Manager Management
Resume:
John Kaendera
Objective: Director Plant Operations
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Performance Improvement Manager- Production Manager
Ngroup Peformance Partners - Gaithersburg, MD - April 2013 to January
2015
Responsibilities:
Currently working as a Performance Improvement Manager overseeing a ll
manufacturing operations in a three shift operation. I developed strategies and
set objectives to allow proper operation of the department by meeting internal
and external customer delivery requirements; assure process and product
conforms to specifications and standards that meet the needs and
requirements of both internal and external customers.
Achieved standard metrics such as monthly Production weekly cost per unit
and monthly batch cycle time, no salvage batch, batch cycle time utilizing a
Balanced Scorecard.TPM, Maintained 5S, OSHA, plan standards throughout
the entire plant. Achieve yield variance and conducting weekly yield meetings
with quality department. Initiated a management leadership program to develop
and mentor direct and indirect reports, Conduct performance appraisals for
direct reports.
Reviewed the appraisals for indirect reports and develop and execute
individual development.
Developed capacity planning tools to determine if production will be
constrained in future periods; level load the production plan, and
identify potential corrective actions such as: working overtime, adding
equipment, outsourcing or expediting, and communicate to the Planning
group.
Reviewed new product introductions, and promotion calendars with
Planning, Sales and Operations
Developed strategies and set objectives to allow proper operation of the
department by meeting internal and external customer delivery
requirements; assure process and product conforms to specifications
and standards that meet the needs and requirements of both internal
and external customers.
Achieved standard metrics such as daily yield production, weekly cost per
unit and monthly batch cycle time, no salvage batch, batch cycle time
utilizing a Balanced Scorecard.
Maintained 5S, Kaizan, SPC plan standards throughout the entire plant.
Achieved yield variance and conducting weekly yield meetings with quality
department.
Initiated a management leadership program to develop and mentor direct
and indirect reports, Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
Review the appraisals for indirect reports and develop and execute
individual development plans Chain can support all program
requirements
Presented summary of key information at weekly and monthly
production meetings, work closely with Planning, marketing and sales
management to plan and execute special and regional promotions
Participated in meetings, and keep up to date on issues related to sales
forecast, manufacturing, planning, new product introductions, line fill
rates, metrics, and other related supply chain issues
Measured track and drive continuous improvement related to schedule
adherence and manufacturing cycle time.
Identified, investigated, and resolved material, machine and manpower
constraints that interfere with schedule completion.
Monitored schedule execution, prioritize and resolve issues as required
Drove best known methods to improve scheduling and transparency with the
operations and planning groups.
Developed weekly and monthly reports to communicate master production
schedule performance.
Worked with sales, supply chain and product marketing to anticipate
capacity needs to support sales strategies and forecasts
Monitored and maintain ERP loaded.
Accomplishme
nts.
Reduction in waste by applying LEAN
manufacturing techniques Reduction in overtime
Reduction in
headcount
improved
productivity
Trained and developed
employees Initiated a
safety coach program
Skills
Used
5s
Six
sigma
SAP
Oracle
Manufacturing
Lean
manufacturing
OSHA
Balanced
Scorecard Value
Stream apping
Quality Manager
Adell Plastics - Baltimore, MD - January 2012 to April 2013
Responsibilities
Adell plastics is a leader in custom compounding injection molding using blow
molding. This position had 3 direct reports I was responsible for supervising
3 Quality techs on 3 shifts. Some of my responsibilities included Making sure
that we were EPA compliant, OSHA compliant. Recreating, implementing a
continuous improvement of the product release system Responsible for the
release and status of production batch lots in conjunction with Quality
Engineer.
This included the review of production records and support data to assure
completeness, accuracy, and compliance ISO 9001 requirements, and to
assure that no errors have occurred or, if errors have occurred, that they have
been fully investigated and properly dis positioned prior to product release
Approve or reject components, product containers, closures, in product
Maintained calibration records.process materials, packaging materials,
labeling, and Worked with top management to ensure us meeting company
goals.
