Andrew J. Sims

**** **** *** ***** – La Vergne TN. 37086 615-***-**** –acx2cf@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Experienced Manager interested in manufacturing related positions that allow me to apply managerial tools in order to enhance a professional team in an environment that allows for opportunity, growth and development

Education Tennessee State University, B.S. Business Administration, Nashville, TN., 1977

SKILLS Manufacturing/ Management Skills

20 + years of manufacturing and managerial experience

Skilled in various managerial techniques

Experienced in leading Kaizen projects

Experienced in leading and coordinating Lean Manufacturing Initiatives

ISO-9000-2000 for Tier 1 Certifications

Productivity improvements such as MES factory system

Familiar with SAP Business System

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Management

Graduate of Goodyear Management Squadron

Facility Operation startup operations for Nissan USA and Ferro Corp. Plant Expansion and US Sprint

Designed training program for Nissan USA Body /Frame Department

Conducted Quality Control Training for Tier 1

Lead initiatives at Ferro Corp. to increase productivity by 20%, reduced cycle times of critical operations and redesigned production flow

Lead Kaizen projects at Nissan with potential saving of $250,000 annual saving,Ferro cost saving of $200,000 through Lean projects

Operation Manager, Carlex of America, Nashville TN

2016 to Present

Manage and Direct Fabrication Operation of 5 department for Tier 1 Automotive of Windshields in a Union Plant

Ensure all Safety and Environmental initiatives are adhered to and enforced through daily meetings with Department managers.

Design Training programs for Department managers, Supervisor and Staff

Coordinate Engineering,Quality and Maintenance department activities related to Production, work standards and installation of new equipment

Ensure Production Departments meet ISO/TS16949 Quality certifications

Implement cost saving measuring through Lean Manufacturing

Set Budgets for all departments

Production Manager, Advanced Composites, INC Nashville TN

2008 to 2016

Manage the Compounding and Extrusion operation for Tier 1 Automotive

Lead and Trained on all safety initiatives for the department and Environmental OHSAS 14001/18001 Certifications

Design monthly training programs for Supervisors and hourly work force

Ensure Manufacturing department met ISO 9000/TS16949 Quality Certification which we awarded GM Supplier of Year 3 years in row

Implemented cost saving measures through lean manufacturing with continuous improvement approach

Direct production scheduling for the plant using IREN System and set budgets

Manufacturing Manager, Ferro (Color Division) Toccoa, GA

2004-2008

Manage complete operations for the Color Division

Lead all Kaizen and Lean manufacturing projects by reducing manufacturing cost and improving OTIF initiatives

Conduct Supervisory Training on equipment and Value stream mapping

Maintained ISO 9000 Certification

Production Scheduler for Facility

Union Facility

Operation Supervisor, AKZO NOBEL International Paint (Ferro sold plant) Nashville TN.

2003 -2004

Managed the Manufacturing,Maintenance and Quality department of the Powder Coatings Division on Night shift Operation

Conducted ISO audits in all departments, trained employees on all production operations, safety training and ISO 9000 Certification training and Statistical Application Training (SAP).

Implemented cost cutting measuring while improving production rates

5S Training and Lean Manufacturing implementation

Union Plant

Operation Supervisor, Ferro (Powder Coatings Division) Nashville TN

1992- 2003

Managed the Manufacturing,Maintenance and Quality department of the Powder Coatings Division on Night shift Operation

Conducted ISO audits in all departments, trained employees on all production operations, safety training and ISO 9000 Certification training and Statistical Application Training (SAP).

Implemented cost cutting measuring while improving production rates

5S Training and Lean Manufacturing implementation

Union Plant

Shift Supervisor COMALOY (Plastic Division of Exxon Chemical) Nashville TN

1991-1992

Supervised the Production in Mixing and Plastic Extrusion operations

Conducted training on operations and new Equipment installation

Lead Quality and Maintenance Departments

Conducted Safety and Environment training

Operation Supervisor, US Sprint (United Telecommunication Division) Nashville TN.

1989 -1991

Involved in the Startup of Long distance Telephone operations

Interviewed and screened all applicants

Developed training curriculum

Trained new Supervisors on operations and Customer Service Programs

Travel and Trained Operational Curriculum at Company sites

Area Manager, Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corp. Smyrna TN.

1982-1989

Involved in Plant Startup team for Body /Frame Department

Completed Training program for Management in Japan

Initiated Night shift operation (i.e. wrote and developed Training manuals etc.

Managed both Production and Quality Inspection Departments

Coordinated the training and operational programs for 54 Robots on 2 automation lines

Facilitator Kaizen team designed to improve the efficiency in manufacturing process

Set line speeds and specifications for Frame lines

Prepared and presented Quarterly budget to senior management

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Union City TN.

1977-1982

Supervised in the Banbury Department rubber compounding and extrusion operation

Supervised the Raw batch and Extrusion Control Center by setting up mixing profiles

SAP Training

Supervisors of Maintenance Control Center

Supervised 50 employees in a strong Union environment

Training Manufacturing /Management skills

Color Training

SAP Training

Six Sigma and Lean

20+ years of manufacturing experience

Skilled in Various managerial techniques

Experienced in leading Kaizen projects

References

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