Operations Manager Quality Control

Manufacturing Ops & Assembly

Manager

Professional Plant Operations Manager well-practiced in lean management principles and methodologies outlined in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training using KANBAN and Value Stream Mapping to; Decrease cycle time, Lower inventory, Increase productivity, and Capital equipment utilization

Fifteen years plus of operations management that envisioned the big picture and translated it down to the tiniest detail to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and quality with flow from beginning to end of the production process to meet schedules

Extensive experience in leading teams to achieve lofty goals through successfully collaborating across teams and demonstrating my belief they can be reached, then dealing with issues encountered by setting such lofty goals

25 years of experience fabricating any size part or material from mechanical engineering drawings to mill spec accuracy for aerospace parts, medical devices any size type or part out of metal, wood, plastic, composites, and fiberglass

Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change in a fast-paced, high demand environment while keeping proper documentation to maintain compliance with UL, ISO 9001 elements, and IPC Standards

Create and implement best practices to streamline processes, monitor quality control and safety standards

Leverage resources from a linear timeline into a multidimensional process to assure all key elements meet lead times accurately, ensuring production flow with on-time delivery in a just on time environment with-in budget

Extensive experience installing and replacing High pressure hydraulics (including crimping fittings with a hydraulic crimper), Pneumatics (from pipes to flex hoses with both threaded and quick release) and gaseous pressure systems (for O2, N, HE, and a variety of different combinations commonly used gases for laser and torch cutting and welding)

Regular equipment and facility maintenance as part of quality and cost control

Award winning troubleshooting expertise using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments. to assess accuracy in root cause analysis of drawings, equipment calibration, operators in comparison to tolerance

Develop relationships with local and international suppliers and distributors to ensure customer satisfaction

Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans

Certified to operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, and large transportation equipment requiring air brakes that was required for removing and placing extremely large parts with very tight tolerances

Systematically transition from development to production, including the first articles following NASA’s outline

Develop and recommend short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organizations guidelines and goals

Promote a company culture, encouraging top performance, high employee morale and morals

Ready to meet any required education and certifications immediately

Organize facilities for optimum efficiency through planning and development of world class systems

Work with the team to determine the required fixtures and tooling for production distribution cell design

Develop and execute lean roadmap strategies through Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizen events

Work Experience:

Spence Machinery Company, LLC, Winter Springs, FL 3/17/2024 - Present

Integration Engineering Technician

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance

Fabricated and assembled of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, wiring harness, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies and robotics to aerospace standards

Performed second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

Identified and implemented continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.

Operated various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts

Set up and operated a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments.

Worked with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support of development tests

E-stone Corp., Sebring, FL 5/10/2022-3/16/2024

Cabinetry Division Operations and Production Manager

Created a brand-new state of the art CNC Cabinet Manufacturing line from crates of SCM equipment to fully functional custom made to order production line using a custom designed CRM/MRP to communicate with ERP, track material, create orders and equipment production programs

Developed and implemented a plan for production layout to drive lean product flow using lean management principles and methodologies outlined in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and Value Stream Mapping

Wrote SOPs, trained production team on new equipment, OSHA certifications, Gemba and 5S(6S) mind set

Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions for recurrence control.

Established a custom designed CRM to implement and continuously monitor KPIs for safety, service level, quality, cost, productivity and profitability

Insured equipment was installed and running to specs by running test runs of every style, color and size being offered by entering orders, as a customer, to check that every bit of information is being disseminated properly, POs are created, inventory is consumed, production orders are correct, and pieces produced reflect the order entered exactly as entered

Melbourne Architectural Millworks, Melbourne, FL 11/21/2021 - 3/16/2022

Design Engineer

Using Cabinet Vision, I designed and programmed CNC routers to fabricate outdoor cabinetry, create and maintain the libraries used by the online catalog.

Italian Terrazzo & Tile, Melbourne, FL 5/4/2020 - 9/4/2020

Project Administrator

Responsible for processing home builder orders for installations by entering information into App Wright BPM and writing orders in Oracle JDE, scheduling material for orders based on builders’ installation schedule

Acting as a liaison developing relationships with personnel between branches, builders, and installers to ensure focus is on delighting the customer

Monitor and track reports concerning home builders schedule to ensure on time delivery and installation

TBS Machines LLC, White Plains, NY 10/3/2018 - 4/3/2020

Project Manager/Remote Telecommute

Responsible for defining the scope of the project in collaboration with team of executives for the leasing or financing of mining and construction equipment from overseas and domestic companies, then executing the project according to the project plan

Created a detailed work plan which identified and sequenced the activities needed to successfully complete the project

Determined the resources (e.g., time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project

Completed a month plus of intensive paid training for Supply Chain and Project Management

Developed a schedule for project completion that effectively allocated the resources to the activities

Reviewed the project schedule with team of executives and all other staff that were affected by the project activities and revised the schedule as required

Established strategies for optimizing domestic and international transportation costs and services

Assisted with creating and enforcing agreements with domestic and international suppliers, distributors, and service providers

Provided reports and analysis, both written and oral (video conferencing) to internal and external stakeholders

Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and reports and other data as required by local and international regulations and as requested by executives, accounting, and other stakeholders

Monitored cash flow projections and reported actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis

Managed all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Ensured that the project deliverables were on time, within budget and at the required level of quality

Evaluated the outcomes of the project as established during planning and filed a report on what worked and what could be improved next time it was encountered

Nautical Furnishings, Fort Lauderdale, FL 6/10/2018-3/25/2019

Lighting Division Production Manager

Responsible for tracking the inventory of incoming parts, labor, and supplies needed to build lighting fixtures and act as shipping manager in his absence

Ensured high quality, within budget, on time delivery of inventory purchases and delivery of products to customers around the globe

Created production schedules, according to sales department schedules, to accommodate shipping dates and delivery of parts from overseas

Maintained an on-time shipping performance of at least 95% by driving a culture of exceeding customer expectations through problem-solving and quality initiatives supported by Standard Operating Procedures

Conducted all safety inspections and assured all Personal Protective Equipment was being utilized at all times

Ensured proper testing and documentation to maintain compliance with UL monthly inspections

Monthly production meetings with the sales department on projected sales, then presented India and China orders that accommodated the three-month lead time and limited rack space for inventory, insuring lean manufacturing, sufficient inventory and on time delivery

Weekly and daily meetings with production teams, managers, and individuals to discuss time saving practices, upcoming projects, and changes in the production schedule

Cross trained with the shipping manager to ensure shipping was uninterrupted in his absence to include shipments from India and China as well as international orders to Canada, Mexico, and South America (these were multiple pallets that contained fixtures for a complete store, mostly for Burger King)

Coordinated with executives, production managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners in the planning, development, building, and set up of a best-in-class production and distribution facility with 48,000 Square foot warehouse, the set up and implementation of wireless warehouse management connected to Fishbowl

Planned and moved the lighting department from old warehouse to new building: stopping production after lunch on Friday for final teardown and first load, fully moving live inventory and equipment Saturday morning and setting up shop for production first thing Monday morning by 4:30 PM Saturday

Paul Fimbres Technologies, South FL, FL 12/09/2016-present

Modernization, Remodeling, Refurbishing, Design, Integration and Implementation and Consultation

Contract projects, Consulting, Dismantling of outdated equipment for resale of parts and material recycling

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance

Fabricate and assemble of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical (Including wiring harness) and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies and robotics to mill spec

Performed second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures

Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.

Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts

Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support of development tests

Contract to rebuild and refurbish Mobil Platforms, Machinery that would be too expensive for factory technicians to preform, and Antique equipment

Work with customers to design, create, custom build, order, protect, and assemble components to complete the installation of modernized home and vehicle products by teaching them how to do it by working beside them and doing whatever is to complex, technical, or physically demanding for them, helping them save money and have peace of mind knowing it was done correct to codes for intended purpose

Specialty Vehicle Solutions, LLC, Trenton, NJ 6/7/2016 - 12/09/2016

Operations and Production Manager of SVS South

Set up a temporary production facility in Coconut Creek, FL called SVS South

Oversaw, hired and trained a team to build Logistical Support Unit #4 for the Fire Department of New York City, and Surveillance Vehicles for the Department of Homeland Security originally slated for ProBuilt Industries

Designed and documented (including CAD drawings) the Surveillance Vehicle to match one already in production from a different manufacture, so that it could be duplicated in the production facility in Trenton, New Jersey

Created a production schedule to reflect expectations discussed on weekly video conference calls with production management team in Trenton

Determined materials and services to purchase for the assembly and installation departments

Managed budgets and man hour allocation within those budgets

ProBuilt Industries, Coconut Creek, FL 3/6/2011 - 6/5/2016

Director of Operations

Responsibilities included, Business operations (including individual P&L), Facilities Management, Production, Fulfillment, Tech Services and Purchasing

Ensured on time, in budget, high quality delivery of inventory purchases and delivery of products and services to customers around the globe

Established project goals, setting timelines and achievement of milestones to produce build to order mobile platforms as a complete turnkey product within the manufacturing plant for delivery worldwide

Completed production planning, scheduling, ordering, and approving resources required to maintain inventory for lean just on time manufacturing

Planed and communicated assembly steps for complex mechanical installations

Managed staff including hiring and training, coaching and annual performance reports

Researched, tested, and learned MRP/ERP, SAP and CAD programs before purchasing MS 360, MS Dynamics, MS Program 2016 Professional, with Sage 100 in a trial phase, and replacing Auto CAD 2.0 and unuser friendly Turbo CAD 3D with user friendly Autodesk Inventor Professional 2016

Developed and planed budgets for capital expansion of operations, plant expansion, production equipment purchases, and production facilities, in conjunction with business unit profit objectives

Studied and implemented Sigma Six Black Belt training on my own to improve my professional lean production skills after which increased production by 2% the first month and another 7% over the next three months.

