Operations Manager - Dover Food Retail – Hill Phoenix - Richmond, VA
(2022-05 - 2026-02)
- Lean Assembly line design and implementation to increased direct labor productivity by 20% (+$1.2M savings yearly)
- 40% Complexity reduction (7 Assembly lines to 4)
- Lines transformation achieving 30% space and 50% WIP reduction by implementing material replenishment systems (Kanban signs, PFEP, supermarkets, and standardizing processes)
- Moving from Dedicated Lines to Flexible Lines – FLEXIBILITY
- Lead Time reduction from 62 weeks to 12 Weeks through Flexibility assembly operations team
- Relocate, optimize, and start up new production processes (Frames and Doors production)
Operation Manager - Faurecia Seating - Highland Park Detroit, MI
(2021-11 - 2022-04)
- Follow production plans, as well as Group standard processes; assure feasibility of production plans
- Achieve financial target manage the actual production costs based on "ideal" costs; maintain product margin, and monitor serial productivity (labor level, material consumption, etc.)
- Assure appropriate staffing, maintain working environment according to Group Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, detect and advise training needs, share information (transparency), participate in career management initiatives, etc.
- Serve as official plant representative to the customer, meet established customer specifications concerning cycle time, delivery, quality, quantity and costs; implement preventative and corrective measures in the production process to assure that customer demands are properly met; coordinate with client's quality team to meet all customer standards
- Implement action plans in order to improve functionality/productivity and to obtain program and Group objectives; make necessary corrective adjustments
Lead Production Supervisor/ Lead Launch Supervisor - DMS - Detroit Manufacturing Systems - Detroit, MI
(2014-12 - 2021-11)
- Supervisor of P415 F/C IP FC series for the F150 line and clip cell operations
- Reduced scrap significantly on skins for IP's from 8% to 4%
- Drastically increased production efficiency up to par 99.99%
- Coached safety, quality and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
- Ensured proper material flow from: receiving dock to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers
- Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing; concepts particular in: boosting productivity, decreasing waste, increasing quality and efficiency
- Detroit manufacturing system increase production to 100% efficiency
- Successfully launch electrical F150 dashboard line
- Launch lead supervisor and lead supervisor for the F150 dashboard line
- Knowledge of MES
Process Coach - Ford Motor Company (Woodhaven Stamping Plant) - Woodhaven, MI
(2014-05 - 2014-09)
- Process Coach for sub assembly of F-150 and Mustang, Expedition, Navigator Focus
- Knowledge of weld processing, Group welds, Cold-welds, Undersize and non-destructive weld check
- Supervision of more than 50 UAW employees
- Responsible for TWO's
- Coached safety, quality and productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
- Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest for inventory, cost, scrap, and supply
- Ensured proper material flow from: receiving dock to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers
- Provided direction and support in the allocation of resources to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities
- Knowledge of PJO (periodic job observation), PVS (Process verification sheet), DKD (Deep knowledge discursions) with the operator about the process, safety, ideas, and improvement
Production Supervisor - Automotive Components Holdings
(2012-04 - 2014-01)
- Lead Supervisor of P415 F/C IP FC series for the F150 line and clip cell operations
- Delegated manpower on a daily basis to achieve maximum output in department
- Coordinated teams and run trials of new models IP for F150 FC series
- Knowledge of IMS7 and TWO's, and SAP
- Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing; concepts particular in: boosting productivity, decreasing waste, increasing quality and efficiency
- Trained operators on different operations for the versatility
- Reduced scrap significantly on skins for IP's from 8% to 4%
- Worked directly with Quality Department to reduce QR's and customer complaints
- Responsible for attending all breakdowns and follow-up
- Coached Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
Production Supervisor - Penske Logistics - Brownstown, MI
(2011-01 - 2012-04)
- Supervised all sequence commodities to Ford Dearborn Manufacturing plant
- Responsible for engine transmissions, steering wheels, headlights, mufflers, wire harnesses, also small lot
- Responsible to make deliveries in real time via scheduling
- Responsible for management of shipping dock for assurance of proper delivery on schedule
- Trained employees to sequence different commodities on various areas
- Insured safety protocol and 5S system were being followed and under compliance by employees at all times
- Controlled and eliminated the number of selected "miss-picks" from my production lines being transported to Ford
Production Control Supervisor - Chrysler Corporation JNAP - Detroit, MI
(2009-08 - 2011-01)
- Supervised all incoming material as well in charge of all SPD commodities for quality and delivery in timely manner for IP, wire harnesses, steering wheels, Door panels, load floor, Head lamps, facials, mufflers, Starters, Door kits, etc.
- Responsible for supplier representative for any issues with any commodities quality and deliveries
- Responsible for overseeing more than 25 UAW employees
- Responsible for Time tracks (CATs)
- Successfully performed job responsibilities to impact productivity, quality, profitability, and low inventory
- Highly experienced in all areas of production, material, as well as quality inspection of products and production machinery
- This was a permanent position; plant closed and operations moved to Mexico
Production Supervisor /Acting General Supervisor - Lear Corporation - Detroit, MI
(2000-05 - 2009-08)
- Supervised and scheduled up to 40 hourly union (UAW) employees who produced headrests and armrests
- Coordinated all daily activities and handled quality, product, and process issues
- Responsible for attending all breakdowns and follow-ups, as well as, daily scrap
- Increased productivity, quality, and profitability of the organization by reducing scrap from 6.0% to 1.5%
- Responsible in reduction of RPPM throughout the production
- Increased productivity from 91% to 98% in overall company
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented with the ability to prioritize duties and complete in a timely
