Manager Operations
Resume:
Michael Putinta
Ooltewah, TN 37363
Cell 615-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Well balanced approach to managing people, technical expertise and business management.
Over twenty years supervisory and management experience.
Experience as a Plant / Operations Manager in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Proven results in managing manufacturing plant turn-around situation.
Twenty six years experience as a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker.
Certified Tool and Die Apprenticeship Instructor (state of Ohio).
Awarded a U.S. patent for improved radiator design (for Ford Motor Company).
11 years combined experience in Japanese new domestic stamping and assembly plants.
Successful new plant and plant expansion start-up.
EXPERIENCE
March 2016 – Present Gestamp North America Chattanooga, TN
This is a brand new Greenfield operation supplying VW with all A class body panels and stampings.
Operations Manager
Responsible for all manufacturing and technical support functions
Training all production associates
Development of manufacturing systems and procedures
Commissioning of new tandem press line and assembly processes
Currently at launch phase with zero safety, quality and delivery issues
2013 – 2015 AVM Industries Marion SC
Manufacturer of gas charged lift supports and damper assemblies for automotive, industrial and aftermarket customers
General Manager
Full P/L responsibility
Responsible for Operations, Administrative, Engineering and Sales functions
Directly responsible for all sales and commercial activities with OEM customers
Landed Honda Motor Co. as a new tier 1 customer with business awards on 2 platforms
Negotiated price increases on existing business that was under performing
Responsible for developing and managing annual business plan
Short and long term strategic planning
Develop lean / Continuous Improvement structure
2008 – 2013 Yachiyo Manufacturing Steele, AL
Automotive supplier of stamped and welded assemblies to Honda Motor Company
Vice President of Operations 2011 – 2013
Improved operational performance in the areas of Quality and Delivery to benchmark level performance
Affiliate supplier of stamped and welded chassis components to Honda Motor Company
Develop and Manage annual Business Plan and operating budgets
Develop strategy for future business expansions / ventures
Conduct new business feasibility studies
Review departmental metrics on a daily basis
Report monthly P/L performance to global head office on a monthly basis
Plant Manager 2008 – April 2011
Direct interface with customer for all new model and mass production concerns
Launched Stamping operations in April 2008 exceeding performance targets
Successfully launched Plastic Fuel Tank operation in January 2010 with zero quality or delivery issues in first 6 months of mass production
Management of the annual plant wide business plan
Manage departmental key measurables and budgets through a score card system
Managed all Die Maintenance activities
Developed YMA die design, die build and buy-off standards
2007 – 2008 (6 month contract) Martinrea Fabco Automotive Springfield, TN
Mfg. of automotive stamped and assembled components
Assistant General Manager
Responsible for the day to day operations of a Tier 1 automotive stamping and assembly mfg. plant
Maintain annualized inventory turns of 40 turns
Reduced direct and indirect labor costs through overtime management
Initiated VAVE activities for our customer with an annual savings of $282,000
Reduced monthly scrap costs from 1.5% to under 1.0%
Implemented other operational improvements which have resulted in an additional $350,000 per year in cost reductions
Responsible for reviewing and approving all tooling and production quotations
2006 – 2007 Johnson Controls Cadiz, KY
Manufacture of metal stamping automotive seat frames
Operations Manager
Management responsibilities of Tool and Die, Stamping Tube bending and Welding departments in a $175 million automotive seat frame manufacturing plant
Reduced direct labor costs by $12,000/day through efficiency improvements
Responsible for in-sourcing several stamped components to reduce freight and purchase costs by $7.2 M
Assist with a launch of the assembly department in a new manufacturing plant in San Antonio, TX
Implemented a kan-ban inventory mtg. system to improve press scheduling and reduce inventory costs
2005 – 2006 Magna Powertrain Division Manchester, TN
Mfg. of automotive stamping powertrain components
Operations Manager
Original scope was to resource all work out and close operation but we were successful in improving plant performance. In 2006 plant was sold to Van-Rob. I led transition team to ensure no interruption to operations through plant sale.
Responsible for daily plant management functions
Management responsibilities of Tool and Die, Maintenance, Stamping and Assembly departments
Instrumental in reducing annual operational losses from $2.6 million to break even
Maintain monthly departmental operating budgets
Responsible for coordinating problem solving activities
Continuous Improvement/ Tool and Die Manager
Management responsibilities of Tool and Die department
Developed and implemented a die predictive maintenance system
Reduced Toolroom manning from 25 to 12 while improving effectiveness of department
Develop and coordinate process improvement activities
2002 – 2005 Metalforming Technologies, Inc. Lexington KY
Automotive supplier of stamped & welded assemblies
Plant Manager 2003 - 2005
Monitor and maintain all operating system measurable
Responsible for overall plant P&L
Responsible for meeting monthly budget objectives
Maintain annualized inventory turns of 22 utilizing lean manufacturing principles
Evaluate and development of all management level staff
Involved with the development of short term and long term business plans
Tooling Manager 2002- 2003
Management responsibilities for Toolroom, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering departments
Responsible for maintaining monthly departmental operating budgets
Develop and maintain tooling preventative maintenance systems
Training and development of all supervision level staff and Manufacturing Engineers
Coordinate all engineering changes with Advanced Engineering department
Responsible for new die / equipment design and build reviews
Responsible for the development of new die build sources
Involved with the development of die and assembly machinery design/ build standards
8-D investigation activities utilizing root cause and problem solving techniques
2000 – 2002 Magna Corp -Eagle Bend Division Clinton, TN
Mfg. of automotive stamped assemblies
Continuous Improvement/ Tool and Die Manager
Manage a 54 person Tool and Die department and an 18 person Die Set team
Responsible for implementing a quick die change program utilizing S.M.E.D. principles
Develop and maintain a die preventative maintenance program
Responsible for reviewing and approving new die build programs
Develop material/ scrap reduction plans
Reduced tooling downtime from 3.7% to less than 2%
EDUCATION
Whitmer Vocational Center
Toledo, OH
Years attended: 1982-1986
Completed Tool and Die Apprenticeship with a 3.8 G.P.A.
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