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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , MSISSpencer, IA Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEVICE PRESIDENT OF OperationsGeneral Manager Senior Manager DirectorDedicated senior executive manager with extensive experience across operations and production in a manufacturing facility, with broad familiarity of Lean manufacturing processes. Oversees all business operations to obtain optimum profits, while driving high levels of quality and efficiency. Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and productivity. Demonstrates a sense of urgency with impeccable work ethic and a strong focus on the companys short- and long-term goals, while effectively managing numerous departments simultaneously, overseeing P&L, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Committed to the success of the company with a strong passion for operational excellence. Thrives in high pressure environments with the ability to manage the continuous flow of work across all operations. Proficient in Oracle; Global Shop Solutions; Vault; Werps; Odyssey; Microsoft Solutions; and iAuditor.Core CompetenciesLean ManufacturingPersonnel ManagementContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceStrategic Planning & ImplementationWritten / Verbal / Presentation SkillsCost Reduction / Profit OptimizationData-based Decision MakingNegotiation / Vendor RelationsComplex Problem SolvingElectronic Auditing SolutionsOperations / Plant ManagementWorkflow ManagementRisk ManagementProject PlanningSchedule CoordinationLogistics / PurchasingP&L ManagementConflict ManagementSOP DevelopmentStrong Leadership AbilitiesProfessional ExperienceNorthern Iowa Die Casting Lake Park, IA 2021-CurrentVice President of Operations Aluminum/Zinc HP Die CastingOversee daily aluminum high pressure die casting business operations while monitoring key performance metrics to maximize financial performance of the company. Participate in aluminum and zinc die casting trade shows/seminars to identify both best in practice processes and identify strategic capital investment needs to advance the quality and efficiency of the business simultaneously. Revamping of current business operations and automating work cells to increase the efficiency and integrity of current processes. Collaborate with key stakeholders to determine and achieve mutually decided upon goals.Monitor daily production outputs and shipping to ensure daily revenue/financial performance is achieved.Manage client accounts and supplier relationships.Develop relationships with new business accounts.Update project portfolios and determine new projects within the team.Oversee and monitor set KPIs to ensure accurate data is being utilized in business decisions.Focused on supporting cross functional teams with respect to drive process improvements.Achieved ISO 9001-2015 certification and continue to drive further development of the QMS further strengthening the business.Oversee daily business and operations to ensure daily needs are being met while ensuring projects are on track.Recent sourcing and implementation of a fully automated Buhler Ecoline cell to maximize profitability and efficiency within the products dedicated to the cell.Implemented a new ERP system to increase the accuracy of daily business accounting/production activities.P&L responsibility.Maintainer Corporation Sheldon, IA 2017 2021MANUFACTURING MANAGER Heavy Duty Work Truck Bodies and CranesEfficiently orchestrated and managed all plant operations to build the heavy duty work truck bodies encompassing 3 plants. Prioritized all maintenance projects and approved mechanical engineering projects for both equipment and technology upgrades to support the manufacturing of our work truck bodies, cranes and emergency vehicle builds. Delivered 24/7 production support for Lean projects to advance quality and increase efficiency/profit. Coordinated schedules to ensure proper staffing was maintained to meet demand. Operations consisted of 8 different welding lines and parts welding departments, fabrication department utilizing 3 lasers, 3 brake presses, 3 wet paint lines, chassis prep department to prewire and prepare each chassis for its work body, crane and any other add on required, 8 assembly lines encompassing: emergency vehicle builds, standard, custom and lube truck builds and a crane fabrication and assembly department.Accomplishments:Optimized production processes and reduced white space to complete trucks on time, while incorporating processes that increased profitability and delivered cost avoidance.Profit/Loss responsibility.Automated internal audits by launching iAuditor, ensuring 100% data capture within unit files.Developed initial audits to be applied and associated to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while also bolstering our quality tracking and data gathering.Used quality data to identify repeat issues requiring resolve.Created a customer service value stream to expedite customer parts and eliminate interruptions to product lines. This resulted in maximum customer serviceability, while simultaneously growing parts revenue.Execution of production schedule to maximize profit and increase the efficiency of each production department.Meridian Manufacturing Storm Lake, IA 2014 2017Multi-Plant Manager Seed Tender/Bin Mfg.Planned, executed, and led all daily operations of the manufacturing plants, with responsibility for two powder coat paint lines, 2 wet paint lines, 8 welding lines/parts breaking, final assembly, and pre-ship inspection of all outgoing units. Supervised and managed cross-functional teams, and developed processes for improved quality and productivity across multiple plants. Ensured optimal workflow, efficiency, and safe operations of each department. Gathered and analyzed data to identify areas for continuous improvement and cost. Coordinated staff to meet business demands and shipping deadlines. Analyzed financial performance to coordinate weekly production schedules. Oversight of 4 different manufacturing facilities.Accomplishments:Successfully reorganized the departments flow to complete end product faster, resulting in increased profits and decreased labor rates by 10%.Led cross-functional departments, analyzed processes, and remained transparent on how efficiently processes were operating. Followed Lean manufacturing practices and gained a real-time view of quality and production throughput to improve efficiency and on-time delivery.Consistently executed Lean projects to reduce plant costs by $2.5M YOY and constantly initiated new process improvements.Developed a new warehouse and re-organized raw materials to set up point of use.Recognized for delivering overall plant and corporate efficiency.Financial P&L responsibility along with yearly budget planning.Production planning/scheduling oversight to ensure customer orders were met.Aluminite Screens Des Moines, IA Window Screens and Patio Door screen Screen Mfg. 2008 2014GENERAL MANAGEREfficiently led and supervised employees while working through the start-up phases of the Des Moines window and door screen manufacturing location. P&L responsibility along with annual budget preparation. Ensured optimal workflow, efficiency, and safe operations of each department. Maintained an efficient FIFO inventory system to ensure materials were stocked and supplied. Developed and managed complex operating budgets, ensuring continued cost avoidance and revenue growth. Maintained an efficient cycle count schedule that maximized inventory and profitability. Developed Lean practices that optimized production processes.Accomplishments:Fulfilled the complete business start-up for the Des Moines location from planning phase through to an efficient production facility, achieving the first profitable month within the first quarter.Grew rapidly, adding seven additional key customer locations due to plant quality and on-time performance.Ensured all customer deliveries were fulfilled and delivered 99+% on time through implementing daily MDI boards for each production line to measure KPIs.Manufactured window/door screens to daily orders utilizing lean methodologies to both meet order deadlines and increase profitability.Utilized stock builds on high running sizes to level load daily schedules and provide key time needed to meet large sequence order demands during the busy season.Continuously performed Kaizen events within our Des Moines plant as well as our other locations across the U.S.Achieved a new company record for profitability in just five months under my direction.Continuous interaction with our customers and first point of contact for each customer.Safety training/implementations.Earlier Experience as Shop Manager at KFI-IA Manufacturing; Production Manager/Plant Manager at Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing; and Lead Packaging Specialist / Supervisor at Style Craft Furniture.EducationMaster of Science, Information Systems University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science, Business Management Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IAProfessional TrainingLean ManufacturingProject ManagementGreen Belt TrainingRoot CauseValue Stream MappingQRM-Quick Response ManufacturingDale Carnegie |
