About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3811345
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS MANAGER | AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING | SAFETY, QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Production leadership for high-volume automotive assembly lines with cross-functional coordination.
- Safety-first culture development and practical PPE compliance systems driving sustained improvement.
- Quality management, internal audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools and 5S methods.
- Team development and supervision of over 120 production staff, supervisors, and team leaders.
Project Background
- Managed automotive seating production operations, meeting safety, quality, and customer delivery targets.
- Led cross-functional initiatives with maintenance, engineering, logistics, and ergonomics to reduce downtime.
- Oversaw capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for multi-shift manufacturing environments.
- Directed special customer projects and process changes to improve product conformity and throughput.
- Implemented SAP/ERP workflows and production reporting to enhance data-driven decision making.
Key Skills
- SAP | ERP systems | production reporting and data analysis for manufacturing operations
- Lean Manufacturing | Lean Six Sigma | 5S for waste reduction and process optimization
- Quality management | Internal audits | Certified Quality Auditor practices
- Safety management | PPE compliance systems | HACCP and regulatory adherence
- Production planning & scheduling | Capacity planning | Multi-shift operations
- Team leadership | Employee training | Supervisory development for frontline manufacturing teams
Awards & Recognition
- Certified Quality Auditor — quality auditing and process compliance credential
- HACCP Certification — food safety and contamination prevention training applicable to manufacturing quality
- Powered industrial truck certifications — forklift and pallet jack operation safety credentials
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on production leader with extensive automotive manufacturing experience, currently managing a 124-person operation with supervisors and team leaders. Demonstrated ability to improve safety compliance, drive Lean continuous improvement, and partner cross-functionally to reduce downtime and improve quality. SAP/ERP and quality audit experience enable immediate operational contribution.
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