MICHAEL T. AGIN

Bessemer, AL ***** 864-***-**** adwrq9@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Skills

People Skills; Overseeing Personnel

Workforce Planning - Communication

Project Management - 5-S Implementation

Lean Manufacturing - ISO/TS 16949/

IATF16949 Certification

Continuous Improvement - Strategic

Planning & Deployment

Change Management - Union Relation &

Avoidance

Work Flow Improvements - Performance

Management

Succession Planning - P&L Oversight

Strategic Vision

Process Improvement

Work History

Operations Director 10/2021 to 01/2023

SMP Automotive – Tuscaloosa, AL

Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions. Improved company revenue by collaborating with marketing, sales and service departments. Coached and mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.

Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.

Recruited and hired top talent by selecting qualified individuals to maximize profitability. Led, supervised and provided strategic direction for workforce of 1500 employees. Boosted productivity and verified early completion dates by eliminating production bottlenecks.

Collaborated with executives to develop and execute strategic business plans. Rolled out lean manufacturing processes, which initiated quality control and decreased arrears.

Determined and initiated strategic business for quality control purposes, to boost delivery times and achieve cost-effectiveness.

Mentored, guided and successfully managed team of 8 directors of operations. Slashed overtime expenses by restructuring staff and management team schedules. Developed and presented key projects to board to obtain approval. Director of Engineering 01/2020 to 10/2021

SMP Automotive – Tuscaloosa, AL

Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments. Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.

Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting monthly updates to senior leadership on progress and status.

Managed resource allocation and utilization for entire engineering department. Functioned as primary point of contact for high-profile clientele, addressing concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations.

Adhered to overall company business goals, meeting prescribed completion deadlines on 100% of projects.

Led proposal development efforts, presenting engineering opportunities to senior leadership for go-no-go decisions.

Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables. Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of engineers. Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance. Process flows plant wide; including injection, paint and assembly. Plant layouts for three facilities: Plant 1: 650,000 sq.ft. plant 2: 155,000 sq.ft. plant 3: 140,000 sq.ft. Work instructions deployed for all launches and new process flows. PFMEA RPN reduction plant wide.

Plant wide master data control and restructuring.

Engineering changes established process and guidelines. Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance. Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.

Analyzed business and equipment technical requirements to determine system design, potential issues and related cost for each project request. Ops Engineering Manager 09/2017 to 12/2019

Plastic Omnium – Greer, SC

Managed 7-day 3-shift Engineering Department, which consists of 10 Engineers Set up process flows plant wide; from Injection, to paint, and to assembly Managed plant layouts 650,000 sq. ft facility on 77.5 acres Created and implemented work instructions deployed for all launches and new process flows Oversaw closure of Anderson, SC plant, Program Manager to move the following: All assembly equipment, injection molding machines, repurpose all appropriate equipment, tool conversions, and transfer to Greer

Oversaw Duncan facility 200,000 sq. ft facilities grounds and facility work Plant wide P.M

Managed process implementation and deployment

Oversaw plant wide Integration engineers (3) to work with MES systems to keep all areas of the plant networked together

Worked with Cosmino, Tagpilot, and Ferag storage system (Part storage system) Managed plant wide Master Data controller, all master data entry for new part numbers, tool transfers, and EC changes

Oversaw Ferag conveyor Maintenance 3 shifts 7 days a week Managed plant wide Engineering changes, part number changes, running changes, new part, etc..

Trained as HSE first responder for emergencies

Lead launch of Apprenticeship program in May 2019

Oversaw plant wide facility maintenance and grounds. Ops Engineering Manager 09/2014 to 09/2017

Plastic Omnium – Anderson, SC

Managed 7-day 3-shift Engineering Department, which consists of 14 Engineers Managed group of Production/Industrial Engineers to refine work flow and efficiency Responsible for overall plant layout new equipment placement, product flow, plant storage, WIP storage and overall plant product flow

Oversaw and implement all capital budgets and expenditures for 3 facilities: Duncan, Norcross, and Anderson

Coordinated all BOM's and ECN's for US operations

Facilitated plant capital and cost reduction programs Improved project efficiency and plant coordination on launch of new products, with joint participation between plant, corporate engineers, and US engineers Lead and directed process and product improvement programs Managed plant based project teams (CPU's, CPQ's, CPPs etc.) to ensure efficient new product development

Managed Environmental function.

Injection Molding Operations Manager 04/2012 to 09/2014 Plastic Omnium – Anderson, SC

Managed 7-day 3-shift Injection Molding operation which includes maintenance, and plant wide P.M.

