Michael Putinta

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Ooltewah, TN 37363

Cell 615-***-****

Email: aczobf@r.postjobfree.com

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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