ZELJKO DRAGANIC

**** ******* ** • Fort Worth, Texas 76123

817-***-**** • Email: adclcv@r.postjobfree.com

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Operations Manager

Accomplished and results driven lean manufacturing management professional with a proven ability to produce optimal outcomes in fast paced, high-energy production environments. Combines organizational expertise, efficiency, strong visionary planning, communication, and liaison skills with the ability to independently plan and direct high-level business affairs. Well versed in launching of new product lines and maximizing efficiencies of existing lines. Thoroughly trained in quality control and OSHA regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Manufacturing

SAP

Coaching/Mentoring

Production Supervision

Kaizen

Quality

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Leadership

5S

I Care Safety Process

Drawing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING - Arlington, Texas 2015-Present

Aircraft Commercial Seating – Economy and Business Class Seats

Production Supervisor/Interim Production Manager

Supervising 4 assembly lines with 75-80 team members to produce aircraft seats in a Lean environment while maintaining compliance with FAA and EASA standards and requirements. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, Program Management and Logistics to ensure seats are built per design, quality standards, and customer expectations. Improving efficiency by migrating team members and equipment to maximize utilization. Initiating and sustaining 5S to ensure clean and organized assembly lines. Delivering performance evaluations, scheduling vacations, and coordinating new hire training. Approving employee time for payroll.

Selected Achievements:

• Launching of 2 assembly production lines to full production capacity (Operational)

• Reduction of scrap by 20% for 2018 business plan

• Achieving .50 defects per unit quality goal for 2018 business plan

• Implementation of ANDON Visual Management System

• Selected to act as Interim Production Manager

ANDROD INDUSTRIES - Arlington, Texas 2011-2015

Automotive Industry - Complex Assembly and Sequencing - Supplier to General Motors

Operations Shift Manager

Responsible for supervising one of three production shifts, 54 employees, 50 union employees. Direct responsibilities included meeting safety, quality, waste, productivity, and housekeeping goals in a fast paced JIT environment. Additional responsibilities included training teams, troubleshooting equipment and continuous improvement. Quality and performance data was analyzed daily to make sure team members were producing to the highest standards.

Selected Achievements:

•Reduction of overtime by increasing team member's job versatility through cross training and rotations

•10% reduction of manpower to meet company labor cost and budget

KYSOR PANEL SYSTEMS, Fort Worth, Texas 1995-2011

Leading manufacturer of walk-in coolers, freezers and displays

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Provided supervision to a team of 25-30 manufacturing personnel. Produced top quality walk-in coolers and

freezers. Trained and mentored staff on proper methods to operate plant equipment and tools. Assisted staff

with blueprint reading. Maintained adherence to production schedules through staff motivation. Ensured

plant production objectives and timelines were met. Communicated with plant management to report

production progress. Applied Lean Manufacturing principles to maintain on-hand inventory consistent with

scheduled production. Accountable for ensuring key metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale.

Managed the implementation of Kanban, Kaizen, Value Stream, Pull System, Takt Time and Kitting processes.

Selected Achievements:

• Led shift to numerous awards for safety, quality control and efficiency

• Boosted shift productivity in excess of 100% over the past year

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Management

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas - December, 2004

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – ASQ – American Society for Quality, Milwaukee, WI - June, 2011

LSS Yellow Belt – March 2017

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