Director Of Operations
Milark Industries, Inc
Mansfield, Ohio Area
In this position, I collaborate directly with ownership leaders to oversee extensive manufacturing operations for a major automotive/power sport equipment provider with major clients including Honda Motor Company and equipment assets encompassing 50+ stamping presses, 110 robotic weld cells, and 22 CNC benders. I spearhead program development and implementation to drive organizational efficiency, including cloud-based ERP/MRP systems and supply chain/manufacturing KPIs to inform short- and long-term decision-making processes. I also direct a multi-customer department providing packaging solutions to distribution centers shipping 250k+ units per year for clients such as Yamaha, Polaris, and Harley-Davidson. In addition, I lead regulatory compliance initiatives, including development of ISO 9001:2015 Program and OSHA-compliant Risk Analysis Program to maintain robotic weld cells in alignment with Robotic Institute Association (RIA) standards in addition to serving as Safety Compliance Program Team Leader.Highlights from this role include:● Achieved and sustained exceptional sales growth to increase revenue from $12M to $50M.● Conceptualized and launched train-the-trainer program to facilitate professional development and leadership skills training across all organizational levels.● Conducted cost analysis in collaboration with procurement and production leaders to identify areas of improvement, resulting in decreased inventory costs through raw material optimization and reduction to production expenses with lean tools and CI processes. ● Drove continuous processes flow improvements across multiple operating units by integrating lean manufacturing techniques to streamline systems and eliminate outsourcing requirements; accomplished payback on $120k workflow enhancement investment within 18 months.● Created, developed, and established external IT source to cultivate consistent facility communication channels and reduce costs by 15%.