David Miller
Belleview,FL
Summary
Results-driven production management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Area Manager
Vermeer
05.2024 - Current
- Using Lean principles, leads a team to achieve company goals, exceed targets consistently, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Manage daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Conduct training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
Paint Plant Manager
Motherson
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Direct and coordinate all activities and related functions pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the paint plant
- Responsible for production planning, quality, manning requirements, inventory control, for raw materials and painted stock, paint processing, housekeeping, safety, and environmental regulations
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisal; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public
- Ability to define problems, collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Effectively managed and maintained a 9,000,000 budget.
- Successfully executed projects while adhering to budget.
Paint Manager
Mold Masters Company
01.2014 - 04.2024
- Maintain and manage all aspects of a high volume paint department, with respect to all painted products and paint processes of the company
- Provide leadership and training for a team of 50+ paint personnel
- Coach supervisors and team leaders in standardized work, work place organization, layered audits, problem solving, and throughput improvement
- Lead paint technicians in the development and enhancing of robotic path motions, optimizing transfer efficiency, and first time capability
- Interface with all departments to implement, maintain, and continually improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and cost of painting
- Develop and maintain department SOP's
- Champion hazardous waste management and capital projects
- Oversee all ISO 14001 requirements and internal audits to ensure customer satisfaction and continual improvement
Coatings Field Analyst - GM Lansing Grand River
BASF
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Measure, monitor, chart, report, and analyze coatings characteristics in manufacturing areas such as top-coat, e-coat, and phosphate
- Color audit reviews suggesting improvements and/or corrections of key product processes
- Root cause analysis and problem solving efforts through coatings field analysis to effectively drive the customers FTQ performance
- Daily physical review and documentation of phosphate and e-coat systems
- Active participant in manufacturing team safety meetings
Quality Manager/Paint Defect Analyst
Continental Structural Plastics Synergy PSM Corporation
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Champion weekly defect meetings for paint and manufacturing
- Conduct monthly full system inspections and distribute detailed reports to appropriate departments for corrective actions
- Develop paint defect library for customer's facility
- Root cause contaminant sources and assist with identifying counter-measures to eliminate them
- Prepare paint defect trend charts per paint layer
- Perform system trials to validate and/or support process changes
- Work with material suppliers to develop best practices and product selection for paint preparation and finesse
- Assist process engineers in developing work instructions for paint process
- Liaison between customer and paint suppliers to communicate problems associated with paint application
- Assign tasks and responsibilities, as necessary, to junior paint defect analyst
Paint Process Account Manager - GM Assembly Centers
TRI-DIM Filter Corporation
11.2007 - 04.2011
- Daily, weekly, and monthly quality tracking analysis reports
- Conduct microscopic analysis and identification of potential contaminant sources
- Advise and assist in development of counter-measures to eliminate them
- Serve as a technical expert for team members, team leaders, and group leaders including technical training for reduction and prevention of paint defects
- Participate in Cross Functional Teams (CFT) and other problem solving teams
- Facilitate working relationships with team members and management
- Manage filter inventory and coordinate special project requirements
- Participate in forecasting and forward planning activities
- Develop preventative maintenance schedule
- Coordinate contractors in field work environment
Technical Service Rep. - GM Detroit/Hamtramck and Flint Assembly
Total Filtration Services
07.2000 - 01.2007
- Performed microscopic analysis in e-coat, prime, and topcoat paint applications
- Provide detailed reports on identification of paint contaminants
- Collect and present data at weekly GM process meetings
- Obtain and document scientific readings of paint filtration
- Schedule, document, and coordinate filter changes
- Perform particle counts, temperature, and humidity readings throughout paint process
- Maintain inventory levels for paint materials required by the paint department
- Train key customer and support personnel on proper filter installation and paint shop best practices
- Monitor paint booth/process cleanliness, report findings and make recommendations
- Train paint shop personnel on proper paint prep techniques
- Perform independent tests to approve wiping materials for paint shop
- Document quality problems, counter-measures and their effect
- Work directly with GM supervision on daily basis to aid in resolution of process problems
- Create work orders for sanitation and maintenance issues found throughout paint process and follow through to completion
- Meet with material suppliers to discuss problems and establish relationships
Education
Mott Community College
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Operations management
- Leadership training and development
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Staff scheduling
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Production Area Manager
Vermeer
05.2024 - Current
Paint Plant Manager
Motherson
10.2019 - 04.2024
Paint Manager
Mold Masters Company
01.2014 - 04.2024
Coatings Field Analyst - GM Lansing Grand River
BASF
06.2012 - 01.2014
Quality Manager/Paint Defect Analyst
Continental Structural Plastics Synergy PSM Corporation
07.2011 - 06.2012
Paint Process Account Manager - GM Assembly Centers
TRI-DIM Filter Corporation
11.2007 - 04.2011
Technical Service Rep. - GM Detroit/Hamtramck and Flint Assembly
Total Filtration Services
07.2000 - 01.2007
Community College of the Air Force
Mott Community College
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