An accomplished professional and manager in the fields of Manufacturing and Mate
rials Management -- Successful background of making continuous improvements in p roductivity, engineering, maintenance, efficiency, safety, quality and reliabili ty. Proven record of innovative leadership, project management, problem solving , managing leading-edge technology, and delivering excellent products on time an d under budget -- often exceeding requirements and expectations. Qualifications Extensive professional experience, including:
Improving Processes & Procedures
Hiring, Training, Developing & Team-Building Maximizing Equipment & Employee Potential Ensuring Compliance with EPA, OSHA & Workers Compensation Regulations Managing Multi-Plant Operations Optimizing Plant Efficiency & Productivity Designing Inventory Control Systems Lean Manufacturing Implementing Safety & Quality Programs, including ISO-9001 Fabricating Metal & Plastic Products Building Customer Satisfaction & Retention Cutting Costs & Boosting Profits Technical Skills: Statistical Process Control, MS Office Suite Professional Background Operations Manager TMF Plastic Solutions, LLC. Plano, IL 2006 Present Managing a 3-shift custom injection molding and extrusion operation supplying th e fitness and consumer goods industries. Increased extrusion throughput by 50%. Eliminated the need to outsource product . Developed multiple assembly work cells. Reduced the need for temporary labor. Responsible for Purchasing, Quality, Human Resources and Inside Sales. Able to multi-task and still maintain a profitable plant operation efficiently.
Plant Manager Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. South Elgin, IL
1994 2005 Managed an 11-plant complex for a leading producer of customized aluminum extrus ions. Managed a successful team of 5 Managers and 21 Supervisors in an 11-plant, 500, 000 sq. ft. complex. Implemented improved procedures that decreased downtime and saved the company $1,200 daily. Improved facility layouts for material flows. Decreased hourly labor headcount by 15 people and cut utility costs by $125,000. Promoted continuous improvements by researching and implementing new industry a dvances. Improved efficiency rates by 15% and boosted new product sales by 10%.
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Prepared 75% of companys process procedures and job descriptions in order to be
come ISO 9001 certified. Implemented and supported all documentation and achiev ed certification in 24 months. Maintained continuous operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing pers onnel policies and procedures. Successfully retained a solid and effective work force, and reduced the turnover rate from 50 lost employees per year to fewer t han 25. Achieved financial objectives through budget preparation, scheduling expenditur es, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action. Demonstrated the abil ity to streamline operations to increase the sales volume of the company from $7 5,000 to over $150,000 per month. Initiated a review of vendors and dollars spent on consumable products. Saved in excess of $90,000 annually on just one item, and also improved delivery of th e product. Performed all new-hire orientation, safety, health and environmental training f or both plastic and metal products. Improved employees knowledge of operations in order to reduce injuries and to increase awareness of surroundings.
General Foreman Blachford, Inc. West Chicago, IL
1983 1994 Ran a 2-shift facility making sound dampening parts for Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel and the United States Government.
Analyzed department budget requests and identified areas in which reductions co
uld be made. Allocated a $400,000 operating plan and consistently ran under bud get for this Tier-1 automotive supplier for four years straight. Created synchronous manufacturing cells for a large production unit that was ru nning below quoted rate and generating excess scrap. Improved operations that b oosted production rates by 25% and reduced scrap by 10%. Directed staff to meet the dual demands of customer quality standards and short ened lead times. Established group leaders and used Statistical Process Controls to solve customer-based issues.
Professional Training, Affiliations & Certifications
Member of the American Society for Quality OSHA 10-Hour Card Recipient Certified ISO-9001 Auditor Certified Forklift Operator Trainer Additional training in Workers Compensation claims, Hazardous Materials, Hearing Conservation, Emergency First-Aid and Accident Investigation.