Resume Of Qualifications

RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS OBJECTIVE Experienced manufacturing professional seeks challenging environment where background and experience can be applied to the efficient satisfaction of the production objective. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Manufacturing Manager 10 years Logistics Manager 8 years Safety and Health Manager 4 years Managed Quality 10 Years Procurement Manager 4 years Implementation Manager TS16949 Highly skilled and knowledgeable regarding Automation and Robotics Experience with automotive OEM supply chain managers Participated in OEM supplier symposiums, and product launch Production planning, cost control, supplier performance Innovative and creative in problem solving and cost reduction Knowledgeable OSHA regulations / compliance Excellent organization, follow-up, analytical, and communication skills Knowledgeable on Quality Systems TS-16949, QS-9001, ISO14001, ISO9001/2000 EXPERIENCE 1/08 – 9/09 BBK Performance, Corona & Temecula, California Director of Manufacturing Responsible for Manufacturing Operations. As the Director of Manufacturing my responsibilities included overseeing Quality, Logistics, Production Planning. Responsible for cost control, vendor performance, outside processing, inventory accuracy, Safety, and OSHA compliance. Temecula (Headquarter) location managed full CNC machine shop and R&D. The Corona location was primarily utilized for welded products, such as Stainless Steel Performance Headers, and undercar Exhaust and Suspension products. Corona was also the Packaging and Distribution center. 02/03 - 1/08 Magnaflow Performance Exhaust, Rancho Santa Margarita, California Sr. Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager Responsible for Manufacturing in 3 facilities. Equipment planning, Logistics, capital expenditures, resource planning, OSHA compliance / safety, continuous improvement, Mfg planning, production throughput, inventory, P&L, cost control, and quality. Four managers, six supervisors and 170 direct employees were my responsibility. 10/1999 – 02/03 NGK Spark Plugs, Irvine California Manufacturing Manager promoted to General Manager As General Manager I was responsible for operations in the plant. Duties include Logistics, resource management, facility safety, production planning, security, quality and quantity of production, Administration/HR duties, cost control, profitability, and training. NGK was TS-16949, QS 9002 and ISO 14000 certified. Five department managers, reported directly to me, we employed approximately 200 factory associates.

06/1996 – 10/1999

Smittybilt Inc, Corona, California Robotic Supervisor promoted to Plant Manager

At Smittybilt, I was responsible for all production-related matters. Managed a crew of, five department supervisors, ten leaders and two hundred production workers. My daily duties included, establishing clear production goals, creating production schedules, estimating product backlogs, and monitoring quality. Controlled, determined and monitored resource levels. Was involved with R&D in the design and fabrication of welding jigs and fixtures. Was responsible for purchasing raw materials, production supplies and consumables. 3/1995 – 5/1996 Gary Steel, Long Beach, California Night Shift Manager Night Shift Facility Manager. Was responsible for a crew of two, leadmen and thirty steel workers. Gary Steel was the largest supplier of steel plate on the West Coast. Was responsible for the efficient operation of seven gantry type NC Gas and Plasma cutting machines. Responsible for all Night Shift operations, shipping, receiving, administration, and quality. 11/1988 -3/1996 Komatsu Forklift MFG, Buena Park, California Welding Leadman promoted to Plant Manager My normal duties included supervising a crew of five lead men and sixty workers. Responsible for production planning, created work schedules, product quantity and quality. Responsible for the Machine Shop Production. Purchased shop equipment, consumable supplies, and welding products. Was also the safety director and hazardous material coordinator. While employed at Komatsu, I was sent to Japan were I received a certification for Management, Inventory Control, Kaizen, JIT, and Advanced Robotic Programming. EDUCATION 1969/1972: Wilson High School: Long Beach, California 1972/1974: Long Beach City College, California, (Industrial Major) 1980: Modern Shipbuilding and Management Techniques 1990: Attended multiple Management Seminars, attained certifications 1991: Computer Training: Lotus 123 Qpro, and WordStar 1995: Advanced computer training: PowerPoint, Excel, Word 2000: Completed training course titled, Tools for Corrective Action 2001: Completed training course titled, Visual Factory Management 2001: Certified in, Advanced Microsoft Access 2001: Certified by General Motors Corp. in Lean Manufacturing Concepts 2003: Completed OSHA certified Hazwoper Training, certified as a Level 3 Responder 2005: Fanuc Robot Training 2007: Completed 20 weeks Manager Training (received certification) ACHIEVEMENTS Project Implementation Manager ISO 9001/2000 Managed Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse functions Implemented Continuous Improvement program Introduced (LEAN) operations Systemized R&D process Created process mapping for R&D and production Project Implementation Manager for Automation and Robotics Participated in meetings with OEM customers, represented operations during visits/audits Won General Motors Supplier of the Year (three consecutive years) Dispatched to Japan (twice) for Management, Five S, and Lean Mfg. Training First local staff (non Japanese transferee) at NGK to achieve General Manage title Promoted to Plant Manager at Smittybilt Member of American Welding Society since 1987

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