Plant Manager Production Leader

CAREER SUMMARY

Seasoned automotive, medical and plastic injection manufacturing, assembly, warehousing and distribution operations manager with more that 20 years of proven success in delivering results, providing visionary leadership, driving significant cost savings through continuous improvement in a non-union environment. Strong staff management, supervision and training skills translating to a record of achievement that drives bottom-line results. Respected team member acknowledge for a strong work ethic, flexibility and the ability to direct and motivate sizable teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS 09/2015 - Present

Plastic Toy Manufacturer

Assistant Plant Manager

Monitor and organize daily plant operations in a plastic injection molding facility

Coach and direct team of 9 supervisors and 150 employees across three shifts

Align Assembly/Packaging to meet customer requirements

Maintain and direct Shipping & Receiving departments

Monitoring and direct facilities Maintenance crew

Safety Committee member

Work with staffing agencies to supplement staff as needed

CUL-MAC INDUSTRIES, Wayne, MI 06/2014 – 09/2015

Chemical Manufacturer

Plant Manager

Monitor and organize the daily operations in a blow mold and packaging plant

Oversee employees, production, efficiency and safety

Oversee entire facility maintaining optimum operation by assigning workers, creating and keeping production schedules

Hiring and training new employees as well as coaching supervisors

Collecting and analyzing data to determine places of waste or improvement

Direct report to owner, leading a team of 5 supervisor/managers and a production /warehouse staff of over 50.

ENOVATE MEDICAL, Canton, MI 2009-2014

Healthcare Manufacturer

Plant Manager

Managed operations to ensure that product is completed in a timely and cost effective manner within customer specifications.

Develops strong working relationships interdepartmentally, as well as external and internal vendors. Direct report to the COO, leading a team of 7 Supervisors and a production staff of over 120.

Production leader of a startup manufacturing company, responsible for installing 3 assembly lines, a fabrication/machine shop and implementation of a paint line

Integral member of the management team that propelled the company’s growth from 19 million in 2009 to 60 million in 2013.

Provides leadership in the shop on key operational matters such as safety, security, employee relations, scheduling and training.

Ensured standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are enforced and staffing levels and technology are used to maximize production in a cost-effective manner.

Manages and leads a diverse workforce. Hire, train, develop, motivate and appraise employees efficiently and effectively. Grew hourly work force from 5 employees to over 100 employees.

Implemented manufacturing elements of an ERP system (Plex) adapting and adjusting processes to effectively handle capacity and production planning activities, with appropriate reporting to measure, monitor, control and adjust.

Increased daily production from 10 products per day to over 150 per day over multiple assembly lines in a 3 year period.

Point person for all production Lean activities, spearheading implementation of 5S and Kaizen activities that reduced HPU from over 8.05 hrs. to 1.60 hrs.

JATCO USA INC, Wixom, MI 2001-2009

Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Supplier.

Production Manager

Responsible for managing day-to-day floor operations including production, logistics, quality and distribution.

Supervised day-to-day operations to facilitate timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Reduced variable costs per unit by improving labor and operating inefficiencies and played a key roll in turning around operating profit from –2.0% losses in 2005 to 5.0% in 2006 to 12.0% in 2007.

Ensured a 99.8% on-time delivery status for customers and vendors through hands on process management and employee monitoring.

Reduced inventory from 425+ days on hand in 2005 to 95 days by 2007 through improved order monitoring and evaluating part usage from inventory.

Ensured safe working environment for employees with over 1,100 days w / o serious incident requiring hospitalization or time off through emphasis in daily employee meetings and lectures.

Performed all written and verbal performance appraisals – key roll in designing process & documents for this as well as hourly employee handbook.

Ensured both preventive maintenance programs and immediate repairs were completed within the established time, target and budget windows.

Provided instruction and leadership to production department personnel in order to meet production requirements.

Created and maintained employee-training matrix. Scheduled daily work assignments

Safety Committee member.

Lock out-Tag out coordinator.

ELDEN INDUSTRIES CORP, Taylor MI 1984-2001

Casting Repair

Shop Supervisor

Responsible for supervising daily production, warehousing and inventory activities.

Maintained a 99.0% hourly attendance ratio by Monitoring employee attendance, providing counseling and various incentive ideas.

Reduced work stoppages and / or slow downs due to absenteeism by coordinating work assignments ensuring hourly employees were cross trained on multiple stations.

Customer service-Troubleshoot quality issues in the field-Reduced quality incidents up to 10% through employee training and feedback.

Created and monitored work orders in accordance with customer requirements.

Adhered to company financial target while increasing profit 3.0% to 5.0% from 1995~2000. Used hands on management style with process/manpower improvement.

Managed MIOSHA MSDS records.

EDUCATION

Graduate, Bentley High School

Candidate, Business, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI

CERTIFICATES

Automatic Transmission Rebuilding

Nissan V-Fast Facilitator Training

MI Forklift Formal Training (Train the Trainer)

Red Cross First Responder

ISO Implementation and Documentation

PPE Training

AWARDS

Cost Savings Employee of the Year. Reduced costs in 2007 by $15,000 per year.

Employee of the Year – 1997 and 2006 for perfect attendance, exceeded normal job productivity, performance standards, exceeded a positive attitude and exerted a positive influence on co-workers.

Safety Awareness Award. Increased employee awareness and maintained safety incidents to less than 1%.

Outstanding Service and Motivation Award. Achieved and exceeded monthly targets by streamlining processes and increased employee moral by coaching, establishing a team atmosphere and implemented small incentive rewards for achievement.

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