Plant Manager Quality Engineer

Brian D. Lewis

**** ****** ****** • Alta Loma, CA 91701 • 951-***-**** • 011-52-646-124-7267

mx.linkedin.com/in/briandlewis •*********@***.***

Profile of Qualifications

Hardworking and dedicated Plant Manufacturing and Operations Manager with over 25 years of experience within a myriad of environments. Demonstrated ability to excel in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations that require willingness to adapt and strong attention to detail. Adept at working effectively as an individual contributor and a cross-functional team member. Exhibits superb interpersonal communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients, colleagues, executives and other essential stakeholders. Currently targeting General Operations or Plant Production Manager positions that will allow for career advancement.

Key Achievements

Cost-conscious, detail-focused professional known for driving change and achieving results; fuels continuous improvement by aligning efforts with organizational goals and objectives

Effectively utilizes strong analytical skills to evaluate existing performance and cost drivers; implements plans of action and solutions to help increase levels of efficiency and profits

Skilled in facilitating just-in-time manufacturing in Lean and 5S environments; also proficient in ISO/TS implementation

Facilitates successful cost reduction, process redesign, facility setup, change management and regulatory compliance measures

Key skills include time management, organization, critical thinking, problem solving, JIT, OSHA, audit/inspection processes, staff training and supervision, quality assurance, project management, process improvements, MS Office, Millennium, Qube and PeopleSoft

Career Track

Keyston Bros., San Diego, CA

Production Manager-Consultant 7/2018 – Present

Setup and Startup of a manufacturing facility for an automotive, boating, and furniture materials supplier.

AMP Research, Tustin, CA

Production Manager- 8/2017 – 2/2018

Provided cost-effective leadership for a Tier 1 supplier to Nissan, GM, and Chrysler.

Created and tracked time management reports to help increase efficiency levels.

Implemented material shortage reporting to reduce backlog.

RAB Industries, Tijuana Mexico

Plant Manager-Consultant 10/2016 – 8/2017

Setup and Startup of an international manufacturer of automotive interiors.

Ronpak Inc. Mira Loma, CA

Production Manager 8/2015 – 10/2016

Provided cost-effective leadership for a manufacturer of paper bags.

Automotive Resources International, El Sauzal de Rodríguez México

Plant Manager 9/2008 – 5/2015

Provided cost-effective leadership for an international manufacturer of automotive interiors.

Assessed existing operations, determined gaps, and devised new initiatives designed to strengthen quality and profit levels

Managed and trained Production Supervisors.

Managed quality system including vendor compliance.

Created and tracked time management reports to help increase efficiency levels.

Moved and managed two additional manufacturing divisions to Mexico.

TMI Products, Inc., Corona, CA

Production Manager/Quality Engineer 5/2005 – 9/2008

Provided cost-effective leadership for an international manufacturer of automotive interiors and automotive-theatre systems; implemented change initiatives to achieve greater results and offer consistent, timely delivery

Assessed existing operations, determined gaps, and devised new initiatives designed to strengthen quality and profit levels

Managed and trained Production Supervisors

Created and tracked time management reports to help increase efficiency levels

Partnered with Director of Quality to implement TS-16949 upgrade, including QS-9000 and 5S

Instituted process improvements to enhance efficiencies; included doubling on-time shipping levels to 80%

Dramatically boosted throughput of cutting department by 50% through implementing operational improvements

Decreased backlog in the classic division from 360K to 60K within three months

Modified Lean manufacturing processes; reduced direct labor costs by 30% and increased production by 20%

Coronado Stone, Fontana, CA

Plant Manager 5/2004 – 5/2005

Spearheaded management of an eight-person team accountable for manufacturing and maintaining quality levels for a manufacturer of decorative stone

Implemented an internal auditing system to monitor compliance and promote continuous improvement processes

Managed production schedules to meet or exceed customer requirements

Elevated production levels by 20% through the use of effective and innovative operational changes

Saved $150K annually by proposing and launching new repair program

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Ancora Presort Partners, Anaheim, CA

Plant Manager 9/2001 – 5/2004

Led productive plant operations; oversaw processing and quality of presorted mail for a national company

Conducted safety meetings and ensured adherence to company policies and OSHA guidelines

Drafted MPTQM quality manual as resource tool

Cultivated improved relations with USPS; increased daily acceptance of over 1M pieces of mail each day

Surpassed expectations through advancing operational efficiencies by 40% using high-impact change initiatives

Reduced re-dating of mail from by 9% plant-wide and executed international mail processing efforts

Contributed to opening of a new facility in San Diego and supported coordination of San Fernando MPTQM certification

Distinctive Industries, City of Commerce, CA

Plant Manager 1994 – 2001

Earned Plant Manager promotion; spearheaded operations and drove profits for four global automotive-interior divisions

oEstablished Quality Control Lab including testing to ensure that incoming raw materials met quality standards

oOversaw production and quality to meet related goals while maintaining a safe work environment

oDramatically lowered raw material production time from two weeks to one day; achieved a success rate of 98% by implementing JIT manufacturing systems

oReversed deficit to profit gain of 25% by introducing time management reporting for machinery to track efficiency; generated 10% gross profit by applying bills of material and work centers for accurate specialty costing

oReduced raw material costs 10% in leather division through strategic pricing negotiations and material use; also trimmed related labor costs 5% and sparked 50% sales increase for specialty division

oImplemented quality measures to reduce customer returns to .47 of 1%

oExecuted safety programs to decrease performance modification for workmen’s compensation insurance to .78

oSelected to play a central role in successful ISO-9001 implementation as Management Representative

Education

Completed Coursework, California State University-Fullerton

Completed Coursework, Chaffey College

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