Improvement - Production Operations and

High Tech Manufacturing - Lean Manufacturing - High-Volume, High-Mix

Manufacturing -Capacity Planning - Safety - Quality Assurance - Microsoft

Office - Performance Reviews - Coaching and Mentoring - ORACLE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing for the Uncooled Product Line reducing the

cycle time from 36 days to 10 days.

. Reduced non-conforming inventory from $700K to $225K by designing a

scheduled approach to repair process in 10 months while maintaining daily

production schedule.

. Evaluated test fixture design and recommended "Unit Under Test"

engagement changes to improve the ergonomics and reduce workplace

injuries.

. Built new product with minimal staffing and delivered 100% units on time.

. Automated Special Batch Costing report, reducing generation time from 3

days to only 30 minutes.

. Improved manufacturing line uptime 5% by studying down time, analyzing

results and overseeing installation of more efficient equipment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flextronics, Fort Worth, Texas 76177

2013 - Present

Production Manager

Managed the startup of C and D Shift on an aggressive schedule. The first

Smart Phone assembled in the USA was launched on time. Using Lean

principles increased UPH from a starting average of 42 to 65 in 3 months.

Trained and mentored 3 supervisors. Supervision: 240 Associates, 10 Leads,

and 3 Supervisors. Off Shift Manager on temporary assignment to Austin to

launch the Apple Mac Pro. Trained and mentored 7 supervisors. Increased UPH

from 30 to 70 in 2 months. Supervision: 435 Associates, 12 Leads, and 7

Supervisors.

DRS Technologies, Inc., Dallas, Texas 75243

2008 - 2013

Senior Supervisor Operations

Managed the operations of three manufacturing teams in the semiconductor-

FAB, Backend Assembly and Test areas meeting production schedules and

delivering on time to the customer. Tracked yield, Cycle time, Pareto, and

production statistics. Support and troubleshoot production test systems,

probe stations and engineering experiments. Duties also included staffing

and capacity analysis. Direct supervision: 40 Associates, Indirect: 5

Associates

MOTOROLA INC, Fort Worth, Texas 76173

1998 - 2007

Manager NPI Test, Analyze, and Repair, 2002- 2007

Directed a three shift operation in the NPI Test area, meeting aggressive

NPI schedules and ensuring product was ready to transfer to the External

Manufacturing Site. Direct supervision: 4 Leads and 70 Associates

Manager New Product Introduction, 2001- 2002

Oversaw New Product Introduction, data collecting, issuing reports and

recommending manufacturability improvements. Direct supervision: 6

Managers, Indirect: 56 Associates

Manager Production Assembly and Test, 1999 - 2001

Directed daily operations of SMT Lines, Test, Analyze, and Repair

processes. Direct supervision: 4 Managers (80 Associates before Managers

hired), Indirect: 15 Associates

Associate Manager, 1998 - 1999

Managed production schedules, product quality, safety, testing, yield

improvement, and team building. Direct supervision: 18 Associates

TECNOL, Fort Worth, Texas 76180 1997 -

1998

Department Manager

Implemented production schedules, ensured product quality, safety, and team

building. Direct supervision: 58 Associates, Indirect: 9 Associates

CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY, Paris, Texas 75461 1995 -

1997

Production Supervisor, 1996 - 1997

Supervised daily production schedules, product quality, safety, and team

building. Direct supervision: 52 Associates, Indirect: 5 Associates

Manufacturing Engineer, 1995 - 1996

Analyzed projects, performed cost justifications, monitored ingredient

yields, performed motion and time studies, and resolved daily production

issues.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - Honorable Discharge 1973 -

1995

Electronic Warfare / Offensive Avionics Superintendent (SMSgt)

Experienced in Flight Line, Back Shop, Job Control operations, Offensive

Avionics Instructor, Wing Quality Assurance, and Command Quality Assurance.

Performed system testing using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and other

related test equipment. Qualified troubleshooter on OAS, FLIR (Forward

Looking Infrared), and STV (Steerable Low Light Television) Systems.

Performed Technical Order Validation and Verification. Performed

inspections, personnel evaluations and developed course curriculum.

EDUCATION / Professional Development

Bachelors of Science in Industrial Technology

Southern Illinois University College of Engineering, Carbondale, Illinois

CUM LAUDE

Associate in Applied Science in Avionics System Technology

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama

Better Process Control - Louisiana State University, LA

Facilitator Certification - Zenger Miller

OSHA 501 Courses

RECOMMENDATIONS:

"Jim is a detailed oriented supervisor. He motivates his people to get the

best quality and highest productivity. He is very responsible, dependable

and you could trust that Jim would follow through until the task was

completed. I would highly recommend Jim, he is first class all the way."

Tom **, VP/Site Manager/Director/Operations

"Jim is an excellent leader that draws out the best from individuals. He

integrates well with all levels of the organization and provides good

insight on issues to help come to a timely resolution.

As Director of Operations I was happy to have Jim as part of my team and

would highly recommend him."

Stephen **, Director of Operations

KEY SEARCH WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH WORK HISTORY

Flextronics:

High Speed Manufacturing, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Flex

Link, Progressive Assembly Line, CNC, Mill, Anodize, Sand Blast, Clean,

Mask, De-mask, De-burr, Laser Etch, Buff, QC, Color Bin, Assembly, Test,

Failure Analysis (FA), Repair, Packaging, Shrink Wrap, Configure To Order

(CTO), Build To Replenish (BTR), Press Fit, Takt Time, Units Per Hour

(UPH), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, Ford 8D, ISO, TL9000,

Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Assembly, Cell Phone, Blue Tooth, Wi-

Fi, Wireless, Vision, AIO, P2i, Electronic Work Instructions (EWI),

Inventory Control, Apple, MAC PRO, Motorola, MOTO X phone, Mentoring,

Coaching, PIP, Reward, Discipline, Collaborative, Team Building, Safety,

5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, KRONOS, Microsoft Office,

Excel, Word, Power Point, Telecom, Single Piece Flow, Line Balance

DRS Technologies:

DOD, Secret Clearance, Defense Contractors, Infrared, Sensors,

Semiconductor, Thin Film, Plasma Etch, Photolithography, mercury cadmium

telluride (MCT), Dice, Mounting, Packaging, Testing, Optimizing, Javelin,

SADA I, SADA II, DIRCM, Die Mounting, Capacity, Batch Seal, EOCCM, Vacuum,

Cryogenic Cooler, Uncooled Detector, TWS, Target Weapon System, Phalanx,

SharePoint, Oracle

Motorola:

SMT, Surface Mount Technology, Pb Free Solder, PCB, RoHS, WEEE, Pick and

Place, Panasonic, BTU, Vision Machine, ICT, In Circuit Testing, JTAG,

Functional Testing, FCN, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Digital, Analog,

LPA, Low Power Amplifier, TRX, CDMA, TDMA, GSM, UMTS, 3G, 4G, LTE, Base

Station, NPI, New Product Introduction, FPGA, BGA, Re-Flow, Profile, OTD,

DFM, DFT, Telecommunications, Communications, Electronics, Wireless,

Diagnostics, RF (Radio Frequency), RMA, Warranty

TECNOL:

Sonic Welding, Dial Gage, Ear Loop Mask, Visqueen, Tie Mask, Specialty

Mask, Disposable Surgical Mask

Campbell Soup Company:

Blending, Filling, Filler, Waterfall Filler, Steam Peeler, Rotary Cooker,

Stork Cooker, Process Control, Labeler, Accumulation Table, Case Packer,

Box Sealer, Conveyor System, Incubation, Seamier, Union, Howe Richardson

Scale

Contact this candidate