PAUL AUSTIN

** ********** ***** **** • Mohnton, PA 19540

Cell: 610-***-**** • acy2n8@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Offering expertise in plant operations, facilities maintenance, capital expenditures and personnel development. Excels at implementing sustainable processes and driving continuous improvement. Proactive leader who can effectively build and motivate cross-functional teams and cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders. A hands on manager who works closely with peers and supervisors to proactively develop robust processes, detailed budgets, and focused strategic planning.

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

P&L Management

Operational Excellence

Process Improvement

Facilities Maintenance

Lean Manufacturing

Cost Reduction

ERP Systems Use

Supply Chain Management

Coaching / Mentoring

ISO Standards

Strategic Planning

Quality Systems

New Product Launches

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fenner Precision, LLC – Manheim, PA 2014 – 2016

Manufacturer of precision engineered elastomeric solutions

Plant Manager (2015 – 2016)

Direct the daily operations of a molding, weaving, and distribution facility with 120+ indirect reports. Manage all aspects of safety, operations, maintenance, machine shop activities, and engineering.

Improved safety DART rating by driving hazard identification and corrective action closure.

Implemented Caterpillar’s START leadership targeted safety program.

Developed long term plans to measure and improve OEE and employee satisfaction.

Proactively controlled expenses and delivered cost reductions through improved process efficiencies.

Technical Project Manager (2014 - 2015)

Contracted to manage the relocation of the Buffalo NY manufacturing lines to the Manheim PA site location.

Reviewed and approved preliminary site plans for utilities and equipment locations.

Developed specifications and bid packages for outside contractors and vendors awarding most cost effective bids.

Managed all aspects of project schedule regarding facilities and equipment readiness to meet validation and production requirements based on customer needs.

Liquidated excess assets and returned Buffalo site to its owner per lease specifications.

Ammeraal Beltech Modular, Inc. – Reading, PA 2005 – 2013

Manufacturer of modular conveyor belting

Directed a molding, assembly, and distribution facility with 60+ full time employees. Managed all aspects of safety, quality assurance, purchasing, production scheduling, human resources and facilities maintenance.

Director of Operations (2011 – 2013)

Primary responsibility for P&L performance, budget setting and capital expense approval.

Responsible for development, direction, and support of the Management and Supervisory Teams.

Leveraged the MRP system to insure consistent planning and execution throughout operations.

Participated in the development of the annual business plan and the Global Operations strategic plan.

Headed Continuous Improvement effort utilizing Lean fundamentals and KPI data to drive global safety, quality, and efficiencies.

Implemented plant re-organization based on Value Stream Analysis and point of use inventory.

Plant Manager / Supply Chain Manager (2005 – 2011)

Developed strategies focusing on operational excellence and ensuring global objectives were met.

Lead Safety Committee which resulted in 25% fewer accidents and state certification.

Consistently improved safety metrics year over year to reduction in worker’s comp rates.

Introduced plant wide quality assurance measures focusing on one-piece flow.

Developed production scheduling tools for department leaders.

Developed Corrective Action System to drive process improvements.

Implemented quality inspection procedures and Poka-Yoke fixtures.

Negotiate contracts with all outside vendors.

Planned and oversaw the expansion of the Reading facility to twice its size in 2006.

Trainer for the implementation of Oracle ERP system in the Reading facility.

Newell Rubbermaid, Graco Children’s Products – Elverson, PA 2000 – 2005

Global marketer of consumer and commercial products

Directed Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kanban, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, cellular manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED and TPM. Managed cost savings initiatives for the Elverson plant to achieve 5% annual productivity

Engineering and Technical Manager (2002- 2005)

Provided direction and support for a staff of eight engineers responsible for Tube Mill, Powder Coat,

Metal Stamping, Injection Molding, RF Heat Seal and Assembly operations.

Developed and managed annual departmental expense budgets for Engineering, Tool and Die and

Continuous Improvement of over $2 million.

Achieved $2.2 million in cost reductions for 2004 by developing action plans to increase productivity.

Saved over $200,000 in 2004 by expanding the Tool and Die Department beyond PM and repairs.

Supervised the procurement of $2.2 million of tooling and equipment for a new product introduction.

Generated $1 million cost savings in 2004 through the installation of all new plastics support systems and relocation of 17 molding machines while supervising the start-up of a new product within the plant.

Saved $6.4 million annually by directing a $12 million project to plan, specify, procure and install the equipment necessary to consolidate Graco’s Ohio operations into one facility.

Received “Playing to Win” award for 2003. One of 10 associates selected from over 1,000 employees.

Manufacturing Engineer (2000- 2002)

Created over $200,000 in annual cost reductions by directing a Kaizen event on one production line.

Decreased costs through Lean Manufacturing, Kanban pull systems, First Run Yield, automation of

assembly equipment, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, and TPM initiatives.

True Precision Plastics, Inc. – Lancaster, PA 1998 – 2000

Custom injection molder

Initiated training for employees on Continuous Improvement practices and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Modified and audited company processes to comply with ISO 9001 standards. Improved cycle times and efficiencies through procurement of automated equipment and process optimization. Supervised six Quality Assurance Inspectors to improve the value of products shipped to customers. Conducted Advance Quality Planning meetings with customers to determine quality requirements prior to tooling release. Evaluated and audited vendors based on the company’s Vendor Qualification Plan.

Plant Engineer (1999 – 2000) Quality Assurance Manager (1998 – 1999)

Managed all planning, specification, procurement and site supervision of the company’s new injection molding facility.

Supervised the transfer and start-up of 20 molding machines to the new facility with all new support systems. Project was completed on time and under its $1.3 million budget.

Provided First Article and PPAP submissions to customers for initial production runs and tooling modifications.

Wrote Control Plans and ran FMEA analysis for all new products.

Herrmidifier Co. Inc. – Lancaster, PA 1992 – 1998

Manufacturer of industrial and residential humidifiers

Product Engineer

Increased annual company sales by $800,000 as team leader for several projects that brought new designs to market.

Increased production output by 75% and improved efficiency by 20% by optimizing assembly lines and

processing stations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Bucknell University - Lewisburg, PA

Lean Manufacturing, 5S+1 Visual Systems, Injection Molding-Process Optimization, Quality Auditing I & II,

Design of Experiments, Value Stream Mapping, AutoCAD 2000, Injection Mold Design, ISO 9001

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