Manufacturing Manager

Mark Sinnott

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Hilliard, OH 43026

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Objective

Obtain a manufacturing position where I can maximize my leadership skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

Employment History

Production Manager

3/2008 - Present , Ohio Willow Wood, Mt. Sterling, OH

 Manage 2 manufacturing supervisors, 38 production associates, 4 engineers, and internship program across 4 manufacturing departments (foam cutting, machine shop, electronics assembly, and plastic molding and assembly).

 Drive improvements in safety, standardization, quality, cost reduction, supply chain management, inventory management, and associate development. Established a formal quality control system. Worked with Information Systems to eliminate 40% of written production documentation. Developed a Preventive and Total Production Maintenance program to minimize downtime and repair costs. Navigated culture change when leading company transition to lean manufacturing principles. Established program and lead dozens of Kaizen events focusing on waste elimination. Reduced raw material and finished goods inventory by 75% in 6 months.

 Create and track budget and cost performance. Collaborate with purchasing department to evaluate suppliers and identify waste / reduce costs.

 Update and review manufacturing costing sheets to identify poor performing product groups. Collaborate with marketing and engineering to reduce costs and reevaluate pricing strategy.

Production Coordinator

1/2006 - 3/2008, Stanley Electric US, London, OH

 Manage 3 department leaders, 40 production associates, and 8 technical staff.

 Navigate change towards JIT production system in a high volume plastic injection molding facility.

 Developed improvements in safety, 5S, reject reduction, production control, cost, delivery, and quality systems including a TPM program and safety / 5s auditing program.

 Develop and adhere to annual budgets for 3 manufacturing departments. Create weekly and monthly production and budget reports.

Facilitator

12/2004 - 1/2006, Pella Corporation, Pella, IA

 Motivate and lead a team of 30 production associates in a lean manufacturing environment.

 Lead and participate in Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, costs, standardization, and efficiency.

 Create and analyze daily and periodic production reports.

Education

8/1999 - 5/2004, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

 Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

 Certificate - International Business

Other Experience

The Ohio State University –

Fisher College of Business, Center for Operational Excellence

 Lean Organization

 Regression Analysis

 Global Supply Chain Challenges, Implications, and Solutions

Achieve Global

 Core Management Skills Program - Evaluator

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

 Vice Archon (Vice President) responsible for recruitment and mentoring new members.

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