MILTON J. RODRICKS

E-Mail Address: adzai6@r.postjobfree.com

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Manufacturing Operations Multi-Disciplinary Leader

I am a passionate automotive industry professional, and possess strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills. Recognized as being highly motivated, dependable, and dedicated to exceeding company goals.

I am seeking a leadership role as a Manufacturing Operations Leader. I would leverage my 21+ years of experience and extensive manufacturing knowledge at Stellantis (FCA Corporation) / Lordstown Motors Corporation (New Electrical Vehicle Automaker) in a position that focuses on New Product Launch, Plant or Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Experience in building and developing, top performing, cross-functional teams with the propensity to inspire trust and dedication. In addition, developed and implemented manufacturing and quality standards and processes for new and current production builds.

Professional Experience

Director, Global Supplier Quality, Plant Quality, Developmental Engineering (Lordstown Motors – New EV Launch Start-up) May 2021- Present

Led Supplier Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supplier Qualifications, and Supplier Quality Operations for Endurance (All Electric Commercial Pickup Truck) including EV Battery & components, EV Powertrain / Propulsion & components, Electrical Systems, Safety Systems, Interior Systems, BIW & Exterior Systems, and Chassis & components.

Built a strong, cohesive quality team of Managers and Engineers to lead problem-solving activities & increase efficiency. Provide clear guidance and assignments to staff to ensure the highest level of performance.

Responsible for creating, implementing, and enforcing companywide Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001).

Revamped entire quality systems, standards, procedures, and processes to achieve quality compliance across the manufacturing enterprise.

Reduced nonconforming, rework activities and supplier quality issues by over 50% in one year time frame.

Developed and justified budget requirements and reduced departmental costs by 25%.

Replaced and improved substandard suppliers and reduced incoming nonconformance rejects by 90%.

Manage and gathered IMDS information -collected, maintained, analyzed, and archived.

Develop process and executions to qualify new and current suppliers prior and after sourcing including quality systems, traceability, material control etc.

Led and conduct supplier audits/reviews from supplier assessments utilizing AIAG core tools, MFA’s, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, FMEA, to ensure effective quality products and effective quality processes and management systems are in place.

Establish supplier quality performance criteria and monitor supplier performance.

Assist the Purchasing Department in negotiating prices and establishing contracts with suppliers and perform evaluations based on quality, timeliness, and price.

Developed a set of quality metrics to report out to Executive Senior Leadership and track operational performance and identify / prioritize areas for improvements.

Manage supplier and plant non conformances and corrective action (SCARs).

Pre-shipment inspections to control the quality and identify nonconformance defects before shipment.

Responsible for validating product change, providing technical expertise, and improving outgoing quality that will meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

Execute the use of advanced structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 7 Step, Kaizen Methodology etc.) and support all continuous quality improvement initiatives within the plant.

Established and built APQP engineering roadmap of deliverables and timing to foster the program vision for engineers & program managers.

Developed cost reductions VA/VE improvement initiatives on overall BOM.

Implemented in-plant inspection criteria to achieve high quality for units going to the customer.

Initiated quality readiness reviews assuring products and processes were progressing through the vehicle development process with corresponding achievement in development.

Corporate Quality Manufacturing Manager (Stellantis / FCA Corporate Headquarters) July 2018 – May 2021 – Support all Stellantis Assembly Plants

Managed a team of Process Specialists CoC’s (Center of Competence) for phosphate/e-coat, sealer, prime, topcoat and prep (prime, topcoat, finesse). Monitoring all NAFTA Stellantis plants and ensuring paint processes and standards are maintained and running effectively for vehicle production. Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting paint shop metrics and document appropriately. Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing costs, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc. Provide technical support for specific plant operations. Understand and execute PFMEA, process control plans, manufacturing processes, and management systems as they relate to production operations.

Guiding the Supplier Quality Engineering team in executing APQP and PPAP processes, ensuring the consistent alignment of products or parts with established standards.

Managed a team of Corporate Process Auditors who conduct internal process audits of all Stellantis/FCA Assembly Plant Facilities (NAFTA).

For new launch and current production assembly facilities – created, maintained, and updated corporate standard operating procedures. Created new standard operating procedures for paint clean car program and finesse deck process including standardization of processes, materials, machines, and equipment.

Led and work with teams from multiple departments (assembly plants, quality, and manufacturing engineering) to improve new plant launch and current plant quality through process standardization, manufacturing training areas, and KAI/KPI usage.

Scheduled and led monthly Process Reliability meetings to communicate process changes, best practices, quality initiatives, new training processes and implementation of process standards at each of the North American assembly plants.

Developed and implemented short and long-term strategies to facilitate meeting or exceeding Stellantis quality and efficiency goals.

Review warranty / Customer Quality Insight (CQI) claims, maintain issue stratification with the respective Plant Quality Team.

Represented Paint Operations in many forums such as IH Reviews, Plant Process Audit Meetings and JD Power report outs. Served as the main escort for J.D. Power Audit reviews.

Lead a team in new model launch and existing programs to support, improve plant quality and throughput, through root cause analysis, troubleshooting within the NAFTA Assembly Plants. Implement robust corrective action resolutions collectively with the plant teams. Experience troubleshooting and resolving quality defects throughout the shop floor.

Collaborate with Process Quality, Plant PIM / PRM, PPS / Process Engineers to ensure that control plans (Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans requirements, AM / PM Schedules) are implemented, and maintained.

Corporate Paint Supplier Quality Senior Specialist (FCA Corporate Headquarters) September 2016 – July 2018

Responsible for collaborating with suppliers to ensure the quality of parts, materials, and services. This includes working directly with suppliers as well as other functions including Purchasing and Materials Engineering to improve processes and to drive product and part quality.

Led, create, and sustain PPAP/APQP processes to ensure supplier’s product meets conformance requirements.

Corporate lead contact for purchased parts, and bulk paint shop applied production materials including pre-treatment, paint, and sealers. Play a key part in driving performance improvement of suppliers and increasing the supplier's capabilities to consistently meet requirements.

Point person for the FCA Assembly Plant Paint Shops for parts and bulk material related issues by leading root cause analysis, monitoring progress and verifying clean points.

Implement established methods for new and existing products for inspection and test procedures. Review part commodities and bulk material suppliers’ processes and makes improvement recommendations.

Performs supplier audits to ensure quality and testing requirements are met.

Prepares clearly written, accurate, and evidence-based audit reports to suppliers and management while maintaining detailed documentation supporting each audit. Manages supplier non-conformances and corrective and preventive action reports.

Reviews and assesses supplier responses and corrective action plans according to specified timelines to ensure resolution of audit findings and prevent recurrence.

Leads the approval of new part and bulk paint shop material including new FCA applied Bulk Material Source Approval, batch process operations for new and modified FCA paint bulk materials and conduct lessons learned / read across on all internal consumed FCA paint bulk materials.

Corporate Process and Facilities Paint Shop Auditor (FCA Corporate Headquarters) February 2015 – July 2018

Conduct corporate paint process audit of all assembly plant paint shops (NAFTA).

Interfaces directly with senior management at the plant level. Plans, schedules, and conducts paint process audits at each Chrysler North American Assembly plant.

Report on inefficiencies in production, process and manufacturing systems, inability to consistently follow standard operating procedures and lack of product quality.

Supports the development of corrective actions and countermeasures ensuring compliance with the technical requirements of the product and the process according to standards. Performs follow up audits to determine successful implementation of countermeasures and corrective actions.

Documents and manages the audit findings for periodic reporting. Makes recommendations in improving production and process procedures based on best practices from other facilities and experience.

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification.

Implements changes in the paint process audit questions and assessment methodologies, to be consistent with industry standard operating procedures and quality standards. Monitors and provides response to production and quality deviation requests from standard operating procedures.

Utilize World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles including Kaizens to identify and implement improvement opportunities for corrective actions. Maintains and updates corporate paint standard operating procedures.

