Manager Maintenance
Resume:
David J. Robinson
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
812-***-**** **********@*****.***
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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. 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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