Vice President Operations Management

John Rousseau

Operations Management

**** ********* ***, **** **********, US, 48324, 734-***-****, *************@*****.*** Professional summary

Operations Management professional with over 21 years of extensive expertise in driving operational excellence and quality management, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, effectively doubling company placements and securing multi-million dollar contracts. Passionate about fostering innovation and continuous improvement, with a proven track record in enhancing revenue streams and implementing forward- thinking strategies.

Employment history

Vice President – Onsite Operations, Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 New Leaf Staffing Solutions

• Current client needed to expand customer base and establish a portfolio in the automotive industry.

• Double the amount of company placements in 4 months

• Added 5 Enterprise Clients (multiple locations each) with long term placements

• Increase the revenue from $18M to 25M annually

• Establish or adjust operating protocol to meet the requirements of the automotive needs and expectations while improving the Quality of nationwide operations

• Starting new site operations

• Providing improvement ideas for clients’ manufacturing processes and employee retention. Director of Operations, Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

Quality Team 1.

Director of Manufacturing and Engineering (Industrialization), Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 Fuyao Automotive North America, Plymouth, Mi.

• Reported directly to the Vice President

• Assessed current maintenance downtime data, researched, justified, purchased and implemented a state-of-the-art CMMS process

• Reduced response time from avg. 1 hour to 15 minutes, time to closure from avg 2.5 hours to 30 minutes

• Led over 15 Kaizens which ranged from complete current and future state value stream analysis with improved average delivery times of 20% and savings of over $90,000’s.

• Facilitated over 20 SMED / quick changeover events and reduced changeover time by approximately 56%

• Decrease spare parts purchasing by 58% though inventory visibility and common part design usage.

• Increase process stability and reduce rejects 22% by standardizing machine start up and reaction processes.

• Lean Champion, Kaizen leader, 5S committee chair, and training. Responsible for all activities relating to production, manpower, schedule adherence, safety, and quality

Led Detroit site setup, hiring 300+ staff, boosting operational capacity by 170,000 sq ft. Secured $12M annual contract, enhancing revenue streams and market positioning. Achieved ISO 9001 certification across sites, ensuring quality and compliance. Managed TN site project from inception, optimizing operations in 80,000 sq ft facility. Spearheaded establishment of 170000 sq ft operation in Detroit, overseeing relocation from Highland Park and hiring 300+ staff. Drove ISO 9001 certification across multiple sites. Reported directly to President/CEO, fostering open communication. Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and vision. Implemented forward-thinking strategies to optimise operations, drive growth, and enhance profitability. Consistently identified opportunities for improvement and innovation. Orchestrated establishment of 170,000 sq ft Detroit operation, recruiting 300+ staff. Secured $12M annual contract, bolstering revenue streams and market position.

Spearheaded ISO 9001 certification across multiple sites, elevating quality standards and compliance. Managed TN site project from inception, optimising 80,000 sq ft facility.

• As part of the key team, successfully lead the completion of a turnaround from losing $800,000’s a month in May of 2018 to net profit of $250,000’s net profit in both Jan and Feb of 2019. Completed an entire die shop reorganization including machinery moves and capital installations to improve flow and human resource allocations

VP of Manufacturing, Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

iMFLUX (A wholly owned subsidiary of P&G), Cincinnati, Oh

• Assess causes for inadequate P/L and delivery performance

• Establish clear metrics all facets for the organization

• As part of the contract review process, establish make buy decision process for tool builds.

• Implement a Quality based APQP/Program Management process that resulted in a 72% improvement in program deliverables.

• Review the entire manufacturing process to determine root causes of re-cuts using 3 legged 5why and other quality tools.

• Establish standards for design for manufacturing tolerances

• Travel to Asia to establish new Customer and Manufacturing ventures

• Meet with customers to mitigate previous deliverable misses. In one specific case, negotiated a walk away agreement avoiding additional financial hardship

• Re-stablish proper staffing levels for level of work

• Sold obsolete and underutilized assets and retooled for newly implemented manufacturing strategy General Manager/Quality Manager, Jan 2008 - Jul 2017 Eclipse Mold Inc., Clinton Twp., MI

• Leading the Molding and Tooling Repair divisions

• Executive team member

• Per the Executive committees agreed upon vision Consolidate operation from 3 facilities to 2 facilities

• Establish project timeline and overall plan

• Design new plant for all manufacturing and materials needs

• hire all contracts and purchase new capital improvement equipment

• Establish all move agreements with customers Purchasing and Quality groups

• increase profitability year over year by 1%+ through this period of time

• Successfully managed the company through the 2008-2009 recession

• Consolidate operation from 5 facilities to 3 facilities while reduce labor from 300 employees to the current 193

• Reduce labor from 300 employees to the 193

• retained all customers and suppliers during 2009 financial crisis

• establish agreements with supplier to operate on Cash receipts only while extending payment terms during this time

• establish agreements with customers to reduce terms to 30 days with incentive for early payables

• reestablish profitability in early 2009 with an average of 10%

• Establish and maintain adherence to the industry quality system standards

• cut overall operating expenses by 33%

• Certified Lead internal Auditor for TS 16949 though Omex

• Transition from QS to TS16949 system and maintain Certification through 2017 Spearheaded turnaround strategy, transforming $800,000 monthly losses to $250,000 net profit. Led 15+ Kaizens, improving delivery times and generating substantial savings. Implemented cutting-edge CMMS process, slashing response time from 1 hour to 15 minutes and closure time from 2.5 hours to 30 minutes, boosting operational efficiency.

Orchestrated 20+ SMED events, reducing changeover time by 56%. Decreased spare parts purchasing by 58% through improved inventory visibility and common part design.

Director of Quality, 2003 - 2008

KenSa LLC., Sterling Heights, Mi.

• Establish and full implementation of TS 16949 at 3 facilities in the US, Mexico and Central America

• assist in the establishment of production operations in both Juarez, Mexico and San Pedro Sula, Honduras,

• participate in the daily operation of the San Pedro Sula facilities with the main goal of improving assembly line efficiency,

• placed as Plant Manager during purchase until leaving the company Education

Contact tracing covid 19, 2020

Johns Hopkins University

Program management Certification, 2020

University of California, Irvine

Supply Chain Management Certification, 2020

Rutgers

Business Foundations Certification, 2020

Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania Business Analytics Certification

Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania Courses

Systematic Molding Certification

RJG

Intelligent Molding Certification

Routsis

Skills

Operational Excellence (Experienced), Manufacturing (Experienced), Lean Manufacturing (Experienced), Supply Chain Management (Skillful), Project Management (Experienced), Quality Management (Experienced), Human Resources (Skillful), Staffing(Experienced), Sales (Beginner), Leadership (Experienced), Problem-solving (Expert), Communication (Experienced), Organizational Skills (Experienced), Negotiation (Skillful), Budgeting (Experienced), Process Optimization (Experienced), Risk Management (Experienced), Employee Engagement (Experienced), Vendor Management (Skillful), Time Management (Experienced). References

Patrick Keena, Eclipse Mold 734-***-****), Nathan Estruth, KPS Global LLC 513-***-****), Patrick McAllister, New Leaf Staffing Solutions 314-***-****), Mike Dewey, New Leaf Staffing Solutions 512-***-****), Jake Smith, New Leaf Staffing Solutions 504-***-****).

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