Operation Manager Resume
Holmesville, OH
Summary of qualifications
Progressive 17-year record of accomplishment as an advanced manufacturing machinist. Served as assistant plant manager and process control manager using strong lean manufacturing skills. This was accomplished through driving the implementation of lean manufacturing and TQM and fostering employee empowerment through Kaizen Blitz and 5S visual management. Key element in building material team to design processes and routings for each of our production lines. I have been a major leadership influence in growing Harry London Chocolates—more than 60%—from a small, entrepreneurial organization to a professional, global business.
Objective
- Knowledgeable, energetic and resourceful professional seeks challenge
- Leadership role and experience in operations/manufacturing; managerial acumen will be utilized fully to produce results and profits
Professional experience
2009-2010 Confidential Holmesville, OH
Operation Manager
Assumed full responsibility for managing all plant operations. Including shipping & receiving, maintenance, and production with extra office responsibilities. Oversaw the generation of maximum profitability, and ensure production levels were met. While simultaneously performs safety, quality, and inventory management with operating budget constraints.
2003-2008 Confidential Canton, OH
Financial Analyst & Production Manager
Developed standards and controlled costs with a specific emphasis on the development of labor standards and routings, product standards, documenting processes, and compliance with regulations. In this position, developed and implemented statistical process controls in critical areas to validate adherence to standards. This was accomplished by developing standard operating procedures for both superintendents and operators. Additionally, identified and developed training programs for superintendents and supervisors. Our team also led the effort to streamline our manufacturing processes and procedures, which resulted in a 30% increase in gross profit in the previous 2 years. Through implementing a 5S visual management program, we accomplished reorganization in 2006 that increased revenues by 40%.
1991 – 2002 Confidential North Canton, OH
Operation Manager & Quality Assurance Manager
Managed the development and control of operating procedures, including improvement of labor and product standards, certifying and improving documenting processes, and assessing compliance with regulations. Additionally, was instrumental in assuring compliance with government agencies. Further, led the effort to streamline our manufacturing processes and procedures, which resulted in a 15% increase in productivity.
Education
Class for Lean Manufacturing
5S Visual Management
Kanban
TQM
New Horizon Microsoft Office
Corporate Behavioral Risk Management
Leadership Management
Manage and Lead a Team