Manager Injection Molding
Resume:
Woodridge, IL *****
Re: Career Opportunity
To whom it may concern:
I am writing in response to the career opportunity that your company currently has available. The position described seems to match my qualifications.
Therefore, I am forwarding my resume, following herein, outlining certain aspects of my managerial and business skills that I have acquired throughout my professional history. I respectfully request that you accept this as my initial application for the opportunity that you have currently available.
As you will note I offer a diversified scope of professional experience in which I hold fifteen (15) plus years of knowledge and expertise ranging from plant operations to management. My experience includes but is not limited to: Sales, staff training, inventory systems, business controls, as well as quality assurance. Additionally, I am conversant with report development, records maintenance, and basic computer operations, as well as being fluent in both English and Spanish. I have consistently met or exceeded goals in personal productivity, profitability, and above all, customer relations.
Most importantly, you will find that I am a dedicated and conscientious employee, who maintains strict adherence to a productive and positive work ethic at all times. I am both a team player and a team builder, and can function well in a leadership role and on an independent basis. In short, I am confident that I possess the experience, determination, and enthusiasm to fulfill the needs of your organization.
If upon reviewing my resume you should have any questions, or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at 630-***-**** or you can email me at *********@*****.***.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Cordially,
Louis A. Paula
Louis A. Paula
LOUIS A. PAULA
*********@*****.***
1204 Britten St
Woodridge, IL
Phone 630-***-****
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Total Quality Management course – Northern Illinois University
Environmental Management course – Purdue University
Production & Inventory Control and SPC – Mima Management Institute
Electrical/Controls Technician, DeVry Technical School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Company Confidential, Chicago, IL 2015-2015
Production / Maintenance Manager (Independent Consultant)
A manufacturer of plastic film die-casting I had the responsible of set up weekly, month, bi yearly and yearly PM programs, Developed and administered plans and programs to achieve manufacturing objectives. Also handled the development of the staff in production and maintenance. Headed four projects for plant improvements, which required working with outside contractors. Also help the Plant Manager developed 2016 plant requirements and budget.
Pretium Packaging, Peru, IL 2014-2015
Production Manager
Responsible for 24/7 operations of PET injection stretch blow molding and packaging. Reviewed subordinates job performance and counsel with them regarding their strengths and deficiencies. Controlled raw material and maintained inventory at an economical level. Worked in conjunction with engineering to improve processes. Also responsible for P&L, cost reduction, changeovers, and process improvement; analyzed operational costs and investigated significant variances and plant correction actions.
Developed and administered plans and programs to manufacturing objectives
Analyzed operational costs and investigated significant variances and plant correction actions
Worked with engineering to develop new products and process required to manufacture them
Managed department production by JIT process
Improved customer relations between company and client
Controlled raw material and maintained inventory at an economical level
Member of the safety committee
Flex-o-Glass, Chicago, IL
Production Manager 2012 - 2014
A manufacturer of plastic film products and die-casting; report to the owner; provide solutions and consult on projects as assigned. Set up weekly, month, bi yearly and yearly PM programs. Reviewed subordinates job performance and counsel with them regarding their strengths and deficiencies. Controlled raw material and maintained inventory at an economical level. Worked in conjunction with engineering to improve processes.
Developed a production schedule system
Worked with change – over-time and scrap reduction (reduce down time during change – over by 10% and reduced scrap by 4%).
Handled the development of the staff in production and maintenance
Member of the safety committee
Graham Packaging, Woodridge, IL 2011 – 2012
Manufacturer of Plastic Bottles for Food and Beverage, Automotive industries
Production Manager
Responsible for 24/7 operations of HDPE extrusion blow molding and injection, PET stretch blow molding and packaging production. Directed the plant operation along with overseeing all plant staffing. Coordinated team meetings; maintained high level of safety and motivation for all shifts. Also responsible for P&L, cost reduction, changeovers, and process improvement; analyzed operational costs and investigated significant variances and plant correction actions. Other duties involved extensive verbal and written communication skills, along with preparing product costs and monitoring all plant operating costs.
