Andrew H. Obester

**** ********** ***** *: 330-***-****

Medina, OH 44256 acte83@r.postjobfree.com C: 865-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Senior operations professional experienced in managing all aspects of both high and low volume manufacturing efforts. Skilled in coordinating the program, system, and process development/improvement efforts that reduce costs, correct quality issues prior to production, and maximize utilization of manpower and materials. Experience includes: starting-up, converting, consolidating, and improving facilities.

Strengths include:

• Cost/Scrap Reduction Strategies

• Employee Training/Motivation

• Customer Relations

• Production Scheduling

• Quality Systems

• Internal Auditing (BSI certified)

• Inventory Control

• Lean Methodology

• Bilingual-Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALCOA WHEEL AND TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS 2012- 2015

production manager: Responsible for annual production of approximately 1M wheels in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Actively oversaw supervision in machining department, polishing department, paint department, and shipping and receiving (10 direct reports / 270 indirect).

Improved GPPLH by 25% in declining market during first year of employment.

Overcame a variety of obstacles and improved scrap and rework efficiencies while increasing throughput.

Achieved Level 3 certification in Human Performance. Lead plant wide initiative in order to improve overall safety.

Quaker Chemical Corporation 2007- 2011

Site Manager: Oversaw all aspects of site operations in fulfillment of contracted chemical management services as noted below. Responsibilities included: contract management, customer relations, financial management, project management, personnel management, shift planning, purchasing, inventory control, warehouse management, and supervision of services for several 24/7 flex-facilities. Outstanding safety record of zero lost time accidents throughout tenure. P & L responsibility.

Volvo Powertrain NA– Hagerstown, MD 2011

Quaker Site Manager during leadership transition and in fulfillment of services provided to Volvo Powertrain NA. Additional activities included: establishing performance standards and site management protocols to increase customer satisfaction, cooling tower and process water testing and treatment, hazardous waste management, scope expansion activities, and supervision of services for a 24/5 flex-facility.

Identified and implemented more than $120,000 in cost savings projects in first 3 months.

Created opportunity for expansion of work scope through provision of additional services.

Bosch Braking Systems – Johnson City, TN 2010

Quaker Site Manager during facility closure and in fulfillment of services provided to Bosch Braking Systems. Additional activities included: operation of waste water treatment equipment, hazardous waste management, and closure activities for a 24/7 flex-facility

Achieved 20% of annual cost savings in first week at assignment.

Completed all shutdown activities on schedule and with zero infractions as associated with State Closure Inspections for Hazardous Waste Removal.

JTEKT Vonore– Vonore, TN 2007 - 2009

Quaker Site Manager engaged in providing services to JTEKT Automotive; a provider of steering gears & components to the automotive industry. Recognized for account turn-around (salvaged customer relationship & restoration of team morale).

Increased profitability by 36% in first full year.

Reduced working capital 14.5% through tighter inventory controls and by working with customer to bring accounts receivable current.

Exceeded $1.1M in guaranteed cost savings to customer by a wide margin, and in advance of contract terms through implementation of various improvement activities and cost avoidances.

Continental Carbonic Products, Inc. – Loudon, TN 2005 – 2006

Production Manager

Promoted to manage all aspects of production and branch operations for this Liquid CO and Dry Ice manufacturer. Operational responsibilities included: staffing, materials and inventory management, purchasing, shift planning, production scheduling, warehouse management, equipment & facility maintenance, and security for a 24/7 facility. P & L responsibility. Outstanding safety record of zero lost time accidents.

Instituted maintenance strategy that resulted in an 18% increase in equipment efficiencies.

Eliminated in excess of 3,000 hours of overtime annually through revision of work schedules.

Process Engineer/Project Manager

Responsible for engineering projects and process improvement at assigned facility with project responsibility at other company owned manufacturing plants (as directed).

Improved safety by re-engineering ice cutting practices, and ice quality through various other projects.

Identified ventilation system deficiencies then oversaw implementation of system upgrades to bring facility into compliance with OSHA regulations. All company facilities were addressed in reaction.

Durakon Industries, Inc. – Clinton, TN 2004 – 2005

Plant Manager

Recruited to convert an existing HDPE thermoforming operation into a high-volume, state-of-the-art paint film lamination facility (24 /7 operation). Utilized APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping to establish lean manufacturing protocols for extrusion, co-extrusion, lamination, and thermoforming processes. Supported corporate R & D efforts. P & L responsibility. Outstanding safety record of zero lost time accidents throughout tenure.

Established engineering standards for all company owned equipment to define and track costs.

Lowered extrusion scrap and associated costs by 14% over 12 months.

Managed successful launch of the paint film lamination technology with scrap rate of less than 3%.

X-CEL Industries, Inc. – Southfield, MI 1997 –2003

Plant Manager

Managed all aspects of industrial paint plant operations for this Tier 1 automotive supplier. Supervised 70+ employees in providing class A finishes for a variety of interior/exterior trim components while maintaining high levels of productivity, quality and profitability. Responsibilities included: staffing, shift planning, production scheduling (Kanban), assembly & sequencing, materials, inventory, & warehouse management, equipment & facility maintenance, and security.

Quadrupled sales volume through consolidation of two independent facilities into a single world-class facility.

Implemented and ensured compliance with lean manufacturing principles throughout all phases of production.

Directed production department's efforts in achieving a 95% First Run Capability through process re-engineering.

EDUCATION

B.A.A., Business (Industrial Administration) – Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

Minor In Industrial Technology Graduated with High Honors

A.S., Business (Industrial Management) – Macomb Community College - Warren, MI

Graduated with High Honors

United States Navy Schools – Great Lakes, IL & San Diego, CA

Basic Propulsion Engineering; Machinist Mate "A" School, Boiler Water/Feed Water Test and Treatment, Lube Oil Purification and Maintenance, and Fire Fighting Training

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the following:

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Outlook; IBM Lotus Notes; Oracle JD Edwards, and Enterprise One ERP software.

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