Donald Jones
Norristown,PA
Summary
Experienced Manager with 20 years in manufacturing known for leading cross-functional teams in diverse manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, high-volume packaging, and metal stamping. Renowned for driving consistent production output, executing strategic cost-saving maintenance initiatives, and upholding stringent quality standards. Adept at fostering team cohesion and maintaining high productivity across various production cells. Committed to leveraging extensive industry experience to deliver operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Barry Callebaut
12.2022 - Current
- Spearhead capital projects to enhance capacity and drive operational efficiency
- Directed procurement of raw material and supplies, aligning with dynamic production demands
- Aligned lean methodologies with organizational objectives by implementing focused workshops
- Strategically enhancing operational efficiency by conducting in-depth analysis of projected monthly volumes and collaborating with department leaders to effectively allocate workforce resources
- Optimizing cost efficiency proactively facilitating execution of cost-saving initiatives within all manufacturing operations including Material Usage Variance (MUV)
- Architect weekly “Roadmap” to help secure alignment and commitment to steer team towards successful realization of strategic vision
- Assuming full ownership and ensuring implementation of reported metrics tools to diligently oversee results and improve Over Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Responsible for operational turnaround with regards to safety, machine reliability, labor cost reduction with waste reduction
- Conduct daily GEMBA walks to engage frontline operations and identifying workflow process for continuous improvement.
Plant Manager
Chase Industries
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborating closely with Sales to execute business development plan resulting in substantial revenue growth
- Champion continuous improvement and enforcing leadership accountability across key performance areas such as yield, capability, and productivity
- Empowered teams to improve equipment reliability by implementing autonomous maintenance program
- Formulate strategy aimed at attaining pinnacle of manufacturing excellence zero scrap and absolute adherence to quality standard
- Develop culture of execution through focused performance goal setting, coaching, and activity removing barriers to success.
- Meet with planning and operations team members to review production schedules and changes that may be needed.
Production Manager
Essentra Pharmaceutical Packaging
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, address issues upon each job run completion
- Ensures plant departments are meeting cycle time requirements established
- Leveraged RMA module to create, collect analyze and report on quality-related statics for future BOM’s
- Implement company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures
- Responsible for updating visual boards and leading tier meetings on safety, quality, delivery, cost, department attendance, process improvement projects.
Operations Manager
UPS/Staffmark
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Determined appreciate staffing levels needed on a daily/hourly basis to achieve service level goals
- Building productivity plans by reviewing daily forecast volume, determining hourly throughput, and working with department supervisors to balance labor
- Plan and coordinate daily outbound operations to establish procedures that ensure accurate and efficient outbound order and fulfillment of time sensitive materials
- Evaluate business unit capabilities, skills, and resource alignment to ensure performance against objectives.
Production Manager
Constantia Flexibles Packaging
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Routinely monitored the volume and quality output, adjusted tasks, timing, and equipment set-up so production specifications were met, and resources were used efficiently
- Drove results of strategic business operations plan through continuous improvement and leadership accountability in the following areas delivery, yield, capability, and productivity
- Drove a 10% increase in machine runtime in foil stamping department leading to improved OEE performance
- Led morning TIER meetings to discuss Safety, Quality, Delivery, Theory of Constraints.
Supervisor
Ace Metal, Inc
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Oversaw complex production die setups including progressive die configurations, and coil straighteners
- Achieved a significant reduction in inventory levels by implementing a Kanban inventory system
- Ensured adherence to company policies, including Work-In -Process (WIP) checks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and PPE guidelines to uphold all safety “Toolbox Talks” and operational integrity
- Forested organizational excellence by providing visionary leadership, strategic coordination, and coaching
- Conduct daily operational briefings to discuss prior day’s metrics, synchronize shift schedules and responsibilities while addressing any quality and shipment concerns
- Responsible for meeting performance targets for production, delivery (OTIF), OEE, quality and waste.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2024
Skills
- Black Belt Six Sigma (Certified)
- Continuous Improvement Manager (Certified)
- 5’s (Certified)
- Strategic Planning (Hoskin Planning)
- MUV Management
- Budget and Cost Control
- Change Management
- Total Preventive Maintenance (Autonomous Maintenance)
- P&L responsibility
- Risk Management/ Data Analysis
- GMP, HAAP, FSSC 22000 V6
- Safety and Compliance
- ISO 9001 and TS16949
- RACI Project Charters
- Supply Chain Management
- SAP Experience
- Union Experience
- 8D Methodology
Certification
- Black Belt Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- 5’s
Timeline
Operations Manager
Barry Callebaut
12.2022 - Current
Plant Manager
Chase Industries
06.2021 - 09.2022
Production Manager
Essentra Pharmaceutical Packaging
07.2020 - 05.2021
Operations Manager
UPS/Staffmark
11.2018 - 07.2020
Production Manager
Constantia Flexibles Packaging
06.2016 - 11.2018
Supervisor
Ace Metal, Inc
08.2008 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix