Larry D. Boone ****

Broadfields Drive Louisville, KY 40207

502-***-**** acawlw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE:

Strategic operations management professional with Fortune 100 & 500

consumer goods experience leading fast paced, high volume, multi-shift

manufacturing and distribution plants...union and non-union experience.

Strong leadership, communication, process improvement, and cost reduction

expertise. Extensive supply chain management experience meeting key

deliverables. Skilled at analyzing business issues and implementing cost

effective change. Experience with: Lean/5-S/Kaizen, cross functional

teamwork, SOP implementation, TPM, SMED, run rate reduction/budgeting,

production benchmarking, workforce reductions & expansions, and

coaching/mentoring staff.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Project Leader...dual role of Plant and HR Manager...for a 250

associate plant shutdown in 2005-2006. Seven month relocation

assignment. Project $400,000 under budget and transition timeline

ahead of schedule. Successfully partnered with other sites to

schedule equipment transfers, develop accurate capacity plans,

integrate increased workloads, and define/plan associate training

needs.

. Managed capital equipment projects totaling over $20 million

. Co-Project Lead of large scale relocation and new facility start-

up for Zappos' Returns department. Directed all operational

aspects...workstation and conveyance design, and specific process

flows.

. Developed and implemented a comprehensive production benchmarking

system (operational, individual & plant components) for multi-

site manufacturing plants...yearly labor savings of over

$500,000.

. Created and facilitated a cross-functional team of hourly and

exempt associates to embrace workplace re-design/improved

teamwork expectations/Lean manufacturing principles. Achieved an

18% increase in productivity in 2007.

. Key member of American Greetings Workflow/Supply Chain

Reorganization team. Analyzed workflow and supply chain processes

and developed dedicated routing efficiencies. Increased process

standardization, strategically load balanced equipment, and

standardized production methods. Result: 15% reduction in lead-

time and $1.6 million in manufacturing costs.

. Designed an innovative, "process friendly", size greeting card

adopted by senior management that reduced annual paper

consumption and lithographic and converting job changeovers by

$1.5 million annually.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

GEOTHERMAL SERVICES COMPANY

Site/HR Manager- Louisville, KY

2012- present

. Total responsibility for all HR functions for this regional

commercial & residential geothermal energy (site assessment,

drilling/casing, piping installation) leader.

. Assist with site and project management to maximize staffing

resources, maintain installation schedules, and resolve client

concerns.

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ZAPPOS (Amazon owned) FULFILLMENT CENTER

Facilities Manager: Returns - Shepherdsville, KY

2011- 2012

. Department Manager for a 24/7 customer Returns department.

Responsible for all KPI's.

. Directly manage 4 managers, 4 production leads, and all support

personnel for a 375 team member

facility... processed over 9 million footwear and apparel

returns per year.

. Drive processing efficiencies, and lead fast paced operational

change within a high volume environment with massive Peak cycles.

. Co-Project Lead on Returns Department relocation from main

distribution center to a satellite facility.

Transition achieved with minimal interruption in customer

service, while adapting to a new WMS.

GENERAL MILLS

Shift Manager- New Albany, IN

2010

. Complete shift responsibility (operations and human

resources) for manufacturing of Pillsbury brand refrigerated

baked goods within cost, productivity, and other key metric

targets while adhering to AIB and GMP guidelines. Improved

productivity rate by 5%

. Directly managed 4 supervisors, electrical and mechanical

team leaders, and indirectly managed 115 production associates

within a 24/6 facility.

. Utilized continuous improvement, autonomous maintenance (AM),

and line specific team building to drive plant culture toward

employee ownership of equipment & operational success.

DECO PAPER PRODUCTS

Operations Manager - Louisville, KY

2007- 2008

. Managed a 24/7 manufacturing plant, with 6 supervisory reports,

producing 25 million

paper plates/containers weekly.

. Coordinated company transition to Lean/5-S philosophy, and

adherence to AIB food related

production and quality standards.

. Initiated revamped quality control program, decreasing re-work

costs by 10% and customer

complaints by 20%.

. Developed and implemented a production benchmarking and

individual performance

management system that led to a 12% increase in productivity in

2008.

AMERICAN GREETINGS

1989- 2007

Just In Time Line Production Manager - Bardstown, KY

1997-2007

. Managed production cells ranging from 125-275 associates. 2004-

2007, managed one half of the 550 associate plant, $6 million

annual budget, $15 million in high speed die cutting, heat

stamping, folding, and packaging equipment, and 15 direct

reports. Worked closely with product management and corporate

forecasting teams to meet fluctuating production demands, manage

fast track projects, and achieve key deliverables for major

retailer ( Wal-Mart and Target) and seasonal driven sales programs

while achieving all KPI's.

. Led department to a 22% improvement in product throughput in 2006

Implemented TPM and extensive time delay studies on key

equipment...generated 20% increase in the Productivity Rate across

all machinery in 2005-06.

. Developed associate led Scrap Reduction Team that improved quality

assurance measures across all operations...effort led to $200,000

scrap reduction savings against previous year.

. Implemented line balancing initiatives that led to "continuous

running" of machinery. Introduced "Floater" position to minimize

changeover times, standardize changeover methods, and decrease

unplanned line stoppages. Expanded job sharing to improve

teamwork and reduce periodic overburdening/under utilization. Sum

of initiatives: labor savings of $350,000.

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Human Resources Manager - Lafayette, TN

1994-1997

. Total responsibility for all facets of HR at this 24/7 envelope

and note card manufacturing plant. Under my leadership, the 1995

employee attitude survey indicated major improvements in: plant

communication, job satisfaction, and overall morale compared to

1993 survey.

. Training delivered: Effective supervisory skills, grievance

avoidance, performance management, employee involvement,

continuous improvement, and Safety related training.

. Developed departmental safety teams, and introduced restricted

duty guidelines. Lost time accidents and workdays decreased by 40%

and 60%, respectively,

EDUCATION

. University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

. Bachelor of Arts - Business and Psychology emphasis

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