Maintained work area in accordance with 5S(6S) system and Just Do It (JDI) projects

Worked directly with the owner to develop goals and create detailed plans for the manufacturing, installation, and engineering departments to meet goals in preparation of taking over his responsibilities when he retired

Responsible for the accuracy of work-in-process and prepared status reports

Planed and coordinated preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications to ensure customer and government contract requirements were met

Monitored and approved all budgeted project expenditures

Monitored performance with appropriate metrics for tracking budgets, quality, continuity of service, growth, profitability, expenses, and productivity

Praised by Board of Directors for “Exceptional analytical skills, with high attention to detail, and drive for results”

Established a strategy for optimizing domestic and international transportation costs and services

Responsible for Facilities Management, HR, Production, Fulfillment, Tech Services and Purchasing

Executed manufacturing and shipping schedules, based on interaction with sales/marketing departments to incorporate projections into production plans, supply chain and logistics, then resolved unforeseen issues

Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis and reports and other data as required by local regulations and as requested by executives, accounting, and other stakeholders

Planned and reorganized the production line for new product production using multiple and complex cell designs

The Painted Gecko Fine Metal Art and Furniture, Tucson AZ 12/9/2008 - 2/26/2011 and 10/8/2002 - 2/17/2004

Operations Manager

Charged with Facility management and streamlining operations, production, and creating a distribution center

Recruited, trained, coached, and supervised production, warehouse, sales, and distribution team members (many new graduates of collage and vocational schools) in the use of the CNC plasma cutter, press brake, welding, painting equipment, packaging, order processing, best shipping practices and software

Monitored performance with appropriate metrics for tracking budgets, quality, continuity of service, growth, profitability, expenses, and productivity

Coordinated with executives, product managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to develop the production, warehousing, and distribution strategy for the new John Wayne memorabilia line for the Franklin Mint

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of a warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution center that met the contractual specifications set by the Franklin Mint that passed their inspections

Lead the planning and development of the distribution network

Set company production, distribution goals, metrics, and targets

Updated CNC Plasma Cutter to achieve Modern Technology and Capabilities with Minimal Investment in order to meet new production needs and goals

Managed supply chain to ensure raw materials met quality standards at best price and high volume

Determined materials and services to purchase for the manufacturing, installation, distribution and sales departments

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc, Morency, AZ 10/2007-11/2008

Crusher Repairman

Responsible for maintaining the production line of the crushers and conveyor belts from pit to leech fields

Safety inspections for preventative maintenance and repairing of equipment on down days within different departments

Maintained and organized supply yards for equipment parts and supplies

Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control and safety

Planned, Staged and Executed maintenance and repairs Safely, with Expertise and Efficiency

Competitive Paint and Body Inc., Tucson, AZ 3/2004-10/2007

VP of Operations

Charged with all aspects of Business operations such as facilities, tech services, cash handling, banking, taxes, rent, insurance, building safety and upkeep

Responsible for inventory control, ordering products, supplies, parts and paint from multiple vendors with professionalism and urgency

Trained and hired new staff of varied experience and age with continued coaching and training of all personnel focusing on safe fast production

Responsible for production scheduling, staff increases and decreases as demands and projections required

Monitored performance with appropriate metrics for tracking budgets, quality, continuity of service, growth, profitability, expenses, and productivity

Managed budgets with respect to man hour and budgeting for new equipment allocation within those budgets

Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to streamline production, quality control, and safety

Determined materials and services to purchase for the paint, repair, and parts installation departments

Developed vender relations insuring on time delivery and volume pricing

Researched and developed proprietary paint colors and formulations that three times outperformed the warranty

Prototron Circuits Southwest Inc.(formally Southwest Circuits Inc.), Tucson, AZ 5/1988-10/1990

Printed Circuit Board Troubleshooter and Repairman

Identify Cause of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) failure to pass Tests and Inspections

Repair, if possible, by use of Schematics, Prints and Drawings to determine best repair method including Welding Traces, Removing Shorts, Electroplating and Sealing of Traces, by hand if necessary

Identify Root Causes of defects in Processes such as etching or silk screening and take the steps necessary to eliminate flaws

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Science, University of Arizona 1991-1993

Associates in liberal arts and sciences, Pima Community College 1988-1992

Graduated with honors in Industrial Arts, Amphitheater High School1983 - 1988

Certifications:

o MENSA Mine Safety, Forklift Operator, Overhead Crane Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Respirator and CPR

o Prometric Certified Professional Food Manager (Certificate Number: 1653753)

o ASE certified: Engines, Driveline and Suspension, Paint and Body, Electrical and Fuel, Wheels, Tires and Brakes

Awards:

2nd in Nation Written Team Score Plymouth Troubleshooting contest 1988

2nd in State Hands-On Plymouth Troubleshooting contest 1988

6th in Nation at VICA in Small Gas Engines 1988

1st and 2nd in State VICA in Small Gas Engines 1988 and 1987

Volunteer Experience:

Tucson Cable Community Corporation Jan 1985 – Apr 1993

Cable Caster, Production and Technical support

Cable Caster, Camera Operator, Sound and Video Editor, Control room Operator, Live TV Call In Show Host, Music Video Show Host, Live Internet and Cable DJ, Video Producer, Live Television Production, Broadcast Master Control Operator, Coordinator, Video Producer, Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair, Sound Engineer, Soundboard Operator, Lightboard Operator, Live Television Producer and Director.

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