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Production Manager

Operations Management ~ Lean Manufacturing ~ Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

Safety ~ Quality Improvements ~ Team-Building & Leadership ~ Production Scheduling ~ Staffing

         Offer seasoned production management experience spanning quality control, OSHA compliance, customer relations, lean production methods, employee relations & engagement, manpower planning, payroll administration, and driving continuous improvement.

         Considerable strengths in personnel training, coaching, team-building, staff leadership, and effectively interfacing with personnel from all cultural backgrounds.

         Highly-skilled at defining and implementing business and production processes to maximize customer satisfaction, cost containment, revenue growth, production output, and profitability.

         Able to critically evaluate existing processes and procedures to identify areas of weakness and rapidly implement controls that heighten product quality and minimize expenses.

         Extremely proficient in lean manufacturing methodologies and Kaizen principles including 5S.

         Able to anticipate and swiftly resolve problems to avoid negative impact on operations, quality, and cost.

         Extensive talents in leading cohesive teams in achieving project goals according to budgets and schedules.

• Sound knowledge of ISO 9000 quality management standards, ISO 14000 environmental management standards, and TS 16949 specification.
• Proven success in inspiring personnel to achieve zero recordable injuries or safety infractions.
• Joined forces with program manager to launch new facility from scratch including devising procedures and integrating new CNC machines and assembly equipment.
• Resourcefully instituted innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Sakthi Automotive Group USA, Detroit, MI, 2015 to 2016

Manufacturing Operations Manager

• Spearheaded full-scope production operations including safety compliance, customer satisfaction, adherence to policies and procedures, documentation, quality assurance, cost control, budget administration, and staff performance management.
• Proactively leveraged 5S methodology, Kaizen approach, and housekeeping activities to markedly optimize workplace organization and efficiency.
• Consistently accomplished 100% on-time delivery through exceptional capabilities in production planning, team motivation, vendor relations, and long-term planning.
• Championed efforts to boost production yield and output by 15% over a three-month period.

MPW Industrial Services, Chesterfield, MI, 2014 to 2015

Operations Manager

• Directed, motivated, scheduled, and supervised personnel while exhibiting a constant eye on reducing expenses, enforcing safety compliance, and optimizing P&L management.
• Applied strong interpersonal skills toward fostering positive customer and vendor relationships.
• Effectively handled a wide range of administrative functions such as completing regular inventory reports.

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Chassix, Warren, MI, 2013 to 2014

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

• Demonstrated exemplary leadership talents in managing, evaluating, engaging, and directing 1^st shift operations comprised of 50+ production and assembly line employees.
• Steered lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts, completed daily production reports, and enforced OSHA compliance to maintain a healthy and high-functioning workforce.
• Analyzed production data and determined staffing needs while ensuring alignment with labor budget.
• Played a pivotal role in boosting annual production by 20% through improvements in quality, safety, and operations.

U.S. Manufacturing Corporation, Warren, MI, 2012 to 2013

Operations Supervisor

• Employed Kaizen strategies for continuous improvement and coached staff in all facets of problem resolution.
• Standardized operating practices and procedures to meet or exceed goals for safety, quality, productivity, inventory, cost containment, scrap reduction, and tooling expense control.

A & M Assembly and Machining, Detroit, MI, 2010 to 2012

Lead Production Supervisor

• Oversaw human resources functional areas such as hiring, training, performance management, coaching, tracking attendance, and enforcing adherence to quality and safety requirements.

• Exercised lean manufacturing and 5S procedures to propel continuous improvement for company and customer.
• Strategically partnered with production schedulers to clarify production requirements and optimize cost control.

Biomet 3i, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 2006 to 2010

Medical Device Manufacturing Supervisor

• Delegated assignments to employees, tracked attendance, managed performance, recommended raises when applicable, and recognized outstanding performance to elevate staff morale.
• Monitored setup of all CNC lathe machines and modified tooling and programs as needed to align with job type.
• Successfully completed six-month certification program in lean manufacturing, playing a key role in establishing lean structures and practices as recommended by ASQ.
• Dramatically reduced scrap and heightened manufacturing efficiency by revamping operator training and thoroughly evaluating all current processes.

Becker Orthopedic Appliances, Troy, MI, 2005 to 2006

Department Supervisor

• Scheduled and allocated jobs to personnel with accountability for setting tooling, validating programs, and generating documentation for jobs.
• Approved first-piece inspections upon initiation of production, cross-trained machinery operators, and tracked attendance in support of payroll and production goals.
• Edited and/or created tooling programs for new and existing jobs to maximize machine capabilities.

Royal Oak Boring, Oxford, MI, 2002 to 2005

CNC Production Line Leader

• Closely partnered with supervisory personnel in planning and driving seamless daily production operations.
• Adjusted tooling to ensure product was manufactured according to specific tolerances provided by customer in print details.
• Edited CNC programs and diligently ensured accuracy amongst machining processes to create a quality product.

Rochester Manufacturing Company, Rochester, MI, 1995 to 2002

CNC Production Operator

• Proficiently operated machinery in constant compliance with OSHA criteria and quality expectations.
• Meticulously inspected and measured parts to ensure conformance to specifications.