Accomplishment
Led a QS9000 audit
Continuous improvement
Trained quality technicians on how to use
GMP Implemented OSHA procedures
Revision of SOPs
Implemented new quality
standards Worked with
R&D on various projects
Skills Used
Time
managemen
t
Lean
techniques
Mold setting
Injection
Molding
Kaizen
Production Manager
Edgar online a division of RR Donolley - Rockville, MD - August 2011 to
October 2012
Responsibilities:
EDGAR Online serves as the reporting engine for financial and regulatory
filings for companies worldwide putting in a unique position of having a huge
repository of financial and company data. Financial statements, annual and
quarterly filings, disclosures, initial and secondary public offering details,
money market holdings.
I managed over 80 production associates on site and 30 offshore (India)
Engaged customers to gather job requirements and translate customer
requirements in to detailed workflow instructions and oversee workflow across
multiple departments such as Composition, Desktop, Prepress,
Manufacturing & Shipping.
Responsible for researching and compiling all required data elements needed
to prepare the appropriate electronic filing and/or composition of SEC EDGAR
filings, prospectuses, annual reports and other financial compliance
documents.
Conferred with customers and/or customers legal counsel throughout
Composition to keep them informed of the status of jobs, solicit additional
information needed for current jobs and coordinate changes to jobs. Ensure
final documents are signed off and approved for print or positing to online
systems.
Engaged appropriate departments to verify the issue and determine the root
cause on issues that arise. Communicate with customers regarding the
resolution of issues.
Monitored progress of jobs throughout production, conferring with
manufacturing operations on counts and final runs and ensure the final product
meets customer requirements and company standards.
Tallied the final production runs and work performed to assemble paperwork for
billing purposes.
Maintain continuing education and training in new Financial Services platforms
and technologies as they are implemented and introduced into the service
offerings.
Management and coordination of projects for new and existing clients including
managing the client experience and interaction with other team members.
Performed other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
Accomplishments
Improved quality of production
Collaborated with various departments in order to reach
departmental goals Streamlined process of production runs
Adhered to good manufacturing practices GMP
Reduced safety occurrences through constant
training of associates Met corporate,divisional and
plants goals
Skills Used
Advanced
Excel user
Advanced problem solving techniques using root
cause analysis SWOT analysis
TPM
Employee performance
Matrix Adhered to SEC
rules and regulations
Production Coordinator- Part time
Options for Senior America - Frederick, MD - August 2011 to August 2012
Responsibilities:
This was a PRN position.
Responsible for managing a staff of 100 care providers (Certified Nurse’s
Aides, registered nurses, home health aides) I currently work as a Human
resource generalist with the following duties: recruiting, training new and active
employees in their duties, weekly payroll and benefits for all employees.
Scheduling activities and shift allocation. I was also responsible for FMLA,
OSHA, EPA compliant and workers compensation issues. I reported to the
Director of Business Development.
Highlights:
Conduct customer surveys to monitor customer satisfaction
Introduced bonus and incentive plans for care providers
Reinforced strict attendance policies for care providers
Accomplishments
Improved customer
satisfaction Reduced
turnover
Updated MSDS
sheets Improved
Safety record
Skills Used
Production
Planning
Scheduling
QuickBooks
Kronos timekeeping
Production Manager
Tyler Refrigeration (Carrier Air Conditioner) - Niles, MI - January 2005 to
December 2010
Responsibilities:
As part of a $100 million subsidiary of United Technologies my responsibilities
at were; leading a team of 50 union employees who worked with engineers,
customer service and production management to attain production goals and
to exceed quality and safety standards.In QS9001 facility
Highlights:
Reduction of scrap rates by 40% using JIT and other lean methods Complied
with OSHA and company safety and hygiene standards Coordinated safety
activities with all departments Implemented Corporate and Safety initiatives
Implemented processes to ensure safety activities are effective & completed
timely Collected and develop reports to ensure OSHA records are accurate &
uptodate Conducted Safety Orientation programs Trained personnel on OSHA
and Company safety requirements Communicated with other departments on a
frequent basis Conducted daily meetings with subordinates prior to start of shift
Reviewed daily assignments to ensure customer requirements are met
performed routine maintenance adjustment
Accomplishments
Employee Training and development Employee matrix
Production planning
Scheduling/
Forecasting Process
improvement
Reduction of waste
Safety record was an all time low
Skills Used
Time
management
project
management
OSHA
EPA
guidelines
Programmin
g Powder
coating
Production Manager
Nyloncraft - Mishawaka, IN - February 2001 to December 2004
An injection molding QS9001 company, Nyloncraft believed in innovative
applications of tooling, technology, and materials to provide solutions to your
most challenging engineering problems in injection molding, gas assist
molding, multimaterial molding, plastic injection compression molding and
plastic over molding. these injection molding technologies currently included:
Injection compression molding shot and over molding molding using coining
or compression to mold a stress free, thin wall part. Multi-- low pressure the
use of multiple materials within the same mold to achieve hard/soft or color
combinations.
