Darrell Hinson
Manufacturing Manager
Westmoreland,TN
Summary
Plant Manager with 5 years, experience, overseeing employee development, ensuring effective utilization of resources and leading continuous initiatives. Proven expertise in maintaining quality control standards, analyzing key performance indicators, identifying areas of improvement, and managing plant budget expenses. Production manager with over 25+ years, experience in Lean Manufacturing. Plastic Injection Molding experience, with machines ranging from 110-2000 ton and a wide variety of materials such as, HIPS, ABS, PC, PMMA and POLY Acetal thermoplastic materials. Hands on experience working with Engle, Kraus Maffei, Cincinnati Milacron & Negri Bossi. Manage anywhere from 15-218 Direct/Indirect Reports - single and multiple shifts. Production planning, material procurement, monitoring raw material consumption and inventory control. Well versed in Lean Manufacturing from the Corrugated Industry with GP to various Automotive Manufacturing environments. I understand the complexities of these environments and have a passion for bringing groups/teams together to set goals and provide the leadership direction and tools necessary to achieve desired results. Safety, 5S, Kaizen Workflow Management coordinating changeovers and start-ups, Quality checks and tracking key KPI (Key performance indicators) while maintaining optimal OEE and efficiency. Completed Six Sigma Green Belt projects on Process Improvement while at Dura, as well as Value Stream Mapping (better work flow analysis) on our Hood latch program and seating programs. Root Cause Analysis/trouble shooting data management. Effectively work on cost saving initiatives; achieving, and reducing rework and waste elimination. Monitor machine efficiency and breakdowns by tracking data on key indicators to prevent future occurrences. Responsible for timekeeping and monitoring disciplinary actions. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning [Number] years.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Dura Automotive
12.2006
- Production Supervisor for a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
- Responsible for New Product Launch & Design Implementation, while working directly with Ford and Company Engineers on the Ford Hood Latch Program, utilizing PAPP (Part Approval Process) to successfully launch program
- Job duties included overseeing the production of both Manual and Power Seat adjusters (Corvette, Hummer, Cadillac and the Ford Edge program, along with the equinox (Chevrolet program)
- In April 2008, was involved in the Ford Latch transfer to Gordonsville, TN from Mancelona, MI., making several trips to gain a better understanding of the processes involved
- Provide direct Supervision of Hourly Manufacturing Associates in Safety & Planning to ensure operational goals are met and maintained
- Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies, and Continuous Process Improvement to exceed KPIs to minimize waste and scrap
- Team Member in the implementation of Six-Sigma and Continuous 5S program.
Plant Manager
Togo-NA
09.2019 - Current
- Manage a startup automotive facility, Hose Clamps (Ford/Toyota) overall development and supervision of Supervisors and employees, health and safety, quality, customer cost, productivity, and organizational structure
- Achieve optimum profitability both short and long-term, through effective management and utilization of all resources (man, machine, materials, method & measurement)
- Evaluate production results against established goals and look for ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels and build effective work teams
- Coordinates maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed
- Ensure that maintenance, turnarounds, and downtime for efficiency and speed
- Ensures that staff training processes, equipment, and tool requirements are fulfilled to comply with health and safety regulations
- Guided operations towards continuous improvement of: a safe working environment, Lean quality (reduction of scrap, customer issues), on-time deliveries, and reduction of machine set up timeframes
- Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations
- Recognizes and solves problems affecting production including schedule, staff, quality and order of production line
- Ensure production cost is effective
- ISO 14001 lead auditor and EHS 14001 director at TNA since inception
- Wrote TNA emergency procedure policy
Operations Manager
L&W Engineering
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Manage all departments and operations in a fast paced tier 1 lean manufacturing environment, ensuring safety,quality, productivity, staffing utilization and scrap are all at appropriate levels
- Establish and maintain key KPI metrics and hold teams accountable to achieve and exceed set goals
- Implement Lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement while constantly improving metrics in key areas.
Operations Manager
Johnson Controls (JCIM)
11.2011 - 08.2016
- Manage and oversee hourly employees (120) to meet established production goals in an Injection Molding Automotive environment, with 58 presses from 350 to 1500 ton
- Monitor, record production data, ensure safety, quality in a fast paced always changing facility
- Monitor, metrics and KPI (key performance indicators) to assess productivity and cost management
- Adhere to Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
Maintenance Coordinator
Georgia Pacific
07.2004 - 11.2006
- Maintained a reliability based program to proactively address equipment issues
- Take measures to eliminate manufacturing issues, work closely with the production team to address issues they have
- Attended weekly meetings to actively pursue measures to reduce waste down time, coordinates ways to reduce operating cost
- Plan, schedules monitors the timely completion of work orders
- Take active approach on safety concerns and train employees on safety features that are installed and attend monthly safety meetings and address all pant safety concerns.
Shipping and Warehouse Manager
Georgia Pacific
04.1999 - 07.2004
- Job duties included Managing Shipping Department, ensuring on time delivery, creating shipping manifests, and assigning truck drivers' daily loads
- Tracking SF/per MSF to maintain cost effectiveness in the industry, as well as, help develop strategies that would help proactively manage carrier base to ensure appropriate price, quality, availability, and service to all operations.
Production Supervisor
Georgia Pacific
11.1997 - 04.1999
- Managing over 50 associates in the corrugated box industry, maintaining safety, quality while meeting manufacturing goals
- Collaborate with the Engineering, Materials and other Internal Departments to resolve issues and concerns.
Facility Operator
Landis & Staefa
- 10.1997
- Job duties included maintaining power to critical data center via utility feeds or emergency power back-up (UPS system)
- This required rotating shifts to monitor the systems 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
- Mechanical duties include aligning pumps, servicing handling units, and preventative maintenance on air compressors, pumps, and chillers (3 to 6 ton)
- Electrical requirements include installing circuits for vital computer equipment and trouble-shooting motor control centers by utilizing an infrared program to identify possible trouble spots with electrical connections
- Maintained six 750 kW solar turbines and three 1500 kW diesel generators.
Education
Skills
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S
- Quality Control
Coursework
- Attended: PML (Positive Management Leadership) course in Chattanooga, TN in April 2008, which consisted of a Four (4) Day Course designed for Mid-Senior Management Leaders to learn about specific and complex failures of Leadership along with Challenges of Leading during workforce crisis. I have attended (2) versions of this workshop.
- ERP (Panorama Consulting Solutions) was offered on site July 2007 to help establish and implement key performance indicators (KPI) into our manufacturing and supply chain systems, as well as highlight our value stream analysis and assist Managers in improving overall performance.
Certification
IATF 16949-2016 Internal Auditor
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
Timeline
Plant Manager
Togo-NA
09.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
L&W Engineering
09.2017 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Johnson Controls (JCIM)
11.2011 - 08.2016
Production Supervisor
Dura Automotive
12.2006
Maintenance Coordinator
Georgia Pacific
07.2004 - 11.2006
Shipping and Warehouse Manager
Georgia Pacific
04.1999 - 07.2004
Production Supervisor
Georgia Pacific
11.1997 - 04.1999
Facility Operator
Landis & Staefa
- 10.1997