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SummaryI have extensive qualifications in the implementation of domestic and international manufacturingoperations utilizing state of the art production/ quality systems and methodologies. I have success leadingmulti-million-dollar development programs and delivering products that meet or surpass their specifiedcost, function, schedule and objectives. Recognized for building highly productive, multi-disciplined teamsand establishing strong working relationships with customers worldwide. I am a high impact team playerwith demonstrated talent for analyzing problems, developing procedures and implementing innovativesolutions.My Key Strengths include:Detailed Program Planning & Scheduling/Demand Planning, Collective Bargaining, Cost SavingISO9000, ISO1400 2008 & 2015, QS90001-2015, IATF16949,Plant Safety & EHS, Project Management, Recycling, Spill Containment, HAZMAT CertifiedVendor Analysis & OEM Relationships, 3PL, B2B, B2C, Supplier Qualifications, SIPOCKaizen, Poke Yoke, 5S, Lean Toyota, Jidoka, Kan Ban, One Piece Flow, Push/ PullProactive Leadership, Visual Management, TPM Optimization, Change ManagementManufacturing Operations Management, Capacity Planning, ROI, Service Level AgreementsLine Flow / Ergonomics /Global Sourcing, Coaching, FacilitatingP.D.C.A. Implementation, 5 Whys, A3, A8, SMED, Problem Solving, Fish Bone, Team BuildingCross-functional Deployment, Root Cause & Corrective Action, Steering Team MemberJust In Time, Continuous Imp., One Piece Flow, Inventory TurnsValue Stream Mgmt, Power BI, SAP, AX, AS400, Quality Assurance & Quality ControlProduct Safety Standards & Testing, ASTM Destructive and Non Destructive TestingTQM /QFD, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Corporate Training Programs, S.P.C., GMPEnvironmental Mgmt., Performance Mgmt., Capital Expenditure, Asset ManagementBuilding and Leading Teams, Analytical ThinkingLean Manufacturing & Visual Management, business Re-engineering, Claims ManagementCaterpillar Manuf. Boeing Methodology, Toyoda Way, U Shape Manuf.Budgeting & Cost Model Development, Voice of The Customer, Business DevelopmentSix Sigma Trainer and Implementer Master B.B.Heijunka, Gemba, Muda, Bottleneck Analysis, Production Efficiency, Production LevelingEducation:Bachelor of Science * American Commonwealth University San Diego California class of 92Managing for Six Sigma * Phoenix University- San Diego California 1991Value Stream & Lean Manufacturing Georgia Tech 2001.Transformational Leadership Workshop Berry College 9/26/1997Continuous Improvement Facilitator Workshop Harold Kay & Associates 3/17/1995Maint. &Trouble shooting of Program Logic Controllers North Metro Technical Inst. 7/19/1998Certificate of Completion Managing Workers Compensation in Georgia 9/21/1995Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Dr. E. William Lareau 1992 Black Belt,Lean Talent Qualification March 2018 AmsterdamPhone Number E-MailPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Professional / Community Involvement:A.P.I.C.S. (American Inventory Control Society) 1997-present Member #1147320A.S.Q.C. (American Society of Quality Control) 1985-present Member #00407704Bartow Chamber of Commerce Member- 1998-2000Environmental Protection Board Bartow County - 1998-2000Mentoring Program Bartow County - 1998-2000Business Expo. Bartow County - 1998-2000*Hall County Environmental Management (Chairperson)-2001- 2004Positive Response Board Member & Treasurer- 1995-1999Cartersville Parks & Recreations: 2000 & 2003 Youth Program, Soccer CoachLean Talent Qualifications Amsterdam Trainer & Facilitator March 2018Professional Development:Comprehensive experience in strategic planning and impact analysis. Root Cause CorrectiveAction Consistent track record for objective judgment and capacity to steer consensus amongcore business disciplines with diverse agendas and visions to achieve aggressive business goals.Proficient in an array of continuous improvement tools centered on lean manufacturing and sixsigma methodologies including standard work, standard operating procedures, Toyota Systems,statistical process control, visual management systems, 5S, A3, APQP, Value Stream Management,Cross functional workforce implementation, continuous flow, and Kan-Ban systems along withVisual Aids, Standard Work, Visual Gauge Samples.Skilled in team building, leading Kaizen events, and developing and implementing ISO qualitysystems along with GMP's, SOP's, HACCP, QMS & SWI's.Consistently improved quality while increasing production on the successful achievement ofproject goals & KPI's .Work Experience:Dart Container 6 9/2020 to CurrentDart Container Plant Engineering manager/ Technical production trainer multiple plants. Ipride myself on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others;upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging with a a major emphasis on planningtoday so you do not have to react tomorrow.My passion is simple i love and strive for driving positive change identifying opportunities forimprovement, conceptualizing solutions, and driving implementation of new and enhanced processesto improve labor performance, efficiency and profitability and never losing site of quality while mistakeproofing safety concerns and how it must be factored into every process at the beginning, middle andend. I am a strong proactive leader with the ability to overcome challenges, engage and motivateothers, and achieve results, this is the role that I have built step by step and the proof is in myachievements and trainings internally and externally.My Goals Leader Standard Work:Phone Number E-MailPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Lead team to refine current production processes by driving maximum ROIDevelop and implement Lean transformations and improve qualityEncourage daily improvement through standard work processes and implement virtualmanagementLead and develop a team