Benjamin E. Rios
Cibolo, Texas
78108
E-mail: *******@***.***
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