Production Manager
Resume:
DARIUSH GHAVAMI
Brentwood, ***** CA
*.*******@***.***
SUMMARY
Experienced professional with a strong background in production and operations management, specializing in both low-volume and high-volume automation. Proven ability to optimize processes, maintain high-quality standards, and enhance operational efficiency across manufacturing & familiar with NPI,PCBA Prototype build,engineering and supply chain functions. Skilled in directing cross-functional teams, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Expertise in leveraging automation technologies, including iCIMS for recruitment optimization, workforce alignment, and talent acquisition. Adept at process improvement, resource allocation, and building high-performing teams to drive measurable business outcomes.
Team leadership SKILLS
Process Improvement
Project Management
Budget Management
Quality Control
Operational Efficiency
Supplier/Vendor Management
Risk Management
Change Management
Data-Driven Decision Making
Safety and compliance
Communication and collaboration
Inventory control
Technical expertise
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, and
Express Sheets)
Automation and Workflow Optimization
EXPERIENCE
JABIL & APPTRONIK CORPORATION
Contract / Consoltant 10/2024 to 03/2025
Led the remanufacturing team in diagnosing, repairing, and refurbishing over 50 humanoid robots, restoring over 90% to full operational status.
Established standardized repair procedures, reducing refurbishment time by 30%, and improving robot reliability.
Managed daily operations, optimizing inventory and equipment maintenance, which cut downtime by 25% and increased production efficiency.
Developed onboarding and training materials, reducing new hire training time by 40%, leading to faster team integration.
Integrated ERP, MRP, and SAP systems, reducing processing errors by 20%, and improving production tracking accuracy.
Implemented 3D fusion printing and injection molding, reducing part production lead time by 35% for both low- and high-volume fabrication.
COMPACTER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Union City, CA
OPERATION & FACILITY MANAGER 01/2024 to 09/2024
Controlled 68 direct employees and contractors, overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing compacter containers and the facility, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity
Guaranteed efficient, safe, and high-performing manufacturing activities, meeting 100% of daily customer demands while maintaining ISO 9000 quality standards
Developed and implemented lean manufacturing strategies, leading to a $38k reduction in monthly scrap waste, and increasing process yields from 60% to 95%
Streamlined resource allocation, optimizing the workforce, equipment, and materials, which resulted in a $158k decrease in monthly backorders through automation and expanded production lines
Utilized iCIMS to enhance recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill positions by 30%, onboarding high-performing employees, and increasing workforce productivity by 15% to align with production goals
Collaborated with sales, logistics, and maintenance teams to address production challenges, driving a 25% improvement in overall operational efficiency
SIMCO ELECTRONICS
Santa Clara, CA
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER 01/2022 to 05/2023
Oversaw daily operations of a commercial calibration and repair laboratory, maintaining efficient workflow and quality standards
Reduced backlog from 80% to 20% through lean process improvements and cross-training, improving overall turnaround time by 60%
Achieved a 25% cost reduction and improved product quality through in-house initiatives and effective collaboration with contract manufacturers
Executed forecast planning that consistently met customer timelines for weekly, monthly, and yearly objectives, achieving a 15% increase in on-time delivery
Utilized iCIMS to streamline recruitment, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and ensuring the hiring of skilled personnel to support a 20% increase in operational capacity
Maintained laboratory operations aligned with financial objectives, reducing variable expenses by 30%, and optimizing asset utilization by 20%
ALOM CORP
Fremont, CA
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER 01/2021 to 10/2021
Supervised over 140 employees, including four direct reports, ensuring efficient production of medical and respiratory devices, leading to a 20% reduction in labor costs
Make use of iCIMS to streamline recruitment efforts, reducing time-to-hire by 25%, and ensuring the onboarding of skilled employees to meet production demands
Championed KPI tracking initiatives that achieved production targets ahead of schedule, realized throughput improvement of 15% and reduced overall production cycle times by up to one-quarter
Introduced continuous process improvement programs, optimizing workflows, and reducing waste, resulting in a 30% increase in overall efficiency
Inspected compliance with ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001) through successful departmental implementation, maintaining zero nonconformities during audits
Organized procurement efforts, resulting in a 10% reduction in material overruns, improving inventory management, and reducing production costs
JABIL INC.
San Jose, CA
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, SR. PRODUCTION MANAGER 09/2018 to 07/2020
Led the successful creation of two medical device fabrication companies, one in Mexico and the other in Minneapolis, for industry leaders Johnson & Johnson and Abbott
Managed a team of 15 engineers, conducting daily progress meetings to meet the six-month project deadline and achieving 100% on-time delivery of all milestones
Employ iCIMS to streamline recruitment efforts, reducing time-to-hire by 20%, and onboarding skilled engineers to support critical project milestones
Drove continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor, fostering transformational changes that boosted throughput metrics by 25%, and reduced lead times by 15%
Coordinated daily operations of production, machinery, and quality systems, increasing the yield rate from 78% to 93%, leading to a $50,000 monthly reduction in waste
Completed both projects within six months, implementing 3D manufacturing, ISO 9001 certification, lean manufacturing, 5S metrology, SOP, SAP, and ERP systems, while establishing a training department
Recognized for outstanding performance with an award for best practices and achieving a 30% faster- than-expected turnaround time
Founded and implemented an ERP system, SAP, and ISO 13485 certification, improving process standardization, reducing errors by 30%, and enhancing site operations efficiency JEANMAR VISUAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Fremont, CA
SR. MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER 10/2004 to 07/2018
Monitored the production line for patented rear projection screens, producing products for clients including NASA, Tesla, Toyota, Boeing, and the USAF, generating $2.5 million in revenue annually
Utilized iCIMS to enhance recruitment and staffing processes, reducing time-to-hire by 25%, and ensuring a consistent supply of skilled operators to meet production demands
Established Lean Manufacturing operations, controlling ERP system costs and automation, and reducing production costs by 20%
Deployed best practices to improve volume production, achieving a 98% yield, up from 79%, resulting in a $50,000 monthly cost reduction
Revamped work procedures based on operator feedback sessions with frontline staff, identifying three major workflow inefficiencies, and drastically improving process reliability across shifts
Ensured the production area maintained cleanliness, safety standards, and proper equipment, reducing downtime by 30% and minimizing equipment-related delays by 40% EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
San Jose State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: COMPUTER SCIENCE
San Juan City College
CERTIFICATIONS
• TL9000 • AI - Intelligence Foundation Machine
• ISO 9000 • ICIMS Talent Acquisition Platform
• ISO 14001 • Demand & Capability Management for Operational
• ISO 45001 • Quality Management for Operational Excellence
• ISO 13485 • Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Internal Auditor • Lean Manufacturing 5s
• PMI • Toyota Process Flow
• Project Management • Six Sigma Black Belt
• Wishbone • Kanban
• SP • Kaizen
• ESD • HSE
• Facility Management
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