Sean Hughes

Experienced Production/Engineering Manager | Strategic Planning, Customer Service

Dublin, Ohio, United States

About

With over 33 years of work experience in the auto industry, I am a dynamic production/engineering manager who can plan, implement, and complete strategic engineering capital investment projects. My mission is to deliver high-quality products and services that meet the needs and expectations of our customers. I have expertise in managing our production teams to achieve a 1,000 units per day target, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders and partners, and bringing innovative and creative solutions to the challenges and opportunities in our field. As a production/engineering manager at Honda, I lead a team of 50 engineers and technicians who are responsible for the design, installation, and maintenance of the production equipment and systems. I oversee the project management, budgeting, and scheduling of multiple capital projects, ranging from $1M to $10M, that aim to improve the performance, reliability, and sustainability of our operations. I also interface with suppliers and contractors to offer exemplary service and recommend suitable products. Some of the achievements that I am proud of include reducing the downtime by 20%, increasing the productivity by 15%, and saving $2M in energy costs. I leverage my skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and technical knowledge to enable and empower my team to achieve our goals and deliver excellence.

Experience

  • Production/Engineering Manager at Previously Honda of America Manufacturing
    Nov 1990 - Mar 2024 · 33 yrs 5 mos

    Dynamic Production/Engineer Manager with 12 years of production and engineering management experience. I have successfully led teams to plan, implement and complete strategic engineering capital investment projects with the auto industry. I have expertise-managing our production teams to achieve a 1,000 units per day target. Interface with customers to offer exemplary service and recommend suitable products. Easily establish rapport with diverse client base and solidify productive partnerships with internal and external customers. Results-driven contributor with history of growing revenue and driving process improvements.