Ronald D. Aitchison Day Phone: 815-***-****

**** ********* ** ****** *****: 815-***-****

Nashville, TN 37221 abmf4l@r.postjobfree.com

Creative, Forward-Thinking, Analytical, Hard-Worker

BACKGROUND

Mgr of QC and Branch Ops / Mgr 6/17/2013 - Hydroflo Pumps Fairview, TN

of Process Improvement Present USA

Facilitated the replacement of 5 branch managers at 4 locations and the retraining of

staff (Indiana, Arkansas, Texas, and California)

Implemented communication systems and operational metrics to track productivity of

satellite locations

Began implementation of document controls throughout the companies

Assessed skills and implemented succession management programs for all branches

Began creation of documented work instructions for each operations function

Began implementation of 5S and Lean methodology at all branches

Brought all branches up to date on reviewing process for all associates, including

disciplinary actions, screening, hiring, and all training

Ensured all branches operated within 2014 budgeted sales goals

Reinstituted company policies to promote cultural changes regarding Safety, Quality,

Velocity, and Costs

Operations Manager 4/2008 - Polygon Company Walkerton, IN

4/15/2013

Stabilized processes, through cross-training and regular production dialogues with

non-union operators (40-60 total), bringing delivery performance from below 70% to

over 95% on time in high-volume division

Increased productivity by over 5% across 2012 (over 10% over productivity goals for

2013 to date) by reducing down time, absenteeism, and creating more efficient work

cells through Value Stream Mapping and more productive manufacturing techniques

Reduced scrap by 21% across 2012 by implementing weekly monitoring systems with

proactive action plans. Also reduced select consumption costs $116k over the last

fiscal year by creating better item tracking and managerial accountability.

Developed standardized work instructions to promote best practice new-hire training,

as well as forecasting models with hiring/RIF decision matrices

Empowered and trained hourly associates into new management roles to secure

succession management plans

Lead A3 cross-functional team to increase TPY by 14% through statistical analysis and

quality process improvements

Increased safety awareness and reduced recordable and non-recordable injuries by more

than 50%

Fabrication/Assembly 1/2005 - Caterpillar Joliet, IL

Supervisor 12/2007

Lead the management of 25+ union fabricators and assemblers hosting the hydraulic

suspension systems for off-highway mining trucks ($15mil/month business unit).

Worked with Kaizen teams to implement production-dialogue systems with machinists to

address Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost concerns/improvements on a 2-hour basis.

Helped Lean Teams develop and institute WIPcaps and product supermarkets to more

efficiently and effectively supply customers internally and externally

Trained and developed over a dozen new shop schedulers, materials planners, and line

supervisors to supplement succession in those areas as well as facilitate clear

communications between suppliers and customers on both ends of the Value Stream.

Helped complete/coordinate moving the entire business unit to another facility while

maintaining customer deliveries

Materials Buyer/Planner 12/2001 - Contract - Joliet, IL

12/2004 Caterpillar

Procured materials supporting the manufacturing of hydraulic suspension systems for

Caterpillar's off-highway mining trucks. Scheduled JIT delivery from suppliers and

to customers. Created system inventory controls utilizing Lean Supply principles and

MRP through electronic data interchange.

Worked with accounting and supplier teams to reduce obsolete inventory through sale

and scrap as well as increase inventory turns to between 12 and 18 per year.

Inside Sales 5/1994 - Joliet Valves Rockford, IL

10/2000 Inc

Managed procurement and sales of Pipe, Valves, and Fittings to existing accounts

through wholesale distribution center as well as on site locations

Did competitive research on commercial and government third party outsourced

logistics companies to supplement integrated supply systems

EDUCATION

BA in Business 8/1995 - Rockford Rockford, IL

Management/Marketing 5/1999 College

1. Primary emphasis in personnel and production operations management

2. Secondary emphasis in Computer Science, Spanish, and English

AFFILIATIONS

Habitat for Humanity 4/1998 - Present

MISC. SKILLS

Fluent with all MS Office software and most other Windows Advanced

applications

Comfortable with IBM and other systems Intermediate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fast learner, very coachable, innovative problem solver, great team leader as well as

alone, excellent organizational skills, good at multi-tasking, exceptional

communication and leadership skills, and VERY detailed oriented

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