Plant Manager Safety Officer

PATRICK SOLOMON

574-***-**** adwblf@r.postjobfree.com Bremen, IN

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Nearing two decades of manufacturing management experience in fast-paced automotive production environments, managing large teams and complex processes, routinely exceeding performance targets for safety, quality, productivity.

Value Stream Mapping 5S A3 Problem-solving OSHA Regulations Training Within Industry Key Performance Indicators Workflow Management Plant Operations & Maintenance Safety Officer EHS Experience QAD MRP, AS400, Excel, Power Point WORK HISTORY

KAUFFMAN ENGINEERING – LOGANSPORT, IN

Lean Manufacturing Manager January 2022 – Present

• Drive 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Lean activities as consultant for Kauffman manufacturing plants nationwide.

• Partner with technical staff and operations to streamline workflow processes as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier in the wire harness industry.

• Develop method to analyze and track operators’ safety, quality and productivity along with both preventive and predictive machine maintenance.

• Project manager transferring entire plant operations to facility in Mexico. KAUFFMAN ENGINEERING – LOGANSPORT, IN

Plant Manager March 2020 – January 2022

• Directed daily operations at three wire harness manufacturing plants totaling 180 employees across 170,000 square feet of operating floor space caring for 95 customers.

• Reported and analyzed Key Performance Indicators daily, weekly and monthly to all management levels.

• Organized daily building and property maintenance activities and ensured compliance to all applicable safety and environmental regulations associated.

• Guided multiple supervisors and their teams in the efficient use of available labor, materials, and equipment to maximize production and reduce waste.

• Consolidated books of business from multiple manufacturing plants into one. KAUFFMAN ENGINEERING – BREMEN, IN

Manufacturing Manager April 2015 – March 2020

• Partnered with managers and supervisors in guiding production schedules and processes to meet OTD goals.

• Collaborated with technical teams (Engineering, IT, Manufacturing) to streamline production processes.

• Developed and delivered various training content regarding safety, quality and manufacturing.

• Routinely recruited, vetted, hired and on-boarded hourly workers.

• Regularly performed internal layered-process audits. NISHIKAWA COOPER, Bremen, IN

Manufacturing Coordinator September 2005 - April 2015

• Tier 1 and tier 2 automotive sealing system supplier to Big Three automakers.

• Directed 135 employees and 9 department supervisors achieving targets for safety, quality, attainment and efficiency.

• Sole off-shift Supervisor representing Manufacturing, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, Production Control, Customer Service and Human Resources.

• Developed hands-on training videos to help guide new and experienced operators.

• Created accountability charts tracking operator metrics; provided subsequent training aids and/or discipline when necessary.

• Acquired both classroom and hands-on training in Lean, Kaizen, 5S and Training Within Industry. EDUCATION

MILES COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Miles City, MT – Business Management

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