Plant Manager
Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us
· Improved safety performance by altering behavioral activity with repetitious communication, constant presence and interest, and top down management. Plant rated best in North America 4 years straight 2003-2006.· Directed engineering and support function efforts to reduce operational costs by 3-4% of sales annually since 2004 through an interactive, employee supported process.· Improved productivity 100% through prioritized engineering activity, direct labor accountability and communication of business metrics in understandable terms.· Reduced scrap 20% through controlled training, database directed activity and communication.· Implemented Lean Manufacturing activity throughout facility with a combination of classroom training and participative activity. Sustainable gains were managed through vigilant follow-up and communication.· Improved OEE year over year with database directed activity. Setup reduction (SMED), 6S, Scrap Reduction, Operator Accountability and constant communication.· Determine long-term product mix based on BW performance metrics, financial and operational, balanced with plant capacity and capabilities.· Improved income from operations 300% in four years. From start-up to steady state.· Plant awarded Manufacturing Excellence Award for 2006 for all of Morse TEC