Mario Lewis
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Dedicated Plant Operations Manager bringing a demonstrated record of success and 20+ years' experience in Automotive warehousing environments. Focused on controlling costs, eliminating overages and enhancing efficiency with a hands-on approach. Capable of inspiring and influencing teams to build cohesion, enhance knowledge and increase productivity, safety and quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Manager
Affordable Housing Authority
Blythewood, South Carolina
08.2023 - Current
- Supported affordable housing projects to meet community needs and regulatory requirements.
- Built business plan and budget to improve profitability.
- Reviewed financial reports and statements to guide operational changes that increased profits.
Plant Manager
General Motors Co
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Plant Manager
General Motors LLC
Pontiac, MI
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Directed daily operations at Primary location 1.9 Million sq. ft. Regional Distribution Center and Offsite location 1.3 Million sq. ft.
Plant Manager
General Motors LLC
Lansing, MI
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Exceeded customer expectations and achieved KPIs by focusing on optimization of daily functions.
- Directed daily operations at Primary 1.8 Million sq. ft. and Offsite Operation 1.3 Million sq. ft. Parts Regional Distribution Facility.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
Plant Manager
General Motors LLC
Willow Run, MI
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Managed all areas of warehousing, safety, inventory control and process implementation. Implementing A/B shipping schedule.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs. Streamlined LTL shipping process.
- Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business. Weekly Problem Solving Meetings.
General Supervisor
General Motors LLC
Pontiac, MI
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction. Increased C/L Leadtime from 73% to 96% integrating pick by part number strategy.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and activities of workers. Created supplemental replenishment project increasing productivity by 10% FedEx area
- Designed and implemented palatized sortation area for consolidating material. Executed system to pull future orders to increase full pallet utilization and minimize put away.
General Supervisor of Operations
General Motors LLC
Flint, MI
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
General Supervisor of Operations
General Motors LLC
Bellville, MI
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Accurately managed shipment processing, providing direction to associates and overseeing inventory activities.
- Evaluated development strategy effectiveness and prepared alternative approaches to exceed goals.
Lean Facilitator
General Motors LLC
Grand Blanc, MI
11.2006 - 09.2009
- Identified operational and performance issues and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
- Analyzed operational performance to identify pain points and provided actionable solutions to management.
Education
Master of Science - Administration Leadership
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIBachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Manufacturing Process
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Strategic thinking
- Inventory management
- New employee hiring
- Business development experience
- Master scheduling
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Real Estate Manager
Affordable Housing Authority
08.2023 - Current
Plant Manager
General Motors Co
04.2021 - 08.2023
Plant Manager
General Motors LLC
06.2020 - 04.2021
Plant Manager
General Motors LLC
02.2017 - 06.2020
Plant Manager
General Motors LLC
02.2014 - 02.2017
General Supervisor
General Motors LLC
09.2012 - 02.2014
General Supervisor of Operations
General Motors LLC
09.2011 - 09.2012
General Supervisor of Operations
General Motors LLC
09.2009 - 09.2011
Lean Facilitator
General Motors LLC
11.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Manufacturing Process
North Carolina A & T State University
Master of Science - Administration Leadership
Central Michigan University