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Joshua Schroeder
McComb,Ohio
Summary
Experienced operations professional with a proven track record in optimizing processes, driving efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven individual known for enhancing operational performance through effective leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
ZF Group
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of large-scale initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
- Boosted employee retention rates through the development of a positive work culture, fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional growth opportunities.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
Operations Manager
Autoliv Nissin Brake
04.2016 - 08.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Plant Manger
Nissin Brake Ohio
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Oversaw daily operations of 230k sq. Ft. Manufacturing plant and a 320k sq. Ft. Manufacturing plant on a separate campus.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
Department Manager - NK21 Modulator Operations
Nissin Brake Ohio
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Daily activities of 100 non-union employees, three (3) Shift production operation of the NK21 Modulator Assembly Department supplying Honda brake systems and Harley Davidson motorcycle parts.
- Three (3) Supervisors, Five (5) Process Engineers and one (1) Technical Coordinator.
- Engineering, Training, Production, Quality and Customer Delivery requirements for the NK21 Department.
- Manage all costs including labor, general expenses, and supporting internal allocations which effect overall Department P&L reports.
- Manage annual Labor Budget of fifteen (15) million dollars.
- Manage annual Expense Budget of Eight (8) million dollars.
- Manage, develop and track yearly budgets in relation to projected volume of materials procured and other fiscal goals.
- SQCDM Metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Manpower)
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives Utilizing Lean Management concepts.
- Proactively plan and strategize capital improvement projects for the Department and work with the Project and Maintenance Departments on plans.
- TQM processes and principles.
- Overall increase in first run capability from 60% to 80%.
- Reduction of customer quality claims from an average of 3 per month to 1 per quarter.
Assistant Manager – Assembly Department Operations
Nissin Brake Ohio
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives Utilizing Lean Management concepts.
- Assist the Department Manager in the daily activities of 100 non-union employees, three (3) Shift production operation of the Assembly Department supplying Honda brake systems and Harley Davidson motorcycle parts.
- Assisted in improving in overall Management / Manager Effectiveness, based on Department survey, from 46% to 85%.
Plant Lean Coordinator
Nissin Brake Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Plant wide initiatives for reduction of waste, scrap and rework.
- Conducted value stream mapping exercises to identify areas for improvement in material flow and information systems.
- Evaluated current state processes against best practices, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
- Reduced lead times by optimizing workflow, increasing flexibility, and eliminating bottlenecks.
Lead Plant Superintendent
Nissin Brake Ohio
09.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement in both individual worker output and overall plant efficiency.
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
Supervisor – 3rd Shift Assembly Operations
Nissin Brake Ohio
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Oversaw daily operations of the departments eight production lines, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Line Leader – Front Caliper Assembly Line
Nissin Brake Ohio
06.1997 - 01.2003
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, maintaining a cohesive work environment conducive to productivity.
Education
High School -
McComb High School
McComb, Ohio06.1997
Skills
- Safety system implementation
- Operational efficiency management
- Efficiency enhancement
- KPI analysis
- Long-term planning
- Operational facility management
- Strategic workforce planning
- Financial budget management
- Team member development
- Cross-functional coordination
Interests
Certification
- Autoliv Management Development Training - 2017
1 Week hands on training in Ogden, Utah - March 2017
1 Week hands on training in Nantong, China June 2017
- ZF Group Leadership Safari
14 Week ZF Global virtual Management Development
training.
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
ZF Group
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Autoliv Nissin Brake
04.2016 - 08.2020
Plant Manger
Nissin Brake Ohio
10.2014 - 04.2016
Department Manager - NK21 Modulator Operations
Nissin Brake Ohio
08.2011 - 10.2014
Assistant Manager – Assembly Department Operations
Nissin Brake Ohio
01.2011 - 08.2011
Plant Lean Coordinator
Nissin Brake Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lead Plant Superintendent
Nissin Brake Ohio
09.2006 - 01.2009
Supervisor – 3rd Shift Assembly Operations
Nissin Brake Ohio
01.2003 - 09.2006
Line Leader – Front Caliper Assembly Line
Nissin Brake Ohio
06.1997 - 01.2003
High School -
McComb High School
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