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Mr. Robert Charles Gilkes

Address: **** ******* ***. ***** *****, Mi. 48439

Email: act3tb@r.postjobfree.com

Cell 810-***-****

Career Objective

Obtain a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company to achieve optimum utilization of its resources and maximum profits. To utilize my technical experience and Team development skills.

Professional Summary

I pride myself that I have worked for only two companies in my career as a Manager. 1. PGS - Precision Global Systems - Director of Operations (2005-2016) 2. AZ Automotive Corp – Plant Manager (1994-2005)

I am an experienced Director of Operations and Plant Manager with a proven successful track record of on-time and within budgeted performance measures in multiple process launches including large underbody Suspension Modules with Direct Customer Sequencing, Manufacturing Metal Welding, Production and Service Assembly, Reclamation, Complex Stampings, Structural Components, part washing and de-rusting with well below nominal contamination results.

Directed, developed and measured my direct reports consisting of Human Resources, Purchasing, MP&L, Quality, Supervision and Skill Trades to achieve excellent results in low injury, low turn-over, top productivity, recognized customer quality, supplier development, aggressive PM planning, on-time delivery, above expected cost reduction initiatives and world class housekeeping.

Excellent track record of quality, productivity, delivery and safety performance. Developed excellent customer relations with Ford, Chrysler, GM and Honda Worked with most all OEM on-line Management systems. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point. Systems and Application Knowledge:

Plex, Covisint, SAP, EDIBAR, Mopar SSD, Chrysler Supplier Portal, Ford (EDDL, CMMS), GM Global Connect, EDI, ASN P a g e 2 4

Career Experience

Precision Global Systems (PGS Inc) Troy, Mi.

Director of Operations (2005-2016)

Direct all operations of two full operating facilities performing various manufacturing applications for all Major Automotive OEM’s and Tier 1 customers in high volume CNC Machining, vehicle underbody components and assemblies, Engine and Transmission Remanufacturing, automotive reclamation and de-rust, design and fabricate automotive equipment and tooling and Warehousing.

Direct the entire core team of Purchasing, Quality, MP&L, Human Resources, Department Management and Skill Trades with 112 plant hourly employees.

Develop all new business planning, process design and controls, integration through to full implementation. Developed, structured and organized the internal company PPAP process which resulted in multiple customer very successful approved processes.

Initiated and directed Lean Manufacturing principals. Initiated and directed team individual Program Improvements with Implementation savings of over 6.2 million to customers.

Initiated and directed team Cost Reduction programs which resulted in over 350k internal savings. Initiated and directed Safety Programs which resulted in “Zero” recordable injuries. Initiated and directed Preventative Maintenance Management programs. Initiated and directed Housekeeping Programs which has taken the company to a “World Class” status. Initiated and directed Environmental Policies and Procedures which succeeded in being awarded ISO 14001 Certification from 2005-2016.

Initiated and directed the TS16949 achievement award from 2005-2016. Initiated and directed the companies Ford Q1 achievement award. Structured and organized the company Goals & Objectives and set forth team responsibilities through Key Measurables. Structured and organized the companies Quality Management System. Initiated and directed overall production productivity. Implemented the Plexus Management and Material Planning System to PGS in 2007 to present. Initiated, organized and implemented APQP to the core team. AZ Automotive Corp, Sterling Heights, Mi.

Plant Manager (2000 – 2005)

Directed a three shift operating facility manufacturing the GMX 380/381 Epsilon Welded Cross members and sequenced assembly Suspension Modules for the new G-6 and Malibu series serving multiple assembly plants. Highly technical automated processes consisting of 200 plus material handling and Welding robots. Overseen the Prototype builds and scheduling, process integration and the successful launch of each program. Directed all office and plant management staff with 212 union employees. Developed and Managed Quality Operating Measurable action list which consist of Safety, Housekeeping, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Employee Relations.

Developed productivity measurable to ensure annual business plan goals achieved. Executed Lean Manufacturing principals in all manufacturing areas. Lead Intensive facility/tooling Continuous improvement planning and execution practices. P a g e 3 4

Involvement in all team APQP/PPAP development through to customer satisfaction. Maintained excellent customer communications.

Developed internal build schedules from customer requirements. Maintain inventory management system to ensure proper material min/max levels. Manage Tier 2 supply base through good releases and ensured quality standards. Developed and maintained excellent Preventive Maintenance/Error Proofing strategies per each operation. Implemented training and maintaining TS16949 requirements. Involved in all Quality improvement meetings with floor and salary personal to improve PPM, Customer Quality, Internal Quality, Supply base quality and System Improvements. Involvement in all Cross Functional meetings with Program Managers. Involvement in all working PFMEA improvement planning workshops. Managed Error proofing tooling reviews to ensure effective practices. Managed, trained and maintained all MIOSHA and DEQ standards.

*Operations Manager (1998 – 2000)

Directed a three shift operation that resulted in the successful launch of the GM Saturn LS, the largest Tier 1 underbody program in GM history. Developed annual business plan and MRO spending budget. Directed all day to day assembly operations and action plans to ensure productivity, safety, quality, housekeeping, cost, schedule and employee relations objectives were achieved. Developed customer relations through facility liaison development. Managed all inbound and outbound deliveries. Managed the complete quality and on time delivery requirements for the Tier 2 supply base. Developed a positive team environment between union and management. Instituted positive continuous improvement planning activities with timely executed standards.

*Production Superintendent (1996-1998)

Directed a two shift operation responsible for the model year balance out on the Grand and Jeep Cherokee full underbody weld production process lines. Managed the complete tooling and equipment teardown project to prepare facility for the Saturn LS automated weld and assembly process. Responsible for all production documentation development, manpower hiring and training, tooling preventive maintenance planning and error proofing, developing customer contact good relations as well with internal hourly employees to management.

*Production Supervisor (1995-1996)

Managed a three shift operation responsible for the production, scheduling and manpower utilization for the Grand and Jeep Cherokee full underbody weld processes. Maintained and improved all tooling performance efficiencies, quality, safety, housekeeping, cost, schedule and employee relations. Developed all manufacturing floor documentation from work instructions to Quality Control. Directly managed all production maintenance and preventive maintenance scheduling. Developed and implemented continuous improvements through team concept.

*Area Manager (1994-1995)

Managed the manufacturing operations of the Jeep Cherokee underbody rails. This process was manual feed resistance spot, mig weld machines and fastener feeders. Lead mig weld training courses for multiple manual weld applications. Managed all day to day production builds to meet customer requirement build schedules and quality standards. Developed team involvement and continuous improvement planning that produced annual achievements of 10k in manpower cost reductions, zero lost time injuries, zero customer complaints and improved operation efficiency from 82% to 113%.

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Education

Clio High School (1989)

Graduate: Diploma

Major: General Studies / Industrial Arts (Mechanical Drafting) University of Michigan (1994)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Career Training/Certifications

Management Leadership skills course certificate (Macomb College) Leadership Delegation skills course certificate(Macomb College) APQP Team development course certificate (Macomb College) Team Safety Awareness course certificate (Macomb College) PFMEA “Use as a tool” course certificate (Chrysler Tech Center) TS16949 Implementation course certificate (Chrysler Tech Center) Layered Audit course certificate (AZ Automotive)

Manual and Automated mig welding standards and application course certificate (Macomb College) Manual mig welding Train the Trainee course certificate (Macomb College) ISO 14001 Certified Trainer and Auditor (Ann Arbor Technical Institute) MMOG/Q1 Training course (Ford Tech Center)

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