David J. Robinson

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Campbellsburg, IN 47108

812-***-**** acpcgn@r.postjobfree.com

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Safety oriented problem solver with vast experience in leading production

and maintenance cross-functional teams. Demonstrated effective

interpersonal skills in motivating a diverse workforce to successfully

achieve objectives. Motivated by opportunities to learn and meet

challenging goals. Extensive Manufacturing and Maintenance management

background including Plant Management experience.

Lean Manufacturing Supervision 5S Strategies

Production Management Inventory Control Food Processing

Project Planning Problem Solving Training & Development

Budget Planning QS9000 / TS16949 Planned Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

C&M CONVEYOR 2010-

Present

Manufacturing Manager, Mitchell, IN 2010-

Present

Oversee production operations at two manufacturing facilities. Manage 60

Union employees, 5 Production Supervisors, and Scheduler / Shipping

Supervisor. Company manufactures conveyor systems with gross sales of $30-

$35M.

. Implemented Lean manufacturing principles that resulted in annual savings

of over $280K

. Conducted Job balancing that resulted in labor savings of over $160K

annually.

. Apply principals of cost accounting to determine and analyze costs,

profitability and inventory value through a consistent methodology.

GENERAL MOTORS, Powertrain Division 1997 - 2009

Maintenance Systems General Foreman, Bedford, IN 2008 - 2009

Managed continuous improvement team responsible for ordering process of

spare parts for new 6 speed equipment. Spearheaded over 875 new spare

parts being entered into Maximo system to ensure proper coding, ordering,

and delivery of new spare parts.

. Developed shadow boards for consumable spare parts, reducing "no spare

part" downtime 50%.

. Utilized 5S strategies to identify and eliminate obsolete equipment,

increasing workplace organization and efficiencies.

Maintenance General Foreman, Bedford, IN 2007 - 2008

Safety minded Team Leader of second shift maintenance organization

consisting of 2 supervisors and 25 skilled-trades union employees.

. Implemented priority response process, reducing "waiting for trades"

downtime over 50% and improving overall equipment uptime.

. Developed Hours per Unit (HPU) tracking system for maintenance

organization, resulting in 100% compliance to budget for overtime hours

worked.

. Developed system to audit and track hydraulic leaks and usage, reducing

hydraulic usage over 10%.

Global Manufacturing Systems General Foreman, Saginaw, MI 2004 - 2007

Led departmental initiatives and implemented Lean Manufacturing principles.

Trained over 150 employees in Global Manufacturing System (GMS) process,

Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving and 5S strategies. Developed operating

manuals for work stations to include operator safety materials such as work

instructions, quality specifications, visual references, and safety

information.

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GENERAL MOTORS (Continued)

. Developed color coded buffer areas to ensure First in - First out (FIFO)

process, reducing over production 40% and downtime for "no material" 30%.

Production General Foreman, Saginaw, MI 2002 - 2004

Managed department of over 100 hourly union employees and 6 production

supervisors. Championed various Continuous Improvement teams.

. Identified source of product variations and implemented corrective

actions to reduce variation, reducing downtime 20%.

. Identified source of product damage and implemented corrective actions,

saving over $225K in product loss annually.

. Utilized union contractual language, reducing department controllable

absenteeism rate over 10%.

Production Supervisor, Massena, NY 1997 - 2002

Managed team of over 20 hourly union employees. Developed standardized

work for existing and new employees to be hired for new product line.

. Developed over 300 standardized work documents to be used in daily

production and Structured on the Job Training (SOJT) classes, resulting

in 100% certification in QS9000 requirements.

. Assisted in Training over 100 new employees in the SOJT process,

resulting in a 75% reduction of non conforming material normally

associated with untrained associates.

SUPREMA SPECIALTIES INC., Ogdensburg, NY 1995 - 1997

Plant General Manager

Managed all aspects of cheese processing plant with over 85 non-union

employees and operating budget of over $40M annually. Plant closed for

almost a year prior to being re-opened. Managed process of bringing plant

back up to production standards, including installation of new, and

refurbishment of existing equipment and facilities. Met or beat annual

operating budget requirements for each year of operation.

. Interviewed and hired entire work force, including Quality and

Maintenance managers, 5 supervisors, 3 lab technicians, 3 office staff

and over 70 hourly employees, resulting in 100% compliance to project

launch budget.

. Developed GMP's and GSP's for all food processing operation that resulted

in reduction of non-conforming material by 25%.

STELLA FOODS, Ogdensburg, NY 1982 - 1995

Plant Manager

Managed the entire cheese processing plant consisting of over 110 Union

employees and operating budget of over $50M annually. Led various quality

and cost improvement teams. Met or beat annual operating budget

requirements for each year of operation.

. Established improved work practices, reducing cheese losses over 30%.

. Implemented cost saving measures, reducing waste water treatment costs

over 25%.

. Developed a product and buyer for cheese making byproduct, generating

additional income of over $175K annually.

. Championed foreign material reduction team and implemented strategies,

reducing foreign material complaints over 75%.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Wisconsin Madison - Dairy Science Courses

Faith Baptist Christian Academy, Chetek, WI - High School Diploma

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Problem Solving Training Diversity Training

Train the Trainer Lean Manufacturing

Standardized Work 5S - Workplace

Development Organization

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