Experience

Mobile Mini Solutions

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Managing operations in Repair,Re-furbish,Customize Rental and Sales Storage Containers, including personnel supervision, production efficiency, quality assurance, and cost/expense control concerns, using Lean Manufacturing methodology.● Controlled production resources for maximum productivity and material utilization to ensure on-time deliveries (OTD), while meeting all budgetary, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.● Critically reviewed manufacturing improvement projects including analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), Cost of Quantity (COQ) and root causes of non-conforming product.● Participated in Kaizan events, collaborating with other Business Departments, advocated for continuous improvement programs.● Communicated effectively with relevant internal departments, such as Regional and Branch Management and others regarding feasibility of capital improvements and SOP changes.● Executed 5S project and ensured that the plant was maintained according to 5S standards; performed purchasing duties, and coordinated material flow to improve efficiency. Accomplish Division Internal 5S certification with in the first 30 day of employment.● Oversaw staff to optimize their contributions to unit with emphasis on communication and training; provided leadership & coaching in day-to-day manufacturing support to drive favorable division operational performance.● Interviewed prospective new hires, provided training, processed payroll for 20+ employees, and completed annual performance evaluations.



Trelleborg Group

• Sweden
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Utilized Lean Manufacturing concepts, techniques, and decision tools for this global company, to optimize operational effectiveness in directing the activities of production staff in the manufacture of Subsea Buoyancy, a critical component of offshore drilling and exploration, including production analysis, quality assurance and personnel supervision considerations.● Coordinate daily team lead meetings, examining previous shift snapshots, providing production schedules and highlighting areas that need attention for maximum production flow.● Performed inspections of production areas, checking all aspects of safety, environmental, and quality control concerns; communicating with production personnel to provide information and to obtain feedback.● Perform production and capacity analyses and create strategic production plans to maximize operating results.● Implemented continuous process improvement activities: monitored and planned material flow, analyzed daily production activity, provided materials, PPE, and tools, and supported staff to ensure quality and productivity requirements were met efficiently within time restraints.● Hired, trained, coached, and evaluated the performances of personnel, processed payroll and reported on attendance/absences.● Started as production Lead worker (after transfer) and was quickly promoted to Shift Supervisor,

• Business Unit Manager

  • Dec 2002 - Sep 2014

  Manage operations for the Injection Molding/CNC machinery/Finishing department, including personnel supervision, production efficiency, quality assurance, and cost/expense control concerns, using Lean Manufacturing methodology.● Controlled production resources for maximum productivity and material utilization to ensure on-time deliveries (OTD), while meeting all budgetary, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.● Critically reviewed manufacturing improvement projects including analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), Cost of Quantity (COQ) and root causes of non-conforming product.● Participated in Kaizan events, collaborating with other Business Units, advocated for engineering innovations/continuous improvement programs, and led cost-saving/loss elimination initiatives.● Communicated effectively with relevant internal departments, such as Quality Control, Finance, Process Engineering, Senior Management and others regarding feasibility of capital improvements and SOP changes.● Executed 5S audits, ensured that the plant was maintained according to 5S standards; performed purchasing duties, and coordinated material flow to improve efficiency. ● Oversaw staff to optimize their contributions to unit with emphasis on communication and training; provided leadership & coaching in day-to-day manufacturing support to drive favorable plant operational performance.● Interviewed prospective new hires, provided training, processed payroll for 20+ employees, and completed annual performance evaluations.SHIPPING & RECEIVING SUPERVISOR, Streamwood; 2002 – 2006 (Promoted)Formerly Hydro-Components Research and Development Corp.● Managed inventory for this plastic hydraulic seal manufacturing facility, including shipping/receiving, supervisory, and production control considerations, including incorporating customer orders, delivery forecasts, supplier capacity, logistics, lead-times and routing issues.