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Reporting directly to the Plant manager with a matrix relationship to the Facility Manager, Quality Manager, Director of R&D and the VP of Manufacturing. Actively involved with Lean and 5S initiatives, investigations of business opportunities with clients, capital expenditure projects, and the safety program. Chaired or played a key role in continuous improvement projects involving safety, quality and productivity locally as well as globally.Received approval for and managed… Show more Reporting directly to the Plant manager with a matrix relationship to the Facility Manager, Quality Manager, Director of R&D and the VP of Manufacturing. Actively involved with Lean and 5S initiatives, investigations of business opportunities with clients, capital expenditure projects, and the safety program. Chaired or played a key role in continuous improvement projects involving safety, quality and productivity locally as well as globally.Received approval for and managed installation of a robotics palletizer improving productivity 50%, lowering manufacturing costs 50% and saving an additional $90,000 in labor and overheads by elimination of an operator.Teamed with the Employee Safety and Health (ESAH) Committee in accident audits. Developed multiple training programs, and an aggressive posture on safety reducing the incident rate approximately 80% during current tenure.Redesigned lockout/tagout and other procedures using easily understood graphics to assist minimally educated employees understand the hazards and program mechanics. Saved $75,000 annually in cost of a common raw material using an alternate supply source while maintaining all product quality standards.Achieved bilateral success for the company and a customer by repackaging a product and solving the customer's loading issue while boosting internal line productivity by 40%.Trained all levels of staff throughout the U.S. in Visual Factory and 5S concepts. Directed a project shortly after completing training on the highest volume line achieving 60% improvements.Spent significant time with hourly employees demonstrating the importance and financial benefits of optimal operating efficiencies. Ancillary benefits were higher morale, lower turnover, and a better safety record.Developed excellent relationships with customers and vendors gaining a reputation as the point of contact for many external issues.Recognized for contributions with the receipt of multiple bonuses and accolades. Show less

Managed a staff of 20 production operators, Q.A. and maintenance technicians with oversight for safety, productivity, employee relations, training, and shift communications regarding equipment issues or production schedules.Turned around a poorly performing shift through improved employee selection, increased training, and providing positive reinforcement and recognition of a good job. Reduced scrap by 30%, lowered recordable incidents by 60%, and increased productivity by 70%.Managed… Show more Managed a staff of 20 production operators, Q.A. and maintenance technicians with oversight for safety, productivity, employee relations, training, and shift communications regarding equipment issues or production schedules.Turned around a poorly performing shift through improved employee selection, increased training, and providing positive reinforcement and recognition of a good job. Reduced scrap by 30%, lowered recordable incidents by 60%, and increased productivity by 70%.Managed staff in a cordial, always approachable demeanor while still maintaining high levels of accountability.Recognized by the VP of Manufacturing for this effort and was temporarily assigned to sister plants in Juarez and Mexico City to replicate these practices. Show less

Primarily responsible for the in-time delivery of raw materials to the production lines using FIFO methods. Served as backup to the Shipping and Receiving Attendants. Functioned as Logistics Manager during any periods of absence. Contacted trucking companies organizing customer shipments and ensuring on-time deliveries of raw materials.Served as trainer for all plant forklift certifications. Utilized a combination of hands-on demonstrations, written instruction and ad hoc questions to… Show more Primarily responsible for the in-time delivery of raw materials to the production lines using FIFO methods. Served as backup to the Shipping and Receiving Attendants. Functioned as Logistics Manager during any periods of absence. Contacted trucking companies organizing customer shipments and ensuring on-time deliveries of raw materials.Served as trainer for all plant forklift certifications. Utilized a combination of hands-on demonstrations, written instruction and ad hoc questions to guarantee understanding of the material. Involved in a large-scale plant reorganization changing the entire layout to promote increased product flow and efficiency.Continually provided feedback and solutions to supervisors and managers on issues impacting plant operations. Demonstrated an excellent work ethic with positive contributions. Show less

Responsible for the safe and timely manufacture of product meeting customer specifications and production schedules.Performed training with new employees in equipment or changes in production processes.

A MANUFACTURER OF FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYESTER BASED MOLDING COMPOUND UTILIZED IN AUTOMOTIVE, HOUSING, AND CONSUMER APPLIANCE PRODUCTS. THE COMPANY HAS LOCATIONS IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND ASIA.