Production Leader
Resume:
BRIAN K. KLAWUN
Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
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Results-oriented, high energy professional that drives himself and others to
succeed through his positive attitude. Effective self-starter demonstrating
over fifteen years of operations experience in the highly competitive automotive
industry. Possesses outstanding communication skills and visionary problem
solving ability. Combines “hands-on” technical skills with consistent success
in identifying opportunities for production, process, and quality improvements,
cost containment and reduction, and employee training and development. Core
competencies include:
• Operations Leadership
• New Plant Startup
• Policy & Procedures
• Product Launch
• New Process Development
• Leadership Development
• Quality Compliance
• Productivity Improvement
• Project Management
• Problem Resolution
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Quality Improvement
• Ergonomic Solutions
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Executive Presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UGL-Unicco 1/19/2010 to present
C/O Rolls Royce, Indianapolis, In
Maintenance Supervisor – Facilities Maintenance
• Oversee cleaning and custodial for all plant activities.
• Operate within bargaining unit guidelines (UAW Local 933)
• Assist on special projects as needed
• Schedule daily activities and overtime as needed to meet requirements
• Ensure safety and environmental guidelines are followed
• Oversee chemical / waste spills clean up and proper disposal
• Interact with administrative staff to ensure acceptable conditions of office areas
Moriden America, Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana 9/26/2007 to 7/31/2009
Production Manager - Interior trim parts for the automotive industry
Oversee and responsible for all production operations for a Tier 1 (Subaru) and Tier 2 (Toyota) automotive supplier.
Monitor/control cost of direct manning, indirect material and all operations
Utilize support groups to ensure scheduled production/ quality requirements
Lead production effort in new product launches as business is awarded
Schedule, monitor and maintain production effort to meet quality, safety and production requirements
Maintain all standards as outline by OSHA, ISO-9000 and ISO-14001
Report directly to company President on any/all matters concerning production issues.
Kayaba Manufacturing of North America, Franklin, Indiana 1/2/2007-6/2/2007
Suspension assemblies for the Automotive and ATV industry
Manager of Manufacturing
Oversee all operations of off-line areas to maintain quality and production needs.
Monitor and adjust manning needs based on fluctuating monthly customer demands.
Implement continuous improvement programs to reduce scrap, maximize efficiencies and maintain quality.
Work with all support groups to ensure all process conditions are maintained.
Implement and maintain autonomous maintenance program.
Kayaba Manufacturing of North America, Franklin, Indiana 6/25/2005-1/2/2007
Suspension assemblies for the Automotive and ATV industry
Assistant Manager of Manufacturing
• Provide leadership to staff of seven supervisors overseeing all second shift
• Manufacturing Operations for Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Train and mentor supervisors, following up with daily responsibilities
including scheduling, excessive downtime, parts shortages, and personnel issues.
• Interact with other support departments including engineering, maintenance,
chemical techs and quality.
• Utilized excellent communications and interpersonal skills to maintain
accepted efficiency and production standards after assuming leadership of team
comprised of 75% new managers and an hourly workforce with over 25% turnover.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Lafayette, Indiana 1989 – 2005
Manufacturing of Subaru Legacy, Outback, Baja and Tribeca
Production Group Leader 2004 -2005
• Managed 35 hourly production associates and two team leaders in direct
manufacturing group for automotive manufacturer.
• Provided training and cross-training, addressed safety and ergonomic concerns,
managed daily attendance, overtime, and administrative duties.
• Ensured that associates had the tools required to operate effectively
including equipment, training, support, and ergonomic solutions.
• Addressed assembly line setup to minimize excessive and unnecessary downtime.
• As a new group leader in a new department, led the “Best overall launch of a
new vehicle in Subaru’s history”. Despite a very aggressive ramp-up schedule
into full production, there were zero defects from the Chassis Group.
Production Associate 1994 – 2004
• Operated equipment and machinery for production, maintaining quality and
safety standards, striving to achieve high personal standards. Followed set
procedures to identify weaknesses in systems.
• Trained for three weeks in Japan on new multi-gate molding process for new
model launch. Then, taught all operators and maintenance the operations of new
equipment and process.
• Worked with, taught, and trained fellow associates, filling in as Team Leader.
• Took initiative to learn operation of 40% of equipment within first two years.
Production Team Leader 1989 – 1994
• Participated in the initial startup of new manufacturing facility leading and
training team of 17 new production associates in the paint shop, writing
operations instructions, establishing procedures, setting up, implementing and
adjusting production setup, as needed.
• Cross-trained all employees, maintaining training records, and implementing
rotation as skill levels allow for ergonomic concerns.
• Assisted with equipment and material trials, material storage and loading
procedures, and waste reduction efforts.
• Received training on Graco, Tokiko, and Kawasaki robotic operations.
• Managed two different teams simultaneously, dealing with overtime, mechanical
downtime, learning curve and line flow problems, and high defect issues.
• Worked production line at all stations as needed to cover absenteeism. Hand spray paint (base/clear coat), set up/adjust APS (automated paint system), prep for painting (sanding/cleaning, etc.)
W. R. Grace, Indianapolis, Indiana - Manufacturing of Polystyrene Food Packaging Trays
Extrusion Technician 1980 – 1989
• Promoted several times from Department Helper to Extrusion Training Instructor
then to Extrusion Technician for this small manufacturer of polystyrene food
packaging materials.
• Led and oversaw production team of six operators and
material handlers.
• As Extrusion Training Instructor, created and implemented formal training
program including writing and updating instructional materials and maintaining
training records for all production associates.
TRAINING & TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Kaizen, Kanban, TPM
• Seminars and Conference Leadership
• Sequencing Conveyors
• 8D and 5Y Problem Solving,
• Effective Management Techniques
• Electric & Hydraulic Robots
• FMEA
• Paint, Metal, and Welding Skills
• General Hydraulics
• PVD (Production Visual Display),
• Machining, Pressing, & Forming, Stamping
• Electronic Controllers
• Completed employer-sponsored courses in Interaction Management, QUEST, Basic
and Key Principles, and Group Leader Training and Certification (Subaru of
Indiana Automotive)
• American Red Cross CPR and multi-media First Aid Instructor
• Graduate – Indiana State Industrial Fire Fighting School – Intermediate
Industrial Firefighting
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