Led a team of 5 Supervisors, 11 Team Leaders, and 140 Technicians in a fast-paced production environment by providing direction and overseeing operations, successfully meeting 100% of quota
Managed launch of 2025 Nissan Murano by coordinating 200 trial builds prior to start of production, winning Nissan’s Exceptional New Model Quality Performance award for exemplary delivery and quality.
Increased promotion rate by developing a detailed checklist for Manufacturing Supervisors progression, increased internal promotion rate to 100%
Improved Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) by improving turnover rate and customer defects by 70%.
Managed multimillion-dollar budget by ensuring cost control and profitability were below targets, successfully reducing budget cost by 25%, contributing to overall profitability increase of 15% annually
Led a cross-functional team to implement a new inventory management system, resulting in a 25% reduction in stockouts and a 45% improvement in order fulfillment accuracy.
Directed overall Operational Equipment Efficiency (OEE) by developing periodic inspections/total preventive maintenance schedules for twelve weld cells, 24 welding robots, exceeding overall OEE by 15%.
Production Supervisor III
Marelli, NA (formerly Calsonic Kansei, NA)
12.2013 - 01.2023
Project Manager; launched six Steering Member welding lines using state-of-the-art robotic equipment; valued more than $5M; zero customer downtime from launch due to steering members; five different car/SUV models.
Hand-picked to fill in as Manufacturing Manager during absence; excelled in production/shipment KPI’s of $3.2M in finished goods/over five production areas; 155 workers; increased Jobs Per Hour (JPH) by 15%
Oversaw analyst; for $600K inventory; monitors runout time of parts and submits requests to keep line running with little to no downtime customer. coordinates with suppliers/customers to ensure parts are available
Directed twenty exhaust production lines; including pipe benders, manifold assembly, galvanized steel spinners, robots, and muffler bodies rollers; $2.5M exhaust components for five different automotive suppliers.
Led CFT; overhauled $500K muffler converter production line; coordinate installation of two state-of-the-art spinner machines, each valued more than $200K; increased production rate and improved quality by 25%.
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager - Marelli NA
02.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor III - Marelli, NA (formerly Calsonic Kansei, NA)