Production/Quality/Operations Leader

Mitchell J Curtin

*** **** ** ** ******, OH ***** 330-***-**** ***********@***.***

Production/Operations/Quality Management

Leading Top-Performing Production Teams Encouraging Lean Processes Empowering Decision Making

– Highly effective leader with specific focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity in that order.

– Thirty years of Industrial and Automotive experience in both union and non-union environments.

– Quality driven individual with a focus on Continuous Improvement.

– Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills.

– Develop teams and empower them with the tools, products, training and motivation to succeed.

– Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional

Top Skills: Operational Leadership Customer Retention Key Account Management Sales Presentations Forecasting & Budgeting Vendor Relations Product Launches Team Development Hire, Train & Coach Metrics Driven Performance Management

JR Engineering 2022 Present

https://jr-wheel.edan.io/ - Manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the trucking industry.

Quality Control Manager

Direct Quality operations throughout both machining and polishing processes. Responsible for fourteen direct reports that continuously collect and analyze data to minimize rejects. Maintain all FEMA’s and Control Plans for ISO9001-2015 and IATF 16949-2016. Lead all internal and external audits. Interact directly with Supplier and Customer representatives. Issue Quality Alerts when Corrective Actions are required. Experienced in 5-Why and 8D methodologies.

Highlighted Achievements:

· Consulted on Kaizen event conducted by Supplier over three manufacturing plants (ongoing)

· Successfully led IATF 16949-2016 Surveillance audit March 2023.

· Implemented 5S program and Layered Process Audits.

Soft-Lite Windows and Doors 2020 2022

www.soft-lite.com Manufacturer of replacement windows and doors; 400+ employees.

Business Unit Manager

Direct daily production of replacement window manufacturing based on customer demand. Ensure distributors are supplied with material in time for planned installations nationwide. Oversee the training and development of hourly employees. Maintain communication with a cross-functional team consisting of Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, and Customer Service to ensure customer retention and growth.

Highlighted Achievements:

· Conducted three Kaizen events improving process flow realizing a productivity increase of 30%.

· Restructured Finished Goods area to improve loading process speed by 40%.

· Eliminated past dues inherited on multiple production lines ahead of given timeline.

· Increased Units Per Person Per Day (UPPPD) by utilizing cycle time analysis and combining multiple operations into one.

Helios Coatings Inc 2005 2020

www.helioscoatingsinc.com– Leading provider of metallized and premium paint coatings to the automotive industry; 100+ employees.

Plant Manager 2018 – 2020

Directed Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, Human Resources in order to supply Fortune 500 and aftermarket automotive companies. Developed continuous improvement processes to support facility. Familiar with APQP, ISO-14001 and IATF-16949 audit processes.

Highlighted Achievements:

· Achieved Compliance of ISO-14001 Environmental Management System and IATF-16949 Automotive Quality Management System annual certifications.

· Improved KPI performance 22% by implementing metrics based collection process

· Minimized downtime of production systems by adding Predictive Maintenance to existing Preventative Maintenance Plan

Quality Control Manager 2016 – 2017

Reported to the Plant Manager. Developed and implemented production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect issues. Company’s representative during all Quality audits. Reviewed and documented all data collected by Quality Technicians.

Highlighted Achievements:

· Achieved compliance of ISO-9001 Quality Management System

· Improved speed of correcting out of spec product by training operators to collect data in real time

- Worked closely with Fortune 500 automotive quality team on quality standards resulting in two new platforms of product for the 2018 year.

Operations Manager 2005 – 2011 / 2013 - 2016

Direct and coordinate daily production activities of the organization. Ensure materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets. Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records. Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, resolve personnel grievances, and ensure all relevant documentation is completed and maintained

Highlighted Achievements:

· Assisted in design and installation of all systems during Start Up phase of company.

· Maintained operational compliance to ISO/TS-16949 and ISO 14001

· Developed hiring process with Human Resources

· Implemented transparent, structured tier system enabling hourly employees’ ability to visualize promotion process

Quality Lab Manager 2005 – 2005

Develop and install quality testing facilities of the organization. Implemented initial baseline quality standards.

Highlighted Achievements:

· Coordinated installation of Quality Control Laboratory and production facilities.

· Implemented SPC Quality Control processes for QS14001 and TS16949.

· Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate defects and continuously improve processes.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science (BS) - Information Security Specialist

Associate of Arts (AA) - Information Technology

Leadership Training - USAF

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