Production Manager Continuous Improvement

CARLOS MUKANU

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly ambitious, quality-focused manufacturing professional with experience managing multiple aspects of the industry including cost reduction, process implementation, and lean production

KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCY

• Operations – (Budget, Strategy, Capacity Planning, P&L, Cost Reduction)

• Lean Manufacturing Principles – (SWOT, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, TPM, Kanban, Visual Management)

EXPERIENCE

PELICAN PRODUCTS 2023 – Present

A Global Leader company that designs and manufactures high performance advanced portable lighting systems, temperature-controlled packaging, protective cases and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. The products are used in many industries including military, law enforcement, fire safety, and consumer entertainment.

Production Manager South Deerfield, MA

Lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes to achieve shared objectives across the facility. This role will measure safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement efforts.

Improve OEE from 60% to 90 % Using data and sensors to monitor equipment performance and predict when maintenance is required before a failure occurs.

Better OTD from 55% to 85% by Adopting lean principles focuses on minimizing waste without sacrificing productivity. Improving the flow of materials from suppliers to production to minimize delays, using data-driven methods like the 5 Whys or Fishbone diagrams to identify and resolve the underlying causes of production issues.

Responsible for driving results through efficiency gains, balancing capacity to demand managing labor, and developing and leading a diverse team.

Oversees all aspects of production, including, but not limited to, planning and scheduling, staffing, manufacturing operations, final assembly, and on-time delivery of product.

Contributes to the development of, and manages, operating budget; ensures achievement of financial objectives. Manages efforts to identify root causes of issues negatively impacting production objectives.

Ensures effective employee relations, provides employee coaching and development to leaders and associates.

Reducing inventory levels by ensuring that materials are ordered and delivered exactly when needed in the production process.

Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement.

Follow safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job. Performs additional duties as assigned.

INTERPLEX 2020-2023

A global company specializing in the design and manufacturing of customized, high-precision interconnect and mechanical products, offering turnkey solutions for complex customer challenges across various industries, leveraging their vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and extensive technical expertise to provide complete solutions from concept to high-volume production.

Operations Manager Rumford, RI

Partner with plant management, manufacturing, engineering, quality, marketing, facilities, supply chain, and finance organizations to optimize production and capacity expansions.

Accountable for all aspects of operation in the Stamping, Molding, Assembly and Plating value streams

Improve Change over time from 2hrs to 45min with SMED Methodology

Implemented a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) system where suppliers manage stock levels, reducing stockouts and excess inventory.

Develop roadmaps and master plans. Assemble and monitor project plans in support of overall project assessments, identify project shortfalls if they exist, and drive fixes to get projects back on track.

Works with the sales teams to help set and meet daily and quarterly goals.

Reporting out standings that are tracked monthly in Executive Reviews with Finance and Senior leadership

Tie off with productions facilities to maintain accurate cost and charges for jobs performed

Establishes and maintains credible, professional relationships with clients, internal business lines, and external vendors.

Raises and track issues and conflicts, remove roadblock, resolve issues of medium complexity involving stakeholders and escalate to appropriate level when required.

Anticipates and tracks operational and tactical risks and provides strategic solutions.

Using data-driven methods like the 5 Whys or Fishbone diagrams to identify and resolve the underlying causes of production issues.

TE CONNECTIVITY 2017-2020

A Global technology company that designs and manufactures electrical and electronic products for several industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and energy.

Sr. Operations Supervisor III Greensboro, NC

Lead a team of 250+ people involved with maintaining High Speed stamping lines and reel to reel plating for over 50 machines for a Star Level 4 facility supplying the automotive industry

Implemented lean manufacturing through Kanban planning on all non-capacity constrained presses

Accountable for all aspects of safety in the Stamping, Molding and Assembly Automation value streams

Reviewing safety incidents and assessing potential hazards/risks

Hands-on involvement in applying preventative measures when hazards or risks are identified in any of our campuses across the globe

Worked directly with engineers, Supply Chain analysts, Financial Analysts, operators, and suppliers to generate over $1 million dollars in cost savings

Achieved 68% reduction in customer complaints by posting visual references for cost of parts Facilitated Kaizen events and GEMBA walks to expose areas of opportunity 2 This file has been converted from its original format for security purposes.

Schaeffler Group 2015-2017

A German manufacturing Company of rolling element bearings for automotive, aerospace and industrial uses. The Schaeffler Group is a global industrial and automotive supplier.

Lean Manufacturing Coordinator Fort Mill, NC

Work with Operations to assist in analysis, administration, and execution of Lean oriented activities.

Assist in the development of SOP to focus on plant manufacturing Process.

Develop Visual controls and signage in the plant to reinforce, provide metrics.

Work with selected plant management on how to develop Lean mindset and Lean oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work.

Partner with plant line staff to collect observations, ideas, and solutions. Provide ongoing guidance/training on Lean. Gather best practices.

Manage Projects and events such as the Continuous Improvement, 5’s auditing process and Kaizen events

Lead, mentor, and coach towards integration of Lean principles, values, philosophies, and tools for driving continuous improvement

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2010 – 2012 Charlotte, NC

B.S International studies/Global Studies GPA: 3.0

Strayer University 2015-2018 Concord, NC

Master’s in business administration GPA: 3.5

SKILLS

Staff development & mentorships Project management Budgeting & capital allocation Comprehension of financial impact Successful in demanding environments Risk management processes & analysis Process implementation (visual management boards, digital factory) Microsoft Office, SAP, MOC Six Sigma Green Belt

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