Plant Manager

Anthony J Allison

**** ****** ***** ****** **********@*****.***

Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 256-***-****

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Over 19+ years’ experience as a manager in the automotive manufacturing industry.

I’m an experienced Plant Manager with proven track record of achievements within manufacturing environments. Proven experience using performance and industry data to scale operations, lead large teams, and develop a results-oriented culture. I am a mission-focused, influential leader who delivers measurable results to support business growth and operational maturity. A dedicated team player who learns quickly and shares knowledge freely and effectively with team members. I drive strategic growth, expand product innovation, and improve operational processes for multiple manufacturing companies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

OEE/OAE

Standard Work Instructions

Lean Manufacturing

COVID-19

Quality control

Team Building

Kaizan

Equipment PM scheduling

Headliners / Overhead systems

Automotive Fascia assembly

5S/Cell perimeter

Labor Reduction/OPE

KPI Management

TS16949/ISO14001

Business Plan Planning

ILVS Sequencing

CNC Manufacturing

Assembly of Chassis products

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Valparaiso University (1994-1996)

Associates Degree. Illinois Central Community College (1992-1994)

Six Sigma Green belt (Certificate April 2006)

AS400 / Lear Production System (ERP)

Clark Broadcast Database

COVID-19 protection process

Federal Mogul Operation System

FMOS Lean Expert Program

Driv Lean Practitioner certification

CAREER HISTORY

Autokiniton, Detroit, MI March 2024 to Present

Reports directly to VP of Operations

Automotive Hot Stamping

Cold Stamping

Laser cutting

Customers- Ford, GM, Tesla

Launched GM Arcadia and Enclave, Ford Bronco

100% accountable for the day-to-day operations of plant

100% accountable for controlling labor, tooling cost within business plan objectives

Federal Mogul / Tenneco INC, Boaz, Al July 2019 to Jan 2024

Plant Manager:

Reports directly to Operations Director of Chassis

Successfully implemented COVID-19 protection process for plant

Completed Driv Lean Practitioner certification

13% scrap reduction for facility in 2021

7% Productivity improvement 2020

Transition Product packing from DC to Plant (1500 SKU’s)

Completed comminzation Capital project on High volume ball joint product groups.

Federal Mogul, Ramsey, NJ October 2018 to 2019

Plant Manager:

Reports directly to Operations Director of Chassis

Successfully restructured plant Operations

Successfully launched ZF international suspension business

Successfully relocated facility operations

Federal Mogul, Smithville, TN February 2014 to 2018

Value Stream Manager:

Reports directly to plant manager and directs engineering, quality, and production departments

Successfully relocated Tier 1 breaking operations from South Carolina to Smithville Tennessee (3-year plan)

Successfully moved over 10 Ford OES breaking platforms to Smithville

Completed Federal Mogul “FMOS” Lean training

Federal Mogul, Chicago, IL December 2011 to 2014

Value Stream Manager:

Reported directly to plant manager and managed production supervisors

100% accountable for the day-to-day operations of plant

100% accountable for controlling labor, tooling cost within business plan objective

Manufacture of automotive Ujoint machining, grinding and assembly operations

Implemented OEE tracking

Implemented production training matrix

Increased machining JPH by 5%

Eliminated overtime on truck Ujoint CNC machining

Managed steal machining, Grinding and Assembly departments

Developed Operation KPI’s

Process Control Plan Manager

Relocated Plant Operations to Los Reyes Mexico

Dakkota Integrated Systems, Chicago, IL (Tier 1 Ford) April 2006 to December 2011

Operations Manager:

Reported directly to Plant Manager and managed production supervisors

100% accountable for the day-to-day operations and continual improvement of Plant Processes

Provided written action plans for any required corrective action and ongoing improvement

Launched and managed multiple headliner and Fascia production lines

Responsible for production department meeting world class OEE above 85% with shift goal of 93%

Accountable for plant wide labor

Shipped directly to Ford Assembly Plant

Promote an atmosphere of safety, employee satisfaction and involvement, and teamwork

VSM mapping experience

Understanding of material flow, bill of materials and raw materials, WIP and finish product inventories

Lear Corporation, Chicago, IL (Tier 1 Ford) December 2005 to April 2006

Plant Superintendent:

Reported directly to plant manager and managed plant wide productivity according to corporate annual forecast

Successfully kept plant wide overtime under corporate forecast 2005-2006

Responsible for production department meeting world class OEE above 85% with shift goal of 93%

Responsible for managing required monthly corporate KOI charts

Accountable for the day-to-day activities of 3 salary production supervisors

Increase OEE rates by 20%

Accountable for eliminating production bottle necks

Accountable plant wide direct labor

Successfully implemented plant wide labor reductions of 20% to meet customer decreased volumes

Responsible for eliminating operational issues for all working departments within Lear Chicago

Launch support to Lear Maple on Ford’s U387/U388 headliner

Launch support to JL automotive group on GM’s 222/272 headliner

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Acting Operations Manager

Lear Corporation, Chicago, IL September 2004 to December 2005

Production Supervisor:

Increased OEE rates 25%

Developed poke-yoke for production and quality departments

Supervised materials, shipping, and scheduling

Created job rotation schedule for hourly employees

Developed SWI’s for workstations, rework area and inspection

Work closely with maintenance, troubleshoot machinery equipment to increase uptime

Coordinate team lead meeting with all departments bi-weekly

Support daily plant operations activities

Implemented production incentives for enhanced OEE performance

Coordinated tooling, equipment and process improvements

Responsible for service build and inspection process

Responsible for production scheduling board

Responsible for employee evaluations and corrective actions

Updated and coordinate hourly training matrix with Human Resources

Maintain hourly time & Attendance

EHS Representative and First Aid Responder

Trainer for all production supervisors and team leads

FIBBA World Basketball League January 1997 to December 2003

International Professional Basketball Player

Australian Professional League

Protégées Professional League

Scandinavia Professional League

Hungarian Professional League

Porto Rican Professional League

German Professional league

All References Available on Request

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