Hammond, Indiana, United States
Results focused leader who builds high performance cross-functional teams and drives continuous improvement within leading global manufacturing companies. I have led organization change efforts implementing operating procedures (SOP’s) to reduce costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, improve quality and safety I am a highly engaged leader who implements metrics and motivates individuals and teams to achieve their personal best Contributes to the financial success of the company where people are focused on continuous improvement with the right KPI’s in place In-depth industry expertise in the aluminum processing and recycling industries Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt and Operations Management Certificate Professional Skills - Operations Management - Reliability Center Maintenance - Strategic Planning - Demand Flow | Lean Manufacturing - Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) (Black Belt) - Capital Project Management - QS/ISO 9002 - Process Engineering - Labor Relations | Union negotiations - Behavioral Safety Management Principles - Wage Incentives |Gain sharing - Process Engineering - Master Planning | Scheduling - Continuous Improvement |Quality - Emotional Intelligence
The Vice President of Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading and driving operational excellence initiatives across the organization. This executive role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, leading to the implementation of the ISO IMS system, operational efficiency, and innovation to support strategic objectives. The VP CI will oversee the design, implementation, and sustainability of improvement programs aligned with business goals, ensuring measurable performance gains.
Jupiter Aluminum manufactures aluminum common alloy sheets from recycled scrap metals. Production includes shredding, melting, casting, rolling, slitting and coating coils that are distributed in the Building and Construction, Transportation and Service Center markets. The company operates three plant, one union and two non-union manufacturing plants. As Director of Manufacturing, manages all aspects of the Operation of the company that including two satellite locations. Responsible for overseeing Jupiter Aluminum’s operations include of Safety, Quality, Operational efficiency and Cost.
Gopher Resource Tampa, FL National environmental solutions provider engaged in the safe and efficient recycling of lead-based batteries throughout North America using sustainable practices and advanced technology. Manage overall battery recycling process including Battery Breaking, Smelting (Reverb and Blast Furnace) Refining and Waste Water treatment operation of the division consisting of over 240 associates and 50 salaried staff. Developed operations, maintenance and personal KPI’s -Led organizational change efforts to implement SOP’s and Standard work for Management -Improved reliability 25% by implementing RCFA and TPM -Improved employee engagement by implementing pay for Skills, Reward and Recognition
Nichols Aluminum (Acquired by Aleris in 2014), Davenport, IA Leading producer of aluminum sheet for the transportation, building and construction, machinery and equipment, consumer durables, and electrical industries in North America. Managed overall manufacturing operations of the division consisting of over 78 union associates and 16 salaried staff. Responsible for Operation, Safety, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, HR activities, Maintenance, Engineering, Lean/Six Sigma and P&L. Delivered results across all operational areas to include: -Improved throughput by over 15% -Reduced inventories by over $1.5 million -Improved customer returns from 2.5% to .2% -Equipment uptime by over 10% -Sponsored Lean Six Sigma project to reduced overall plant scrap by 2% -Led organizational change efforts to improve competence result of $1 million yearly saving -Initiated employee engagement improving TIR by over 40% and Workers Compensation costs by 30%
Temporary transfer to Lincolnshire, IL location to lead 146 employees in economic downturn to produce 90% of total company throughput. -Led the Lincolnshire Plant to achieve 50% increase in productivity -Recruited and hired a Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager -Improved the quality of shipped finished goods by over 99.6% -Used Six Sigma tools to Improve yield by 2.0% -Increased productivity, improved quality and yield which resulted in max hourly bonus pay of 30% -Facilitated overall manufacturing reorganization resulting in nearly $1 million of annualized savings
Managed a team of 3 Managers and 82 Maintenance and Staff personnel across a three site / four shift operation. Responsible for improved reliability of process equipment in line with annual budget. -Implemented maintenance planning scheduling, work orders, and PM system PdM development (vibration, thermography, ultrasound and lubrication programs); increased uptime by over 10% -Reduced repair maintenance contractor labor cost by 20% -Created maintenance planning/scheduling position to improve proactive maintenance from 40% to 80% and increase efficiency of maintenance by 20% -Implemented training system to achieve higher maintenance skill level
Managed overall manufacturing operation of the Lincolnshire, Illinois, division consisting of over 96 union associates and 16 salaried staff. -Utilized lean concepts to redesign the layout of the entire manufacturing facility to improve product flow, minimize material handling and reduce scrap 1.5% -As key team member contributed to successful negotiation of union contract
Responsible for leading maintenance personal and managing process equipment uptime in line with monthly budget by applying Reliability Center Maintenance Methodology. Managed the Plant Control System hardware, operating system and software to maintain and enhance the process. -Implemented RCFA and FMEA to improve effectiveness of maintenance and process reliability; increased productivity by 25%