Danny El-Hussein
Huntington,IN
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Vahala Foam, excelling in operations management and lean manufacturing. Achieved significant cost reductions through waste elimination and enhanced team productivity. Skilled in safety management and team development, fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and meets production goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Vahala Foam
10.2021 - Current
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Oversaw daily operations of 137,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Pioneered lean manufacturing approach, reducing unnecessary costs and increasing efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
Production Supervisor
Novae Corp.
02.2011 - 08.2021
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 65 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Created weekly production schedules.
Education
Associates Of Business Management - Business Management
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana, Ft. Wayne
Ft Wayne, In05-2007
Skills
- Safety management
- Operations management
- ISO standards
- Scheduling
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Schedule management
- Production scheduling
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement
- Facilities maintenance
- Cost control
- Waste reduction
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Training programs
- Cost reporting
- Work delegation
- ISO compliance
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Team building and development
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Labor management
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Microsoft Office
- MRP
Certification
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Culture Building
- Leading/Coaching
- Effective Time Management
- Six Sigma White Belt
- 5S
- Productive Conflict Resolution
- Servant Leadership
- Arbinger Leadership Training
- CPR/First Aid
- Forklift
Timeline
Plant Manager
Vahala Foam
10.2021 - Current
Production Supervisor
Novae Corp.
02.2011 - 08.2021
Associates Of Business Management - Business Management
Ivy Tech Community College Of Indiana, Ft. Wayne