Benjamin E. Rios

*** **** *****

Cibolo, Texas

78108

E-mail: acpftq@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 210-***-****

Cell: 830-***-****

Objective

To be a part of your team orientated organization, working with

professionals to achieve your facility's common goals with

profitability as the ultimate target.

Work Experience

2-12 to Present Lone Star Tooling Solutions

Tier 1 and 2 supplier of high precision machined, fabricated metal

components and welded components to the Oil & Gas, Heavy Truck,

Military, Automotive and other various industries.

Operations Manager

Responsible for All Operations of the CNC Machining, CNC Laser, NC

Press Brake, CNC Punch and Manual and Robotic Welding facilities' 40+

employees.

Manage the department supervisors and schedule production tasks

according to work center capacity constraints.

Manage and Direct Program Management activities to ensure accurate

execution of product launches.

Coordinate Internal/External Engineering changes with quality

department for accuracy of changes involving engineering enhancements.

Continual Improvement Training and Implementation; developed all

targeted measures in Safety, Quality, Productivity in all areas of

responsibility.

Profit and Loss monitoring with Company President.

Direct Customer and Supplier contact for improvement of supplier base

and continued positive customer relations.

ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1 Compliance Management representative.

Coordinates and conducts all internal auditing and management review

functions.

Responsible for all facets of Plant Safety and all related training

pertinent to OSHA requirements.

AWS Certified Weld Inspector, prepares and writes all weld procedures

and welder qualifications per AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.3 and AWS

D1.6

Lead and coordinate 8D, Error Proof Methods to all employees to ensure

proper preventative actions are taken and followed through.

Project planning on new phases of company development, utilizing

extensive managerial experiences.

Quality Manager

Re-focused Quality System to ensure the quality aspects are being

carried out on the plant floor and communicated thoroughly to all

employees through coordinated training and constant reaffirmation.

Ensure all aspects of Quality Inspections are followed throughout

plant operations following all ASTM, Mil Specs, and AWS Standards.

Ensure internal and supplier registration to ISO 9001:2008 standards

as well as compliance to API Q1, including all internal and external

auditing functions.

Assure PPAPs, FAI are performed accurately and timely. Write work

instructions and set up sheets for programs.

AWS Certified Weld Inspector, prepares and writes all weld procedures

and welder qualifications per AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.3 and AWS

D1.6

Develop Customer tracking mechanisms to ensure customer satisfaction

Coordinated Program Management objectives for successful launches via

APQP.

Maintain quality department budget and ensure spending is controlled

via reduced quality issues through positive quality system

enhancement.

Administrate Continuous Improvement activities on plant floor,

developing matrixes for all areas of focus within the company to

ensure targets are met in the areas of sales, production efficiency,

safety and quality.

Lead and coordinate 8D, Error Proof Methods to all employees to ensure

proper preventative actions are taken and followed through.

Project planning on new phases of company development, utilizing

extensive managerial experiences.

8-11 to 1-12 CNI, Inc Ciudad Acuna, Mexico Plant (Headquartered in

Madison Heights Michigan)

Tier 2 and Tier 3 Automotive Trim Interior Components, cut and sew,

foam creation, manual assembly process.

Director of Border Operations

Full P&L responsibility overseeing a single plant operation of 1800+

employees and managing all department managers to ensure financial

objectives were met.

Reduced scrap rates from 30% down to 3.3%

Increased productivity from 65% to 90%

Assisted Quality Department in reducing PPM of largest customer from

180 ppm to 58 ppm in a 3 month time frame.

Coordinated Program Management objectives for successful launches.

Coordinated proper time study analysis with Engineering to ensure

areas of production were running to optimal yield.

Ensured bottom line showed positive increase through coordinated

department budgets to ensure spending was controlled.

ISO/TS-16949 adherence throughout facility

Taught 8D, Error Proof Methods to department managers to ensure their

employees followed the proper approach to preventative actions.

Coordinated safe work practices throughout facility and enhanced

general plant appearance inside and out.

2-08 to 8-11 Artisan Industries Streetsboro/Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio

CNC Laser Cutting, CNC Press Brake, Steel Stamping, Welding & Assembly

of Thin-Heavy gauge Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum. ISO-9001:2000

facility. Customers Include: AM General, ABB, CTP/MTD Lawn Care

Equipment, CAT Heavy Truck industry

Director of Quality Assurance

Overseeing a three plant operation's Quality System, 8 Quality Techs,

and 1 ISO coordinator

Built very strong relations with customers to determine QA needs to

better enhance employee training to ensure customer expectations are

met.

