Production Manager

Production Manager Operations Manager

Qualifications Profile

Highly experienced and solutions-oriented professional, offering proven record of success in delivering growth, driving cost-reduction initiatives, and building a culture of continuous development and improvement within diverse industries. Expert in all aspects of operations management, with exceptional ability to create and implement processes and standardization toward operational safety and efficiency. Known for strategic leadership abilities in developing, training, and guiding teams while collaborating with all levels of management to optimize productivity and generate positive results. Noted for high-level integrity in accomplishing duties with efficiency while ensuring strict compliance with established goals and standards. Capable of utilizing modeling through computer-aided design (CAD), quality management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

Areas of Expertise

Cost Control Safety Awareness Promotion Sales Planning and Forecasting Revenue Growth and Profitability

Inventory Management New Product Rollout Budget Administration Internal Auditing

Professional Experience

TWE Nonwovens Fort Wayne, IN

Production Manager Aug 2020–Present

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of a $20M customer accounts and supervision of over 150 employees

Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and key customers including US Farathane, Corvac, and Lippert Components

Hold accountability for financial analysis, budgeting, sales forecasting, as well as profit and loss management

Plan and implement hourly staff schedules to lines in order to meet their requirements

Train and guide operators for lines from beginner to expert, as well as developing technical team leaders and supervisors

Notable Accomplishments:

Worked with the materials manager to successfully reduce the material usage variance from over $200K monthly to under $50K monthly

Drove the successful transformational change of the company by setting Lean manufacturing principles utilizing defined, repeatable, and standardized work performance

The Quantum Group Battle Creek, MI

Operations Manager Jul 2016–May 2020

Took charge developing, implementing, and analyzing operational policies and procedures to guarantee efficiency and productivity

Maintained strict adherence to all regulatory laws and regulations while establishing a company culture to drive employee performance and morale

Promptly addressed production-related issues and identified areas for improvements

Fostered alliances and partnerships with key companies such as Tokai Rika, Precision Plastics, and TAC

Handled the coordination of resources for multiple locations

Notable Accomplishments:

Supported the realignment of the company toward robust business operations

Brought drastic decrease in overhead costs by reducing a top-heavy management team that enabled a more leaner and efficient operations

Creative Liquid Coatings Kendallville, IN

Quality Engineer Program Manager Nov 2011–Jul 2016

Provided hands-on assistance to the Quality Department, responsible for system development and documentation

Ensured proper coordination of daily operations and streamlined operational management systems, processes, and best practices to drive revenue growth and business expansion

Documented and reported issues related to the production process while executing cutting-edge solutions to prevent production delays

Provided outstanding operational services to FCA, GM, Plasan, and other key businesses

Worked in conjunction with the Engineering and Production teams in improving company advanced product quality planning (APQP) process

Notable Accomplishments:

Implemented multiple cost-saving initiatives totaling over $100K a year

Spearheaded the launch of multiple projects including $5M LD Project, $7M LA Project, $2M LX Project, and $8M Rehau BMW and Mercedes Project

Initiated the creation of a work cell layout that streamlined product flow

Partnered with Chrysler and GM in introducing a new program from design stage to full production implementation

Earlier Career

SensorTec Inc. Fort Wayne, IN

Production Manager Sales and Design Engineer

Bowman Automotive Auburn, Indiana

Salesperson and Finance Manager

T.R.I.N Ashley, Indiana

Production Team Leader

UTA/USSI Grabill, Indiana

Production Manager Production Engineer

Guardian Industries Ligonier, Indiana

Step-Up Supervisor

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Drafting and Design, GPA: 4.0

ITT Technical Institute Carmel, IN

Relevant Coursework: 3D Modeling, Model Rendering, Adobe Software Suite, Architectural Design, and Industrial Design

Professional Development

Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Development Program

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