JOHN R. BOUSTANI
Alvaton,KY
Summary
Professional Lean Manufacturing consultant with track record of providing valuable insights and strategic solutions to diverse clients. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive impactful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant – Paint & Injection Molding Processes Engineering
Belcan Companies Advisory & Consulting Services
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed Harley Davidson Paint Department
- Served as Lead champion for all project activities in Paint 2, Diversity, Quality Group, Training, Production support, and trial activities for Paint 2 quality improvement
- Trained team members, revised standardized work, and implemented new tools and machinery needed for production needs
- Performed online trials and training to confirm the workability of new processes and parts and coordinated with OEM staff for design change requests
- Responsible for preparing the Harley Davidson department and staff for the launch of new models
Consultant – Quality Engineering
MS Companies Advisory & Consulting Service
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed and directed Dana, Incorporated Quality Department
- Lead department in continuous improvement in achieving 'Ultimate Customer Satisfaction.'
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improving operational efficiency.
- Improved client outcomes by identifying and mitigating potential risks in projects.
Consultant
MS Companies Advisory & Consulting Services
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Liaised with customers, management, and paint team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Resolved countermeasures for all departmental problems, including quality, productivity, and employee relations, using root-cause problem-solving methods
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Quality Manager
Rivian Automotive Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated and directed periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and addresses non-compliance
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Created and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Developed, implemented, and managed key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
- Accountable for achieving budget and forecast
- Complied with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
Paint- Injections Molding Lead-Supervisor – Paint, Injection Depts.
Kyowa America Corporation.
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Trained 100 workers on proper methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
- Incorporated automated systems to produce products of good quality and consistently speed-up processes
- Troubleshoot and resolved general manufacturing issues and faults promptly to minimize downtime
- Piloted design and development of new products of general production
- Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision
- Observed continuous operation of complex machines to guarantee products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making necessary adjustments
Paint-OPS & Maintenance Lead-Supervisor – Paint, Maintenance Depts.
Navistar Assembly Plant.
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedule, verifying equipment safety and function
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to repair or replace defective components and restore functionality quickly
- Supervised sixty employees and scheduled shifts
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure and root causes and initiated corrective actions
Quality Supervisor – Batch and Hold/ Care Line
GM Corvette Assembly Plant.
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Managed various departments' daily operations, provided technical support, and coordinated hiring and training of newly hired employees
- Monitored activities and supported systems in Quality settings to check compliance with all institutional and regulatory requirements
- Evaluated quality systems for overall functionality, identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to facilitate better outcomes
- Sustained knowledge of institutional policies and compliance regulations and communicate any developments and consequent changes in procedure to personnel
- Maintained QA programs
Education
Auto Mechanics
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NYSkills
- In-Depth OSHA Knowledge
- Sustained Quality Advancement
- Quality Assurance
- Pre-Implementation Audits
- Team Coaching
- Safety Protocols
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Negotiation of Collective Agreements
- GCA Audits
- Effective Time Management
- Labor Relations Negotiation
- Waste Reduction Strategies
- IATF 16949 / ISO 9001
Core Proficiencies
- In-Depth OSHA Knowledge
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Quality Control
- Pre-Implementation Audits
- Coaching and Motivating Others
- Safety Protocols
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- GCA Audits
- Time Management
- Union Negotiations
- Eliminating Waste
- IATF 16949 / ISO 9001
Timeline
Consultant – Paint & Injection Molding Processes Engineering
Belcan Companies Advisory & Consulting Services
05.2024 - 02.2025
Consultant – Quality Engineering
MS Companies Advisory & Consulting Service
01.2024 - 12.2024
Consultant
MS Companies Advisory & Consulting Services
01.2023 - 12.2023
Quality Manager
Rivian Automotive Inc.
01.2022 - 12.2023
Paint- Injections Molding Lead-Supervisor – Paint, Injection Depts.
Kyowa America Corporation.
01.2020 - 12.2022
Paint-OPS & Maintenance Lead-Supervisor – Paint, Maintenance Depts.
Navistar Assembly Plant.
01.2018 - 12.2020
Quality Supervisor – Batch and Hold/ Care Line
GM Corvette Assembly Plant.
01.2008 - 12.2018
Auto Mechanics
Apex Technical School
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