Operations Management Continuous Improvement
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JONATHAN B. DINSMORE
Saranac, Michigan 48881 U.S.A.
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OBJECTIVE Highly accomplished, results driven operations management professional and former naval officer seeking a leadership position with a company demanding expertise in all aspects of operations management, profit and loss, manufacturing, materials management, Lean Manufacturing, automotive, shipping, receiving, and continuous improvement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations Management Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement
Change Management Team Building Formulating Policy/Goals
Cost Reduction Budgeting Training/Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PLANT MANAGER Rhino Seed and Landscape Supply Michigan February 2016 to June 2025
Directed operations of Wayland, Michigan facility with accountability for manufacturing, profit and loss, quality, materials management, maintenance, safety, shipping and receiving, human resources, and facilities. Plant operated 24 hour/seven day/week utilizing over 15 employees. Key Accomplishments:
• Directed growth 6000% growth of leading manufactured product.
• Reduced labor cost by 12% through reorganization of workflow and process procedures. Conducted plant reorganization to reduce raw material footprint to increase storage space.
• Analyzed annual sales patterns to reorganize purchasing to reduce raw material inventory and improve cash flow.
PRODUTION SUPERVISOR/MANAGER Hearthside Food Solutions Michigan July 2013 to February 2016
Led operations for leading food comanufacturing company. Responsible for safety, food safety, quality, delivery, cost and continuous improvement. Operated in multiple plants, leading over fifty employees.
Key Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented system to standardize and document setups throughout facility to improve changeover time.
• Led cross functional team to improve efficiency on packaging line. Implemented tools to focus improvement activities. Developed procedures to train employees.
• Directed improvement of lock out tag out procedures to protect over 150 employees. PRODUCTION MANAGER Heath Outdoor Products Michigan September 2012 through February 2013
Directed manufacturing operations for bird suet processing, wood working, assembly and shipping departments. Accountable for quality, safety, production, delivery, plant maintenance, budgeting and continuous improvement. Plant operated two shifts and over thirty employees. Key Accomplishments:
• Reduced seconds by over 25% within two months of arrival.
• Revised and implemented preventative maintenance program for all equipment in facility.
• Implemented improvement in suet production resulting in 10% reduction of high cost raw material. TEAM LEADER GHSP Michigan September 2011 through September 2012
Led operations of electronics assembly, metal fabrication, injection molding and assembly departments in tier one automotive supplier. Accountable for quality, safety, production, delivery, budgeting, and continuous improvements. Managed over 50 personnel. Key Accomplishments:
• Developed manpower planning tool to improve weekly staffing
• Implemented weekly one on one meetings to expand direction of line supervisors
• Reviewed and corrected product routings to improve cost accounting in electronics department AREA MANAGER American Seating Company Michigan March 2005 through February 2011
Transferred to corporate headquarters. Direct responsibility for operations of metal fabrication and three final assembly departments. Accountable for manufacturing, quality, safety, budgeting, delivery, and continuous improvements. Managed over 50 personnel. Key Accomplishments:
• Identified and implemented $300,000 cost savings in previous two fiscal years
• Reduced customer complaints by 75% in Motor Coach Product Group
• Directed department in achieving precedent setting quarterly productivity goal
• Implemented 5 “S” Program
• Reduced environmental impact by reducing solvent based adhesive usage and implementing conversion to water-based glue
• Executed new product launch
• Reduced departmental footprint by 40% with no reduction in capacity PLANT MANAGER American Seating Company Tennessee March 2000 through March 2005
Directed operations of ISO 9001 Certified American Seating Company, Winchester, Tennessee facility with accountability for manufacturing, profit and loss, quality, materials management, maintenance, safety, shipping and receiving, human resources, and facilities. Plant operated two shifts utilizing over 40 employees.
Key Accomplishments:
• Increased plant productivity by 10%
• Identified and implemented $50,000 in operational cost savings
• Planned and executed relocation of entire inventory, equipment, and plant operation to Grand Rapids, Michigan (corporate headquarters) due to company consolidation
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing Training Program
• Served as Chairman of Chamber of Commerce Industry Roundtable for two years
• Improved product lead time through use of Lean Manufacturing principles PRODUCTION MANAGER Multi-Link, Incorporated Kentucky July 1996 through March 2000
Direct responsibility for manufacturing, maintenance, and safety of Telephony Equipment Company. Managed over 15 employees.
NAVAL AVIATOR and OFFICER United States Navy May 1979 through October 1995
Key Naval Assignments:
Squadron and Staff Operations Officer
Flight Operations Officer and Instructor Pilot Logistics Pilot
Search and Rescue Pilot Squadron Standardization Pilot EDUCATION
Master of Arts National Security and Strategic Studies Naval War College Newport, Rhode Island
Master of Science International Relations Troy State University Troy, Alabama
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland
Naval Aviation Designation Naval Flight School
Pensacola, Florida
Certified in Lean Manufacturing Principles, Problem Solving Techniques
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