Production Mananger
Resume:
BENJAMIN F. HALE
***-*** *. *** ******, Greensboro, NC 27401
*************@*****.***
SENIOR-LEVEL MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic self-starter with a versatile skill set as a leader with proven expertise driving results through the development of powerful team culture. Leverage strong organizational skills, leadership and thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and efficiencies to achieve organization goals of cost-savings, product quality, labor efficiency, timely delivery and safety.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Six Sigma Methodology
Change Management
Multi-Site Operations
Operational Process Analysis
Strategic Planning and Execution
TQM – Total Quality Management
Training and Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Contract Negotiation
Continuous Improvement of Operational Processes/Standards
Operational Infrastructure Start-Up
Productivity and Efficiency Maximization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SRG Global, Covington, Georgia 12/2014 – 11/2015
Production Manager – Tier 1 Supplier, Injection Molding
Responsible for the overall management and direction of plant operations which included production, engineering, quality and maintenance in a custom fabrication environment
Led team of 5 direct reports, 220 hourly associates and 7 skilled (engineering) trade positions
Formulated short and long-term strategy in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, equipment utilization and capital planning.
Leveraged strong understanding of KPI management to reduce waste by 14% overall
Spearheaded Mini-Kaizen event to quickly isolate inefficiencies and implement preventive maintenance to improve injection mold cycle time. One-week event resulted in 38% improvement of run time, increasing on-time delivery of products to external customer to 85%
Jeyes Inc., New Albany, Ohio 11/2011 – 12/2014
Operations Manager – Liquid Operations
Recruited by plant manager to assist in start-up of flagship U.S. plant to create and implement production processes and protocol for liquid operations
Piloted and commanded two-shift, 24-hour operation of 150 hourly associates
Managed ad testing, trafficking and optimization of ad inventory to produce optimal revenue yield
Ensured efficient operation of the client customization requests and related equipment SOP
Created performance tracking procedure to effectively monitor and drive associates to achieve KPI’s
Developed and conducted staff training in accordance with local, state and federal compliance for all Spanish speaking workforce
Goodyear / Veyance Technologies, Marysville, Ohio 9/2010 – 10/ 2011
Operations Manager – Tier 2 Supplier, Rubber Manufacturing
Recruited as the North business unit manager, overseeing conveyor and coal mining belt manufacturing, jointly responsible for $22 million budget and 550 hourly associates
Led team of 3 direct reports, 225 hourly associates and 3 skilled (engineering) trade positions
Developed and ensured delivery of daily activity run plan
Facilitated GEMBA walks
Conducted PCB board reviews and countermeasures
Led Kaizen event to improve cycle time for curing belts, resulting in a redesign of tooling and 35% improved efficiency
BENJAMIN F. HALE
360-110 S. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Cont.
Emerson Network Power, Worthington, Ohio 5/2004 - 10/2010
Production Line Manager – Cooling Systems
Recruited by senior leadership as a LEAN manufacturing expert to improve one-piece flow and external customer complaints
Led team of 3 direct reports and 50 hourly associates
Launched unit-flow process improvement projects resulting in 25% FTE reduction
Implemented LEAN 6S principals within the department, increasing safety and efficiency
Organized Kaizen event to improve cycle time for electric panels, resulting in reduction excessive handling of panels by 25%
Teamed with product development to integrate customer data into new products that increased revenue and customer satisfaction
Exceeded company expectations, reducing overall customer complaints by 18% by reducing lead time to customer and refining quality procedures
General Motors / Delphi Automotive, Columbus, Ohio 6/1996 – 4/2004
Production Superintendent – Automotive Component Parts
Attained multiple fast-track promotions through a series of increasingly responsible positions, beginning as an hourly associate
Led team of 5 direct reports, 125 hourly UAW assembly line associates and 4 skilled (engineering) trade positions
Maintained oversight of $8 million budget
Supported and contributed to Quality (ISO/TS 16949), and Environmental Management (ISO14000) Systems
Deployed Six Sigma methodology while leading high-level teams of union workforce representatives and engineers to create a parts supermarket, replacing forklifts with Tugger Train to increase productivity and decrease work time loss injuries by 15%
Represented management and protected GM objectives by successfully negotiating 2 UAW contracts, preventing strike
Guided grievance procedures and second step meetings to improve customer experience
Awarded Gold Star award for exceeding customer’s expectation.
Championed 5-person transitional team responsible for the 12-month start-up of the new plant in Juarez, Mexico
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Masters of Business Administration 2009
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 2008
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, HR, Management 1999
Urbana University, Urbana, Ohio
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