Developed and administered plans and programs to achieve manufacturing objectives
Reviewed subordinates job performance and counsel with them regarding their strengths and deficiencies
Developed and recommended department budget and special expenditures
Led, supported and participated in 5S activities
Member of the safety committee
Universal Metal Hose, Chicago, IL 2007- 2011
Manufacturer of Flexible Metal Hoses for the Automotive, Aerospace, Electronic and Industrial industries
Production Manager [4 facility locations]
Oversaw entire operations of the metal and copper tube forming, welding, and various assembly departments as well as all machinery and buildings’ maintenance for four (4) of our buildings. Also responsible for all logistics and customer service. Worked directly with the General Manager in maintaining sales and purchasing for these facilities. Maintained all manufacturing within ISO and OSHA regulations.
Improved efficiencies for on time delivery of products to clients
Negotiated better pricing with regards to freight
Analyzed operations and purchased new equipment to improve efficiencies
Improved customer relations between company and client
Controlled raw material and maintained inventory at an economical level
Reviewed subordinates job performance and counsel with them regarding their strengths and deficiencies
FIRST ALERT (A division of BRK Industries) Aurora, IL 2005 – 2007
Manufacturer of Fire Extinguishers for the Consumer industry
Production Manager
Position entailed the managing of various (shell forming, powder coating, fill/assembly and packaging,) departments in the manufacturing of fire extinguishers. Responsible for P&L, all building and equipment maintenance along with new equipment installation and up-grades. Involved in all scheduling and change/over. Also was responsible for all staffing within a union environment. Maintained all manufacturing within ISO and OSHA regulations.
Reviewed subordinates job performance and counsel with them regarding their strengths and deficiencies
Worked in conjunction with engineering to improve processes
Analyzed operational costs and investigated significant variances and plant correction actions
Led and participated in various Kaizen events and Kanban projects
Member of the safety committee
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR COMPANY, Niles, IL 2002 – 2005
Manufacturer of Elevator Replacement Parts for the Industrial applications
Area Manager
Oversaw the day-to-day maintenance; cost reduction, changeovers, process improvement, and new product start-up of a CNC center, polyurethane molding, injection molding, machining center along with various assembly areas. Prior to overseeing this area of the company was responsible for metal fabrication and various assembly departments, injection molding department and engraving department. Responsible for all equipment maintenance along with new equipment installation and up-grades.
Developed and administered plans and programs to manufacturing objectives
Analyzed operational costs and investigated significant variances and plant correction actions
Worked with engineering to develop new products and process required to manufacture them
Developed and recommended department budget and special expenditures
Controlled raw material and maintained inventory at an economical level
Reviewed subordinates job performance and counsel with them regarding their strengths and deficiencies
Led and participated in various Kaizen events and 5S projects
GENERAL AUTOMATIC MACHINERY, Chicago, IL 1996 – 2002
Manufacturer of Household and Automotive Chemicals
Production Manager (start up operation)
Responsible for a four-shift shuttle type HDPE extrusion blow molding (Uniloy’s, Bekum’s), PETE stretch blow molding, Injection molding, and filling packaging operation. Directed the plant P&L, and office operation along with overseeing the purchasing and installation of all equipment and raw materials, shipping and receiving, warehouse, traffic and inventory. Other duties involved extensive verbal and written communication skills, along with preparing product costs and monitoring all plant operating costs.
Coordinated team meetings, maintained high level of safety and motivation for all shifts
Increased employee retention from 0 – 87 employees
Responsible for all building and equipment maintenance
Expanded operation growth from 1 – 3 shift 7 day/24 hour rotation
Improved overall product and process
Reduced material costs by 20%
Headed the safety committee
GOLD EAGLE CORPORATION, Chicago, IL 1984 – 1996
Manufacturer of Automotive Chemicals
Blow Molding Manager
Position entailed the managing of a three-shift shuttle type HDPE extrusion blow molding operations (Hayssen, Fischer), which included ordering and purchasing of raw materials and machinery as well as staffing of needed personnel. Also involved in the implementation of new product designs as well as supervising all bottle production and all department maintenance for a 52 – employee operation.
Coordinated team meetings, maintaining high level of safety and motivation for all shifts
Expanded growth production by 150%
Responsible for all equipment maintenance and department QA
Managed department production by JIT process
Worked with engineering to develop new products and process required to manufacture them
Averaged 85 changeovers per month, minimized scrap at 1.2% and machine efficiency at 90%
Maintained quality reject under 1%
Member of the safety committee
COMPUTER SKILLS: SAP, MRP, Windows XP, MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Internet
ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Bilingual – English/Spanish, JIT, A3, Plastic Processing, Mechanically inclined (hold four machinery related patents), Dupont Stop leader, OSHA Training
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