1. Rui P. Monteiro Seeking a position in operations Management
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Leader with 15 years of experience in implementing optimal improvement
activities and cost reduction solutions. A leader with passion and drive for manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Skilled strategist who transforms plans into practical solutions and benchmarks performance against
key operational targets/goals.
• Consistent success in achieving safety, quality, revenue, cost, productivity, and on time delivery goals for a variety of
manufacturing lines.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Lean Manufacturing
• Productivity and Efficiency
Improvement
• Kaizen
• Strategic Planning
• LEAN Training
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Leadership Development
• 5 S tools
• Conflict Management
• Process Redesign
WORK EXPERIENC E
MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS | Fairfield, NJ – Director of Operational Excellence August 2016 - Current
[Manufacturer of exceptional support and protection products for all integrated electronic systems]
• Leading operations cost savings initiatives totaling over $600k year over year.
• Managing $150k scrap reduction project throughout operations.
• Developed and implemented continuous improvement strategy.
• Drove lead time reduction project transformation to cellular manufacturing.
• Directed and implemented various lean projects for improvements in quality and productivity.
• Lean culture transformation through engagement and worker training.
MIDDLE ATLANTIC PRODUCTS | Fairfield, NJ –Operations Manager - Fabrication March 2015 - August 2016
[Manufacturer of exceptional support and protection products for all integrated electronic systems]
• Managed 3 shift operations with over 120 employees.
• Provided leadership, guidance, development and motivation to staff by holding weekly and monthly employee meetings.
• Reviewed and analyzed department trends to determine areas with opportunities.
• Responsible for budget planning and execution including full P&L responsibilities.
• Created asset reduction strategy through machine optimization.
LEGRAND NA, WIREMOLD | West Hartford, CT – Manager of Lean, Environmental and Safety March 2013 - March 2015
[Manufacturer of cable management and critical connectivity solutions]
• Directed and implemented project plan to re-layout entire plant.
• Participated, led, or directed 150+ Kaizen events.
• Reduced OSHA recordable injuries by 30% each of the 2 years.
• Led team that created permanent culture change with energy savings programs.

2. Rui P. Monteiro
LEGRAND NA, WIREMOLD | West Hartford, CT – Manufacturing/Value Stream Leader July 2008 – March 2013
[Manufacturer of cable management and critical connectivity solutions]
• Accountable for implementation of strategic plan for rapid department growth (Poke Thru, Canada products).
• Managed operations start-up and qualification of Poke Thru’s and Prewire in Tijuana, Mexico facility.
• Part of a cross functional team that created scheduling process for Prewired orders reducing lead time by 3 weeks.
• Developed flexible work stations allowing 50% lead time reduction on Prewired orders.
• Improved safety results by 25%.
• Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
• Managed operations launch of 6 product families.
• Cross functional team with Marketing to develop forecasting tool for operations.
LEGRAND NA, WIREMOLD | West Hartford, CT – Just In Time Facilitator February 2006 – July 2008
[Manufacturer of cable management and critical connectivity solutions]
• Facilitated over 20 Kaizen events.
• Trained employees on Lean manufacturing principles.
• Led project to reset raw material stocking levels.
LEGRAND NA, WIREMOLD | West Hartford, CT – Production Supervisor October 1999 – February 2006
[Manufacturer of cable management and critical connectivity solutions]
• Prioritized workload based on resources, skill level, and customer demand.
• Accountable for achieving company objectives including safety, productivity, and customer service goals.
• Suggested and helped implement material and labor savings opportunities of over $200k.
• Led and participated in 15 Kaizen events.
LEGRAND NA, WIREMOLD | West Hartford, CT – Coordinator & Planner/Buyer June 1997 – October 1999
[Manufacturer of cable management and critical connectivity solutions]
• Negotiated yearly purchase orders with over 30 vendors.
• Planned production schedule for MRS department.
• Managed raw material inventory for optimal production schedule.
• Set inventory targets at distribution centers.
• Managed payroll for 80 employees.
EDUCATION
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY | New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
TRAINING
OSHA 10-hour training March 2014
Supervisor Effectiveness Train the Trainer September 2013
LEAP March 2011
SOFTWARE/SY STEM SKILLS
MICROSOFT (EXCEL, POWERPOINT, WORD)
DAYFORCE HCM
LANGUAGE SKILLS
FLUENT IN PORTUGUESE AND SPANISH