Robert R. Ricks

***** **** **** ***

Houston, TX 77044

Cell: 832-***-****

Email: acxdoc@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Enthusiastic individual motivated by customer commitments that keeps product cost reduction and organizational profitability as a top priority. Seeking to obtain a Team Leader position with increasing responsibilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RANCH HAND TRUCK ACCESSORIES – Beeville Texas

Production Manager 2016 - 2016

Responsible for developing Ranch Hand’s manufacturing plant performance including delivery performance, cycle time reduction, safety and quality. Develop and implement foundational business processes in quality at the source, cycle counting and production. Ensures successful completion of daily production schedules. Originates, leads development and implements process improvements. Leads the new product transition from design to the manufacturing floor. Develop staff into a results oriented-team focused on performance.

Improved production output by 30%

Implemented SQDC communication boards

Performed 5S projects throughout the facility

EUTSLER TECHNICAL PRODUCTS - Houston Texas 2012 - 2015

Plant General Manager

Manage the day to day operations of the production floor to ensure achievement of company objectives. Delegating authority to key supervisors in production, production control, maintenance and other related operations. Develop and direct the production process of the product at minimum cost consistent with customer requirements. Manage Environmental Health and Safety leadership that are effective within the Manufacturing facilities. Ensure on time delivery of quality product to customers. Oversee scrap improvement activities. Monitor operating costs. Manage the planning and the optimum utilization of the workforce and equipment despite constantly changing conditions caused by breakdowns, schedule changes and workforce availability. Lead the Production team with inventory reduction activities.

Provided accurate costing of product in labor collection program

Documented all processes and improvements in work order routers

Utilized Visual Factory Management for key indicators (Min/Max systems)

Promoted positive improvement changes

Implemented ERP labor and attendance program including recording of defects

Trained personnel in the utilization of 5S techniques

Developed an active and effective safety team

SERTA- Houston Texas 2011 – 2012

Production Manager / KPO

Responsible for the leadership of B.O.S.S / Lean Sigma that includes Quality, Health and Safety and Waste Prevention programs. Managing the Supervisors in the day-to-day production, maintenance and delivery operations in accordance with operating procedures to achieve production efficiency and quality results. Identifying opportunities for Kaizen events that include identification of quantifiable and sustainable impact to the company. Develop and implementing further areas needing improvement, including those related to production methods, equipment and operating procedures.

Annual savings of 500k in Kaizen projects

Developed standard work for shop operations

5S performed in all areas of facilities

Performed presentations for implementing Lean Manufacturing at other Serta facilities

MAGNAFLOW ENVIRONMENTAL – Houston, Texas 2010 – 2011

Operations

Contract position responsible for overseeing large pipe cleaning equipment. Responsibilities included operation of equipment safely, ordering supplies, parts and permits when required. Also maintained daily reports of all activities including maintenance, downtime and productivity performed. Actively involved in developing parts min-max levels, working procedures and standardization of equipment. Provided training to new hires using the most efficient methods to complete the job and promoted a safe work environment.

Successfully initiated the project for timely completion

Training of new hires to perform the jobs with little or no errors

Liaison between customer and company for project updates and reporting

Responsible for balancing and maintaining full crew out of state

BUTTERWORTH INC – Houston, Texas 2007 – 2010

Operations Manager

Responsible for managing all resources to meet manufacturing requirements

including the safety and development of production employees. Responsibilities included management of all manufacturing employees utilizing team working through Lean Manufacturing and 5S programs. Also ensured strict compliance with all standard Operating Procedures. Focusing on health, safety and quality as well as ensured that the means of production were available. Assured timely request of raw materials, equipment, consumables and services from relevant departments and suppliers. Maintained housekeeping to the highest standard. Participated in developing the Company’s manufacturing activities including working practices, equipment specifications and improvements in productivity and quality.

Worked with supply chain and domestic suppliers to ensure on-time ship, reducing inventory 30%

Set up warehouse with controlled bin locations using the KanBan concept

Set up cell concept with parts at point of use to achieve maximum productivity

Implemented a production time and attendance program for manufacturing

associates increasing output

GROTH CORPORATION – Stafford Texas 2006 – 2007

Production Manager

Oversaw the production operations managing 36 associates to ensure that the purchase of material, machining of components, warehousing of components, assembly of products and shipping of products met the quoted cost and the delivery date promised. Directed and coordinated activities related to production schedule for the manufacturing operations, production control, inventory control and purchasing. Directly responsible for the activities of all production personnel. Oversaw and continually improved the system for providing the sales department with standard and expedited delivery schedules for products and services, as well as the development and maintenance of the inventory system by determining proper inventory levels and storage locations. Analyzed departmental budgets of approximately 1 million dollars to identify areas in which reductions could be made and allocated operating budgets. Conferred with administrative associates and reviewed activity, operating and sales reports to determine changes required in operations. Provided guidance for area of responsibility through active participation for all quality improvement and lean manufacturing teams.

Coordinated the partnership with suppliers to establish long-term cost reductions, immediate availability of product / services and superior quality

Planned and developed organizational goals and objectives and implemented goals through associates

DRESSER FLOW SOLUTIONS – Houston, TX 1980 – 2005

Value Stream Manager, Dresser Flow Solutions

2001 to 2005

Responsible for managing a minimum of 21 associates performing annual reviews and maintaining attendance and discipline records. Duties included coordinator of Lean Manufacturing and 5S programs in work areas; training employees on quality processes, lean manufacturing and new products; and providing new manufacturing processes to smooth flows reduce time output and decrease manufacturing cost. Assisted in writing and evaluating Quality Policies in areas of responsibility. Evaluated inspection processes and tools needed for inspections. Monitored defective products for acceptability and made recommendations for successful future results with Nonconformance Reports. Scheduled man-hours and orders required for customers and MRP through work centers in areas of responsibility. Maintained and updated production product and project list spreadsheets. Reviewed daily reports of efficiencies and productivity to detect areas for the need of improvement. Acted a liaison between the Manufacturing Supervisors, Engineering and Planning Departments on key projects. Provided Project Engineering with Engineering Change Request on questionable parts and practices.

Laid out and set-up production area for new facility start up

Improved output of area by 15%

Scheduling Supervisor, Dresser Flow Control

2000 – 2001

Responsible for managing a minimum of three associates maintaining employee records and providing training as required. Coordinated with the Warehouse Department and Shop Supervision to align the work schedule such that needed parts were completed according to need and/or due date. Ensured materials were delivered to the shop floor to enable the shop to work to the schedule. Oversaw Supply Management to coordinate the movement of materials and completion of supplier task to support the manufacturing operation and see that discrepant supplier invoices were resolved in a timely fashion. Supported facility vendors by providing technical information and recommendations concerning materials, coatings, plating and heat-treating as needed. Preformed vendor audits as required. Acted a liaison between the Manufacturing Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering and Planning Departments on problem orders. Provided acceptable drawings to facility, customers and vendors that did not have the ability to produce drawings. Coordinated with Manufacturing Engineering Department to balance workloads.

Improved on time delivery by 20% without additional personnel

Contributed to the reduction of the past due backlog by 50% reviewing Production, Capacity and Dispatch reports daily to detect work centers that need load leveling

Reduced open work in process orders by 75% investigating material issues and making necessary transactions to allow orders to be closed with little or no material variances

Contributed to the increase of 25% revenue for the company

Quality Technician / Certification Inspector, Texsteam / Tom Wheatley Valve

1997 – 2000

Actively involved with Engineering in the process of reworking of Non-conforming Product. Worked closely with Shop Superintendent and attended product meetings to ensure timely processing of past due and critical products. Processed Sample Castings and X-ray. Assisted other Inspectors with their duties to keep the flow of work smooth. Prepared Quality Department by training personnel on company procedures for ISO and API Audits.

Set-up area to process certification paperwork in a timelier manner; improved

customer certification documentation errors by 85%

Set up and arranged all third and created Manufacturing Data books for

certifications by implementing a successful protected format in Word Perfect for

easy retrieval

Successful Internal ISO Auditor assisting departments and vendors with internal

audits to ensure no major findings during annual ISO audits

Set-up and maintained program in Excel for Engage calibration of gages;

incorporated program to save all customers’ certification documentation to

Windows Program

Production Scheduler, Texsteam

1992 – 1997

Worked with Manufacturing Engineering on load leveling of jobs before being issued to the shop. Actively involved in Supply Management with Purchasing to establish new vendors for cost reductions in outside processes. Performed shop order maintenance to meet the needs of the customer. Assisted in coordinating and managing man power during Warehouse and Cell Inventories.

Reduced cost to 10% of shop orders

Improved on time deliveries by 30%

Quality Control Receiving Inspection, Texsteam

1991 to 1992

Maintained Quality Control dedicated area. Key personnel in the implementation of ISO 9000 procedures in the dock to stock program. Improved time frame of product from dock to stock by 50%. Improved relationship between Planning Department and Receiving Inspection by working closely with planners and production supervisors

N.C. Operator, Texsteam

1980 – 1991

Trained other operators in blueprint reading and with most efficient methods to complete the job and promoted a safe work environment. Recruited to Drill Press Lead man assisting five employees on set-ups and tooling problems. Assisted Tool Design with the making of Drill Press Fixtures to develop easier and faster set ups improving the throughput of the area. Completed set-ups of machines with less than a 1% scrap rate and maintained a 95% or above run rate average.

EDUCATION

OSHA Regulations – 2015

CPR First Aid - 2015

KPO Training - 2011

MDI Training - 2011

OSHA Regulations – 2010

Corporate Lean Enterprise Courses – 2006

QMS API/ISO Internal Quality Management System Auditing – 2004

5’s Lean Manufacturing – 2003

Kingwood College – Business Administration Program – 2000 to 2001

Excel Partnership – ISO 9000 Quality Systems Audit Training – 1999

Fred Pryor – “The Exceptional Assistant” Business Administration – 1995

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