Lean Manufacturing Operations Manager

James M. Mullineaux

*******@*********.*** 314-***-**** 711 McBride Pointe, Wildwood, MO 63011

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mullineaux-08844b2/ SKILLS

• 25+ years of lean manufacturing with a focus on process improvements

• Successfully implemented KANBAN, KAIZEN, TPM, and OEE for plants and warehouses– leading to an increase in profitability, quality, and work environment, with an average of 50% reduction in scrap and 30% improvement in profits

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that resonate with management, operators, and customers EXPERIENCE

Luxfer Madison, IL Quality Manager 2019-2020

Luxfer Manufactures Magnesium, Aluminum, & Zinc for many industries

Combined 2 divisions’ QA into one department

Bull Moose Industries Chesterfield, MO Principle Quality Engineer 2017-2019 Bull Moose provides welded steel tubing for numerous industries

Developed and implemented plan to confirm performance of a laser weld inspection system

Improved product yield by 0.23% on 2,500 tons/day and a 4.8% increase on high strength steel products in 1Q18 Winco Windows University City, MO Lean Manufacturing, CI, and QC Manager 2015-2017 Winco Windows is a family owned commercial window company

Implemented Lean practices and 5S, leading to a smaller footprint and improved flow

Reduced re-work by 10%, resulting in improved delivery times

Improved communications from sales to manufacturing and customers Olin Brass East Alton, IL Area Manager 280/Annealing 2014-2015 Olin Brass is the largest domestic supplier of copper alloy strip

Managed 125 associates in a 24/7 operation, oversee Maintenance, schedules, and work with the Union

Involved associates to share knowledge with management to influence culture – improved safety, quality, and productivity Heidtman Steel Granite City, IL Improvement Coordinator 2008-2014 Heidtman is a steel service center

Served as Continual Improvement, QA, and Plant Manager

Implemented OEE and SMED resulting in 23% productivity improvement, while set ups increased 14% to meet demand

Led warehouse Kaizen that reduced wait times for trucks to load by 30+ minutes

Projects resulted in annual savings of $400,000

JTS Associates St. Louis, MO President 1997-2008

JTS Associates was a training /consulting company started to help manufacturing organizations improve their operations

Conducted training classes for 12 companies on blueprints, gauges, GD&T, problem solving, and management

Taught numerous classes at community colleges and trade associations

Completed long term contracts with the following companies: o Acted as a Production Manager for an epoxy casting division of an electrical transformer supplier

Coordinated equipment upgrading and employee training

Reduced scrap by 20% and delivery times to the customer were cut from 8 to 4 weeks o Directed Production Control for a CNC manufacturer

Implemented Lean ideas including KANBAN and 5S to reduce inventory and costs

Created standards for scheduling and implemented a schedule to meet customer requirements

Worked with assembly workforce to eliminate non-value add functions o Lead scrap reduction project for a bronze sand casting foundry

Cut scrap and expenses in half, without layoffs of employees

Yield increased by 12% through a mold redesign via CAD/CAM machining of patterns o Performed Business Unit Manager duties for an aerospace company

Implemented Toyota Production System using Visual Manufacturing tracking safety, quality, delivery, and cost – resulting in 66% decrease in non-conforming parts, 20% reduction in manpower, and 76% reduction in late aluminum and titanium parts

Participated in KAIZEN events and other Lean activities o Led a Metal Injection Molding company as General Manager

Created a manufacturing process with Standard Operating Procedures that reduced scrap by 50%

Hired, trained, and managed manufacturer reps to handle sales with a 500+% gain

Implemented a QS900 quality system

Worked with outside investors to provide capital for business growth Mid Tech St. Louis, MO Operations Manager 1994-1997 Mid Tech was a not-for-profit teaching factory serving St. Louis precision machining companies

Supervised the Training, Marketing, Quality, CAD/CAM, and CNC Machining areas

Ran Quality Testing Lab, including all CMM testing Penn Corporation St. Louis, MO Lean Manufacturing, CI, and QC Manager 1991-1994 Penn Corp was an advertising specialty company with 6 divisions in 2 plants

Created QA departments in both plants and implemented an ISO9000 quality system with manuals and procedures

Introduced JIT and KANBAN to both plants that resulted in a 25% drop in scrap and a 30% increase in profitability

Coordinated and taught World Class Manufacturing classes to 100 workers Olin Brass Indianapolis, IN Manager, Technical Service and Quality Assurance 1989-1991 Olin Brass is the largest domestic supplier of copper alloy strip

Led Transition Team after buyout of Bridgeport Brass and created 2 million pounds of new business

Trained 20+ non-technical employees to write processes and procedures to produce high quality copper alloy strip Olin Brass East Alton, IL Supervisor, Metallurgical Testing Lab 1986-1989

Reduced cost by $200,000 and increased productivity output by 20% while supervising four shifts of production testing

Worked on development of mechanical properties for several new alloys Process Engineer 1980-1986

Assisted with implementation of ISO9000 training

Served as a foreman/superintendent in plant to main optimal operational standards EDUCATION

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL June 1985 Master of Business Administration: Management and Production concentrations University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH June 1981 Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Electro Savings Credit Union Chairman 2008-Present

Preside at monthly meetings and liaison between CEO and Directors

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