Director Of Manufacturing Operations Resume Samples

Description :

1. Produced AV encoders, decoders, and control management equipment compatible with standard IP networks.
2. Created a matrix resource plan for cross-training employees to cover critical functions during PTO and unexpected absences.
3. Identified staffing requirements, assessed employee capabilities and interests then re-organized as needed for accuracy, efficiency and throughput.
4. Established departmental accountability with written job expectations to improve performance.
5. Selected and managed the outsourced Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers.
6. Conducted supplier assessments in order to qualify potential new suppliers.
7. Managed the expansion of production, inventory, and shipping/receiving.
8. Designed production layout, identified power and data requirements, selected equipment, assembled, and installed.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Responsible for the entire manufacturing plant process for the Company, which include: Developed and implemented key manufacturing performance metrics and improvements in the areas of process controls, efficiency, labor utilization and quality assurance.
2. Led and maintained a positive, confident and motivated production team of 60+ employees and a healthy and safe work environment.
3. Maintained ISO compliance requirements.
4. Developed and implemented lean manufacturing principles such as Five S and 6 sigmas that helped to increase productivity by 25%.
5. Accomplished this by restructuring the manufacturing floor so that there is a flow of a straight line from production and ending at the beginning of the shipping department.
6. Procured new hand tools and a wire cutting machine.
7. Transformed the production methodology from a push system to a pull system utilizing cellular manufacturing and implemented Kanban inventory systems with suppliers and customers resulting in Streamlined inventories by 50% and increased inventory turnover by 145%.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelors

Description :

1. Recruited by Stock Building Supply to manage operations for multiple facilities within the Central Texas market.
2. Represented Stock Building Supply 2nd largest market nationally and is considered a high growth market in terms of housing starts and economic expansion with over 350 employees with annual sales of $110 Million.
3. Implemented a lean improvement strategy for components and millwork business units that led to productivity improvements of 40% with increases recognized in cycle efficiency and capacity improvements.
4. Developed key relationships with Builder/multi-family markets.
5. Awarded supplier of the year from DR Horton.
6. Implemented several tactical initiatives aimed at driving behavioral based safety adherence into the Stock Supply culture.
7. Modified key processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the overall operations. Production capacity increased 80% within 3 months. Got processes and procedures under control and provided visibility for upper management.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Directed the Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Program Shingijutsu Global Consulting Lean Manufacturing Training Trained for 10 Days in Nagoya, Japan by Mr.
2. Improved finished good quality from 3 Sigma to 4.5 Sigma Employed Standard Work and Poka-Yoke processes to improve finished goods quality.
3. Reduced FG lead times from 12 days to 7 days Reduced changeover times in the fabrication areas (SMED).
4. Initiated Kanban inventory system.
5. Created single piece flow assembly operations.
6. Reduced manufacturing costs by 20%, $7,000,000 Completely cellularized the manufacturing operation.
7. Installed Visual Management tools and data-driven management practices.
8. Installed Value Stream /Focused Factory matrix management organization.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Promoted to Head of Production Filling, Technical Services Compounding, Engineering, Warehousing, and Process Engineering Units.
2. Managed 21 Direct Management reports in 5 Business Units oversaw 300 employees on a 2 shift operation.
3. Developed and monitored monetary budgets of $32M in Overhead and Labor expense, along with $2M in Capital expenditures annually.
4. Achieved Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - reduced cycle time in mass manufacturing from 9.2 to1.8 days with a reduction of overtime from 10% to less than 1% along with reduction of Out of Stock situations by 2,500% along with labor savings of $405K.
5. Led a team of Lean Champions for Business Units utilizing Value Streaming techniques, TPM, Gemba Academy, and JDI's which has generated over $1.5M in savings.
6. Exceeded Key Business KPI's of PPM, OEE, Direct Labor and Usage Variances, and TIR.
7. Implemented Work Center Team Concept which delivered a year on year improvement of $ 2M along with a 6% annual giveback.
8. Delivered 1.5% savings on Nightshift Workday Structure.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Responsible for providing Leadership and managing the team through Deming methodologies and practical manufacturing techniques.
2. Mentored Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Quality and Manufacturing.
3. Guided the team to achieve Quality, Safety, Delivery and Cost targets.
4. Drove site excellence through the development of system-based processes through the transformation.
5. Improved the team in the first year and drive a 30% increase in business revenue.
6. Trained the Executive Team in system methodologies and lead the company in securing AS9100 certification.
7. Trained Mentor and Facilitator for System Design & System Management.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Started as a front line leader and progressively grew into the position.
2. Led most major parts of manufacturing.
3. Successfully launched manufacturing operations and distribution centers in Germany and Japan.
4. Started a stand-alone MRP planning department and set inventory strategies to balance customer service levels with an inventory.
5. Managed engineering departments projects and created a culture of engagement that exponentially increased quality and delivery.
6. Developed people to either grow into higher position in the company or other companies if they outgrew opportunities we had.
7. Deployed a system of management that engages people to produce the best of their potential.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Manages Manufacturing, Service, Warehouse, Shipping, Supply Chain, Manufacturing/Sustaining Engineering, and Lean culture implementation.
2. Develops strategic plans (Business Plan deployment; Hoshin Kanri) for Manufacturing Operations and implements according to Lean Manufacturing principles to maximize efficiency and reduce cost.
3. Monitors and manages performance of Manufacturing Operations through Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
4. Leads the transition of products from Research and Development to Manufacturing utilizing Lean Product Development techniques and Design for Excellence (DFx) standards.
5. Develops processes and systems for Manufacturing Operations according to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, OSHA, and ANSI requirements.
6. Manages improvement projects to reduce cost, lead-time of materials, and improve quality.
7. Implements Lean culture and tools throughout organization.
8. Develops new and existing suppliers by monitoring performance, training for improvement, and concurrent development of process plans.
9. Develops and implements facility layouts for Manufacturing Operations to optimize workflow, manage quality through process plans, and support growth/development of product lines.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Bachelors

