Team Leader Business Development

Abiodun O. Folarin

*** ******* *****, *******, ** 43230 614-***-**** (Cell) **************@*********.***

MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Results-Oriented—Priority-Driven—Inspirational Team Leader—Innovative Problem Solver

Highly qualified, motivated professional offers 10+ years of versatile and high-profile production management experience. Extremely focused and motivated to achieve in a competitive, fast-paced working environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Production/Operations Management

Workflow Optimization

Strategic Planning

Team Building / Leadership

Process Improvement

Profit Maximization

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

PROVEN METHODOLOGY:

Drive business development through innovative initiatives that result in increased revenue growth

Balance production with superior leadership via conceptual thinking and strategic planning

Articulately convey intricate professional presentations; match the message to the audience

Ensure customer service and satisfaction are afforded the highest attention and priority

Successfully build and maintain key corporate, client, and other professional relationships

DEMONSTRATED RESULTS:

Successfully trained, supervised, and instructed assigned personnel on regulations, policies, and procedures; provided inspirational team leadership and counseling to subordinates that increased morale and raised performance and productivity levels.

Dynamically and successfully interacted with major clients, internal upper-level management teams, and other internal and external individuals while working within a range of management and leadership capacities for an array of diverse organizations.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks as a team leader, providing motivation, training & leading by example. Utilize sound judgment when making decisions.

Skilled in developing a strong rapport with staff members through individual consultation, resulting in increased unit safety, efficiency, cohesion, and loyalty.

Adept and experienced in problem-solving and providing solutions.

Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications.

Strong understanding of dynamics involved in quality manufacturing operations. Persuasive, with the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse audience.

EDUCATION

MSC – MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION in Operations Management – 2010 GPA

3.7/4.0

Ohio Dominican University- Columbus, Ohio

BS - ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT – 2004 GPA 3.75/4.0

Nyack College (School of Business and Leadership) - Nyack, NY

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION in Measurements and Calibration --1999 GPA 4.0

Sinclair Community College ---Dayton Oh

BS – Computer Science -1988 GPA 3.8/4.0

University of Lagos Nigeria

CAREER PATH

Manufacturing Manager Engineered Profile (Columbus OH) March 2023- Present

Responsible for 23 associates and 2 Production leads on 12 hours-night shift operations

Responsible for the overall extrusion operations for a particular production building and shift

Maintain and improve EP’s production metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Scrap, and Efficiency) while also playing a role in the career and skill development of production associates

Involved with and led continuous improvement practices throughout the plant to include Six Sigma projects, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5s, and improvement workshops

responsible for ensuring adherence to Company procedures and as well as all

administrative reporting

Responsible for the coordination of the daily production schedule including the assignment of production associates to the needed extrusion line or other departments to best accomplish business goals

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the management of all assigned production associates and fosters a good working relationship with the production associates on their shift

Guide production associates in their career development including coaching, training, and ensuring they receive opportunities to progress in the training matrix and reinforce policies and procedures taught in Company training

Complete early career reviews of new production associates (e.g. 5-day, 10-day, etc.) and periodic written performance evaluations of all associates to ensure all associates are being provided the candid and accurate feedback needed to succeed and build a career at the Company

Responsible for the management of all assigned production employees including, but not limited to, timecard approval, discipline related to violations of Company policies, and assisting in the hiring and termination processes

Responsible for creating an overall safe work environment for their building and holding employees responsible for following safety guidelines and standards

Develop and direct projects to reduce scrap and conversion costs while improving process efficiency and throughput

Communicate to Customer Experience Managers to ensure customers are informed on the status of the order

Production Quality Control Engineer II Stanley Electric ELP London OH) Feb 2015—March 2023

Investigate internal quality issues through quality analysis

Gather and analyze data for business/production improvement improvement

Work with different departmental teams to produce good business results

Create reports, dashboards, and visual management to show business performance

Responsible for the quality of new models of Honda vehicles

Responsible for 16 production associates including 2 team leaders on 7 assembly lines

Coordinates weekly meetings with suppliers from Asia and North America via TV conference

Travel overseas to meet with customers and suppliers when necessary.

Serve as liaison between internal and external customers regarding any quality issue, thus maintaining production values/ quality standards

Establish, maintain, and track quality standards to ensure consistency while maintaining quality production

Audit quality processes to address specific issues in production mold modifications and changes, deviation from quality standards, or quality systems

Document and communicate customer and internal product concerns by tracking activities, monthly performance reports of production areas

Analyze monthly performance reports to identify areas of improvement and develop necessary improvement plans

Coordinate with the appropriate department to confirm packaging meets quality standards

Compose Process Quality Control Table, PPAP, PFMEA, Work Instruction, 5P reports, 8D report, IPPAAR, IPP, and APQP

Experience in Lean / Six Sigma concepts, Kaizen, GMP, 6s.

