Director of Operations

William Barba

**** ***** **** ****** *******, CA 91505 323-***-**** add2c6@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing / Operations / Supply Chain Management

Cross functional high performing team leader focused on immediately analyzing and executing opportunities for improvement to profit. Applies continuous improvement manufacturing principles to business and manufacturing processes to impact the bottom line. Implements and manages using standardized daily/weekly metrics (KPIs) to consistently drive performance and deliver results. Success in motivating groups to function as extraordinary performing teams.

Core Competencies

Managing Production/Operations Materials Requirements Planning Maximizing Production Output

Team Building and Leadership Supplier/Customer Relations Contract Negotiation

Troubleshooting/Problem-Solving Production Planning/Scheduling Cost Containment/Reduction

Continuous Process Improvement Inventory Management /Materials Strategic Planning/Forecasting

Professional Experience

GKN Aerospace/Bandy Manufacturing Burbank, CA 2016-Current

Aerospace Manufacturer of Military and Commercial Machined Hinges

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Site responsibility for 16M /yearly sales- (65 Team Members)

Responsiblites include directing, managing and executing all Manufacturing Operations functions which includes Machining 3, 4 &5 Axis, Fabrication, Assembly, Facilities/Maintenance & Supply Chain.

Key Achievements:

Increased Plant Efficiency from 40% to 98% over the course of 6 months by reviewing various daily performance KPI’s as well as understanding issues, roadblocks, constraints, etc.

Improved OTD by 25% to a company all time high of 99% by launching daily shop floor communication boards reviewing daiy schedule adherence, KPI’s, efficiencies and overall facility performance.

Launched successful Goals & Objectives review with staff aligning vision with company goals towards maximizing & exceeding profit/revenue targets.

Reduced Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) by 30% yearly by placing all scrap pieces on a visual display table with dollar value associated with each piece raising employee awareness and root cause talking points.

Implemented a “Near Miss” Safety Program reducing accidents to all time company low and raising overall Employee Safety Awareness.

Team Leader in successful 2017-2018 Business transition turnaround netting 1 Million Dollars in EBITA.

Group Leader in Employee Engagement program with emphasis on positive culture changes.

Launched successful Factory of the Future Shop Floor Program with heavy emphasis on communication and company Goals and Objectives.

Valence Surface Technologies Gardena, CA 2014-2016

Aerospace Metal Processing & Finishing

Plant Manager

Overall site responsibility for growing Metals processing company – 18M/yearly sales.

Main responsiblites included financial performance, maintenance/facilities, strong leadership, team building, safety and day to day Manufacturing Operations.

Key Achievements:

Streamlined shop floor flow maximizing capacity as well as shortening lead times leading to a 20% monthly improvement in customer on time delivery.

Increased monthly productivity 15% by launching Process Control Boards that strengthened employee accountability.

Launched monthly departmental incentive program based on productivity, throughput and safety measures.

Provided mentoring, coaching and career development to support and reinforce team.

GKN Aerospace Burbank, CA 2011-2014

Aerospace Manufacturer of Military and Commercial Machined Hinges

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Maintain full responsibility for the direction and management (60 team members) of all machine shop Manufacturing Operations activities with the lead role in monthly planning, continuous improvement, maximizing cost reductions/efficiencies and execution of corporate strategic plans. Management oversight includes production, production control, planning, procurement, and inventory/materials.

Key Achievements:

Rebuilt, organized and strengthened company Operations while reducing operational costs by originating, streamlining and improving manufacturing processes (lot sizes, capacity) including productivity, procurement practices and company ERP/MRP system.

Restructured and implemented new scheduling (Dispatch List) and capacity tools which brought manufacturing efficiencies up by 25%, reduced overtime by 40% and improved customer on-time delivery from 40% to 95% within six months.

Created metrics (KPI) and reporting tools centered around productivity, materials and planning processes to improve information visibility and to enhance the ability to measure and track company goals.

Enforced MRP system (MAPICS/AS400) and concepts while successfully leading the efforts to centralize procurement, production planning/scheduling, inventory and sales forecasting.

Established core processes around production planning, scheduling and forecasting, which previously did not exist, resulting in significant improvements in costs, customer service and credibility.

Managed end-to-end supply chain for $1.5M dollars worth of customer orders per month. Implemented Supplier Scorecard system, and increased inventory turns targeting slow moving/obsolete products.

Successfully negotiated (LTA) long-term Outside Process agreements for 737, 747, 787, 777, A320/A380 programs saving more than $100K yearly across all programs.

Cut operating costs by reducing overtime, reforming efficiency report raising productivity, and developing aggressive cost cutting action plans targeting lower profit programs.

Provided mentoring, coaching and career development to support and reinforce team.

Milgard Manufacturing, Inc. Simi Valley, CA 2010 – 2011

Manufacturer of Custom Windows and Doors

Production Manager

Management of daily manufacturing operations including the delegation of assignments to employees in a fast-paced production environment. Directly responsible for production schedule adherence, planning, safety, quality, efficiencies, housekeeping goals (5S) and company objectives.

Key Achievements:

Planned and coordinated production operations by establishing priorities. Developed, coached, mentored and evaluated a productive team of over 30 individuals.

Developed successful plans to improve labor efficiencies. Established processes to ensure staffing levels supported business objectives/fluctuations.

Reduced excessive overtime via efficient management and coordination of work hours, increased departmental monthly productivity 15% by managing work flow and achieved record-high productivity numbers.

Served as a Kaizen team leader and contributing member of Continuous Improvement and Safety Teams.

Abbott Technologies, Inc. Sun Valley, CA 2000 – 2009

Aerospace Manufacturer of Military and Commercial Power Supplies and Transformers

Operations Manager

Directly responsibility for evaluating and resolving day-to-day manufacturing operations issues, challenges and problems with the goal of maximizing company return on investment (ROI). Supported company goals and vision by safely and efficiently coordinating and scheduling team members, equipment, inventory and materials to achieve all departmental productivity and output objectives.

Key Achievements:

Accountable for the management of material, capacity planning and efficiencies along with participating in senior level forecasting/planning of manufacturing goals and objectives.

Participated in the recruitment process including interviewing, hiring/training new employees as well as conducting evaluations, promotions, and terminations as required.

Key contributing team member of the Quality Assurance Internal Audit team responsible for evaluating internal quality control goals and objectives.

Successfully implemented new shop floor control dispatching system which maximized production efficiencies and increased overall plant productivity by over 40%.

Managed daily operations consisting of 35 team members engaged in diverse Aerospace, Military, and Commercial Power Supplies production, manufacturing and operations activities.

Improved on-time deliveries from 80% to 99% through effective use of a production dispatching system.

Reduced yearly total material costs 10% via implementation of more reliable job costing practices

Key Qualifications

Certified ISO 9001/AS9100 Internal Auditor

ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality System Application Knowledge

Trained 5S Auditor

References available upon request.

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