Manager Plant
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RICHARD L. BELCHER
Livonia, MI ****2
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Leader with more than 20 years of experience in multi-facility operations, strategic planning, product development and cross-functional team management. Highly motivated and customer satisfaction orientated leader with the unique ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in operational environments. Lead by example manager with a career history of utilizing training, creative thinking and planning to drive change and increase performance resulting in organizational excellence.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
General Motors - Warren, MI 2016-present
Contract position through Allegiant International LLC Lead Engineer – Tactical Operations
Work on-site with Stressed / Troubled Suppliers
Program Manager for Product Transfers through the BTAB process Eberspaecher Exhaust Technologies - Novi, MI 2013-2016 Directed three facilities: Wixom, MI, Novi, MI and Belvidere, IL
Completed turnaround of Wixom Facility in less than a two year timeframe, then assumed the responsibility of two additional locatons, with full P&L responsibility.
Total workforce in 2015 included 91 Salary Team Members, with 405 Hourly Associates.
Implemented a plant wide 5S program and a small tote delivery system to free up 23,000 sq ft. for new business.
Launched three new customer programs, and vertically integrated two new processes from outside venders, over a 14 month period.
By the end of 2015, combined Leadership Team over the three locations, with the concurrent reduction in Indirect Labor, both Salary and Hourly Associates.
Implemented a Continuous Improvement environment, dropping Direct Labor from 12.3% of Net Sales, to 7.1%. Reduced Inventory Days Supply from 12 days to 7.9 days.
Utilizing Factory Focused Work Teams, reduced scrap in Wixom from 5.3% to 1.8% in 2015, while maintaining scrap at less than 1% at the other two facilities. Faurecia - Taylor, MI 1999-2013
(Formerly Emcon Technologies, ArvinMeritor and Arvin Industries) Plant Manager of Taylor, MI and Toledo, OH Facilities 2010 – 2013 Manager – Worldwide Manufacturing Engineering 2008 – 2010 Plant Manager – Concord, On 2007 – 2008
Plant Manager – Taylor, MI 1999 - 2007
Managed a three year growth starting in 2001, from $50M in sales to the $275M level through strategic planning, leadership, and the implementation of additional company programs. RICHARD L. BELCHER
35359 Curtis
Livonia, MI 48152
*************@*****.***
Led a turnaround operation in Canada over a 6 month period by implementing Lean tools resulting in a reduction of direct labor by 17%, and indirect labor by 9%.
Improved customer relationships through periodic, personal meetings with clients in order to review operations and company products impact on manufacturing.
Implemented a PPM reduction plan resulting in a reduction from 57 to 23 in 2011.
Created a matrix to reduce missed deliveries which incorporated Quality Basic rules.
Improved cash position by reducing inventory 32% and improved inventory accuracy from 78% to 95% by incorporating Pull Systems using Kan Ban and SMED.
Proficient with long-term projections using trend analysis, daily analysis, and Pareto Charts on facility performance.
Reduced need floor space by 7% through layout and calculations for optimizing storage space and minimizing the material travel distance.
Assigned to Indiana location for 4 months to assist in the launch of the Mustang S-197 program.
Reduced direct labor from 5.7 to 4.65 as a percent of sales by conducting standard work analysis, Hoshin Workshops, and implementing flexible manning.
Improved employee suggestions from .5 to 4.5 suggestions per employee through a reward and recognition system.
Condensed downtime by 22% utilizing a Pareto analysis for each piece of equipment, streamlined the breakdown, and implemented a PDCA (Plan Do Study Act) tool. Schoolcraft Community College – Livonia, MI 2000-2008 Business and Technical Instructor
Instructor for Business Math, Intro to Business, Statistics, and Culture and Ethics.
Utilized a variety of teaching methods to engage visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.
Skilled at presentation development and able to communicate creative improvements, results, new business ideas, strategy, and market plans through an interactive curriculum for students. Hydraulic Tubes and Fittings, Inc. - Almont, MI 1998-1999 Plant Manager
Negotiated with local unions and overcame challenges to successfully empower employees while maintaining the necessary hierarchy.
Reorganized a non-profitable company to propitiate its future earnings through a continuous improvement approach.
Identified key business measurables and established Kaizen programs to realign processes to team-based activities, accomplishing target goals and maximizing business impact.
Controlled budgeting and spending accountability in manufacturing, process engineering, materials, safety/environmental and customer service.
Created analytical data on facility operations and devised corrective actions when necessary.
Recognized teams with the best improvement through monthly town hall meetings and small gifts of appreciation.
Consistently utilized conflict management and team building skills, resulting in increased organizational efficiency.
RICHARD L. BELCHER
35359 Curtis
Livonia, MI 48152
*************@*****.***
Ryken Tube Manufacturing – Walled Lake, MI 1987-1998
(Formerly General Signal)
Plant Manager 1994 - 1998
Materials Manager 1992 - 1994
Manufacturing Engineering Manager 1990 –1992
Manintenance Manager 1989 –1990
Maintenance Repair 1987 - 1989
Supervised two facilities while developing work-teams to accomplish business objectives.
Coordinated a 6% reduction in operating expenses that equated to $10M in annual savings.
Served as a liaison between the corporate office, outside customers, and manufacturing location.
Assisted in developing and implementing human resources, engineering, quality initiatives, and business improvement programs.
Managed financial P&L responsibilities including budget preparation and adherence, daily spending, and capital equipment appropriation submissions.
Served as Facility Environmental / Safety Coordinator. EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.) - University of Phoenix, Michigan Campus BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (BSET) – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) – Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI Concentration in Robotics and Automation
ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) – Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI Concentration in Electrical/Electronic Technology
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