Steve Klein

**** ******* **** *****, ***** Little Rock, AR 72120 ● 501-***-**** ● acw2ip@r.postjobfree.com

PRODUCTION / OPERATIONS / PLANT MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over twenty years of experience in production and operations management.

Promotes an environment of continuous improvement utilizing lean methods.

Skilled in the development of high performance teams.

Extensive shop floor production experience in a high volume, high mix, production environment.

Possesses strong analytical, computer, and written/oral communication skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Scrap Reduction

Budget P&L

Plant Layout

Contingency Planning

Green Belt Training

KPI Development

Team Facilitation

Safety training

Inventory Control

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Injection Molding

Warehousing

Shipping/Receiving

Powder Coating

Assembly

Galvanizing

Laser Cutting

Stamping

Wood Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPUTER TUTORING, North Little Rock, Arkansas 2016 – present

Self-owned business

Works with business professionals and students to advance their knowledge of MS Office products.

CLM PALLET, Maumelle, Arkansas 2010 – 2016

A multi-site company that refurbishes the CHEP blue block pallet.

Plant Operations Manager

3 supervisors ۰ 65 employees ۰ 3 shifts

Restored the operation to profitability from a previous management group.

Conceptualized and implemented a new plant layout to help facilitate a better product flow through the shop.

Implemented several continuous improvement projects that allowed us to increase throughput by 20% from the beginning to the end of the refurbishing cycle.

Improved first pass yield by 32% by developing standard work methods.

Performed Job Safety Analyses to reduce machine injuries.

SFI, Conway, Arkansas (Temporary position) 2009 – 2010

A manufacturer of machined, stamped, welded and powder coated products for both the military and agricultural market place.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Led a continuous improvement project that resulted in newly designed hanging racks and tools resulting in a 28% increase in our production throughput in the powder coating department.

Assisted the maintenance department in setting up new machinery and re-mapped the flow of manufacturing throughout the plant.

Performed a multitude of time studies that assisted in improved standards in the stamping department and weld shops.

ADC MANUFACTURING, Harrison, Arkansas 2005 – 2009

A leading provider of chain link fence fittings for both commercial and residential applications.

Plant Manager

5 supervisors ۰125 employees ۰ 2 shifts

Prioritized and guided the activities of the manufacturing team to meet organizational goals, initiatives and requirements.

Implemented quality control procedures which reduced scrap by 35% in less than 2 years.

Saved 24% on plant supplies costs by implementing an improved procurement plan.

Mentored supervisory staff in employee development programs and improved production efficiency.

Minimized accidents and lost time injuries by developing JSA’s and eliminating unsafe working conditions as they became apparent.

TRITON SYSTEMS, Long Beach, Mississippi 2003 – 2004

Premiere manufacturer of free standing and through the wall ATM machines.

Production Manager

4 supervisors ۰ 90 employees ۰ 2 shifts

Increased production output by 30% utilizing lean processes.

Participated in FMEA and other quality analysis to reduce product defects.

Assisted in strategic planning to meet future business objectives.

Utilized value stream mapping to help eliminate non-valued added tasks throughout the production process.

Implemented quality systems to ensure finished products met quality standards.

DELTA FAUCET, Jackson, Tennessee 2000 – 2003

Leading manufacturer of exquisite and modest designs of kitchen and bathroom faucets.

Assembly Manager

5 team leaders ۰ 110 employees ۰ 2 shifts

Reduced product defects by 25% by developing an internal certification process for employees in key production areas.

Facilitated various Kaizen events to increase productivity and reduce cycle times in the manufacturing process.

Established and maintained uniform manufacturing performance metrics and reporting systems.

Participated in a mentor/mentee program to promote employee growth.

Developed KPI’s and implemented business boards to measure and highlight performance improvements.

BOEING, St. Louis, Missouri 1989 – 1999

Foremost producer of passenger jet and tactical defense fighter aircraft.

Scheduling/Production Supervisor

2 team leaders ۰ 35 employees ۰ 1 shift

Increased productivity 23% by eliminating non-value added tasks and reducing cycle times.

Reorganized the assembly area by incorporating 5S principles.

Reduced scrap 15% through improved work instructions, visual aids and utilizing best practices.

Assisted in developing an internal training and development work shop for new machinists.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Applications, MS Project, SAP, JD Edwards

EDUCATION

Master of Arts - Management and Human Resources Development

Webster University Webster Groves, Missouri

Bachelor of Science - Business and Public Administration

University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona

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