Jeff Rosebraugh
LAFAYETTE,IN
Summary
Committed Factory Manager with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in production scheduling, strategic planning, employee development, Lean principles and safety adherence of employees.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Factory Manager
Caterpillar
05.2022 - Current
- Accountable for manufacturing of MEUI-A and MEUI-C injector components for 400, 500, 550, 800 and MEUI-C platforms.
- Direct oversight of 3 Section Managers with additional leadership of 6 Section Managers and an hourly workforce of 210.
- Responsible for creating business and production plans for injector manufacturing platforms based on business conditions and customer demands.
- Communicates with customers on updates pertaining to demand fulfillment, production status and changes to demand of injectors and components.
- Oversight of RCCA associated with PQVC opportunities.
- Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering on new process planning and implementation of new machine capital.
- Communicates factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management.
- Creates and delivers manufacturing metics and measurables for all KPI's.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Caterpillar
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised 3 staff members tasked with handling materials management & planning,
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Group Operations Manager
Caterpillar
06.2015 - 10.2022
- Accountable for PQVC initiatives associated with the manufacturing of C175, 3500 and 3600 engine components; engine blocks, connecting rods, cylinder heads, crankshafts.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Accountable for 7 Section Managers and 125 hourly employees.
- Developed business strategies associated with everchanging business climates including staffing, manufacturing plans and collaboration on capital planning.
- Engaged leadership team on business accountability associated with control of spend, understanding of revenue generated by manufacturing area and consistent review of expense statements and cost metrics.
- Daily collaboration with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Assembly and Safety teams.
Operations Group Quality Manager
Caterpillar
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Accountable for 5 Section Managers and a three shift hourly workforce of 75.
- Developed and implemented innovative quality processes such as BIQ and Customer Defect Response Team in order to identify improvement opportunities and true RCCA.
- Direct accountability for multiple areas including assembly audit team, gage lab, certification team and air tool & gage repair team.
Supply Chain Black Belt
Caterpillar
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Supervised 5 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties primarily associated with Lafayette machine shop components.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to delivery standards and established timelines.
- Conducted on site audits of suppliers across North America with a focus on improved delivery performance.
- Black Belt leadership of teams associated with material procurement utilizing creative solutions.
Supply Chain Section Manager
Caterpillar
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Direct accountability of 35 hourly employees with responsibility of maintaining inventory accuracy, material fulfillment at POU, ordering of material and all associated activities pertaining to sustaining production for the 3500, 3600 and C175 engine lines as well as machine shop operations.
- Created and implementing JIT Kanban system for full load parts in order to control material storage within the manufacturing area.
- Achieved annual 95% IRA levels with direct oversight of the IRA team responsible for inventory counts, count corrections and RCCA of count discrepencies.
CNC Machine Operator
Caterpillar
04.1998 - 06.2005
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
Assembly Technician
Caterpillar
03.1995 - 04.1998
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Inspected all work for quality and compliance with design standards.
Distribution Technician
Caterpillar
06.1993 - 03.1995
- Facilitated receiving and shipping and loading and unloading of goods, transferring products to designated storage sites.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
College Intern
Caterpillar
09.1990 - 06.1993
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2004
Skills
- KPI Tracking
- Manufacturing Operations
- Operating Budget
- Lean Manufacturing
- Mentoring
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Production Reporting
- Business Analysis
- Policy Development
- Capacity Planning
- Operational Efficiency
Accomplishments
2020 CEO RSU Award Recipient
Affiliations
- Cole Elementary Career Planning Presenter: 2016-2021
- Lafayette Adult Resource Academy Finance Board: 2013-2017
- Leadership Lafayette Graduate: 2014
- Volunteer Youth Football Coach Lafayette Catholic School system: 2005-2010
Certification
DMAIC Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Factory Manager
Caterpillar
05.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Caterpillar
11.2021 - 04.2023
Group Operations Manager
Caterpillar
06.2015 - 10.2022
Operations Group Quality Manager
Caterpillar
05.2013 - 06.2015
Supply Chain Black Belt
Caterpillar
07.2010 - 05.2013
Supply Chain Section Manager
Caterpillar
06.2005 - 06.2010
CNC Machine Operator
Caterpillar
04.1998 - 06.2005
Assembly Technician
Caterpillar
03.1995 - 04.1998
Distribution Technician
Caterpillar
06.1993 - 03.1995
College Intern
Caterpillar
09.1990 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
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