Constant Improvement Automotive Plant Manager

Manufacturing Strategist Production & Quality Professional Six Sigma Champion

Energetic and analytical growth oriented leader with 20 years managing Automotive manufacturing and sequencing assembly operations. Constant Improvement focused and organized facilitator with successful record of communicating and achieving Program objectives. Collaborative and inclusive management style - remedying processes and steering personnel.

Experience from Ford Production Supervisor to Supply Chain General Manager

Top Relevant Career Highlights specific to your Position of Automotive Plant Manager:

** EOP Sequencing Experience. Automotive Cost and Quality performance specialist.

* Career Manufacturing Management Professional of multi-disciplined and automated facilities.

* Managed Complex Assemblies driving progressive throughput and productivity improvements

* TS16949 and OHSAS18001 certifications attained. ERP and MRP proficient.

* Invaluable Commercial skill-sets gained over two decades of delivering Automotive products

* Budget and P&L driven focus on operational costs and controls

* Customer focused experience of leading continuous Improvement throughout the Company

Core Skill Sets

Leading by Example

Fabrication/Sophisticated Assembly

Full P&L Professional

Staff and Team Development

Growth Oriented Customer Relations

Plant Layout and Start-up

Project Management

GD&T

Warehousing and Distribution

Effective Communicator

Production Analysis and Reporting

Budget Development

Automotive Methodology Skill Sets

Corrective Action Execution

Sequencing - Synchronous Assembly

TS16949 OHSAS18001

Launch Execution

Root Cause Analysis

APQP PPAP

DDC & SOP Development

Engineering Change Notice

PFMEA DFSS

Error-proofing & Kaizen

Lean and 5S Expert

Cost Analysis

Career History – Brief view of my last 19 years

OAKLEY SUB ASSEMBLY, Brampton November 2014 – December 2015

Tier 1 Sequencing supplier to Chrysler. Our highly automated system delivers 5,000 option sequenced wheel assemblies to the Brampton Chrysler Assembly Plant each day. These assemblies went direct to the vehicles.

Plant Manager (GM Responsibilities)

With hundreds of option combinations, the objective of zero defects and flawless delivery had been repeatedly missed. I was brought on board to realize these complicated tasks – we succeeded by applying rigorous controls on processes.

Achievements:

Implemented and drove multiple cost reduction projects using the P&L budget as goal guidelines

I personally drove a new PM Program. Increasing Uptime and reliability was the simple objective.

Created a line of sight to lead the organization out of operational gridlock and TS16949 suspension

Defined goals and developed strategies to reduce costs, advance quality and build profitability.

Led risk reduction systems on everything from equipment up-time capabilities to Training Matrix depth. Improved management/employee relationship and cleared up old grievances.

Met with Chrysler on a regular basis to review our corrective actions and work on process projects

Purchased and launched new Part Vision System to ensure 100% quality compliance

TUBEWAY INC., Shelburne June 2013 – October 2014

High Tech CNC Laser cutting is this company’s core competency. Welding assemblies and CNC machining in three facilities. Wide scope of Metal Fabrication and welding competency.

Operations Manager

This fast-paced production and custom engineered metal component company serviced the mechanical and agricultural industries. Tubeway ownership brought me on board to direct and lead the company into the Automotive Parts sector and initiate continuous improvement on all levels.

Achievements:

Successful entrance into the automotive market. Initiated a Quality inspection program and APQP.

PPAPed and launched multiple new parts programs and a new competency - CNC Machine Threading

Tripled volume and increased profitability by 8 fold – mainly by adding Automotive Part manufacturing

ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, Chicago 1996 to 2012

Atkore is a multi-national ($3 billion annual revenue) consisting of over 40 different companies with 3,300 employees worldwide.

International Operations Manager 2005 to November 2012

Managed multiple Atkore companies and programs autonomously as required throughout North America. Focused on developing our capabilities and growing EBIT in all sectors. My direct reports at each facility consisted of Purchasing Manager, Plant Manager, Finance Manager, Engineering Manager, Materials Manager, Warehouse and Distribution Manager, Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager, Sales teams and Human Resources Manager.

Achievements:

Built solid management teams at each facility. Led analytical strategies of profitability CI

Grew new Precision Metal Automotive Part manufacturing and supply to over $300M annually

supported WCM program and Automotive cost reduction and quality methodology training.

Operated Engineered Metal Automotive Parts companies in both the U.S. and Canada.

Full P&L responsibility in all assignment locations with finance reporting and profit accountability.

Continually supported the sales group on all levels to extend our reach into different platforms

Focused on CI of all aspects of day-to-day operations from raw material procurement, production and process control to product warehousing and distribution. Communicated new Policies and Procedures.

Continually monitored cost variance and executed effective action plans to adhere to budget plans

Six Sigma Champion. Wrote CAPEX development plans. Championed and steered Black Belt Projects.

New facility openings and footprint reorganization. Plant Layout is one of my Fortes.

Assignment positions in Atkore Companies as International Operations Manager:

General Manager, Century Tube, Madison Indiana

General Manager, Georgia Pipe, Thomasville Georgia

Risk Control Program Manager, Tectron Tube, Green Bay Wisconsin

General Manager, Columbia MBF (Atkore), Mississauga 2000 to 2004

Expanded Automotive manufacturing and supply capabilities tripling overall sales

Led company to QS9000 Certification, OHSAS Certification and a healthy 19% EBIT

Managed Launch Programs from cradle to grave

Plant Manager, Columbia MBF (Atkore), Mississauga 1996 to 1999

Designed and installed new high-speed, quick-change, Hydroforming Tube Mill

Reduced man-hours by 35% per ton of product produced through SOP initiative and policy creation

Initiated and executed company-wide Standard Operating Procedure program

Education

Advanced studies in World Class Management - Atkore International 3-year program (EMBA Equivalent)

Ford Institute of Hourly Supervision and plant management, Detroit, 3-year program

Six Sigma Certification – 2002, Six Sigma Champion

Quality and Safety Certification Programs – TS 16949 & OHSAS18001 Certifications

AutoCAD (Centennial College)

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