Maintenance Planner & WCM AM/PM Lead (Chrysler – Windsor Assembly Plant Paint Shop) July 2013- February 2015

Developing and managing detailed maintenance schedules and work orders

Meets daily with Supervisors and Skilled Trades Technicians as required, to communicate equipment needs and upcoming plans/projects. Conducts daily floor walks as needed to scope jobs and ensure clear communication of work to be performed.

Works with Tool crib, Engineering and Techs to identify, procure spare parts. Maintains a BOM and critical spare list for all equipment. Upon receiving spare parts, removes from packing and verifies that parts are correct before kitting, staging, and scheduling job.

Receives and reviews all incoming emergency work orders, work requests and defect tags from the requesting departments. Ensures the request has the required information and is assigned to the correct department.

Creates detailed job plans for all emergency work orders and uses resources to determine scope and most efficient way to accomplish the work. Identifies and obtains materials and prints required to complete the work order. Consults with requester, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineers as needed before scheduling work.

Works with cross functional team of Operations, Maintenance Techs, and Engineering to determine PM effectiveness and optimize PMs to prevent future failures.

Performs post job reviews for all planned work to ensure tasks, times, parts, and tools were accurate and makes edits to job plans to ensure continuous improvement of the process.

Work closely with the Center Manager to develop and implement WCM route map, lead activities in managerial pillars, coordinate priority of WCM in daily activities of the Paint Shop, closely monitor progress and status of the E and F matrices, track and monitor all KPI progress regularly.

Responsible for structuring, scheduling, and leading the WCM Steering Committee, project board reviews, and step audits for the WCM model and expansion areas.

Review master timing plan and Paint Shop project activities. Work with PD to develop pillar training materials.

Complete regular plant WCM status update presentations. Work closely with the Union leadership and PD to develop high levels of WCM involvement in the Paint Shop.

Lead efforts to increase WCM Academy training opportunities in the plant. Function as liaison with WCM Central Team, Fiat, and/or other sources for plant support.

Determine logistics of internal reviews, and internal audits.

Responsible for addressing throughput, run to run, and downtime related issues with equipment.

Maintenance / Production Supervisor (Chrysler - Windsor Assembly Plant General Assembly / Paint Shop) July 2005 – July 2013

Lead and directs skilled trades employees to meet the objectives of the maintenance department in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. Coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives. Drive throughput improvements, coordinate professional maintenance, and breakdown maintenance activities. Provided coaching and mentoring to team members (both hourly and supervisory) regarding World Class Manufacturing techniques for problem solving and corrective action implementation.

Supervise the Skill Trades (Electricians, Pipefitters, Industrial Mechanics, Tool Makers, Carpenters, and Welders) team and maintain complex plant systems and equipment, to meet production deadlines and preserve product quality.

Overseeing and managing multiple priorities and issues on the overall production line. Need to make high degree of “in the moment” decision-making that affects, safety quality and delivery.

Responsible for the smooth running of production lines and the quality of output. Direct and coach personnel towards maximum performance.

Coordinate work with the production department and ensure that all equipment and machinery is functioning to full capacity.

Responsible for the repair, servicing and smooth functioning of all machinery and equipment in the Automotive Manufacturing Plant (Paint, TCF)

Proficient in the WCM processes. Identifies throughput issues at equipment, performs downtime tracking as required. Facilitates meetings with skilled trades to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Focusing on throughput - identifying bottlenecks and setting targets data analysis - formulating PDCA’s to address issues (root causing identified failures and quality defects and directing to appropriate personnel) with follow-up.

Proficient in TMS (Total Maintenance System) applications. TMS Coordinator training.

Background experience in (FIS) – FIS data collection and purification, (AVI), (QAS), conveyors, carriers and robotics, production, and process equipment optimization in relation to improving cycle times, quality, and plant SQDCM goals and objectives.

Outstanding communication and people skills, and the ability to work with a variety of people including all levels of management and union leadership CAW / UAW. Active listening, organizational and skills.

