Plant Manager General

TIM F FRANCIS

**********@**********.*** C: 407-***-**** 5339 Cades Cove, New Port Richey, FL 34652

General Manager VP of Operations

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and innovative results-driven Plant Manager with a wealth of experience in achieving operational success. Adept at directing all aspects of change management, production, and operations in both domestic and international manufacturing environments. Skilled at orchestrating plant layouts, setting up production lines, and modifying machinery to fit production need. Talented with both the assembling and leading of cross-functional teams. A partner to clients who drives innovation. Known as a pioneer of innovation who leverages excellent communications skills along with a wealth of expertise which influences operational performances, while maximizing productivity, excellent organizational skills, and maintaining quality standards. Demonstrating a strong analytical mind while achieving success in leading and developing high performing teams for complex organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Global Operations, Multi-site Plant Management, Manufacturing, Production Automation, Product Development Strategic Planning, Client Relations, P&L, Training & Development, Budgeting, Research & Analysis, Problem Solving Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, KPI Management, ISO-9000, LEAN Six Sigma, Kaizen Just-In-Time Production, Regulatory Compliance, Total Quality Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Reduction Policy & Procedures, Process Reengineering, Mentoring & Coaching, Project Management, Turnaround Strategies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lean Team Consulting

Owner

Tampa, FL.

2018 - Current

Working with Logistics and Manufacturing Companies to improve / implement Lean Sigma Processes in the Operations area.

Meeting with C level executives to achieve yearly KPI’s.

Redesigning of Production process and eliminating waste.

Sponsoring Kaizen events to achieve goals that are inline with the yearly KPI’s.

Implementing Design for Lean Sigma (DFLS) to improve plant production flow and reduce SKU’s.

FR Conversions

Westminster, MD.

VP of Operations

2016 - 2018

Innovative Hearth Products

Russellville, Al.

VP of Operations

2013 -2016

Championed the full P&L responsibility of ADA Vans and ADA Pro-masters Assembly lines producing 100 units a month.

Oversaw the production of Winnebago shuttle Buses (12 to 25 passengers) along with 20 Type 2 Ambulances a month.

Instituted and deployed a 3-year Lean plan that increased sales to a 100 million to prepare the company to be acquired.

The deployment plan also included an 18% EBITDA.

Launched 3 new products which includes a CUV van, side entrance bus and a 176" wheelbase bus.

Controlled the P&L’s of 3 plants located in WA, CA., and AL.

Governed the workforce efforts of over 700 associates.

Developed a two-year deployment plan for lean initiatives to accommodate the 3-year projected acquisition plan.

Enhanced COGS as a percentage of labor by 10%.

Consolidated 4 companies through acquisitions to one facility.

Dramatically decreased inventory by 2 mil with a goal of 3 mil for 2016.

Increased production by 20% through Automation and Lean Methodologies

Reduced customer lead times from 28 days to 8 days with a goal of 5 days in 2016.

Davis Wire Division

Chicago, IL.

General Manager

2007 - 2013

Pioneered the implementation of Lean Enterprise Transformation for Heico Holdings wire division and responsible for 7 manufacturing plants.

Ignited turnarounds at seven union and non-union plant locations.

Managed 12 direct reports.

Led the global supply chain management for the Davis Wire division.

Successfully executed in one year a turnaround Lean deployment plan that had initially been scheduled for two years.

Deployment plan included implementing hour by hour production and a quality visual board that improved efficiency by 20% and cost of quality by 61%.

Increased plant capacity through Lean methodology initiatives by 30,000 tons annually (35% increase).

Improved on-time delivery from 57% to 100% and maintained 100% on-time performance for more than two years.

Improved EBITDA from -6.2% to 8.4%.

Increased tire bead sales by 30% annually by streamlining company performance to improve customer relations.

Reduced inventory levels from 12.5M to 6.4M.

Improved inventory turns from 6.1 to 11.

ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Iowa Mold Tooling Feb 2005−April-2007 Vice President of Operations & Equity Owner

Emergency One May 2003−Feb 2005 Multi-Site Plant Manager

Maytag Amana Jan 2002−May 2003 Director of Bottom Mount Freezer Products

Vermeer Manufacturing Feb 2000−Jan 2002 Multi-Site Plant Manager

Kubota Manufacturing of America August 1996 − Feb 2000 Plant Manager

Education and Training

Coffeyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS

Business and Industrial Supervision

Tulsa, OK

Spartan School of Aeronautics

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) / Total Quality Management (TQM)

Completed multiple seminars, classes and training programs including Kaizen and Kanban (completed training in Japan at Kubota Manufacturing headquarters), Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing, Total Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Visual Management System, Just in Time Inventory Systems, Six Sigma, Champion, Management 101, Accounting and Diversity.

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