Paul de Voor
Plant Manager
Rosebush,MI
Summary
Resourceful and results-driven Plant Manager with over 30 years of experience in industrial and metals manufacturing, excelling in high-volume production environments. Proven expertise in leading manufacturing, engineering, and warehouse operations, with a strong emphasis on Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement strategies. Skilled in managing KPIs, P&L statements, and financial reporting to drive operational excellence and enhance profitability. Recognized for implementing strategic initiatives that boost productivity and foster growth while leveraging strong leadership and communication skills to cultivate team collaboration and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager Manufacturing
Delfield
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed a high-mix, custom production operation in a union environment overseeing manufacturing processes related to metal processing into food preparation and storage solutions.
- Directed and coordinated the operation in 2 shifts with a team of 400, focusing on production, safety, quality, and productivity
- Transferred 3 product lines into the facility ensuring optimized product flow and integration with existing ERP systems
- Used Lean Methodologies to reduce scrap by 50% and improve efficiency by 10%
- Reduced late deliveries to zero in 1 year while safety incidents dropped to 40% of the previous year
GM | Sr. Director Operations
Sanmina
09.2015 - 11.2022
- Directed and coordinated day-to-day operations at 3 sites while delivering operational direction to 300 employees across production, engineering, supply chain materials, and quality programs
- Assembled, developed, and led high-performing successful management teams focusing on operational excellence
- Responsible for P&L, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and strategic knowledge development leveraging ERP systems
- Achieved +95% on-time delivery through operational planning & execution efforts while improving productivity metrics
- Spearheaded the successful transfer of operations to the site including optimization of materials and supply chain.
Director, Latin America
Symbol Technologies, Motorola, Sanmina
08.2003 - 08.2015
- Coordinated operations across multiple sites in Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, TX, and managed depots & certified providers in Latin America. Responsible for P&L and financial reporting.
- With the use of Lean methods improved manufacturing and production output by 50% while improving customer satisfaction
- Successfully grew operation in Juarez from 1000 to 4000 units a day overseeing a non-unionized headcount of 750
- Increased on-time delivery rates to +95% and achieved inventory accuracy improvements from 80% to 99.9%
- Drove operational excellence through Lean Methods and strategic supply chain enhancements.
Manufacturing Manager, High volume production
Philips Juarez, Mexico
03.2001 - 04.2003
- Managed manufacturing processes in 2 and 4 shift patterns
- Utilized Lean methods to drive productivity improvements from 3500 to 6200 per day, same team.
- Oversaw safety and quality assurance efforts to meet ISO standards
- Through root cause analysis, reduced rejects from 5000 ppm to less than 400 ppm
Engineering Manager, High volume production
Philips Juarez, Mexico
10.1995 - 02.2001
- Directed engineering teams to enhance production processes focusing on quality, safety, and productivity
- Applied strategic thinking and decision-making to address technical challenges related to manufacturing output and costs
Project Manager, Medical instrument
Philips Netherlands
06.1994 - 08.1995
- Managed engineering project design and execution while maintaining strict focus on safety and quality standards
- Developed high-performing teams through leadership and effective communication practices which resulted in a stable, effective process.
Production Manager, CD modules
Philips Belgium
07.1990 - 05.1994
- Led production operations ensuring streamlined product flow and adherence to safety protocols
- Enhanced quality initiatives through systematic Lean Methodologies implementation
- Production lead for strategic new technology that became the company's global standard.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Aston
Skills
- P&L, Forecasting
- Financial / Operational reporting
- Plant Manager
- Lean Methodologies
- Materials/Supply Chain
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Team Development
- ISO9001/ ISO 13485 / ISO 14001
- 5S
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Manager Manufacturing
Delfield
03.2023 - 06.2025
GM | Sr. Director Operations
Sanmina
09.2015 - 11.2022
Director, Latin America
Symbol Technologies, Motorola, Sanmina
08.2003 - 08.2015
Manufacturing Manager, High volume production
Philips Juarez, Mexico
03.2001 - 04.2003
Engineering Manager, High volume production
Philips Juarez, Mexico
10.1995 - 02.2001
Project Manager, Medical instrument
Philips Netherlands
06.1994 - 08.1995
Production Manager, CD modules
Philips Belgium
07.1990 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Aston
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