yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                   

30025 carob st. ▪ lake elsinore, ca 92530 xxx-xxx-xxxx ▪ abc@xyz.com

 

▪ operations director ▪

strong leader ▪ innovative troubleshooter ▪ manufacturing specialist

 

objective                                                                                                                                        

driven professional seeking a challenging operations director position, where expertise in manufacturing operations, project management, and employee development will prove instrumental to company success.

 

summary of qualifications                                                                                                      

 

results-oriented professional displaying both character and business acumen in operations management. strong experience in project management, plant design & construction, product development, and manufacturing start-up. in-depth expertise in medical device manufacturing, including designing and implementing of creative operational approaches that dramatically decrease time-to-market and production costs. strong hands on knowledge of assessing and transferring manufacturing operations to highly profitable international markets. dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. proven ability to lead and motivate team members to ensure success. track record for diagnosing complex problems and consistently delivering effective solutions. recognized for strong management, troubleshooting, and client service skills. specialize in six sigma, molding & stamping, iso & qs 9000, process excellence techniques, lean manufacturing, automation & robotic operations.

 

professional experience                                                                                                         

 

director of operations terumo medical corporation                                                                                   2007-present

  responsible for operational transformation of a neurovascular company from a startup environment to a streamline manufacturing operation to support increases in market share.

 

director of manufacturing engineering abbott vascular devices                                                              2005-2007

  managed comprehensive reorganization effort for the redwood city manufacturing engineering operation involving assessment of talents in alignment with company growth plans.

 

medical divisional technology leader gore & associates, inc.                                                                       2003-2005

  drove continuous improvement efforts in npd to deliver new medical device designs that incorporate improved time to market concepts, lean methodologies and six sigma reliability.

 

manager of manufacture engineering johnson & johnson                                                                         1998 - 2003

  established new 225,000-square foot plant supporting the transfer of medical manufacturing processes from facilities in us and europe, including hiring engineering team, infrastructure installment, and budget development.

 

project manager, lifescan

  coordinate major manufacturing projects; responsible for budget of $8.5 million, schedule adherence, resource management, and personnel direction.

 

manufacturing engineering manager philips automotive electronics                                                        1995-1998

  responsible for integration of two mexican manufacturing plants to streamline operations of eletromechanical automotive component production.

 

additional professional experience                                                                                                                                      

 

engineering manager advanced technologies corporation                                                                              1993-1995

staff manufacturing engineer, value engineering dept. united states surgical corporation           1991-1993

engineering manager waterbury companies                                                                                                         1988-1991

senior manufacturing engineer data products new england                                                                        1986-1988

manufacturing engineer eaton corporation                                                                                                       1982-1986

 

educational history                                                                                                                  

 

masters of business administration in global management university of phoenix, phoenix, az            2007

bachelor of science, manufacturing/engineering charter oak state college, newington, cn                    1992

associates in mechanical engineering greater new haven state technical college, north haven, cn     1982

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                   

30025 carob st. ▪ lake elsinore, ca 92530 xxx-xxx-xxxx ▪ abc@xyz.com

 

▪ operations director ▪

strong leader ▪ innovative troubleshooter ▪ manufacturing specialist

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as an operations director and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include project management, plant design & construction, product development, and manufacturing start-up. i have effectively applied my leadership skills and medical device development knowledge toward a successful career in manufacturing operations. to complement this background, i offer strong team development, mentorship, and supervisory skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                   

30025 carob st. ▪ lake elsinore, ca 92530 xxx-xxx-xxxx ▪ abc@xyz.com

 

▪ operations director ▪

strong leader ▪ innovative troubleshooter ▪ manufacturing specialist

 

professional experience, expanded                                                                                    

 

director of operations terumo medical corporation                                                                                   2007-present

  lead operational transformation of neurovascular company from startup to streamline manufacturing operation to support increases in market share. the project required development of strategic plans that encompass departmental changes within materials, manufacturing engineering, production, facilities and operational budgets.

  develop two year growth strategy to align changes in resources, capital expenditures and compliance systems. the main focus was to design teams that would move the organization uniformly down a growth path while still allowing flexibility to incorporate changes in functional direction.

  successfully achieve in-depth transformation in production, taking the company from a batch type manufacturing operation to a very responsive lean flow operation with an increase in production of more then 30% and improved yields by 15%.

  create highly effective manufacturing training program that recognized and rewarded top performers among a direct labor work force of more then 190. this program was instrumental in improving manufacturing flexibility, improved employee retention by 60% and boosted motivation within a diverse work force.

  develop the philosophy of seven phases of manufacturing/r&d product transfer teams use for technology transfer. this concept allows for seamless transitions of products from r&d to manufacturing. encompassing all aspects of the transfer as in equipment, validations, spares, materials, resources, compliance and concurrent product/process improvements.

  design and certify additional low cost iso class 8, clean rooms in preparation for new product transfers and increased production requirements.

