Rick McClenthen
Belvidere
Summary
Recognized for Results-driven Area Manager with 8+ years accustomed to overseeing operations with strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding group objectives through employee training, motivation and performance management. Working knowledge of optimal practices and safety behaviors for a manufacturing field. Strong work ethic with the desire for success and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPS Manager
PCI Pharma Services
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised 8 direct report supervisors, RTS coordinator, and OTL over production, maintenance, and materials. 190 indirect operators to enforce high quality standards of operation.
- Built positive and productive relationships with salary and non-union employees
- Assigned to head all improvements across all shifts for Value Stream for pouching and blistering.
- Complete manager evaluation performance.
Area Manager
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Built positive and productive relationships with salary and union employees
- Supervised 12 direct report unit leaders and 600 indirect operators to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Completed 69 Kaizen's with 5.2 million hard savings and 254,000 soft savings.
- Assigned head of special task force in Toledo Assembly Plant to improve throughput in 2020. Resulted in 1.5 JPH improvement.
- Assigned to head of special task force in Detroit-Mack Assembly Plant to attack throughput, process flow, and yard management to reduce and sustain I-status in 2022
- Benchmarked at sister Jeep Cherokee plant in Changsha, China to support them on throughput projects in 2018
- While in area manager position I moved from different areas in TCF. Started in chassis. Moved to final. Currently area manager of both chassis and final.
In System Damage (ISD) Lead
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
- Designed, planned and implemented new systems and enhancements to existing systems to improve quality and customer experience
- Oversaw continuous development of tools and workflows to manage critical business processes.
- Designed tools to protect vehicles and improve MTTR for in system damage
Planner/Manpower Coordinator
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
- Completed $883K in hard savings by completing workplace optimization projects and using Industrial Engineering tools.
- Control job movement, postings, overtime canvass, and vacation schedule for hourly employee's for 600+ jobs in assembly
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Work directly with area manager to accomplish the shift's safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals daily.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
Unit Leader
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
- Managed 7 Team Leaders and 100 operators tasked with making daily production rates efficiently, safely, and with the best quality
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Led team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Addressed, coached, and held subordinates accountable for rules infractions and poor performance.
Construction Management
R&D Thiel
06.2001 - 10.2005
- Coordinated delivery of resources and materials such as sand, cement, bricks and construction equipment.
- Determined labor requirements to dispatch workers to construction sites, while assisting in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Schaumburg, IL06-1994
Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen Methodology
Area Management
Controlling Costs
Business development and planning
Goals and performance
Accomplishments
Achieved Operational Process Efficiency targets of 92% in 2022
Achieved Transformation Cost targets for plant of $3,467 per unit in 2022
Awarded JD Power bronze in 2020, 3rd overall Northern America and 7th overall world. I was the Quality Pillar leader during this time
Built 360 degree In System Damage (ISD) database tool
Certification
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
OSHA Certified
Incident Commander Training Certified
Timeline
OPS Manager
PCI Pharma Services
06.2024 - Current
Area Manager
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
In System Damage (ISD) Lead
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
Planner/Manpower Coordinator
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
Unit Leader
Stellantis
11.2005 - 04.2024
Construction Management
R&D Thiel
06.2001 - 10.2005
Associate of Science - Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
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