Manager Of Manufacturing Operations Resume
Elkhart, IN
SUMMARY:
Solutions focused and results driven Operations leader offering a successful track record of strategic operations planning and hands - on tactical execution of goals over the course of my 20 year career. I possess excellent interpersonal communication skills with an exceptional ability to build and lead teams to achieve multi-level enterprise objectives. I have a proven track record of leadership and facilitating company growth, while achieving progressive levels of responsibility during my career. I am a strategic thinker and creative problem solver with an intense focus on process refinement and Lean Manufacturing, leading to increased efficiency, quality improvements and maximized profitability. My experience is in both metal surgical implant, and chemical medical device manufacturing.
SKILLS:
Operations Management Lean Manufacturing ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 Regulations SPC MRP/ERP Software Project Management Process Design/Validation Supply Chain MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential - Elkhart, IN
Manager of Manufacturing Operations
Responsibilities:
- Operations leader responsible for producing millions of chemical reagent tests for medical applications, Confidential international and private label customers.
- Led all aspects Manufacturing Operations including production, scheduling, QA, international supply chain, logistics, inventory, purchasing and capital investments.
- Managed build out, design and equipment procurement for an additional manufacturing facility, more than doubling existing production capacity.
- Validated all new processes and equipment.
- Project Manager for enterprise-wide UDI system per 2016 Confidential mandate for medical devices.
- Reduced inventory by 35% using Lean and JIT, freeing hundreds of thousands in working capital.
- Worked with R&D and Business Unit to design, develop and manufacture two new product lines.
- Introduced and implemented Lean, leading numerous effective Kaizen and 5S events.
Confidential - South Bend, IN
Plant Manager/Production Manager
Responsibilities:
- Plant Manager of multi-facility, 30+ person team, responsible for a 5 fold increase in production of surgical implants.
- Key member of leadership group credited with exponential company growth in revenues, multiple facility expansions, and an increase in employee headcount spanning a 15-year career.
- Analyzed daily production data to establish and ensure individual and team production goals were met.
- Responsible for all aspects of production, quality, scheduling and talent development.
- Worked cross functionally to analyze and identify real and potential process deficiencies, using Lean Manufacturing, World Class principles, TPM and GMPs to reduce waste and streamline production.
- Led department through numerous internal, customer, Confidential, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 audits.
- Responsible for writing and training of employees on SOP’s, quality systems, SPC, documentation and traceability per ISO 9001/2008, ISO 13485 and Confidential regulations for medical device manufacturers.
- Designed and implemented cellular manufacturing across multiple production facilities.