of Engineers and support staff to drive execution of initiatives andevents in a set time frameEvoke and encourage enthusiasm amongst team members to embrace and support changesand process improvements and share with other facilities for standardization.I am very Diverse, impartial and I add a positive attribute to a teams range, this is a neededtool in operational imperatives in the work structure we are now functioning in. I value eachand every idea the key factor is how to facilitate change and create a positive course tosolve problems and better serve our customers in a proactive manner.Work Experience:STG-Lane Americas 6/2016 to 8/2020(Operational Excellence Management (STG Lane Americas)Operations Excellence DirectorDeveloped & implemented Value Stream Management Systems for corporate program, trainedCorporate on Visual Management process & implemented throughout US & Europe.Created & controlled spending budget for the production department for review by the PlantManager and operated within the scope of the budget by creating KPI's tracked dailyvia (Real Time).Created & Coordinated the implementation of making our own labels in-house both embossedand colored to meet customer expectations & demand without retaining inventory of over 2,000skewsSupported Overall Plant-Improvement Efforts in United States and in the Nederland's Corporate,Dominican Republic and Honduras, trained site leadership on visual controls, Gemba mindset &Value Stream Management.Implemented Supplier Quality protocols on all incoming goods, monitored all implementationsto ensure that all processes remain in control or take necessary action to return the process tocontrol via escalation procedure based off the PDCA &F methodology.Developed and implemented plan to improve the quality of the products in plant and what wasbeing supplied (VOC) Voice of the Customer/Supplier Quality Standards & Audits.Ensured all standard operating procedures were being followed by all production personnel andquality personnel by auditing & updating all SOP's. & current processes.Directly trained and mentored all VSM's in Gemba Walks, Voice of the Customer, PDCA,methodologies, Visual Management & Continuous Improvement.Consistently maintained on-time shipment record of 95% with gross profits in excess of 30% onaverage from 62% before re-organization/re-structure.Phone Number E-MailPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Implemented automated workflow information system within ERP to improve intercompanycommunication and ease of access to project information utilizing Visual Management & 3-TieredCommunication.Developed comprehensive employee training and development program to promote anddocument cross training, new employee training and orientation, and safety awareness.Lead the implementation of AX from SAP to communicate with corporate offices and facilitiesoverseas on inventory levels and logistics of all NTM's Non-Tobacco Materials.MDKS FITHco 8/2014 to 6/2016Plant ManagerResponsible for 45 employees and 2 supervisors and 3 outside sales managers.Provided leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility. Worked closely withquality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determinetrends and areas of improvement.Reviewed & established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to ensureestablished inventory levels were met while operating at the highest efficiency possible. (Plantoday so we do not react tomorrow).Coordinated the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.Monitored operation expenses and researched ways to reduce costs while maintaining productquality, supervised all art work required for all builds and applied to final builds.Worked closely with the Environmental Health and Safety.Managed all members of the manufacturing team were aware of safety policies to provide a safeworkplace for our employees.Maintained inventory levels and controlled flow of product from our subsidiaries based off usageand Lead Times.Maintained and supported a superior safety and housekeeping 5S program.Developed and executed the plant manufacturing budget.Analyzed workforce requirements & set up Cross-functional work teams.Conducted performance appraisals and provided coaching and guidance to all operationsEncouraged and promoted operating in a continuous improvement environment frommethodologies from PDCA, Visual Management & Voice of the Customer.Removed production constraints; allocated human and equipment resources and directedproduction employees to attain all established goals.Removed waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies andenhanced productivity.Communicated with research and development as well as product management personnel todevelop new product strategies for environmental change and direct contact with Sun's rays,from Kiosk's going Isotropic conditions. Created our own laminate adherence department toeliminate 3rd party charges, I was able to create up to 3 layers of different color formats forcustomers to approve.Worked with purchasing manager and suppliers overseas to develop and improve timelydeliveries and better quality.Phone Number E-MailPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Created purchase orders for Purchasing manager to place orders & maintained inventory to Pullprocess instead of Push, reduced inventory by 50%.Eliminated 46 active lawsuits within first 6 months of employ due to Kiosks not performing tocustomer specifications.Implemented a back to school program to increase employee morale and improve customersatisfaction by raising the bar across the board.Implemented Kan Ban system for inventory, and WIP, cutting inventory in half and eliminatingdown time by not having components for builds.Invented numerous concepts for Kiosks in field to be resilient from the Sun's rays and Kiosks goingIsotropic facing Sun, Awnings, Film ultra Violet etc.Created a Drugs Don't Work program.Set up an Employee share program based