JOHNNY WISE, JR.

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Brandon, Mississippi 39047

acs5qy@r.postjobfree.com

205-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturing and Operations Manager, MBA, BSBA, with over 20 years’ experience in operations, production and manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

•TQM tools/techniques

•LEAN Manufacturing initiatives

•5”S/JIT

•Maintenance Management / P&L Statements

•TS 16949 Certifications

•KAIZEN Events

•Value Stream Mapping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Unipres Southeastern, Forest Mississippi 2014 – Present

Assembly Manager

•Managed staff of 5 Supervisors, 6 Engineers, 15 Team leaders and 250 hourly employees in the manufacturing of automotive structural components. Tier 1 supplier for Nissan North America Manufacturing Operations. Manufacturing processes include Stamping, Robotic Welding and Assembly.

•Achieved Global KPI standards on Customer Defect PPM, New Product Launch and DOH (Days On Hand ) Inventory levels

•Significantly improved the overall plants workplace organization by leading Kaizen events, reinforcing 5”S” standards and discipline throughout the facility.

Toyota Boshuku, Indiana 2011- 2013

Production Manager

•Managed staff of 2 Assistant Managers, 8 Supervisors and 250 hourly employees in the stamping, injection molding and Urethane Foam processes in support of interior automotive systems. Tier 1 for TMMI (Toyota Motors Manufacturing Indiana).

•Managed Global #1 Stamping operations of TBA (Toyota Boshuku of America).

•Improved Urethane Foam overall operations through management emphasis on built in Quality, Customer focus, Waste elimination and teamwork.

Halla Climate Systems, Shorter, AL 2008-2011

Plant Superintendent

•Managed staff of 6 supervisors and 220 hourly employees in the manufacturing of automotive cooling systems. Tier 1 supplier for HMMA (Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama) and KMMG (Kia Motors Manufacturing Group). Manufacturing processes include: Injection Molding, HVAC Assembly, Heat Exchange Operation and Final Equipment Module Assembly.

•Successfully achieved TS-16949 certification.

•Achieved 5 Star rating for Superior Plant 5”S” activities and sustainment.

•Improved overall Plant operation through LEAN manufacturing activities and Quality Improvement initiatives.

Ogihara of America, Birmingham, AL 2007-2008

Assembly Manager

•Managed staff of 6 supervisors and 110 hourly employees in the daily operations of assembly activities on 2 shifts. Tier 1 supplier of automotive stampings for MBUSI (Mercedes Benz United States International).

•Increased departmental productivity 25% and decreased overtime (savings of $250,000 fiscal year 2007) through KAIZEN activities.

•Improved departmental efficiency and operator utilization to 90+% thru good 5S activities, SMED techniques, efficient parts presentation and materials flow etc.

Daimler/Chrysler, (Freightliner Corporation), Mt. Holly, NC 1997-2007

Asst Shift Manager

•Managed staff of 4 Supervisors,8 team leaders and 180 hourly employees in the assembly of Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 diesel trucks. Ensured all aspects of personnel administration, productivity and quality standards were adhered to and achieved. Coordinated with all staff agencies to insure operations continued efficiently.

•Team leader on numerous LEAN manufacturing events improving space allocation, efficiency of operation and non-conformance indicators by 75%.

•Successfully conducted workflow analysis, established Kanban systems and implemented Total Productive Maintenance techniques that improved the overall operations significantly.

PACCAR, Nashville TN 1993-1997

Plant Superintendent

•Managed staff of 4 senior shop supervisors and 125 union employees in the assembly of Class 7 and 8 diesel trucks. Ensured manufacturing, engineering and quality specifications were followed and maintained continually. Responsible for budget forecasting and implementation.

•Successfully directed training/development of 2nd shift operators, improving productivity and efficiency by 150% over a 2-year period.

•Appointed by Plant Manager as Chairperson of Continuous Improvement program. Team initiatives resulted in a 50% reduction in defective parts.

•Coordinated/Directed supervisors in requirements for obtaining ISO 9001 Certifications.

GENERAL MOTORS CORP., (Allison Gas Turbine) Indianapolis, IN 1985-1993

Production Area Manager

•Managed staff of 4first -line supervisors and 85union employees in the manufacturing of electro-motive products, with monthly sales of approximately $2million.

•Improved on-time delivery by 35% through establishment of an effective communication network between manufacturers, quality assurance and customers.

•Established and led employee Quality Assurance teams that developed teamwork, produced open communication, and fostered a sense of ownership among staff members.

EDUCATION

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN, MBA

Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA, BSBA

Quartermaster Officers School, Fort Lee, VA, Logistics Executive Development Course

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army Reserves Major, Quartermaster Corp Retired, July 2001

United States Army Active Duty

Logistics Operations Officer (Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard) USAREUR, 1996 Operation Desert Storm November 1990 to May 1991 (USAR)

Commander, 431st Airdrop Equipment Company, Lake Station, IN (USAR) Commander, 514th Maintenance Company, Fort Knox, KY (Active Duty)

Command and Generals Staff College (C&GSC)

Logistics Executive Development Course (LEDC)

United States Army Ordinance Officers Advance Course

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