 

director of manufacturing engineering abbott vascular devices                                                  2005-2007

 

  drove a comprehensive reorganization effort for the redwood city manufacturing engineering operation encompassing the assessment of talents in alignment with company growth plans. effort yielded the implementation of a process improvement team to advance the technology level of the organization and provide support in lean and six sigma methodologies.

  redefined roles and responsibilities for the managers, engineers and technicians to enable rapid communication and strong support teams.

  entered into strategic alliances with suppliers to achieve an extension of internal capabilities in manufacturing, technology and equipment.

  led the implementation efforts for rapid ramp-up of new products encompassing, design troubleshooting, resolution of supplier issues and robust in-house manufacturing.

  successfully achieved a 300% production ramp-up that supported the us starclose launch.

  lean/six sigma efforts resulted in a 60% reduction in direct labor on core products, 80% reduction of wip, 20% reduction in scrap and addressed quality issues associated with turnover.

 

medical divisional technology leader gore & associates, inc.                                                                       2003-2005

  drove continuous improvement efforts in npd and manufacturing by continuously challenging teams to deliver new medical device designs that incorporate improved time to market concepts, lean methodologies and six sigma reliability.

  interim plant leader that drove the implementation of a manufacturing plant, new cleanroom technology, recruitment of technical and hourly personnel, as well as the technical support teams. 

  initiated divisional manufacturing improvements that established the standard for all manufacturing lines.  these new methodologies resulted in a five-fold increase in process and quality improvements.

  teamed with other plant leadership established the medical operations leadership team which aligned initiatives between plants and within the medical divisions.

  instrumental in the acquisition of a highly specialized privately owned company.

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                   

30025 carob st. ▪ lake elsinore, ca 92530 xxx-xxx-xxxx ▪ abc@xyz.com

 

▪ operations director ▪

strong leader ▪ innovative troubleshooter ▪ manufacturing specialist

 

manager of manufacture engineering johnson & johnson                                                                         1998 - 2003

  drove the establishment of a new 225,000-square foot plant to support the transfer of medical manufacturing processes from facilities in us and europe, hiring 60-member engineering team, setting up infrastructure, developing budgets of more than $20 million and monitoring performance in relations to baselines. lead the mexico operation in six sigma and lean manufacturing practices, negotiated purchasing contracts and led strategic planning activities for manufacturing locations.  earned process excellence black belt certification.

  spearheaded construction of a plant in mexico that directly contributed $50 million to the company s p&l

  enhanced first pass yield rate from 60% to 96% by instituting strict validation requirements, better training programs, process improvements and documentation packages.

  successfully maintained current production while acquiring new equipment, processes, materials and space for additional manufacturing lines to support an increase in annual sales in the first year with anticipated increases of 400% each year over the next two years.

  created highly effective training and succession plans for engineers and supervisors that enhanced flexibility through cross-training, reduced turnover and boosted motivation.

 

project manager, lifescan

  coordinated and led major projects for this manufacturer of blood monitoring devices with full accountability for executing budgets of up to $8.5 million, overseeing adherence to schedules, managing resources and directing personnel.  determined qualification initiatives for improving manufacturing and facilities systems.

  lead black belt and pe council member accountable for implementing process excellence in a structured system that defines process flow and documentation from project conception to certification.

  ensured success of above project by mentoring black belt candidates in selecting and completing projects as well as creating a support system to improve project tracking.

  teamed with representatives from finance, manufacturing and management to conduct strategic planning for manufacturing initiatives and site locations.

  conceived and headed a major project for collection of process data per cfr21 part 11 requirements, which improved compilation and tracking of process parameters to enable statistical management of production lot.

 

manufacturing engineering manager philips automotive electronics                                                        1995-1998

  responsible to integrating two mexican manufacturing plants into one streamline operation for the production of eletromechanical automotive components.  managed 25 engineers and technicians, set up equipment, resolved production issues and implemented quality and lean manufacturing programs.  defined procedures for materials and products crossing us/mexico border and established facility management policies to ensure qs 9000 compliance.

  instrumental in reducing turnover from 120% to 50% by offering various incentives to enhance work environment in addition to improving benefits, training and scheduling while instilling accountability.

  increased p&l by $4.5 million reduced labor costs tenfold and enlarged growth potential by successfully leading consolidation efforts and startup operations. 

  maximized capabilities of personnel by introducing programs for cross-training and advanced training in new equipment and technologies.

 

additional professional experience                                                                                               

 

engineering manager advanced technologies corporation                                                                              1993-1995

staff manufacturing engineer, value engineering dept. united states surgical corporation           1991-1993

engineering manager waterbury companies                                                                                                         1988-1991

senior manufacturing engineer data products new england                                                                        1986-1988

manufacturing engineer eaton corporation                                                                                                       1982-1986