Manufacturing Professional
Resume:
Chandler, AZ *****
Email: adowb4@r.postjobfree.com
Profile A process-oriented automotive professional with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Hard working and self-motivated people leader with a passion for detail while developing people and creating a positive team culture.
Key Skills People Leader, Cost Management, Problem Resolution, Vendor Partnerships, Project Management, Efficiency Improvements, Process Control Implementation, Quality Systems, 6 Sigma Green Belt, MS Suite
(06/20 – 09/21) Lucid Motors
Senior Manager Manufacturing
Manage and track cross-functional assembly issues within matrixed organization Coordinate resolution between product engineering, equipment engineering and manufacturing quality to resolve product assembly issues
Create project plan for hiring, training and development of new production team
Monitor plant start-up goals and ensure on time achievement
Volkswagen Group of America, LLC
(10/18 – 06/20) Director -
Implement procedural inventory verification for maintenance and consumable material in accordance with internal audit guidelines
Lead Supplier Quality Support to improve quality and productivity improvements with key automotive suppliers
Provide strategic leadership for Paint departmental operations – consisting of 426 direct and indirect team members. People leadership, performance target setting, budget planning and process optimization were core responsibilities
Lead project management teams for future model Implementation and production planning within Paint shop
Implemented budget tracking system for Supervisor operational level as part of an overall budget reduction project in 2018 (12 M to 7.5M)
(7/12 – 10/18) Sr. Manager / Manager
Responsible for reorganization of indirect head count to improve efficiencies
Merged Paint planning department responsibilities into Paint Manufacturing
Integration of Paint Quality and Process Groups accomplishing targeted quality process reports resulting in improved Quality feedback loops
Manage Paint Process Coordination Specialists and Paint Service Contract – combined team of 84 team members
Volkswagen Group of America, LLC
(08/09 – 06/12) Paint Process Coordination Specialist
Government Risk and Compliance department representative
Responsible for plant launch of Pretreatment, E-coat and Waste water systems
Project Leader for Paint service contract to include quality data collection, third party logistics and Paint consumables store set-up adhering to purchasing and finance guidelines
Implementation of Cost per Process payment methodology for Process materials following accounting and internal audit guidelines
Honda of America, Marysville, Ohio
(07/07 – 07/09) Engineering Coordinator
Technical Planning Group
Benchmark Manufacturing Characteristics of North America Paint shops
Technical support for Marysville Auto Plant in recycling Reject Reverse Osmosis water in Pretreatment System to reduce plant water consumption
Performed Honda North America Color Control Best Practices Study for information sharing between Paint manufacturing departments
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, Montgomery, AL
(08/05 – 06/07) Process Engineer
Project manager for Installation of 2 new paint robots in Prime paint booth to increase line production rate.
Project manager for new model launch in Mix room and Prime Process
Coordinate new color launches for body paint shop
Cost tracking and analysis for Bulk Process Material Cost per Unit
General Motors, Lordstown, OH
(2/05- 07/05) Process Engineer (waterborne basecoat)
Project coordinator for launch of new topcoat paint booths and paint circulation systems
Achieved Quality Key Characteristics targets for new paint equipment in topcoat booths for best of class vehicle standards
Implement and maintain ISO 9001 systems for topcoat paint processes
Maintain ISO 14000 systems for New Paint Shop
Set up paint specialist work center and job elements
Project manager for Cobalt new model launch in the Topcoat Booth
Author and implement Safe Operating Procedures for Paint Maintenance
Internal ISO 9001 auditor for assembly plant
Develop job element sheets and standard work practices for Paint Technicians
Assist in trouble shooting equipment failures
Implement and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance for paint application equipment
Education Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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