PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Strong thirty-plus years of automotive experience. Aggressive and competent leadership style. Manufacturing Superintendent background. Managed up to a forty direct-reports and 200 indirect reports. Proven track record in meeting or exceeding company and customer expectations in production numbers and quality. Assist in eliminating the production of repetitive defects by utilizing root-cause analysis, troubleshooting and mechanical evaluation skills and expertise. Strong emphasis on achieving the company’s production and revenue objectives by colleague cross-training and precision allocation of workforce skills and talents.

SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish and English.

Strong knowledge of Production Processes as well as quality and cost controls.

Achieved 100% of ramp-up target.

Lead productivity increase from 200 up to 350 units per shift and 1,050 consistent units daily.

Increased inventory accuracy by 70% Increased First-Pass Yield metric from 65% to 93%.

Devised and implemented strategy of cross-training personnel on a minimum of 3 separate Operations to insure maximum job rotation abilities.

Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Strong grammar, usage, proofreading and editing skills.

Possess Core Tools for Problem-Solving Methodologies.

Successfully implemented Six Sigma principles and practices.

Process Improvement: Responsible for Quality Process Design, implementation, and feedback.

Develops working knowledge of all process areas including process flow, operator responsibility, major quality attributes and areas for improvement.

Strong technical aptitude (i.e., able to read and comprehend technical documentation, ability to comprehend and execute procedures).

Quality-Focused, Attentive to Detail and Results-Oriented.

Partner with suppliers’ Quality and Development divisions to improve supply chain quality.

Help oversee and develop manufacturing standards, including machine capacity, quality control, tools and equipment, and cycle times.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-Present: Operations Lead Supervisor/Built-In Quality JL Line Head Supervisor

AUTOKINITON: Plymouth, MI

Responsible for Fiat Chrysler’s JL Frame Main Line Operations.

Weld Assembly Line Head of Operations

Established and maintained metric capture and containment procedures, trending activities, and implementing the QC plan

Performed internal audits Performed Root Cause analysis Performed corrective action investigations Defined corrective/preventive action measures

Managed Voice of Customer demands

Production/Repair Welding Supervisor.

Created, refined, educated, and implemented standard work and process adherence.

Investigated improvement opportunities and initiated critical manufacturing process improvement.

Planned and conducted factory tests to follow through on any of the preceding activities.

2007-2019: Operations Lead / Skilled Trades Supervisor

TOWER INTERNATIONAL: Plymouth, MI

Work with Production Supervisors and Production Leaders and other technical support staff in hands-on troubleshooting of technical issues.

Led in creating and maintaining data collection systems.

Responsible for supervision of ND/JK Frame Weld Assembly Line.

Led Skilled Trades team to maximize uptime through cross-shift activities of PMs as well as PPMs.

Led Fiat Chrysler’s JL Frame launch at Tower International’s Plymouth, MI site.

Interface with customer to ascertain production schedule(s).

2010-2012: Manufacturing Supervisor

A123 SYSTEMS, Livonia, MI

Assigned as Shift Lead in plant Launch Team Clean Room Environment.

Orchestrated colleague training systems.

Communicate expectations for continuous improvement.

Realized incremental improvement through the application of quality tools and techniques.

Achieved 100% of ramp to target.

2006-2007: Operations Supervisor

PLASTECH, Livonia, MI

Oversaw Injection Molding Department.

Facilitated mold changes.

Responsible for Customer Requirement modifications.

1992-2006: Multiple Site Plant Superintendent

COLLINS & AIKMAN Sterling Heights, MI

Led multiple launch teams covering the following platforms:

GMX-270 MS-2000 K-SPECIAL FORD FUSION (HMO, MX) DCX-RS

Production scheduling Management Production reporting Continuous Improvement Data Analytics Root Cause Analysis Maintained company rules and regulations

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Albion High School Graduate

Skills Training Coach

Leadership Training

Management Skills Training

Lean Six Sigma Training

First Responder Training

MS Office: Excel, Outlook

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