off production goals for incentives based off currentsales forecasts.Graphic Packaging, Inc.Continuous Improvement Manager/Steering Team Member 7/2003 to 08/2015Facilitated lean events for the Stone Mountain and South East Region (3) other facilities, whilemaintaining my position of Quality manager.Ran all lean training and development for the employees of our plant and region. Developedcharters and project plans for the lean initiatives For South East Region.Worked as a cohesive group with multiple departments and developed employee relationshipsand working knowledge while running lean projects & Corrective Actions based off CustomerConcerns.Oversaw Customer Satisfaction/Corrective Action for South East Region of three area plants andtheir warehousing with union employees.Handled all customer complaints. Developed customer focused teams driven by efficiencies indaily tasks and improved cultures internally and externally.Received Environmental Excellence Platinum Award 2005, 2006, 2007Received Taco Bell Supplier Excellence Award 2006, 2008Received PERSECO Supplier Award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Tighitco, Inc. 2000 to 2003Continuous Improvement DirectorRecruited as a Continuous Improvement Director to build and lead teams to increase the bottomline.Conducted monthly reviews with Director of Operations, VP, and CEO that covered key areas ofP&L, goal attainment, cost reduction, variance analysis and staffing requirements for newbusiness.Slashed inventory variance and error rates through strong management practices and strictadherence to policies and procedures created by utilizing teamwork and S.O.P s. Also workingwith Vendor s to maintain certain inventory.Phone Number E-MailPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Takt time reductions on production floor by utilizing One Piece Flow, Kan Ban, & LeanManufacturing Methodologies which increased Gross Margins from 12% to 23% and loweredindirect labor by 50% but increased production throughout.Reduced Manning by implementing One Piece Flow by 35% and Cross-Functional work teams.Created Method Sheets and Standard Operating Procedures on jobs to maintain uncompromisingfocus on high quality standards, Takt time, Customer Critical characteristics and the bottom lineto stay focused on profit improvement.Created Manufacturing system based on pulling instead of pushing.Implemented Recycling program and eliminated 34% of waste streams going to landfill. (First yearsavings $46,000.00).Implemented Cross-functional deployment workforce which increased over all efficiency of plantby 19% monthly improvement.Caterpillar, Inc. 9/1996 to 9/2000Contract Continuous Improvement ManagerResponsible for procurement of all chemicals and environmental processes, handling and disposalof all fluids, lubricants, washer solutions and recycling efforts.Updated and maintained MSDS currently on-site.Conducted monthly meetings with Corporate to review waste disposal, chemical usage, trainingand 5S implementation.Delivered Results:Reduced Chemical usage by 50% saving Caterpillar $235,000 in yearly purchases.Waste disposal/elimination of waste streams equated in over $176,000.Chemical recycling process saved over $535,000 in one year, by using reverse osmosis and filteringcarts, implemented all over Caterpillar.Evaporator implementation for wastewater disposal saved caterpillar $345,000 in disposal feesafter cost of implementation.Received Environmental Excellence Platinum Award Caterpillar in 2000.Received Jackson County Environmental Award for Caterpillar 2001.Received Environmental Excellence Platinum Award for Caterpillar 1998.Received Environmental Excellence Gold Award for Caterpillar 1999.Cosco, Inc. 1/1994 to 8/1996Quality / Lean Manufacturing ManagerRecruited as a Quality / Lean Manufacturing manager and challenged to revitalize diminishingquality and technical creditability in the marketplace due to recent re-call s, accelerate productdevelopment, improve product functionality and redesign internal process to reduce R & D costs.Directed all new product lines, testing, packaging & labeling evaluations and development whilecreating and maintaining quality systems of all products manufactured in the Cartersville facilityby eliminating waste, improving methods and increasing plant production capabilities throughbuilding quality into the process.Phone Number E-MailPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLECandidate's Name
Managed all standards governed by the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association,Engineering, Research and Development and Maintenance Departments.Responsible for hiring, training and counseling of all quality supervisors and inspectors as well asother department hourly associates.This facility employs 325 people with an operating budget of $6.5 million and a production valueof $35 million.Delivered Results:Reduced indirect labor by 18 % while increasing production and reducing machine downtime, byimplementing Preventative Maintenance and Tracking.Increased Plant efficiency from 68% to 84% by using Cross Functional Teams.Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques and reduced Supervisors, Group Leads by 75 %,reduced quality auditors by 50% for a yearly savings of $260,000.Implemented an Inventory control system eliminating year end shut down, the cycle countaccuracy is at 2% on finished goods, work in process and raw materials.Reduced rework and work in storage space by 50 %, using Just in Time Concepts, Kan Ban andPoke Yoke philosophies.Supervised 65,000 square foot expansion to existing facility.Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and considering my application for this opportunity. Ihope to bring my knowledge of industry expertise and philosophy of change to an organization such asyours, where I can contribute to growth and success.Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have, I look forward to hearing fromyou:-) |