Maintenance Project Manager (Daimler Chrysler – Warren Truck Body Shop / General Assembly) June 2003 – July 2005

Responsible for leading the department’s maintenance projects operations, utilizing World Class Manufacturing principles to achieve maintenance and cost targets, drive culture and processes that promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Develop and improve maintenance procedures and ensuring implementation.

Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance activities.

Oversee all installation, repair, and upkeep operations of the company’s equipment.

Work with Senior Management in the plant to maximize overall quality and cost efficiency through involvement of the workforce. Manage and lead the interface and collaboration of key stakeholders in the project operations center such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production, Materials Logistics, Human Resources, and Finance.

Responsible for managing multiple production and maintenance work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. Responsible for ensuring team safety, building teams and training, allocating manpower, driving, and implementing continuous improvement solutions, implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools and processes to improve product quality and to reach throughput and cost targets.

Total Productive Maintenance Coordinator (Daimler Chrysler – Warren Truck Body Shop, Paint Shop, General Assembly) November 1999 – June 2003

Conducted Conduct baseline studies of all existing machines.

Draft TPM master plan/schedule.

Setup system to track machine efficiencies and breakdowns.

Generate reports relating to machine performance, budgeting, etc.

Plan and execute continuous improvement projects relating to production machines.

Assisted the Center Managers and Maintenance Managers in implementing, training, and managing a World Class TPM program tailored to Daimler Chrysler

Lead maintenance activities on PM days.

Tool and Die Maker and Equipment Design - Futura Tool and Die (Windsor, Ontario), Richard Tool & Die (Farmington Hills, MI) January 1993 – November 1999

Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining tools, dies, fixtures and gauges that require high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawing and specification for creating and repairing tools and dies.

Utilization of precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and precision in the manufacturing process.

Setting up and operating presses and machine tools (lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, boring mills, CNC machine, etc.)

Weld and fabricate components as needed.

Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing tools and dies as well as recommend repairs or modifications as needed.

Train apprentices and team members in tool and die theory, as well as practical training on the shop floor.

EMPLOYMENT CAREER EXPERIENCE

2021 – Present Lordstown Motors Farmington Hills, Michigan

Position – Director, Global Supplier Quality and Developmental Engineering

2018 – 2021 Stellantis (Corporate Headquarters - AME) Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Position – Corporate Paint Quality Manufacturing Manager

2016 – 2018 FCA (FCA Headquarters) Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Position – Corporate Paint Supplier Quality Senior Specialist

2015 – 2018 FCA (FCA Headquarters) Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Position - Corporate Process and Facilities Paint Process Auditor

2013 – 2015 Chrysler (Windsor Assembly Plant) Windsor, Ontario.

Position – Maintenance Planner & WCM - AM / PM Lead

2008- 2013 Chrysler (Windsor Assembly Plant) Windsor, Ontario.

Position – Maintenance Skilled Trades Supervisor (Paint Shop).

2006 – 2008 Chrysler (Windsor Assembly Plant) Windsor, Ontario.

Position – Maintenance Skilled Trades Supervisor (TCF)

2005 – 2006 Chrysler (Windsor Assembly Plant) Windsor, Ontario.

Position – Production Supervisor (TCF)

2003 - 2005 DaimlerChrysler Corporation (Warren Truck Assembly Plant), Warren, MI

Position – Maintenance Project Manager (BIW)

1999- 2003 DaimlerChrysler Corporation (Warren Truck Assembly Plant), Warren, MI

Total Productive Maintenance Coordinator

1998-1999 Richard Tool & Die Corporation, Farmington Hills, MI

Tool and Die Maker & Equipment Design

1993-1998 Futura Tool and Die Ltd., Windsor, Ontario

Tool and Die Maker

EDUCATION

2006 Baker College Corporate Services, Flint, Michigan

Graduate School - Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Industrial Management

2001 Baker College Corporate Services, Flint, Michigan, Michigan

Bachelor of Industrial Technology

1997 St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology, Windsor, Ontario

Received Journey Man’s Status – Associate of Mechanical Technology

4 Year Tool and Die Maker - Technician Apprenticeship Diploma

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