Manager
Resume:
LUIS (LOUIE) PEREZ
Phoenix, AZ *****
**********@*******.***
SUMMARY: Operational leader with extensive management, hands-on technical and mechanical accomplishments within a multi-national, world-class manufacturing environment is looking for the opportunity to put proven record of results managing the productivity and performance of teams to meet or exceed business goals, utilizing lean manufacturing methods. Knowledge, education and experience easily transferable to other industries and product lines.
EDUCATION:
•University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ - MBA Graduate - 2005
•University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ - BS, Business Management - 2000
•Northrop University, Inglewood, CA - Graduate, A&P Aircraft Maintenance
EXPERIENCE:
2008 to Present - Doing consulting & volunteer work, while seeking full-time employment
2006 to 2008 - Honeywell, Tempe,AZ
Manufacturing Manager - Integrated Supply Chain Division
As a member of the management team for the Repair & Overhaul Division, I lead and managed a manufacturing, production, quality processes and shipping/receiving teams consisting of 50 to 95 salary/exempt and hourly/non-exempt employees. Under my leadership, our cells reduced past due customer units from $4.5 to under $1 million. We also reduced TAT (turned-around time) from 45 to 21 days and successfully completed Phase IV of the HOS (Honeywell Operation System). Additional responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
•Accountability for P & L, shop design, daily operation, production process, planning & improvement, scheduling, inspection, receiving, inventory management and timely delivery of products
•Continually exceeded divisional & customers expectations within budgetary & time restrictions
•Assisted management team with budget planning to determine the most cost-effective means to decrease labor and fabrication costs and improve production and quality, by utilizing lean manufacturing methods
•Maintained close working relationships with other department heads, including engineering to review design documents/blueprints and to ensure all ISO quality specifications were met
•Acted as liaison with customers (GE, Continental Airlines, Rolls Royce, American Airlines, Boeing, Pratt Whitney, etc.) to determine needs, specifications and timely delivery of product.
•Dealt with vendors & sub-contractors as needed to determine product quality, price competitiveness and to help resolve issues
•Responsible for hiring, training & development of employees to build a successful team
•Conducted bi-annual performance evaluations and handled all employee-related issues/discipline as necessary within company policies and AA/EEOC requirements
2005 to 2006 - Honeywell, Tempe,AZ
ISC (Integrated Supply Chain) Swing Shift Manager
As a Swing Shift Manager, I was responsible for leading, developing and mentoring 95 swing shift employees and leading swing shift operations located within 4 separate buildings. I managed the material flow, assembly, test, final product preparation and inspection of aerospace components and led multiple cross-functional teams consisting of NES (non-exempt salary) employees.
•Provided coaching and mentoring in support of professional development of direct reports.
•Actively contributed to the achievement of company goals for Safety, Security, Affirmative Action, EEO, Environmental Protection, and Housekeeping.
•Monitored and improved swing shift productivity by implementing lean manufacturing principles and processes.
•Responsible for supporting the financial and non-financial goals of the Tempe operations.
•Supported on time delivery goals of the site and the implementation of strategies and projects for inventory and cycle-time reduction.
•Achieved and maintained zero quality escapes from the factory and one piece product flow within the product cells.
•Provided performance feedback to all swing personnel and demonstrated appropriate differentiation among employee appraisals.
•Demonstrate an active commitment to identify and resolve employee satisfaction issues and an active commitment to continuous improvement and the principles of Lean Manufacturing.
1997 to 2005 - Allied Signal/Honeywell, Phoenix,AZ
Team Leader/Mfg. Mgr., Engine Repair and Overhaul Division
Had overall responsibility for the successful management of the Assembly-Production Line, Analytical, Staging, Tear Down, Shipping and Receiving, and Inspection Plate Depts. I led our Production Team in the success and revitalization of the TPE engine line, including the largest shipment month in the history of the product line, which generated $6.3 million in sales. I coordinated daily work activities and assignments for 27 direct reports in the TPE (Turbo Prop Engines) Product Line.
•Ensured that areas of responsibility achieved/exceeded assembly & quality goals.
•Investigated production problems to determine causes, formulate corrective action plans,and implement plans for improvement.
•Followed-up with engineering in the implementation of process improvements (Routing changes, Kaizen, ISO issues and tooling requests.
•Trained associates in the improvement of manufacturing/assembly techniques, interpretation
of blueprints, manuals and other work instructions in order to build successful teams
•Interacted with welders, CNC and punch press operator in machine shop in the production of aerospace components to ensure specifications and reliability
•Ensured that areas of responsibility maintained compliance with ISO-9002.
•Responsible for product receiving and on-time deliveries
•Selected, interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
•Wrote performance appraisals and administered disciplinary action for subordinates.
•Was responsible for increasing associate and customer satisfaction.
•Provided technical customer support by phone, E-mail or in person when required.
1991 to 1997 - Allied Signal, Phoenix,AZ
Senior Master Mechanic, Turbo Prop Engines Division
•As a member of our technical team, I was instrumental in the opening and successful preparation of our operation in Mexico. I had the responsibility to train mechanics & team leaders at the new Plant in Mexico in the assembly/disassembly & troubleshooting processes of Turbo Prop Jet Engines, within company standards & procedures.
•Worked in TPE-Product Line inspecting and preparing engines for cell testing lab
•Analyzed and inspected completed engines to determine air-worthiness.
•Assisted engineering during N.T.S.B. investigations during engine tear-down and within FAA requirements to determine cause of aircraft accident.
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATES RECEIVED:
•Global Business Strategies
•High Performance Team Training
•Statistical Business I & II
•Managing Diversity Training
•Lean Manufacturing
•ISO 9000/9002 Training
•Kaisen Training
•TQM Training
•Six Sigma/Lean Process/Green Belt Certified
•Substance Abuse Training
•5S Certification
•FAA/A&P License
COMPUTER SKILLS: Systems: Unix, Romac-Hardware: IBM 300GL, PC-software: MS Office(Excel, Word, Power Point, Access); Windows 95/98/2000
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: US Navy - Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA - Honorably Discharged
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent in the Spanish language
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