Familiar with ISO 1400:2004, QS 9000, ISO 16949, and IATF16949.

Manufacturing/CI Supervisor Ball Corporation --- Columbus, OH July 2011--- March 2015

Supervise a crew of 30 people on one shift operation including 1 Leadman

Conduct daily SQDCP meetings (Top 5)

Effectively monitor the process and deal with personnel issues

Thoroughly train and review quality requirements with every employee

Responsible for the production of over 100 specifications for both internal and external customers

Ensure that crews are performing quality checks properly and on time

Responsible for setting goals and actively communicating them to crews

Work with operators to establish the optimum speed of the machine

Responsible for the quality of products to the customer

Effectively utilize and monitor all available personnel schedules daily

Develop bench strength, cross-train and cross-train employees to develop talents

Visible on the floor at shift change to ensure an efficient and timely transition

Participated in Six-Sigma and Lean project that saved the company $197,000 in 6 months by reducing downtime and improving efficiency on Aerosol lines

Production Lead/CI Supervisor Graphic Packaging International---Marion, OH Dec 2008---July 2011

Supervise a crew of 40 people on one shift operation including 2 Lead men

Perform safety and 5S audits, conduct weekly safety meetings, and communicate back to employees on all safety alerts

Thoroughly train and review quality requirements with every new employee

Responsible for setting goals and actively communicating them to crews

Work with operators to establish the optimum speed of the machine

Effectively utilize all available personnel

Develop bench strength, cross-train, and rotate people to develop talents

Review run schedule to determine priority and manpower requirement

Visible on the floor at shift change to ensure an efficient and timely transition

Participated in Black Belt Six-Sigma and Lean project that saved the company $220,000 in 8 months

Production Supervisor Whirlpool Corporation --Marion, OH Aug 2007—August 2008

Supervise a crew of 80 personnel on weekend operations including tooling, maintenance, safety department, quality department, material service, and the warehouse on the weekend shift.

Responsible for the stamping and welding department and supply of parts to all the assembly lines.

Responsible for the running of 25 presses including progressive, Automatic, transfer, and manuals.

Oversee the production of over 100,000 pieces of parts on an 8-hour shift.

Responsible for 10 internal customers and all external customers

Responsible for the inventory and daily schedule.

Production Coordinator US Yachiyo Inc. – Marion, OH April 2006–Aug 2007

Supervise activities of 35 personnel and 2 lead men on one shift, including producing 1,300 gas tanks per day.

Hold responsibility for department budget, quality of product, and safety of personnel.

Prepare monthly production reports for upper management.

Participated in hiring, disciplinary actions, and evaluation of personnel.

Reduced budget by 26%, reduced overtime, improved safety, improved product quality, improved morale, and motivation, and met daily production goals.

Familiar with NACHI and FANUC robotics machines and Honda and Toyota lean manufacturing concepts.

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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Delphi Automotive – Vandalia OH Sept 1996– Feb 2006

Supervised 65 personnel in two departments responsible for maintenance, shipping, and production. Met daily production with the highest possible quality.

Familiar with injection molding and stamping for components including brake pads, brake lining, and mounts.

Responsible for warehouse activities and the inventory of parts including scheduling.

Assessed and assigned staff schedules, evaluated activities, and made recommendations concerning employee bonuses and disciplinary actions.

Increased production, reduced budgets, revised operation standards, improved time management, and gained turnover reduction.

Familiar with lean concepts including 5S, SMED, Visual Basics, Kanban, TPS, TPM, Kaizen, Poke-yoke, Quality Basics, JIT, PDCA Employee Empowerment, Value Stream Mapping, and Safety rules

Familiar with ISO 1400:2004, QS 9000, and ISO 16949.

Familiar with injection molding and stamping for components including brake pads, brake lining, and mounts.

Responsible for assigning daily schedules and providing the tools needed for performance

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

1Qai - ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Certification

2Toyota Production System training, lean manufacturing training, and employee empowerment.

3Leading a High-Performance Training

4Honda, training on lean manufacturing concepts and 5P problem-solving.

5Lean and six-sigma training for Managers

6Ohio State University Leadership Training

7DuPont Safety Training

8Yellow Belt Six-Sigma Certification

9Green Belt Six-Sigma Certification

10Founder-mental of Leadership

11Root Cause Expert Certification

12Dealing with difficult people training

13Contemporary Leadership 1 and 2 certification

14ISO QS9000 and 16949 certification

15Fundamentals of Leadership certification

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel. SAP, C-Core, MFG Pro, PLC, IQMS

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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