Results-focused leader specializing in driving high-volume manufacturing operations, increasing production efficiency, initiating cost-effective improvements, delivering world-class customer service, and cultivating

a strong brand image eager to offer 23+ years experience toward maximizing a company s bottom-line.

 

 

         Integral leader who offers proven experience in large-scale manufacturing optimization, including designing and implementing solutions-driven programs, policies, and procedures to achieve continued growth and profitability.

         Out-of-the-box thinker who develops domestic and international infrastructures to generate high-quality production, along with contributing talents with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to boost customer satisfaction.

         Ambitious self-starter who demonstrates superior attention-to-detail and strong follow-through skills while successfully planning, prioritizing, and managing companywide production tasks within high-pressure situations.

         Excellent communicator who seamlessly interfaces among senior staff, multiple teams, and outsourced operations.

 

 

Lean Processes / Six Sigma    Strategic Analysis / Reporting    Policy / Process Development    Production Control / Scheduling

Tracking / Quality Control    New Product Development    Production / Manufacturing    Budget Control / Profit & Loss

Start-Up Operations    Project Cost Estimating    Research / Development    Team Building / Coaching

 

 

 

Production Manager Module

         Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward managing a high-volume 24 / 7 robotic production facility, including developing results-focused processes, practices, applications, and methodologies to drive business growth.

         Maximized use of labor resources and met key goals by planning and prioritizing critical tasks, along with implementing systems for production tracking and quality control and evaluating production scheduling and costs.

         Coordinated receipt of raw materials and shipping of final goods to ensure seamless production processes.

 

Key Accomplishments

Ø  Spearheaded the start-up of a fully automatic robotic assembly plant.

Ø  Implemented a 5-S Lean program and initiated a new product line conversion.

Ø  Developed a valuable vendor partnership program, as well as additional plans to exceed goals.

 

 

Manufacturing Manager

         Applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing top-performing manufacturing, process engineering, testing, and production control departments, including managing cost-effective budgeting, capital expansion, and staffing.

         Strategically orchestrated daily operations and planning functions to boost bottom-line results within core markets.

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Manufacturing Manager

 

Key Accomplishments

Ø  Grew the small hands-on $6-million company into a lean and efficient $25-million organization.

Ø  Improved overall quality and productivity levels by implementing Lean manufacturing procedures.

Ø  Decreased development time and lowered various costs by implementing Project Management practices.

Ø  Reduced cycle time and improved quality by establishing standards in design, systems, product features, and manufacturing practices.

 

 

 

Senior Project Manager (1997 C 2002)

         Interfaced among cross-functional departments to monitor and direct new product developments generating an average of $12 million annually, including coordinating 3^rd party management and overseas production transitions.

 

Key Accomplishments

Ø  Achieved within or under-planned market release dates and cost 86% of the time.

Ø  Prepared, planned, and directed ISO9000 and QS9000 activities to certify a satellite facility.

Ø  Coordinated the efficient transition of production operations to large-scale overseas facilities.

 

Director of Operations (1987 C 1997)

         Led targeted decision-making for three departments and 195+ employees on three shifts generating $92 million annually in revenue, including handling full P&L, operational, and manufacturing responsibilities encompassing all engineering and associated logistics, as well as presenting regular detailed reports to senior-level company staff.

 

Key Accomplishments

Ø  Project-managed the business unit s joint venture operations.

Ø  Liaised among outsourced manufacturing / distribution models.

Ø  Planned and installed the infrastructure of a $9-million-per-year business unit.

Ø  Cost-effectively negotiated and managed the setup and operations of four offshore sites.

Ø  Revitalized a chronically negative-margin business unit and improved customer service via use of Six Sigma.

 

~ Additional Production Manager Roles Held Prior to 1987 ~

 

 

Master of Business Administration                                                                                                       California Lutheran University

Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology / Human Factors Engineering                                         California State University

 

Electronic Engineering Certification                                                                                                       DeVry Institute of Technology

 

Additional Professional Certifications

Project Management Certification • Project Cost Estimating Certification • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

 

Professional Training / Development

Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing • Supply Chain Management (Logistics & Distribution) • Operations Management

Manufacturing Planning & Control • Project Management • Enterprise Resource Planning • Corporate Reengineering

Dale Carnegie Course • SPC • TQM • FMEA • DOE • QFD • JIT • Failure Analysis • Practical VLSI & Microchip Fabrication

Increasing Sales • Activity-Based Costing • ISO9000 / QS9000 Qualification & Certification • New Product Evaluation

Electronic Packaging • Engineering Materials • Power Devices • Circuits & Design • Mechanical Design

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your company, and am confident that my professional skills, academic credentials, and industry training can help to achieve your objectives.  I can offer 23+ years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, Production Control / Scheduling, Strategic Analysis / Planning, Policy / Process Development, Production Tracking / Quality Control, and Budget Control / P&L, and am well-versed in all facets of New Product Development, Start-Up Operations, Team Building, Lean Processes, and Six Sigma.

 

To complement my background, please note that I hold an M.B.A. from California Lutheran University and a B.A. in Industrial Psychology / Human Factors Engineering from California State University.  I also attained numerous certifications in Electronic Engineering, Project Management, Project Cost Estimating, and Six Sigma Black Belt.

 

Most recently, as a Production Manager Module for SolarWorld, I utilized my broad scope of industry knowledge toward managing a high-volume 24 / 7 robotic production facility.  Within this role, I maximized use of labor resources and met goals by planning and prioritizing tasks, implementing systems for production tracking and quality control, and evaluating production scheduling and costs.  During this time, I spearheaded the start-up of a fully automatic robotic assembly plant, implemented a 5-S Lean program, and initiated a new product line conversion.  Please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience and career highlights.

 

You will find me to be a profit-focused professional who can contribute a track record of organizing, developing, and implementing complex business initiatives, defining key priorities, and exceeding targeted goals to optimize domestic and international companywide productivity, efficiency, and quality within fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing environments.  For the sum of these reasons, I believe I will prove to be a solid company asset.

 

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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