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Michael Martinez

KEARNEY,MO

Summary

Experienced manufacturing professional with over 10 years of demonstrated leadership and project management expertise. Adept at fostering efficiency through a lean mindset and passionate about continuous improvement methodologies like Kaizen. Proven track record of evaluating processes and implementing changes to enhance efficiency ratios. Eager to leverage skills in driving operational excellence within the manufacturing industry.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

World Class Manufacturing Logistics Lead

Magna International - LMV Automotive
06.2018 - Current

- Lead Continuous Improvement Projects across the organization.

-Lead Kaizen Events with a Cross Functional Team to eliminate waste and streamline the process.

-Train 100% of employees on Lean Manufacturing including but not limited to, 5s, Kaizen, Kanban, 8 Deadly Waste's, and Standardized Work.

-Train 100% of promoted Team Leaders and Area Leaders with TWI (Training Within Industry) Job Instruction - train the trainer how to train, Job Relations - train the trainer how to solve problems that are within company policy.

-Lead and Develop SWI's (Standardized Work Instructions) on all incoming new process's and business.

-Lead and Conduct Mafact Audit (Magna International standard audit of all 400 divisions world wide) Quarterly with one external audit annually.


Logistics Area Leader

Magna International - LMV Automotive
01.2014 - 06.2018

-Lead a team of 16 Line Runners and 4 Team Leaders on Line Delivery of raw material to the production lines.

-Trained all incoming Line Runners on Standardized Work and Routes.

-Responsible for inventory accuracy doing daily cycle counts

-Responsible for FIFO (first in first out) process

-No down time goal for production Waiting on Parts

Crew Member on Oil/Natural Gas Rig

Patterson UTI Drilling
05.2011 - 06.2013

-Worked on the rig floor with a crew of 5

-Tripped pipe

-Made Connections to extend the pipe

-Changed out Drill Bits to drill better

-In charge of BOP (blow out preventer) to make the gas go another direction

Cannon Crew Member / Fire Fighter

United States Army National Guard
04.1999 - 04.2011

-Lead a squad of 6 for an A5 Howitzer

-Verified coordinates before firing 90lb artillery rounds down range.

-Led a team in Physical Training 2x a day

-Advanced Party, went ahead of the Tanks and cleared the area and set up Area of Operation.

-Fire Chief of a crew of 6

-Coordinated training to make sure every one is certified


Education

High School Diploma -

Monte Vista High School
Monte Vista, CO
05.2000

Skills

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)

Kanban System

5s Methodology

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Leadership

8 Deadly Wastes

Standardized Work Instruction

Project management

Six Sigma Green Belt

Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations and Job Instruction

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Project Planning Micro Credential Humber College

Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction Trainer

Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations Trainer

Extreme Ownership Muster 018

Timeline

World Class Manufacturing Logistics Lead

Magna International - LMV Automotive
06.2018 - Current

Logistics Area Leader

Magna International - LMV Automotive
01.2014 - 06.2018

Crew Member on Oil/Natural Gas Rig

Patterson UTI Drilling
05.2011 - 06.2013

Cannon Crew Member / Fire Fighter

United States Army National Guard
04.1999 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

Monte Vista High School

Six Sigma Green Belt

Project Planning Micro Credential Humber College

Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction Trainer

Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations Trainer

Extreme Ownership Muster 018

Michael Martinez