JAMES SMITH

Troy, MI ***** • 313-***-**** • ad2gf3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. Fluent and successful track record in production, operations and maintenance management.

Skills

• Plant Operations and Production Manager

• Maintenance Manager

• Manage Budgets and P&L

• Production Equipment Maintenance - Expert

Troubleshooting

• Complex Problem-Solving

• Project and Program Management

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Launch Management

• Cost Management

• Team Building

Work History

Site (Plant) Manager, 02/2023 to Current

American Axle – Detroit, MI

• Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.

• Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.

• Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.

• Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.

• Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.

• Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.

• Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.

• Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers. Manufacturing Consultant - Self Employed, 10/2018 to 01/2023 Midwest Manufacturing Reps, LLC

• Provide expert electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.

• Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.

• Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.

• Facilitate maintenance team training procedures to align with company standards.

• Streamline repair processes to minimize day-to-day downtime and increase overall productivity.

• Machine retool and refurb.

• Inspect machines to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes

• Schedule preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis.

• Collected and reviewed engineering data to assess needs and recommend solutions. Maintenance Manager, 03/2021 to 09/2022

Kay Manufacturing Co – Calumet City, IL

• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.

• Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.

• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

• Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.

• Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.

• Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.

• Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.

EV Program Manager, 03/2021 to 09/2022

Kay Manufacturing Co – Calumet City, IL

• Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.

• Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

• Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.

• Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.

• Met with project stakeholders on a regular basis to assess progress.

• Implemented and led meetings, opening dialog with area managers to discuss Gantt timing and budget.

Manufacturing Engineer, 05/2018 to 08/2020

Detroit Truck Manufacturing, Spartan Motors

• Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.

• Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.

• Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.

• Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects.

• Inspected CNC and press brake equipment before, during and after projects to maintain progression and functionality.

• Provided expert electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.

• Programmed CNC and press brake machines.

Manufacturing Engineer, 11/2017 to 05/2018

Magna Powertrain

• Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.

• Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.

• Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.

• Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.

• Expert CNC mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Maintenance Engineer, 07/2009 to 11/2017

SMW Automotive

• Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.

• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.

• Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.

• Worked frequently with mechanical and electrical systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.

• CNC programming.

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Maintenance Supervisor, 04/2005 to 07/2009

U.S. Manufacturing Corporation

• Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.

• Supervise 30 employees and scheduled shifts.

• Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.

• Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.

• Electrical, PLC and mechanical troubleshooting and repair. Maintenance Manager, 05/1999 to 04/2005

American Axle & Manufacturing

• Managed employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety of a staff of 100 associates.

• Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.

• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

• Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.

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