Bradley Wade Tarr

Bradley W. Tarr

**** ******* *****

Mount Juliet, TN

37122

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Dear Sirs,

Please consider this letter, resume, and references as application for the General Manager / Automotive

Plant as advertised on.

I am a results oriented, data driven, hands on technical leader, fully capable of leading a diverse team.

My strengths include technical problem solving by utilizing engineering and lean principals, project

management, leadership, development of people, and motivation.

I have excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and presentation formats.

My previous assignments with several World Class Automotive Companies have exposed me to a

variety of Lean Systems and processes, thereby giving me the opportunity to drive improvements in all

critical aspects of the business through cost reductions by identification and elimination of waste in the

value stream.

I have a broad range of manufacturing experience, including Stamping, Welding, Painting, Plating,

Assembly, Electronics, Warehousing and Distribution

I have a strong financial acumen and a proven track record for exceeding budgeted and financial

results. I utilize balanced approach to people, process and profit, by incorporating a 3up (Trend, Pareto

& Action Plan) metric management system for KPI’s such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost,

Delivery, and Teammate Engagement.

I have a strong sense of urgency to get the job done on time and within budget. Under my direction our

plant was recently named as an Industry Week Top 10 Facility in North America.

I have recently completed my third Six Sigma Green Belt project, with a combined implemented

savings of over $1,500,000.

I can provide excellent professional references from all of my previous employers if so required.

I look forward to the prospect of discussing this position in greater detail with you!

Sincerely,

Brad Tarr

615-***-****

Bradley W. Tarr

1402 Hilltop Drive Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Cell 615-***-****, e-mail ab9wqj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Management Professional with Diverse Experience’s in a Variety of Industries

• 15+ years experience in Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain & Reverse Logistics

• Hands-on, Team-Based, Technical, Customer-Focused, Results Oriented Manager

• Leadership in Developing and Leading Strategic and Operational Improvements

• Effective in Identification, Analysis, and Resolution of Diverse Operational Issues

• Ability to Identify, Hire, Develop and Motivate High Potential Candidates for Optimum Results

• Excellent Communication Skills, Written, Oral and Presentation Formats

• Union & Non Union Management Experience, Union Avoidance Training

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Exceeded Operational Performance by Implementing a Management System to Focus on Key Metrics.

• Productivity Improvement: 15% Elimination of Downtime by implementing TPM & Capital Projects

• Inventory Reduction: 41 Turns by reduction of WIP and Finish Goods by implementing SMED

• New Plant Startup: Under Budget and On-Time working with, China, Mexico, Europe

• On-Time Delivery: Improvement to 97% implementation of Cellular Manufacturing

• Best Plant Award: Led application process for Industry Week Best Plant Award, top 10 recipient

• Cost Reductions: Excess of $2M in Product / Process Redesign, Elimination of Material & Labor

• Cost of Quality: 61% Reduction, Analysis and Resolution to Customer Complaints, Scrap Reduction

• Six Sigma: Led 3 Initiatives Saving over $1.5M on Purchased Steel, Cardboard & Productivity

• Safety: 40% Reduction in Incident Rate by Implementing JSA’s, Safety Audits, & the STOP Program

COMPETENCIES

Expertise in all aspects of Plant, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain operations:

• Continuous Improvement: Six-Sigma, DMAIC, KPI, FMEA, SPC, PDCA, DOE, CQI, SIPOC, TPM

• Lean Manufacturing: Toyota Production System, 5S, Waste Elimination, Value Stream Mapping

• Engineering : Capital Projects, Design, Costing, Methods, Time Study, BOM’s, Work Instructions

• Leadership: 300 hourly, Skilled Trades, and Salaried, Developed or Top Graded Poor Performers

• Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Web Site Design, AS400, MRP

• Technical: Assembly, Metal Forming, Mig, Tig & Robotic Welding, Fixture Design, CNC Machining

• Financial: Develop $100M Financial / Capital Budget, Strategies to Exceed, Full P&L responsibilities

• Quality: Management Systems, ISO 9000, SPC, PPAP, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Genco 2011-- Assistant General Manager Responsible $25M Business, 300 People- Remanufacture Computers

Philips Electronics 2004-2011 Engineering & Quality Manager Heavy Stamping, Assembly, Testing- Lighting

Eaton Corporation 2003-2004 Manufacturing Manager, Assembly Hydraulic Components-Automotive

York Stamping 2002-2003 Business Unit Manager, Heavy Stamping, Welding- Casket Industry

Arvin Meritor 2000-2002 Business Unit Manager, Metal working, Assembly, Plating, Painting- Automotive

American Can 1999-2000 Plant Manager $40M, Stamping, Deep Draw, Coating, Ink / Litho- Food Industry

Prior to 1999 I held Engineering, Management & Supervision positions with various Automotive Companies.

EDUCATION

• MBA, Operations Management & Finance, Strayer University 2011

• BS, Industrial Technology, Tennessee Technological University (Manufacturing, Engineering &

Business)

• Six Sigma Green Belt Operational Excellence, Philips Electronics, Somerset, NJ

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