Manager Injection Molding

Steven Mayer

*** * *** ** *******, MO ***** * 816-***-**** * ********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Production Manager with 14+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility of up to 210 manufacturing associates and 12 supervisors in an envelope facility and injection molding food packaging facility.

32 years of experience in manufacturing being promoted from entry level mechanic to Production Manager at Tension Corporation.

Production Manager in 3 different locations for Tension Corporation.

Lean Manufacturing Black Belt with 3 years of hands on experience completing 3 DMAIC projects, multiple 5S events and Kaizens.

SQF/HACCP certified, back up SQF practitioner for 2 audits scoring 98 & 97.

Focus on continuous improvement in KC Tension facility reducing paper waste from 13.2% to 8.4% while increasing production from 51 million to 54 million over the past 3 years.

Focus on growth at IPL facility adding 6 new injection molding machines with full IML automation. Addition of 50 new associates to accommodate new growth. Utilizing lean tools during the install and setup of new workstations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Humbert Envelope Machinery

Project Manager, October 2019 – Present

Oversee crew on assigned projects.

Liaison with onsite customer management team. Set plan, discuss required resources, answer questions regarding project.

Maintain documentation for hours and expenses for each project.

Provide needed tools and supplies to jobsite.

Provide project updates to HEM ownership and customer management team as required.

Submit all required documentation upon job completion to assist in accurate billing.

Upload any photos or documentation for specific projects as required.

IPL Plastics, Lee’s Summit, MO

Production Manager, November 2016 – October 2019

Direct 4 continuous operation shifts in the injection molding department plus 2, 24/5 shifts in the dry offset printing department to maintain an OEE of 92%.

Develop and oversee yearly budget for manufacturing labor and supplies. Manage labor in relation to changes in volume and mix of product produced.

Develop and oversee revised operator training program to combat high turnover and lack of skilled workforce.

Manage, document, and sustain SQF program on the shop floor. Backup SQF practitioner for facility.

Facilitate support on the shop floor between several departments to meet daily objectives.

Direct operations of Molding and Printing department to meet business objectives.

Manage relationship with onsite staffing agency to fulfill business needs based on demand.

Tension Envelope, Kansas City, MO

Production Manager, 1996 – March 2016

Direct 4 continuous operation shifts plus 3, 24/5 shifts to meet budgeted production of 52,500 million envelopes per week over 20 pieces of machinery.

Develop yearly budget for manufacturing labor, parts, supplies, and repairs. Manage spending against budget, control spending in relation to changes in volume.

Implement, manage, document, and sustain, Lean Manufacturing improvements and strategies on the shop floor.

Plan, organize, and direct multiple departments for maximum return on efficiencies.

Negotiate collective bargaining agreement and insure it is effectively administered. Insure employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion.

Schedule and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations to meet business objectives.

National Envelope, Lenexa, KS

Machine Adjuster, 1987 - 1996

Perform all mechanical adjustments to insure efficient operation of machine.

Perform Maintenance on machines to prevent breakdowns and inefficiencies in machine speed.

Insure the quality of the product exceeds customers requirements.

Train new hire operators and adjusters.

EDUCATION

Hickman Mills High School, Kansas City, MO

Graduated May 1986

Completed Dale Carnegie 12-week course. Was awarded “Highest Award for Achievement”.

Performed as Course assistant for 2 sessions.

Black Belt training from Mosaic Partners.

Attended 3 Community College courses (Des Moines area Community College) on Lean Manufacturing.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office and JDEdwards, MEP system.

Setup and Implemented Kronos time system for corporation.

“FIRST” flexographic printing certified.

Fully qualified mechanically.

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