Rafael E. Rosado

LSSBB, PMP

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LinkedIn URL • Florence, SC

Manufacturing / Production Operations Manager

Outstanding strategist distinguished for proven leadership and team-building skills and excellent conflict resolution abilities.

Dynamic, versatile manager with experience in all aspects of production/manufacturing management along with proven track record of consistently driving performance improvement both at operational and staffing levels. Excellent technical, commercial and administrative skills with cross-functional leadership experience at work level, capable of spearheading manufacturing operations right from procurement through final successful delivery. Exceptional organization skills combined with proven ability to meet production goals, manage and nurture talent, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects.

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Management

Project Management

Team Leadership & Training

Lean Manufacturing

Strategic Planning

Process Improvements

Operational Excellence

Production Planning

Complex Problem Resolution

Otis Elevators, Florence, SC 5/2019 – 10/2020

Production Supervisor

Led and controlled a team of 78 direct reports and 20 temps, including organizing workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules while overseeing 8 manufacturing lines. Successfully managed and maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training 98 associates as well as developing personal growth opportunities. Enforced strict safety guidelines and company standards to achieved lowers incident rates with zero accidents across all manufacturing lines. Effectively blended management skills with technical expertise to bring back lines from production loss of 30 day to 2 to days on average. Supervised effective working of production personnel and formulated effective production schedules.

Improved production by 20% to 50%, providing technical support to all electrical lines as well as managed Sheetmetal fabrication through process improvement projects.

Optimized output and efficiency of all manufacturing lines by applying lean Six Sigma and PMP processes and methods.

Headed up efforts to encourage 30 to 40 positional upgrades and promotions.

Successfully managed 9 production line with 20 percent staffing shortages while meeting and exceeding production goals.

Delivered flexibility and streamlined production/manufacturing operations by cross training and motivating 50 associates in other positions on other production lines.

Domtar Personel Care, Greenville, NC 9/2016 – 4/2019

Area Manager

Oversaw daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures while promoting plant safety, good manufacturing and housekeeping practices. Increased production capacity by applying Lean and SMED principles, reducing changeovers by 25% while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards by implementing corrective actions. Held bottom line accountable for the maintenance and process improvements of four manufacturing lines, with annual maintenance budgets $1.2M. Envisioned, developed and implemented global strategy for all Domtar Manufacturing. Coached and mentored personnel for the implementation of ISO 13845 while serving as lead auditor.

Achieved savings of $1.5M to $4.8M for Domtar by implementing Repeatable Flexible Supply (RFS) strategy.

Developed and integrated OJT training programs for promotion of 52 operational and technical personnel.

Successfully increased OEE by 13% YTD on three production lines; improved overall production capacity by 7-30% by speeding up and optimizing production lines.

Improved operations controls and reliability of production machines from 40% up time to 80% by establishing a maintenance program.

Led the execution of a program to establish repeatable flexible supply principles to reduce capital spending for just in time manufacturing in an efficient manner.

Domtar Personel Care, Greenville, NC 5/2013 – 8/2016

Senior Process Engineer

Displayed a high level of technical competence in the development and implementation of (SPC) Statistical Process Controls and line automation for three production lines, achieving less than 3% deviation per line. Performed data analysis of products and lines’ validation of seven manufacturing lines while serving as process engineer. Provided high level leadership in conducting root cause analysis of equipment/reliability failures which led to development of training packages and maintenance practices for development of operators and resources. Developed and delivered training to others by assessing training needs to increase overall competence and skill base. Managed improvement project from inception to completion, including project reporting, scope definition, cost estimates, design, implementation schedule, and installation.

Optimized MTBF by 20 % and reduced cost per piece by 15%.

Certified two $26M high speed diaper machines by leveraging strong technical background.

Streamlined process and production speeds of five production line by 10-30%.

Additional Experience

United States Navy, Retired Command Master Chief 9/2001 – 5/2013

United States Navy, Curriculum Developer/Facilitator/Instructor 9/1993 – 9/2001

United States Navy, Field Technician/Engineer 6/1983 – 9/1993

Education

BBA Human Resource Management - Magna Cum Laude

Grantham University, Kansas City, MO, 11/2012

Certifications

Project Management Professional Certification Program, 1/2019

Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, Villanova University, 8/2013

Master Training Specialist, Curriculum Developer, US Navy 83-2013

Numerous Advanced Sonar Electrical and Mechanical Technical Training, US Navy 83-2013

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Minitab 16, Factory Talk, MTS, Workflows Bilingual (Spanish)

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