Dwayne Hayes

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About Dwayne Hayes

Versatile, top-tier commercially astute Plant Manager with over 16 years of experience including, strategic planning, developing production schedules, reducing costs, allocating resources, recruiting, training and motivating staff, and ensuring zero loss time through corrective and preventive maintenance. Highly-experienced in deploying strategic manufacturing and continuous improvement tools; and leading quality and innovation through transparent, strategic program and project management. Leadership skills demonstrated through effective collaboration with union representatives resulting in no-union drive at the facility. Recognized for having effectively implemented Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for tracking downtime. Success in leading turnaround, both cultural and performance, with large operational teams.Career Pinnacle Currently functioning as Plant Manager at Valeo Engine Cooling, Inc. Previously strengthened manufacturing operations at Chrysler lastly as Senior Manufacturing Manager. Successfully led multiple change management projects and fostered a culture of continuous improvement based on the Lean Principles. Established operational policies and implemented process improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of final products. Led and oversaw shop floor operations, including staffing; implementation of work standards, production quality, and contingency planning. Specialities: Strategic Planning and Execution, Lean Implementation, Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, Kaizen, 5S, TQM, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Inventory Control, Cost Reduction, Stakeholder Management, Consensus-Building Organizational Leadership, Cultural Transformation, Customer Focus, P&L Management, Staff Training & Development, Human Resources ManagementFor, further communication I can be reached at HayesDL8@aol.com