Senior Production Manager - Lighting Manufacturing

BORIS ROKHBERG

Senior Production Manager Lighting Manufacturing

Cypress, TX 832-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Production Manager with 25+ years in lighting fixture manufacturing, leading plant production of standard and custom commercial and residential lighting products from customer order and engineering drawings through scheduling, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and final quality inspection. Builds the master production schedule, forecasts material requirements, manages supplier performance, and prices custom work. Degreed industrial engineer (air conditioning and refrigeration systems design) known for designing custom tooling and practical process improvements that solve production problems on the shop floor. Steady, diplomatic leader who works effectively with engineering, sales, and management. Bilingual in English and Russian.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lighting Fixture Manufacturing Luminaire Fabrication & Assembly Custom & Modified Lighting Products Production Operations Leadership Capacity Planning Production Planning & Scheduling Master Production Schedule (MPS) Material Requirements Planning Demand Forecasting Bills of Materials (BOM) Work Orders & Build Instructions Procurement & Purchasing Supplier & Vendor Management Cost Estimating & Custom Quoting Quality Control & Inspection Process Improvement Custom Tooling & Fixture Design Blueprint & Schematic Reading Engineering Specification Review New Product Development Team Leadership & Training Health & Safety Compliance Feasibility Studies Budget & Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elite Lighting - Commerce, CA

Manufacturer of commercial and residential lighting products

Senior Production Manager, 2018 - Present

- Lead all production operations for commercial and residential lighting fixtures, overseeing scheduling, fabrication, assembly, and quality control across the plant.

- Set production strategy, capacity plans, and output and quality targets with company leadership; report on performance and recommend improvements.

- Own the production schedule and material planning; forecast demand and direct purchasing and supplier performance to keep orders on time and inventory under control.

- Manage production budgets and labor planning, controlling costs while meeting delivery commitments.

- Lead, develop, and mentor production supervisors, leads, and staff; establish policies and procedures for safety, quality, and productivity.

- Resolve complex technical and production issues with engineering and sales, reviewing purchase orders, specifications, and drawings so orders are built right the first time.

- Drive process improvements and new manufacturing methods that raise efficiency and product quality.

Engineered Lighting Products - El Monte, CA

Manufacturer of standard and custom commercial lighting products

Senior Production Manager, 1996 - 2018

- Planned, organized, and directed all manufacturing activities for standard and custom lighting product lines, including scheduling, fabrication, assembly, and quality control.

- Generated the master production schedule and forecast demand and material requirements to keep orders on time and inventory under control.

- Developed production goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; monitored performance and resolved problems before they affected delivery.

- Reviewed customer purchase orders, engineering specifications, and technical documentation to ensure accurate order processing.

- Estimated costs for custom and modified products to support accurate quoting and protect margins on non-standard work.

- Managed procurement: issued purchase orders and met with suppliers and vendors to review price, quality, and delivery performance.

- Prepared work orders and build instructions; owned project planning, time and budget management, and on-time delivery.

Production Lead Technician, 1994 - 1996

- Fabricated and assembled standard and custom lighting products from orders, blueprints, schematics, and bills of materials.

- Partnered with Engineering and R&D to develop new products and improved manufacturing methods.

- Designed and fabricated custom tooling and equipment to expand production capability.

- Operated a variety of production equipment; inspected work for errors and compliance and made corrections as needed.

Refrigeration Services Partnership - Odessa, Ukraine

Co-Owner / Operator

- Installed industrial refrigeration systems up to 30-ton capacity for commercial clients.

- Repaired refrigeration systems and components and delivered preventive maintenance under service contracts.

EDUCATION

Odessa University - Odessa, Ukraine

Industrial Engineering - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems Design

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Languages: English, Russian (bilingual)

Computer: Rover ERP (also known as Millennium III); Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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