VP Director Operations Manufacturing in Chicago IL Resume Erik Peterson
VP Director Operations Manufacturing in Chicago IL Resume Erik Peterson
VP Director Operations Manufacturing in Chicago IL Resume Erik Peterson
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SANLO/ACTUANT CORPORATION Michigan City, Indiana 2010 2013 ISO certified manufacturer and global supplier of bulk assembly products. Provider of custom design or standard mechanical assemblies used by OEMs in Consumer, Automotive, Agriculture, Mining, and Medical industries. Operations Director Managed the facility in all aspects of business operations with full P&L responsibility. Provided a platform for Operations Excellence, establishing best practices using proven Lean Tools (VSM, Makagami, 5S, VOC, Gemba, Kaizen, Standard Work and TPM). Solidified BU strategies to support corporate goals using X-Matrix strategy deployment to align all levels of the organization. Enriched KPIs and dashboard design around achieving strategic plan, reporting all metrics to corporate team. Solidified supplier contracts utilizing strategic sourcing and outsourcing, leveraging raw material purchases and LCC manufactured goods, decreasing overall costs and increasing profitability. Galvanized the S & OP process achieving raw material inventory reduction of over 34%, increasing inventory turns and favorable primary working capital each month. Reduced 4 wall cost by 26% thru continuous improvement activities utilizing cross-functional teams. Created a Visual Factory throughout facility, improving flow, cutting production lead times in half and improving OTD from 73% to 98%. Improved processes and increased labor efficiencies 10% year over year, 2 years in a row. Transformed the Plant culture, yielding over 90% plant employee involvement in continuous improvement activities and events. MONOSOL, LLC LaPorte, In 2000-2010 Global Manufacturer and world leader in the manufacturing of Poly Vinyl Alcohol packaging film products. Top customers include Proctor & Gamble, Unilever and DuPont. Operations Manager 2004-2010 Managed the daily operations of a 24/7 union facility. Leveraged entrepreneurial skills, vision, and strong project management and process design experience to launch our new, highly automated facility in LaPorte, Indiana; supporting the growth of major global. Served as key member on corporate strategy and development teams, consistently executing, and establishing the tone for a proactive team environment. A valued mentor and coach to our global partners and company staff, incorporating the VOC in all product development and system design. Expertise implementing lean improvement initiatives, Six Sigma methods and taking the lead on high profile capital projects. Effectively led the continued growth of the company globally, motivated by the building of technical and functional competencies of employees within process knowledge, manufacturing methods and product quality.
ERIK PETERSON
Page 2 Green field expansion project over 3 years ($30 mil) building a new manufacturing facility which included the engineering design and qualification of manufacturing process, plant layout, procurement of equipment and contracts, installation and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ). Prepared annual operating budgets, managed those budgets with direct P&L responsibility. Spearheaded Warehouse Management System installation with independent Software Company. Increased manufacturing capacity by 25% over 3 years managing $8 million in process improvements. Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices (i.e. OEE, 5S, TPM. Kaizen) and monitored relevant Key Performance Indicators for Manufacturing and Engineering departments at three manufacturing facilities.
Quality Manager 2000-2004 Quality System Management Representative engaged as a Management Review and Quality Review team leader, advancing the Quality System to ISO 9000 certification. Responsible for all hiring, TQM training and development of employees related to the quality function, including yearly evaluations and compensation based on goal achievement. Developed and trained Quality System Audit teams. First point of contact for any quality related issues with customers. Implemented Supply Chain Management and contract negotiation procedures, defining all raw material and service specifications. Established data collection and analysis for fact based decision making while implementing electronic document control system throughout the organization. Maintained and performed internal and supplier qualification audits and supplier improvement programs, heading corrective action teams related to the quality system. Direct customer contact and Sales support for all quality related issues. Team Champion of 8-D corrective and preventative action teams for all internal and external non-conformances. Developed and maintained all product quality and process specifications. POLYCON INDUSTRIES Chicago, IL 1999-2000 Quality Manager Managed the daily operations of a 24/7 blow molding facility. Achievements included AIB certification of facility, along with a complete overhaul of the quality system. Documented all product and process specifications, work instructions and data collection procedures to the ISO 9000 standard. Qualified employer for $6 mil annual contract with major food customer. Customer liaison on all quality and product warranty issues. 25% reduction of in-house scrap related to printing and labeling process. Authored and trained all production employees in GMPs. Implemented new product testing methods and data collection systems and analysis. Launched first supplier qualification and supplier audit program at the company. JERNBERG INDUSTRIES Chicago, IL 1994-1999 Assistant Quality Manager A 24/7, union Steel Forging company and award winning Tier 1 supplier to the Big Three and Toyota. Responsibilities included successful QS-9000 certification and TQM implementation in conjunction with interfacing between the plant floor and Automotive Industry customers. Validation engineer on new product and part development. CAR team leader on customer complaints, both internal and external. APQP, FMEA, Geometric tolerance responsibilities on forged parts for customer.
EDUCATION
Masters Business Administration, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. BS Industrial Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 2