Jerry Mix
Elk River,MN
Summary
Fueled by a a passion for unlocking team potential, I've led diverse groups to tackle complex challenges through collaborative innovation and empowerment, delivering results for over two decades.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
- Championed innovation, encouraging new ideas from team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement resulting in the improved design of our profile wrapping process reducing labor and scrap by 50%.
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
- Developed Maintenance leadership team to successfully leverage CMMS resulting in predictable machine uptime performance.
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to business goals and optimizing return on investment (ROI) for completed deliverables.
- Optimized manufacturing operations by identifying bottlenecks, implementing best practices, and providing targeted training to staff.
Director of Innovation Technology and Reliability
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth resulting in the promotion of 4 direct reports and expanded leadership responsibilities for everyone on the team.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas resulting in the creation of a company wide quality management system, our 1st company wide successful ISO readiness audit, and the lowest cost of quality in Lexington history.
Engineering Manager
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Lead cross functional team to automate our sill painting process introducing our first Robot in production resulting in over $300,000 of annal savings.
Manufacturing Engineer
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations resulting in becoming widely recognized as a subject matter expert in Profile wrapping, Profile Moulding, CNC machining, dimensioning, and Painting operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
Process Improvement Tech
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Created and executed 5S training on the shop floor taking our 5S audit scores from an average of 1.5 out of 5 to a score of 4 out of 5.
- Created and implemented 7 forms of waste training for the shop floor resulting in a 200% improvement in operators submitting continuous improvements. Improving both implementation and engagement.
- Created and carried out Single Minute Exchange of Die SMED training in our profile wrapping department, Resulting in reducing setups from 4 hours to 1 1/2 hours.
Production Supervisor
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Profile Wrapping Department Lead
Lexington Manufacturing
09.1999 - 01.2001
- Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
- Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Set up displays and trained employees on current best practices.
Education
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- People development (can provide a list of references upon request)
- Strategic Planning (EOS expert)
- Project Management (Smartsheet, Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
- Customer engagement (Technical expert identifying waste and recommending solutions to add value)
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2023 - Current
Director of Innovation Technology and Reliability
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2018 - 01.2023
Engineering Manager
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2007 - 01.2018
Manufacturing Engineer
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2005 - 01.2007
Process Improvement Tech
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2004 - 01.2005
Production Supervisor
Lexington Manufacturing
01.2001 - 01.2004
Profile Wrapping Department Lead
Lexington Manufacturing
09.1999 - 01.2001
North Hennepin Community College
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