Experience

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  Tmi products

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Production manager/quality engineer

  Provided cost-effective leadership for an international manufacturer of automotive interiors and automotive-theatre systems; implemented change initiatives to achieve greater results and offer consistent, timely delivery. Assessed existing operations, determined gaps, and devised new initiatives designed to strengthen quality and profit levels. Managed and trained Production Supervisors. Created and tracked time management reports to help increase efficiency levels. Partnered with Director of Quality to implement TS-16949 upgrade, including QS-9000 and 5S. Instituted process improvements to enhance efficiencies; included doubling on-time shipping levels to 80%. Dramatically boosted throughput of cutting department by 50% through implementing operational improvements. Decreased backlog in the classic division from 360K to 60K within three months. Modified Lean manufacturing processes; reduced direct labor costs by 30% and increased production by 20%. Show less

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  Distinctive industries

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Quality assurance manager

  Led quality team in implementing change initiatives to achieve greater results and guarantee consistent on-time delivery for an international manufacturer of automotive interiors. Managed and trained Quality Control Lab personnel and in-process Inspectors. Created and tracked in-process, supplier and customer return performance in order to reduce costs. Passed ISO-9001 surveillance audit and partnered with Plant Manager in China to implement TS-16949 in the U.S. Instituted quality initiatives to reduce customer returns by less than 2%; also improved receiving inspection procedures to reduce rejection rates to less than 1%. Continually developed process improvements to enhance efficiencies, including on-time shipping improvements from 65% to over 90% in Mexico Plant; also modified manufacturing processes to improve throughput by 100%. Show less

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  Automotive resources international

  Sept 2008 - May 2015

  Vice president of operations

  • Successfully managed production for international automotive interior and automotive interior manufacturer; managed, trained, and mentored production supervisors• Promoted to manage two additional manufacturing divisions in Mexico • Assessed existing operations, determined gaps, and devised new initiatives to increase quality and profit levels• Established new time management reports and increased time efficiency levels

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  Ronpak, inc.

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

  Production manager

  • Led production team in minimizing costs and maximizing production for paper bag manufacturer • Implemented change initiatives to achieve production quotas on-time and within budget; launched 5S process• Assisted quality department to certify to the SQF program and conducted safety meetings to ensure adherence to OSHA guidelines

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  Rab industries

  Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Plant manager - consultant

  • Provided expert consultation for startup and rollout of international automotive interior manufacturer; implemented 5S procedure and Kanban systems reducing outages • Developed fixed asset inventory to identify discrepancies resulting in company savings of $20K• Corresponded directly with brokers to ensure timely imports of machinery and materials into Mexico • Designed factory layout to reduce material handling and installed all machinery • Evaluated production staffing requirements and presented report findings to owners Show less

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  Amp research | innovation in motion™ from lund international™

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Production manager

  • Provided cost-effective leadership for Tier 1 supplier to Nissan, GM, and Chrysler• Created and tracked time management reports significantly increasing production efficiency levels; planned and scheduled production for all departments • Launched employee training matrix to cross-train 100 direct-reports removing production bottlenecks and increasing team capacity; utilized Kronos time-management software for all direct-reports• Developed production planning matrix utilizing bill of materials and raw material inventories• Administered proactive production reporting procedure reducing material outages prior to scheduling production by advising purchasing in advance • Executed new production reporting standards departmentwide and set new production standards increasing production by 10% Show less

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  Keyston bros.

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  Production manager – consultant

  • Spearheaded startup and setup of manufacturing facility for an automotive, boating, and furniture materials supplier via expert consultation, training, and cross-training of operators • Created new process for quality standards in quilt department improving quality by 14%• Implemented production reporting procedure across all departments setting new production standards resulting in an increase of run-time by 30%• Reduced outages to 0% via execution of Kanban systems for materials and consumables • Introduced 5S procedure assuring workplace safety, cleanliness, and organization • Closed regulatory gaps, confirmed compliance, and sustained best practices by spearheading team for certifying machinery to Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) standards• Designed new factory layout reducing material handling, installed all machinery, and created new maintenance program for foam cutting machinery• Developed critical interdepartmental collaborations to assure strategic alignment and cross-functional communication Show less