Responsible for the overall operation of the Injection Molding Department consisting of 11 injection molding machines, 8 punch and welding machines, and 4 assembly operations. Overseen the development of a Total Productive Maintenance program and Preventative Maintenance program that meet the Molding performance goals. Implemented and led the continuous improvement mentality on safety, quality, operational performance and productivity.

Controlled and overseen budget for Injection Molding Department, which included: Production, Process Engineers, Mold Setters, Tooling, Maintenance, and Preventive Maintenance.

Improved project efficiency and plant coordination on the launch of new products, with joint participation between the plant, corporate engineers, and US engineers. Launched SMED methodology for quicker mold change time, to improve OEE and overall department efficiency.

Led Department running for the past 4 years above all targets in Safety, Quality, OEE and Scrap.

Led plant wide P.M

To improve all equipment performance.

Included in responsibilities were: a new expansion of 106,000 square foot, responsibility for the maintenance of all of the new equipment, and the production of 4 assembly lines. Improved department performance by standardizing machines, along with upgrading components, and training.

Demanded higher level of performance from direct reports, by mentoring and coaching. Department is benchmarked throughout the company, in both Injection and Maintenance. Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands. Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles. Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends. Injection, Maintenance Department Manager 08/2008 to 04/2012 Plastic Omnium – Anderson, SC

Managed 7-day 3-shift Maintenance Department consisting of 11 Injection Molding machines, Tooling Department, and Facilities.

Responsible for the overall operation and direction of Maintenance of Injection, Tooling and Facilities.

Led the plants Injection Molding Department improvements - raised the OEE from 69% to over 85%

Implemented and led the continuous improvement mentality on safety, quality, operational performance and productivity for the maintenance group. Overseen plant wide implementation of predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, and MTTR & MTBF.

Controlled and overseen department budgets of $500,000.00 annually and assisted budget planning to ensure funds were allocated properly.

Overseen department spare parts and CMMS program to control plant expenses and part sharing with sister plants to reduce overhead costs. Worked with vendors for spare parts consignment to save costs. Overseen the LOTO installation and safety improvements plant wide. Led the plant in Machine Compliance Audit and safety regulations driven by Corporate and Plant to enhance all machines to a high level of safety, above OEM specs. Closed 49 high risk, 24 medium risk, and 15 low risk issues within 6 months of detection. Injection Molding Operations Manager 09/2007 to 09/2008 Plastic Omnium – Anderson, SC

Managed 7-day 3-shift operation providing parts for 2 paint lines and direct shipments to 2 different customers, GM and BMW

Responsible for the overall operation, direction and production of the Injection Molding Department which included Maintenance and Tooling

Overseen the development of a Total Productive Maintenance program and Preventative Maintenance program that meet the Molding performance goals Implemented and led the continuous improvement mentality on safety, quality, operational performance and productivity

Controlled and overseen budget for Injection Molding Department, which included, Production Process Engineers, Mold Setters, Tooling, Maintenance, and Facilities Improved project efficiency and plant coordination on the launch of new products, with joint participation between the plant, corporate engineers, and US engineers Launched SMED methodology for quicker mold change time, to improve OEE and overall department efficiency.

Maintenance Manager 09/2005 to 01/2007

Decostar Industries – Carrollton, GA

Managed 7-day 3-shift maintenance operation for 400 employee facility Responsible for the overall operation, direction, and supervisory duties of the Molding Maintenance Department which includes RIM, IMM and Tooling Developed a Total Productive Maintenance program and Preventative Maintenance program that met the Molding performance goals

Improved the overall OEE of machine uptime in RIM from 59% to 90% in one year by machine improvements and upgrades and predictive maintenance Participated in the cross-functional team for the purchase of new equipment for the launch of the Decostar facility

Directed the installation of various RIM and Injection molding presses, commissioning through complete customer sign-off process

Established an inventory system for equipment spare parts that met the needs of the Molding Department, complete with order points, parts specification and cost controls Established, implemented and maintained a maintenance budget for expendable items and outside contracting services for the Molding Department Worked toward reducing maintenance costs on an annual basis Developed an information system to measure the success of the Molding maintenance team through trend analysis and categorized these trends Identified and developed a budget for future upgrades and machine improvements that achieved an OEE of 95% or better in RIM (Reaction Injection Molding) Re-organized Maintenance to match team members with strengths and weaknesses to better serve the department

