Lean Manufacturing Manager

VU ANH TRAN

*** ********* ***. 740-***-**** & 614-***-****

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 acvmw7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Pursuing a career opportunity in Management role leveraging more than 10 years of experience in Engineering, Lead Engineering, and Leadership roles in various manufacturing landscapes.

PROFILE STATEMENT

Broad knowledge of manufacturing backgrounds from automotive to heavy construction equipment as Engineer, Project Engineering, and Lean Management for 10 years. Offering the following excellent skills:

-In-depth knowledge of World Class Manufacturing landscape.

-Effective communication and lead project team as well as managing changes.

-Determine project costs and equipment procurement plans.

-Develop good working relationships with personnel at all levels.

-Projects cost, quality and delivery as planned.

-Experience in interfacing with internal cross-functional groups and suppliers.

-Execution of 5S, SFM, TPM, and Kanban plans and strategies.

-Deliver culture diversification and unique communication style.

KEY STRENGTHS

. Project Management . Organization and Planning . Adaptability . Negotiation & Motivation . Conflict Management . Delegation

. Project Coordination . Budget Planning . Cost Reduction

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Lean Manufacturing Manager – Kirchhoff Van-Rob Automotive, Waverly, Ohio

Nov 2015 – Present

-Manage, set direction, implement, facilitate, and administer the Kirchhoff Automotive Production System (KAPS) programs and initiatives at the plant.

-Involve all employees into the KAPS programs utilizing Lean Manufacturing methods and strategies to align with Global Management.

-Promote and ensure a safe, clean and comfortable working environment that complements EH&S by ensuring 5S discipline are supported and adhered to.

-Coordinate the national KAPS deployment strategy, planning and implementation processes.

-Establish transparent communication throughout the plant at all levels utilizing Shop Floor Management method.

-Plan, organize, coordinate, and execute workshops and resources with Plant Manager and Functional Managers.

-Coordinate internal marketing activities in order to spread lean culture and respective organizational value.

Lead Engineer and Project Manager – John Deere Dubuque Works, Dubuque, Iowa

April 2006- April 2007 and December 2010 – Oct 2015

-Perform project capital and expense estimate, create financial plan, and identify necessary equipment and tooling.

-Set departmental project goals and objectives, and establish sequence of events.

-Determine staffing requirements, assemble project team, allocate duties and establish resource schedule.

-RFQ, review and reward quotes, and develop tooling procurement plans.

-Manage in-direct reports including engineering assistance, toolmakers, maintenance, facility personnel, and welders.

-Oversee production implementations and procedures to maximize asset utilization.

-Provide leadership to departmental continuous improvement team to achieve projects driven by Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery, and Environment.

-Mentor new engineers, up coach managers while adapting to changes.

-Demonstrate leadership during the life of project by motivating team members, promoting teamwork, involving stakeholders in planning and executing tasks, managing changes, while keeping cost under control.

Engineering Staff – Honda, Marysville Automobile Plant, Marysville, Ohio

Weldability, April 2007 – December 2010

-Led, developed, and trained Non Destructive Testing process and procedure to reduce scrapping cost of the Acura RDX, Acura TL, and Accord. Estimated $800,000 during the 1st year and up to $12 millions by 4th year.

-Oversaw Ultrasonic Testing programming, training, and equipment control.

-Controlled budget and spare parts for NDT up to $120,000 annually.

-Tested new materials and stack-up thicknesses to determine welding parameters.

-Improved weldability issues based on vehicle body teardown results. Achieved 98% overall good weld.

-Analyzed NDT data to improve operator skill.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

-Capital budget estimate and management, and tooling procurement.

-Communication, Project Management, and negotiation skill.

-Advanced skills in team management and team coordination.

-Ability to coaching, mentoring, and motivating employees at all level.

EDUCATION

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering in March 2006.

University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA

Master of Business Administration in September 2013.

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