Gas assist molding and gas counter pressure molding or 'foamed' internal
geometry. Foam inplace gasketing -- the use of high pressure nitrogen to
achieve hollow Robotic application of seals and adhesives to the parts after
molding. Patented vacuum boost technology and extensive experience in leak
and flow performance testing.
Developed capacity planning tools to determine if production will be
constrained in future periods; level load the production plan, and identify
potential corrective actions such as: working overtime, adding equipment,
outsourcing or expediting, and communicate to the planning group.
Reviewed new product introductions, and promotion calendars with
Planning, Sales and Operations
Developed strategies and set objectives to allow proper operation of the
department by meeting internal and external customer delivery
requirements; assure process and product conforms to specifications
and Process that meet the needs and requirements of both internal and
external customers.
Achieved standard metrics such as monthly SIP production, weekly cost per
unit and monthly batch cycle time, no salvage batch, batch cycle time
utilizing a Balanced Scorecard.
Maintained 5S plan standards throughout the entire plant.
Achieved yield variance and conducting weekly yield meetings with quality
department.
Initiated a management leadership program to develop and mentor direct
and indirect reports, Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
Review the appraisals for indirect reports and develop and execute
individual development plans Chain can support all program
requirements
Presented summary of key information at weekly and monthly
production meetings, work closely with Planning, marketing and sales
management to plan and execute special and regional promotions
Manufacturing, planning, new product introductions, line fill rates, metrics,
and other related supply chain issues
Measured track and drive continuous improvement related to schedule
adherence and manufacturing cycle time
dentified, investigated, and resolved material, machine and manpower
constraints that interfere with schedule completion.
Monitored schedule execution, prioritize and resolve issues as required
Drove best known methods to improve scheduling and transparency with the
operations and planning groups
Developed weekly and monthly reports to communicate master production
schedule performance
Worked with sales, supply chain and product marketing to anticipate
capacity needs to support sales strategies and forecasts
Monitored and maintain ERP loaded.
Accomplishme
nts Reduction of
head count
implemented new quality
standards Improved cycle
times
Skills
Robotic
s
Quality Management
systems Coaching
Time
management
Operations
management
Business Operations Manager
Key plastics - Mishawaka, IN - March 1996 to February 2001
Responsibilities:
Started out working in production as a scheduler for a period of one year and I
was later promoted to work as a Business operations manager (production
manager) and I was actively working with production union team members,
Involved in arbitration and grievances as necessary to maintain Evaluated and
improved current manufacturing ocesses Designed layout of new equipment
and workspace.
Collaborated with planning and design staff for product design and tooling to
ensure efficient production methods.
Estimated production time, staffing requirements, and
Worked with vendors and evaluate products
according to quality standards Utilized LEAN
techniques including 5S tools and DMAIC
methodology Applied statistical methods to estimate
future manufacturing requirement
Skills
EDI
AS400
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration in Operations management
Indiana institute of technology - Fort
Wayne, IN 2009 to 2011
Bachelors of science in Business administration accounting
Indiana institute of technology - Fort
Wayne, IN 2004 to 2008
SKILLS
Project Management, S AP, Advanced Microsoft products user, Advanced
Excel, AS400, Crystal Reports, Time Management, 5s trainer, Lean
manufacturing, Power point, continuous improvement
Business Intelligence.
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