Manager Human Resources

_________Michael L. O'Keefe________

**** ******** ******, **********, **** 44515 330-***-****

abldaw@r.postjobfree.com

LEAR CORPORATION

Plant Production/Operations Manager - 2006 to Present

. Coordinate all activities in Manufacturing, Materials and Quality

Departments in a J.I.T. manufacturing facility to meet plant

objectives and exceed corporate standards.

. Instrumental in the development and implementation of a self-directed

workforce. Conducted tests and administered interviews to all

potential Team Leader candidates.

. Initiated a drug-free workplace program, established procedures and co-

authored the program's drug policy.

. Generated "bottom line" cost savings initiatives by maximizing pack

densities, consolidating freight lanes and reducing the frequency of

inbound delivery.

. Direct Operations Meetings, Quality Council, Health/Safety Committee,

General Session and Step-Two Grievance proceedings to facilitate

problem resolution. Work in conjunction with Human Resources

Department to solidify labor relations and to buffer changes in a

volatile work environment.

. Manage Kronos Timekeeping system for all hourly employees and utilize

People Soft to track employee status changes and for various payroll

reporting.

. Reduced the operating scrap rate by 10% and maintained an overall

plant efficiency exceeding 93%. Annually surpassed budgetary

initiatives and aided in attaining overall plant financial objectives.

. Designed and maintained a Lean Manufacturing Housekeeping matrix to

achieve world-class standards and follow a 5-S methodology.

. Interface with the customer and continually strengthen key

relationships to improve customer satisfaction and maintain

uninterrupted service.

Materials Manager - 2005 to 2006

. Scheduled material for multiple automotive programs, maintained proper

inventory levels and managed inbound/outbound logistics to support a

J.I.T. manufacturing plant.

. Initiated and aided in the implementation of an automated

replenishment system, based upon Min/Max technology.

. Organized cycle counts and conducted plant physical inventory to

maintain accurate inventory levels.

. Reduced the number of D.O.H for both domestic and foreign supply

chain, providing corporation with cost saving efficiencies.

Quality Manager - 2004 to 2005

. Managed a Layered Audit system to insulate the customer from defective

material and provided quality product to exceed industry standards.

Generated a detailed Appearance Manual to meet stringent guidelines

provided by the customer.

. Successfully coordinated and executed annual industry TS16949 and

ISO14001 Quality Recertification audits.

. Maintained a 100% on-time service rating and zero spill record with

the customer.

. Lead weekly Quality Council comprised of union associates and

management staff to brainstorm and provide problem resolution.

New Product Launch Manager - 2003 to 2004

. Learned, developed and refined processes and interfaced with the

customer, while implementing two new product lines simultaneously.

. Trained all hourly and salary employees on new product, processes and

operator function.

. Utilized a "Core Team" of employees to develop Standard Work

Instructions, refine ergonomic standards and conduct operator time

studies to establish efficiencies that met customer demand and

provided uninterrupted service.

Plant Superintendent - 2001 to 2003

. Oversaw the daily operation of 110 hourly and 8 salary employees to

meet plant objectives.

. Administered discipline, maintained payroll and vacation schedules,

planned and distributed manpower, maintained timely shipping/receiving

schedules in a J.I.T. manufacturing environment.

TAMCO DISTRIBUTORS INC./PHAR-MOR

Operations Manager - 1988 to 2001

. Responsible for the overall operation of 1200 union and 100 non-union

employees of a fully automated HBA and non-perishable grocery

distribution facility.

. Provided Human Resources support for union and clerical associates,

implemented Kronos Timekeeping system to facilitate payroll

processing, scheduled and maintained vacation matrix for all

employees, scheduled and distributed manpower necessary to comply with

plant objectives, managed private fleet lanes for local store delivery

and communicated with Store Managers regarding special needs, damage

reclamation and inventory levels.

. Progressive record of management promotions leading to Operations

Manager position.

EDUCATION

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

BSBA - Business Logistics

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