Rocky Jensen

Manufacturing Manager
Mentone, CA, 92359
Cell: (909) 289 1433
E-mail: rockyj4@msn.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in.rockyjensen/
Summary: A results-oriented, dedicated, and accomplished operations professional with 20 years of
experience in strategic planning, managing projects, improving operational efficiency, building strategic
partnerships, and building teams to determine effective processes for manufacturing industrial products.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wilden Pump, Grand Terrace, CA
03/1985 10/2014
Manufacturing Manager
06/1997 10/2014
Managed 9 supervisors and 160+ employees in manufacturing operations
Established manufacturing facilities in China and India, allowing for assembly of products for sale in
both the China and Indian markets
Set up a manufacturing facility in Mexico and qualified machining and assembly of company
products to reduce the cost market
Relocated a pump manufacturing company from Chicago to Grand Terrace, CA, designing and
building a new production facility
Led the relocation of a pump manufacturing company from GA to CA, designing and building a new
production facility while reducing existing workforce by 50% and improving quality
Plant Manager
03/1994 06/1997
Managed 6 supervisors that oversaw 100+ efficient and productive employees
Led company to become ISO9001 and OSHAS 18001 certified by establishing and implementing
operational policies/procedures
Improved manufacturing processes, increasing quality and productivity
Saved company 47,840 annual labor hours by implementing and automating $2.6M machine center to
improve quality and safety
Designed and created a class 10,000 clean room to improve manufacturing
Collaborated with HR manager to produce job descriptions for manufacturing personnel that comply
with the American Disabilities Act and meet ISO requirements
Production Supervisor
Managed the machine shop and 25 machinists.
Responsible for production output, manpower planning, and quality
Ensures equipment operation, and repairs.

09/1992 03/1994

QC Lead
Assisted in leading the quality control personnel.
Preformed first article, in process, and incoming inspection.
Maintained a safe and clean work environment.

03/1989 09/1992

Machinist
Programed CNC lathes and mills.
Setup and operated CNC and manual machines.
Preform inspections of parts during operation.

03/1985 03/1989

EDUCATION
Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology
San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA

1979 1983

Shingo
John M. Huntsman School of Business, Salt Lake City, UT

2012

Lean Mastery
California State University, San Bernardino, Ca

2011

Dover Lean Training

Chicago, IL

2010

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Process Improvement
Lean Manufacturing Principles
5S Methodology
Kaizen
Production Scheduling
Budgeting & Cost Control
Quality Control
ISO 9001
OSHAS 18001
Team Leadership & Motivation
Training & Development
Inventory Control
Facility Management
Regulatory Compliance
Customer Service
Communications