Description :

1. Oversaw the daily operations of 185+ employees.
2. Reported monthly to executive committee production performance (on-time delivery, labor performance, scrap/rework, inventory accuracy, and capital equipment projects).
3. Managed and supported the outsourcing of product scheduling, manufacturing equipment implementation, and manufacturing processes for two Mexico facilities.
4. Responsible for maintaining EPA SARA 313 reports, annual DOT documentation, fire safety, and OSHA health and safety requirements.
5. Justified a three million dollar automation project to reduce labor from 45 employees to 21 employees while increasing production by 50 percent.
6. Established daily, weekly, and monthly build schedules for 1st, 2nd shift facilities in Cleveland Ohio, and 2 Mexico plants which equated to 10 million dollars per month.
7. Developed and monitored manufacturing expense and capital budgets.
8. Met quarterly with the executive committee to review budget status.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Bachelor's

Description :

1. Directed manufacturing, customer service & technical support, supply chain and shipping operations for a manufacturer of custom pediatric ankle-foot orthoses.
2. Formed a strong team of managers to lead, supervise and train over 180 team members in a two-shift, multi-lingual production environment.
3. Improved manufacturing accuracy and product quality by leading teams that used Six Sigma tools to assess, correct and monitor variation of key manufacturing processes.
4. Increased human capital by instituting a disciplined approach to seeking, selecting and hiring top-performing associates that resulted in over 10 key, high-potential hires.
5. Focused attention on the top 4 suppliers and led negotiations for long-term purchasing agreements, resulting in over $100k yearly savings.
6. Researched, taught and led tests of a toolbox of LEAN strategies to support single-piece flow where the custom nature of the product caused significant variability in piece-to-piece labor content.
7. Instigated reorganization of manufacturing front-line supervision, resulting in greatly improved labor allocation and product flow.
8. Developed an accurate manufacturing forecast using statistical tools and established and adhered to an operating budget that contributed operating profit in excess of projections 10 months out of 12.
9. Advised and supported elimination of silos in the customer-facing functions to match variable workload with availability of cross-trained associates.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

B.A.