Production Manager Resume

Desired Industry: Manufacturing	SpiderID: 29228
Desired Job Location: Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee	Date Posted: 10/20/2009
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 10-20-2009
Desired Wage: 72000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Motivated, results-driven manager with extensive experience in metal stampings, injection molding, welding, plating and assembly operations seeks a position with a company that will offer future growth while utilizing my skills in Operations, Materials/Purchasing, and Human Resources.

Experience:
EXPERIENCE
Imperial Fabricating Portland, Tennessee
October 2002 to September 2009

Imperial Fabricating is a premier Tier 1 supplier to the large truck market. This business unit supplies world-class metal stampings, chromed parts, and assemblies to Peterbilt, Freightliner, Volvo, and Mack Truck.

Materials/Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager – July 2008 to September 2009

• Developed scheduling system using Macpac MRP system and Microsoft Excel
• Drove past due orders from $111,000 to $0 in 10 weeks
• Lower raw material inventory by $325,000 in 8 weeks
• Assisted the Engineering Department with time studies for the Stamping Department
• Develop capacity models for every work center in the plant
• Developed checkbook approach to control spending
• Utilizing Lean Sigma training saved company $112,000 annually in freight
• Managed the purchasing processes and buyers to support production builds
• Negotiated purchasing contracts on behalf of the company for steel, aluminum, and components

Production Manager - May 2003 to May 2005
• Manage all of manufacturing including production, packaging, quality, equipment, and people.
• Responsible for achieving short-term and long-term objectives relating to machine output, quality, waste, yield, safety and overtime costs.
• Manage the planning and implementation of modifications to existing operations, systems, and procedures to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Worked with the Quality and Materials departments to establish quality requirements from external suppliers
• Reduced past dues to our customer from $79,253 to $174 in 5 months
• Enforce the inspection processes for products to verify conformance to specifications and direct changes for equipment setups.
• Directed continuous improvement efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Participate in APQP process with the Engineering and Quality departments
• Established employee qualifications and performance goals to achieve monthly goals for the operations area.

• Formulates and leads the implementation of work safety standards and enforces compliance to safety procedures
• Responsible for the evaluation of performance and making recommendations for personnel actions.
• Review and interpret financial and operating information as appropriate
• Develops periodic financial and/or operating analyses for senior management
• Strong working knowledge of TS16949 and ISO14001
• Earned a Green Belt in Lean Sigma
• Deployed Lean Manufacturing principles to the entire shop.
• Increase on-time delivery from 64% to 98%

Materials Manager - October 2002 to April 2003
• Implemented visual manufacturing to the shop floor (Assembly Area)
• Developed a value mapping system for all shop floor activities
• Created a capacity model for the assembly area now utilized by the entire plant
• Designed and successfully implemented Quick Changeover system for the pressroom
• Reduced changeover in pressroom from 128 minutes to 37 minutes
• Increased inventory turns from 7 to 17 turns annually
• Project Champion for plant wide 5S program
• Project Champion MACPAC MRP system for Tennessee facilities
• Championed the implementation of the MACPAC MRP II system

Education:
EDUCATION

Memphis State University, Memphis, TN BSBA – December 1991 (Cum Laude)

Skills:
Proficient with the following – Panasophic, AS400, Caras, Maxcim, MacPac (MRP system), CMI (MRP system), Global Shop Solution (MRP system)
Strong working knowledge of TS16949 and ISO14001 systems
P.C. experience including Lotus, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access)
Proficient with kanban systems / Just-In-Time (JIT) Systems / Poke-Yoke / Visual Systems

Additional Information:
ROBERT M. REED
(615) 218-0590
783 A North Russell Street
Portland, Tennessee 37148 rreed37148@gmail.com

October 20, 2009

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity. With numerous years of progressive managerial experience, I believe I can contribute to your success. To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated with my accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than 18 years of manufacturing management experience. I offer a proven track record in Materials & Purchasing, Human Resources, IT Project Management, and Production Management. This wide breath of experience has allowed me to achieve optimal productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness, directly impacting increases in bottom-line profits.

I am eager to contribute my talents toward your organization’s goals and objectives. You will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your team and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Robert M. Reed

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