Direct ISO-9001:2000 functions with coordinator

Direct PPAP, ISIR, FAI Submissions, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans,

Process Flows, GD & T adherence, New product/program launch management

Direct Engineering changes for accuracy continued product quality

Continual Improvement Training and Implementation and develop measures

and targets for QA directives.

Manage and direct corrective/preventative actions root cause analysis,

8Ds. Strong use of error proof methodology.

CAWI (Certified Associate Weld Inspector) Direct all aspects of weld

approvals following Military Specs and determining proper AWS coded

weld procedures and set up weld parameters with weld department.

Including welder qualifications, procedure qualifications and weld

inspection qualifications

Operations Manager

Responsible for All Operations of the Streetsboro CNC Laser, CNC Press

Brake, CNC Punch and Welding facilities' 80+ employees.

Manage the following department Manager's/Supervisor's activities in

Manufacturing, Quality Assurance for both plants, Engineering,

Shipping & Receiving.

Manage and Direct Program Management activities to ensure accurate

execution of product launches.

Coordinate Internal/External Engineering changes for accuracy.

Continual Improvement Training and Implementation; developed all

targeted measures in Safety, Quality, Productivity in Laser, Press

Brake, Punch and Welding Departments

Profit and Loss monitoring with Company ownership.

Direct Customer and Supplier contact for improvement of supplier base

and continued positive customer relations.

Quality Assurance Manager

Overseeing a Two plant operation's Quality System, 7 Quality Techs, 1

CMM operator and 1 ISO coordinator

Manage and Direct ISO-9001:2000 functions

Manage and Direct PPAP, ISIR, FAI Submissions, APQP, PFMEA, Control

Plans, Process Flows, GD & T, New product launches

Coordinate Engineering changes for accuracy

Continual Improvement Training and Implementation and develop measures

and targets for QA.

Manage and direct corrective actions/root cause analysis, 8Ds.

3-06 to 2-08 Excello Engineered Systems Macedonia, Ohio

Thermoforming/Cold Forming Plastics & Foams/Steel Rule Die

Cutting/Robotics Adhesive Applications/Glue Screen Printing. TS-16949

facility. Tier 1, 2. Customers include: GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda,

Nissan, Mitsubishi, Freightliner, Daimler Chrysler, Magna, Cami.

Thermoforming Manager

Manage and teach all aspects of Thermoforming Process from set up to

operations to Supervisors and set up technicians.

Drypol, Armac, Sencorp and Brown Thermoformers

Scheduling of Thermoforming area

Teach and Implement Continual Improvement Ideals to employees

Managing and Ordering Raw materials for entire plant

Develop measurable attributes for Productivity, Scrap, Mold/Die Change

reductions, Quality Improvements

Directing ergonomic and practical process improvements for area

Production Manager/Scheduler/Materials Management

Scheduling of all three shifts production in all areas of manufacture

Coordinating personnel to meet production requirements.

Managing supervisors

Process improvements and problem solving through out plant floor to

aide in increased productivity and decreased down time, 5s.

Develop measurable attributes in Safety, Quality, Productivity

Work closely with Quality in corrective actions and root cause

analysis, 8Ds.

Management of materials such as: Plastic Polyethylene films,

adhesives, open/closed cell foams, various component materials, and

non-woven materials.

Monitor inventories for accuracy.

10-05 to 1-06 Anchor Manufacturing Group Cleveland, Ohio

Metal Stamping/ Progressive Dies & Single Hit/Robotic Mig-Arc,

Resistance Welding, TS-16949 facility. Customers include, Mercedes

Benz, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, GM, Bendix and Honda. Tier 1, 2 and 3.

Class A surfaces, frame structure components.

Manufacturing Manager

Responsible for Safety, Quality and Productivity of Welding &

Assembly.

Coordinating personnel to meet production requirements.

Responsible for Continuous Improvement training of 150-200 employees

under my direction ranging from: Production Operators, Weld

Technicians, Weld Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Supervisors.

