Jason Ivie
Willard,UT
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering-Maintenance Manager
Autoliv Americas
Ogden, UT
05.2017 - Current
- Managed the technical support team comprised of 125 people including engineering, maintenance, and development teams.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance on 200 production lines and over 750 machines.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Equipment Development Manager
Autoliv Americas
Ogden, UT - Brigham City, UT
11.2008 - 05.2017
- Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for multiple machine build projects.
- Improved project lead-time by 43% utilizing enhanced project management process internally designed and developed.
- Successfully managed $40M in capital projects used for design & build of new automated line equipment yearly.
- Managed a team of 110 professionals to deliver over 300 projects (machines) per year.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Equipment Development Supervisor
Autoliv Americas
Ogden, UT
03.2004 - 11.2008
- Created process and delivery improvements to reduce build cycle time.
- Instrumental in the development of a new project management process that enabled the organization to deliver projects on-time and under budget.
- Collaborated with product specialists to understand requirements and align business processes to product features and capabilities.
- Developed and evaluated solution options to build consensus and drive quality solutions.
- Determined and implemented innovative and industry best practices using modern designs and tools.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Controls-Automation Engineer
Autoliv Americas
Brigham City, UT
02.1997 - 03.2004
- Maintained, debugged and optimized automation programs.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Troubleshot software to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
- Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.
- Proficient with GE Fanuc ladder programming 90 series PLC's
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTIndustrial Maintenance Technology
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
Ogden, UTHigh School Diploma -
Wasatch High School
Heber, UTSkills
- Root Cause Analysis
- 5S Organization
- Performance Improvement
- Administration
- Equipment Functionality
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Daily Facility Operations
- Equipment Improvement
- Technical Support
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Maintenance Implementation
Timeline
Engineering-Maintenance Manager
Autoliv Americas
05.2017 - Current
Equipment Development Manager
Autoliv Americas
11.2008 - 05.2017
Equipment Development Supervisor
Autoliv Americas
03.2004 - 11.2008
Controls-Automation Engineer
Autoliv Americas
02.1997 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Western Governors University
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
High School Diploma -
Wasatch High School