Production Manager

• Dec 2019 - Present

Order Fulfillment Section Leader

• 2014 - 2019

Led large-scale operations including the management, production, performance, efficiency and organizational effectiveness of order fulfillment initiatives including motor and fast freight, international and whole goods departments. Supervised, trained, coached and directed 28 direct reports to perform collaboratively.Spearheaded the introduction and implementation of Lean and 5/6S methodologies to drive cost savings, reduce footprint and steer major process improvements throughout the enterprise.Employed yearly financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting to improve profitability, collaboration and management reporting.Boosted morale by rolling out incentivizing programs, quarterly associate performance reviews, employee-driven committees and recognition for value-added contributions.►Enforced accountability, reorganized management teams and oversaw training curriculum development and deployment resulting in heightened production, workforce optimization and efficiency as a result of cross-training and cross-functional leadership.Garnered recognition from executive management for achieving a record-breaking $14M parts per month and all-time peak of shipping $506M parts and whole goods.Accomplished zero lost time injuries for two consecutive years by introducing weekly STOP observations and by enforcing employee safety, loss prevention, risk mitigation and regulation compliance initiatives.

Supply Chain Section Leader

• 2013 - 2014

Attained position to steer process improvement, profit enhancement, business expansion, system development, and regulatory compliance initiatives across supply chain initiatives. Led 22 direct and 148 indirect reports as well as manufacturing demand planning, operations, logistics and facility management for the purchase parts warehouse, hose cell, abrasion sleeve, bulk hose and tire mount. Implemented Lean management methodologies to more effectively meet production demands for bulk and hydraulic hoses as well as abrasion sleeve areas. Assessed idea generation cards presented by individual employees to identify opportunities for process and quality improvements as well as corrective actions. Empowered personnel to participate in change management.

Production Division Section Lead

• 2012 - 2013

Ensured seamless execution of vacuum excavation involving high-dollar, large-scale equipment while overseeing, training and monitoring 39 direct reports. Coordinated financial, category/item demand, inventory/purchasing planning and warehousing as well as fulfillment operations.Turned around departmental performance and production flow by introducing and facilitating Kaizen events and organizational improvements to assembly line layout.Took initiative to acquire a Lean Implementer Training Certification. Implemented Lean approach to the resulting in more efficiently managed business processes, slashed lead time, diminished costs and a more predictable delivery of customer value.

Supply Chain/MFG, Raw Material Warehouse and Material Movement Group Supervisor

• 2011 - 2012

Ensured seamless material flow without throughout the 32-acre facility while heading 11 direct reports. Ensured 100% inventory accuracy, optimal levels of product distribution in compliance to corporate mission, vision and values.Elevated productivity and efficiency 30% by introducing mobile computer technology to enable real-time inventory and improved inventory accuracy.Boosted the quality of customer services, financial reporting, inventory management, resource management and interdepartmental collaboration through the roll-out of SAP.

Manufacturing Warehouse Lead

• 2007 - 2011

Subcontracting Lead Person

• 2007 - 2007

Inventory Technician

• 2005 - 2007

Production Hand Welder and Layout Fabrication

• 1990 - 2005