Coordinating Quality Functions: Corrective Actions, Root Cause

Analysis, 8Ds, Error Proof Methods, PPAPs, Engineering Tryouts, 5s

9-00 To 10-05 International Star Corporation New Baltimore,

Mi.

Thermoforming (Browns) Blow/Vacuum Forming Plastics & Foams/Steel Rule

Die Cutting/Robotics Adhesive Applications QS-9000 facility. Tier 1, 2

and 3. Customers include: GM, Parker Hannifin (Dana), Daimler

Chrysler, Ford and US Government.

Plant Manager/Quality Manager

Responsible for the Safety, Quality and Productivity 3 shifts 80-100

Employees.

Scheduled area for JIT shipments.

Quality Manager Responsibilities: PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans,

Process Flows, GD & T, New product launches, QS-9000 facilitating and

Internal/External Audit coordination.TS-16949 introduction. Regular

customer and supplier visits.

Customer concerns, PRR response, Error Proofing, Corrective and

Preventative actions. Very knowledgeable of G.M. requirements.

Dealt with suppliers of Plastic Polyethylene film, adhesives,

sealants, open/closed cell foams, various rubbers, gasket materials,

woven and non-woven materials to help achieve high quality in-coming

material at the best possible prices.

Developed and maintain the Continuous Improvement Process.

Decreased direct labor percentage from 19% to 8%

Decreased scrap rate by 80%

Decreased Transition Times by 60%

Increased Productivity from 60% to 100%

Reduced customer complaints by 90%

Established all Key Measures for: Production efficiency, Die

Transitions, Scrap Reductions, Process Monitoring and Customer

Satisfaction.

Waste reductions/Raw Material yield ideas

5-99 To 8-00 Manter Technologies Corporation Marine City, Mi.

Single Hit/Progressive Die Steel Stamping/Welding assembly, QS-9000

facility. Customers include: GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Conducted Continuous Improvement Training for all employees

Developed performance measures in: Productivity, Quality, Scrap,

Safety, Die Transitions

Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5s, Error Proof 5-why training and

implementation

Customer visits

9-86-5-99 The Budd Company Detroit, MI.

Deep Draw/Single Hit Stamping/ Welding & Assembly QS-9000 facility.

Customers include: GM, Ford and Chrysler. Manufacturing Class A

surfaces and frame components.

Production Leader/Supervisor

1st line supervision duties. Focused on Safety, Quality and

Productivity

Metal Finisher/Repairman

Visited customer plants, handled customer concerns

Training of new metal finishers, press operators, spot welders, etc

Trained all employees on Continuous Improvement

Set Performance targets in: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Scrap

reductions

Emergency Release Team Leader, Trained in Hazardous Spills,

C.P.R./Basic First Aid. Some of my duties in this position included

conducting meetings. Setting up and conducting emergency drills for

training validation.

Education

1983 Graduate from Algonac High School Algonac, Michigan

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, University of

Phoenix Graduated July 2014

Work Related Training and able to Teach

Management Training

Leadership Training

Continual Improvement Training

Internal/External QS-9000/TS-16949/ISO 9001:2008 Audit Training

S.P.C. Training, Hand Measurement tools

Tonnage Monitor Training

The Budd Institute Phase-2

Hazardous Spills

C.P.R. and Basic First Aid

Safety Training

Forklift Training

Lockout/ Tag out

Overhead Crane Training

Weld Certification

AWS Certified CAWI

Member of ASQ

Skills and Working Knowledge

*Plant Management: Directing, Training, Problem solving, Error Proof

methods, cost reductions *Quality Management: QS-9000, TS-16949

ISO-9001:2000, APQP, PPAP, ISIR, Training & Directing *Computer

Skills: Windows XP, Windows NT, Microsoft Office 2000, Excel, Power

Point, Word, Project Plan Group wise Novell and Internet skills.

*Metal Finishing *Welding: Spot, Mig, Arc, Gas Welding, Spot Welding

AWS Certified Weld Inspector *Forklift Certified, all sizes *Press

operator Spot welding and assembly of all industries Machine Repair

Trouble shooting & Electrical Trouble shooting knowledge Tool and Die

Trouble shooting knowledge *Material ordering knowledge

Die and Mold change over knowledge *Spanish Language: Basic

understanding, can communicate

References available upon request

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