Developed a schedule for the technicians to accommodate a 7-day week operation Managed and implemented over $800,000.00 in facility and machine improvements in 10 months using outside contractors and internal personnel Directed the installation of 4 additional Rim machines and 1 machine move in 8 months, ahead of schedule and under budget, from the purchase to install and commissioning Interacted with Facility Engineering group to ensure that any new equipment or machinery acquired conformed to the Molding Department needs. Superintendent/Section Supervisor 01/2002 to 01/2005 Visteon – Saline, MI

Managed 7-day 3-shift maintenance operation for 1200 employee facility Regulated budget of $3.4 million annually

Overseen 66% of overall plant maintenance of a 2 million sq.ft facility Managed workforce of 62 U.A.W

Skilled trade employees

Maintained organizational responsibility of all floor engineers Developed and implemented a working schedule for the floor engineers to reduce overtime Responsible for all preventative maintenance on all Blow Molding and Twin Sheet equipment Eliminated failures using downtime data in Blow Molding using TEMS system and OEE reports in Twin Sheet areas

Supported and assisted in the launch of two major areas at once, Lev II gas tanks in Blow Molding and the Twin Sheet area

Scheduled and implemented all upgrades to the Twin Sheet thermo formers to improve OEE Led the effort to communize the molding process from cavity to cavity and from press to press Updated preventative maintenance tasks through learning what caused downtime in both Twin Sheets and Blow Molding to reduce crisis maintenance Updated equipment continuously to improve OEE and machine reliability Reduced repairs by 48 % from 2003-2004

Found and implemented over $2 million in cost save projects Supported all master schedule activities in Blow Molding and Twin Sheets to increase thru put Implemented Project Planning on all jobs.

Construction Supervisor/Maintenance Planning Specialist 01/2000 to 01/2002 Visteon – Milan, MI

Managed all plant construction work

Worked as mechanical engineer and ran department

Supervised: 3 planners, 2 electrical engineers, 34 tradesman and all work assignments. Implemented all equipment installations

Completed complex installations of: 4 Blow Mold machines where special lifts were required with limited space

Ran plant wide shutdowns 2 times a year within $300,000 budget to on time completion Executed machine removals and environmentally safe dispositions Developed planning requirements

Accomplishments include: 10 week plan for manpower requirements, 5 year plan to repair all old sections of roof that needed to be replaced, and 3 year plan to repair all roads and parking lots

Responsible for maintaining: All rail road repairs - 250 ft of track and road crossing lights state regulated

Performed all equipment and machine upgrades

Constructed budget and meeting time lines for all installations All overtime and work assignments for weekends and all shifts All landscape and lawn care maintenance.

Design & Facilities Mechanical Engineer 01/1997 to 01/2000 Ford Motor Company – Milan, MI

Performed all Equipment removal

Responsible for all mechanical work scheduled daily Maintained all roof repairs and leaks for 2.2 million sq ft area with a budget of $500,000/yr Performed all road and parking lot repairs with a budget of $300,000/yr Completed all rail road repairs 250 ft and road crossing lights with a budget of $50,000/yr Completed all landscape and lawn care maintenance with a budget of $30,000/yr Completed all equipment installations, which were under budget and before deadline. Plant Maintenance Supervisor / Engineer 01/1993 to 01/1997 Ford Motor Company – Milan, MI

Lead supervisor for all three shifts

Initiated the lead on all jobs requiring more than 1 shift repairs by creating standard procedure sheet for each job

Inventoried all end of arm tooling being used in Injection Molding Made storage racks for end of arm tooling

Created a team to attack issues with end of arm tooling to eliminate down time Supervised all maintenance tradesmen in Blow Molding and Injection Molding as well as procuring parts

Responsible for all pay, vacation, and shift scheduling for approximately 40+ employees Worked all three shifts as required

Tracked all equipment issues and reported status at shift hand offs Rebuilt two Cincinnati injection presses to new dual barrel style. Plant Manager / Programmer 01/1992 to 01/1993

Midwest Enterprises – Bridgewater, MI

Inventory of all products and timely shipments to vendors for finishing Assured finished product was of top quality and to company standards Managed all employees including their job assignments and set working hours Employee hiring and firing

Employee pay increases and pay scale

All programming of Turret Press

Supervised the quality of work during production

Opened and closed shop daily

Managed all shipments to final destination.

Journeyman 01/1984 to 01/1992

Manchester Tool and Die – Manchester, MI

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Industrial Arts 05/1992

Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI

Extracurricular Activities: Baseball

Associate of Arts: Machine Tool Technology 05/1987 Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI

Graduated first in class out of 60 students

Honor Roll entire academic career

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