Frank J. Iaboni

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SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineering Technology, Seneca College

Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Honeywell

Experience in distribution, fabrication, extrusion, plastics, injection molding, CNC, powder coat, metal stamping, textile, wood furniture, metal fabrication, and automated packaging.

Training in Supervision for Success, Leadership Techniques

Over 25 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, Automotive and Quality Control, ISO9000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUNTER DOUGLAS

Production Supervisor June 2015 – Present

A world leader in the window Blinds and Shutter fashion.

Coach and lead a team of 42 union employees, approx. 60k sq ft facility

Motivate and train diverse workforce to meet company SQDC targets in a safe work environment.

Ensured quality and production standards are in compliance with specifications. Ensure labour and material consumption are to standards. Review and ensure accuracy of shipments, labour reporting, plant efficiencies, scrap reports, and review product / labour variance to achieve KPI targets.

Promoted and maintained a high level of safety and awareness throughout plant. Ensure safety, housekeeping and environmental policies are consistently adhered to through daily meetings.

Identify and recommend technical equipment, processes and facility improvements as necessary.

Coach and mentor team leads to identify bottlenecks in the process and take corrective actions.

Conducted daily Tier meetings, 5S Housekeeping, A3 Problem Solving, and Continuous Improvement.

Achievements

Success team member in the start-up of Eastman Fabric CNC cutter for new produce line.

Active member of C.I. team converted three of the manufacturing process into a One Piece Flow line resulting in increased productivity and reduction in labour.

SERTA SIMMONS MATTRESS

Production Supervisor Sept. 2012 - June 2015

Serta Simmons Mattress is the leader in North America with 24 manufacture facilities.

Plan, organize and schedule 38 production employees, 70K sq ft facility, supervise daily manufacturing in the wood box foundation, springs and mattress departments ensuring timely completion of production schedule. Responsible for dept. SQDC and next day delivery.

Daily inventory counts of lumber and springs to maintain low inventory and JIT, next day.

Ensure the cost effectiveness of the production process. Control use of raw materials, ensure unnecessary waste, utilize of labour effectively, preventing excessive labor hours.

Recruit, interviews and makes selection recommendations. Provide initial and on-going training and evaluation to assigned production personnel related to job duties and performances expectations.

Promoted and maintained a high level of safety and awareness throughout plant. Ensure safety, housekeeping and environmental policies are consistently adhered to through daily meetings.

Participate and Champion Kaizen events using Lean manufacturing skills.

Achievements

Major influence in the Foundation dept. Kaizen event. Re-formatted the Dept. to a One Piece Flow, reduced labour by 10%, increased productivity by 5%, and reduced floor space 2400 square feet.

HONEYWELL SAFETY PRODUCTS 2006 – Jun. 2012

Production Manager

A Fortune 100 company, a leader in aerospace, transportation, building, controls solutions and PPE.

Responsible for manufacturing operations and plant facility, with a team of 65 union employees, two shifts, textile and metal dept. company goals (5KPI), Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory.

Conducted monthly JH&SC safety meetings, workplace inspections, accident investigation, identified potential machine hazards and implemented corrective action, established Physical Demand analysis for each employee’s position and maintain high work ethics through team building.

Developed a high standard of safety through daily meetings and implemented Risk Cell Assessment on equipment through Aspects and Impacts studies.

Facilitated daily management Tier meetings, review KPI goals, Safety, Quality, delivery, cost and inventory.

Assisted in Honeywell Operating System (HOS), Lean Manufacturing system similar to TPS.

Implemented employee training plan, cutting, assemblers, sewer, metal dept. and powder coating paint

Developed and implemented Preventative Maintenance Program on all machinery.

Organized, planned and controlled workflow to work cells through open order schedule.

Implemented a KanBan card system, cycle counts, ordered raw materials, maintained 1.4 mil inventory.

Conducted Kaizen events, 5S workshops, VSM, Visual Management, GMP and Standardize Work.

Achievements

Ranked top in safety no lost time accident 1000+ days, Quality PPM 19 and on time to delivery 98%.

Reduced STC rail inventory by 35% by introduction of KanBan cards.

Negotiated and implemented Vendor Management Inventory for hardware, cost savings of 180K

Improved efficiency by 33% through 1 pcs work cell for high volume products, through Lean Mfg.

Assisted in production related tasks and planning to transfer production to Mexico for plant closure.

GLOBAL FURNITURE 2003 – 2005

Plant Supervisor

A leader in the office furniture and upholstery industry, responsible for plant operations, 50,000 square feet, 22 non-employees, responsible for safety, inventory, raw material ordering, plant floor scheduling, and employee cross training, powder coating paint, wood furniture, upholstery dept. metal stamping.

Hands-on shop floor experience with welding and spray paint booth, glue stations for upholstery, assembly of office partitions, chair assembly, familiar with all the metal presses and problem solving.

Complete orders on a timely base, next day delivery to Global Express, on time delivery 100%

Achievements

Reduced annual inventory by $50,000 by, shorter runs, reduce raw materials by weekly cycle counts.

Implemented an inventory checklist for ordering raw materials and parts.

Eliminated bottleneck areas by Value Stream Mapping and balance employee’s duties for better flow.

SHAWCOR, DSG CANUSA 1996 – 2002

Production Supervisor

A global leader in the petroleum pipeline and energy industry, responsible for plant manufacturing of heat shrink tubing process, including 32 production lines, extrusion, CNC machining, injection molding, expansion, packaging and kitting department, three Shift Supervisor’s and approximately 75 to 150 non-union employees. Adhere to automotive standards, supplier to Magna and Ford ISO/TS and ISO 14001

Achievements

Recruited and trained 52 hourly employees within three month in 2001, to add a fourth shift.

Implemented a Work Order Kanban System for plant scheduling and machines loading.

BICC PHILLIPS CABLES,

A leading North American Electrical Wire and Cable manufacturer, annual sales of 420 M. Processes including plastic extrusion, injection molding, aluminum strip forming, packaging, distribution.

Warehouse Supervisor, Ajax, Ontario

Production Supervisor, Scarborough, Ontario

Quality Assurance Inspector, Scarborough, Ontario

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

A3 Problem Solving Hunter Douglas, Brampton 2018

Leadership Techniques Honeywell, Toronto 2011

Supervision Certificate Honeywell, Toronto 2010

Six Sigma Certificate Honeywell, Toronto 2010

Lean Manufacturing Honeywell, Toronto 2009

Workplace Hazards Honeywell, Toronto 2007

WSIB Certified Shawcor, Toronto 2002

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