Manager Maintenance
Resume:
JAMES E. BOSS
Burlington, Wisconsin *****
******@*******.***
www.linkedin.com/in/jimboss
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Operations/Plant Manager with extensive experience diverse manufacturing environments. Strong ability to lead production, warehouse and maintenance functions to improve safety, quality and productivity. Expertise in:
Safety
5S Procedures
Ergonomics
Lean Manufacturing
Project Management
Budgeting
Cost Reduction
Planning/Scheduling
Hazardous Waste
Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUEST INDUSTRIAL, Menomonee Falls, WI 2012 to 2015
Leader in the industry of manufacturing coatings and finishes for Industrial applications.
Plant Manager
Responsible for managing all aspects of manufacturing and operational activities to meet safety, quality and productivity goals. Supervised five Managers, (Maint, QC, Whse, Prod, Safety) and 90 employees.
Improved productivity 35%, without hiring extra man power, by adjusting manpower to run production through lunch/break times and process debottlenecking. Exceeded OTIF goals by 10%.
Reduced downtime 50% through implementation of preventative maintenance program, 5S, line monitoring and employee involvement initiatives. Worked directly with hourly work force.
Participated in discipline, hiring and HR activities.
Eliminated hiring of extra managers by managing Production, Quality Control and Maintenance. Annual cost savings of $210,000.
SAINT-GOBAIN, (formerly Verallia), Burlington, WI 2010 to 2012
Global leader in production of high performance materials and glass containers.
Finish Products Manager (Union Environment)
Managed Cold End Operations to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
Implemented scheduling and planning methods to group similar products, providing planning information that reduced maintenance/operator preparation and changeover time 10%.
Enhanced 5S program by obtaining employee buy-in, conducting training and providing follow-up, expanding decision making and goal setting practices through collaboration with management.
Reduced downtime 30% by monitoring daily issues and 95% minimum completion of daily resolution. Worked directly with hourly work force.
Facilitated communication and training that enhanced awareness and expanded skill development to reduced safety incidents 20%.
PPG INDUSTRIES, (formerly Vanex, Inc.), Mount Vernon, IL 2009 to 2010
Global industry leader in architectural specialty coatings products and services.
Operations Manager
Responsible for managing all aspects of manufacturing and operational activities to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
Reduced costs 45% and increased productivity 47% through implementation of procedures to streamline operations and restructure functions.
Implemented programs to improve safety, ergonomics, quality and processing standards that increased productivity. Worked directly with hourly work force.
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Consistently achieved consecutive Accident Free Work Days through implementation of safety programs and policies to reduce incidents.
Effectively communicated goals and led team to improve productivity and enhance customer satisfaction.
PPG INDUSTRIES, (formerly Matthews Paint Company), Kenosha, WI 1998 to 2009
Global industry leader in sign, amusement and specialty coatings products and services.
Production/Warehouse/Maintenance Manager
Managed manufacturing, warehouse and maintenance functions.
Implemented safety procedures and conducted training throughout facility, resulting in zero lost time incidents and achievement of corporate goals.
Developed production/warehouse cross-training matrix and documented associates progress toward 60% minimum of all job skills required.
Maintained 98% on time delivery for all customer orders over eight consecutive years.
Improved first run capability (FRC) 47% by revising formulas and processes to meet customer requirements and instill production consistency.
Reduced product cycle time 38% utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S procedures, establishing goals and implementing continuous improvement. Worked directly with hourly work force.
PPG INDUSTRIES, Delaware, OH Prior to 1998
Fortune 200 company, supplying automotive, industrial and architectural coatings with the most advanced technology and high quality standards.
Production/Warehouse/Maintenance Supervisor (Union Environment)
Supervised, directed and controlled manufacturing, warehouse and maintenance operations.
Received Special Achievement Award for 54% reduction in waste translating to a financial impact of over $900,000. Results included improved formulas, quality standards and new batch cleaning process.
Reduced manufacturing cycle time 30% by implementing scheduling methods for production floor that increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Developed and implemented manufacturing procedures to improve batch consistency/quality 43% and enhance customer satisfaction.
LENNOX INDUSTRIES, Columbus, OH
Global leader in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets.
Production and Maintenance Supervisor (Union Environment)
Lead production and maintenance operations in safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Coordinated implementation of JIT throughout facility.
Improving productivity 30% by monitoring cycle times, diagnosing problems and expediting issue resolution.
Implemented preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance schedules for all equipment throughout facility, significantly reducing downtime.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ergonomics, Process Safety Management, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, DOT Training
Incident Command, Spill Response
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