Scott E. Coleman

*** ***** ***** ************, ** 38017 C901-***-**** H901-***-****

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Operations/Project Manager

Goal orientated, driven professional with 20 year history of operational excellence. Managed complex,

dynamic organizations always meeting or exceeding desired metrics. Passion for continuous

improvement. Skilled in project development and management.

Key Skills

Statistical Analysis (Six Sigma) Organized Labor Relations

Budgeting & Cost Controls Capital Management

Teambuilding/Training/Supervision Turnaround Management

Safety/Quality Controls Strategic Planning

Vendor/Inventory Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership

New Production Start-up Continuous Improvement

Steel Fabrication/Stamping Change Agent

Welding/Brazing Assembly Operations

Lean Manufacturing (TPS) High Volume Operations

Experience

United Technologies Corporation

Climate, Controls, and Securities (formerly Carrier Corporation) Collierville, TN 38017

2nd Shift Plant Superintendent 2014

Business Unit Manager - Assembly Operations 2010-2013

ACE Champion (Continuous Improvement Manager) 2009-2010

Lead Supervisor - Fabrication 2007-2009

Senior Supervisor - Fabrication 2005-2009

Complete oversight of 2nd shift operations – up to 19 salaried personnel.

Managed complex organization comprised of up to 650 hourly employees – engaged in the manufacture of residential and light

commercial HVAC products.

Direct reports consisted of 9 salaried supervisors, 4 industrial engineers, and 2 Process Excellence Leaders.

Led continuous improvement efforts that transformed areas of the factory into “best-in-class”.

Led quality improvement teams that resulted in 63% reduction in defects.

Improved Equipment Uptime by 37% and 18% respectively in 2 different areas in Fabrication.

Won numerous excellence awards in engineering, safety, and employee engagement.

Wabtec Corporation

Young Touchstone, Inc.- subsidiary company Jackson, TN 38301

Area Manager (Business Unit Manager) 2001-2005

Managed sub-plant area of manufacturing operation in production of heat exchange products (radiators) for commercial

applications in the railroad, off-highway, and industrial generator markets.

Managed salaried support groups including manufacturing engineering and quality engineering.

Led plant maintenance personnel and scheduled project work.

Directed safety awareness programs that resulted in the most improved plant in Wabtec in 2002.

Established PFMEAs and Control Plans for standard products.

Improved equipment uptime and OEE by 16% through set-up redcuctions and an active TPM program.

Tower Automotive Milan, TN 38358

Scott E. Coleman

475 Ellie Place Collierville, TN 38017 C901-***-**** H901-***-****

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Press Shop Assistant Operations Leader 1999-2001

Team Leader (Salaried Production Supervisor) 1998-1999

Hourly Production Worker 1994-1998

Directed blanking/stamping operations that supplied Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, BM, Isuzu, and Freightliner.

Managed 75 production workers in Union environment.

Scheduled production requirements daily.

Utilized Toyota Production System for set-up time reductions in press shop, which accounted for up to 60% improvement in some

areas

Implemented initial 5 S program and a pilot Kanban program.

Served as Customer Liason for quality and delivery issues – Made several courtesy visits to customer locations.

Organizational Awards

Industry Week’s “Best 10 Plants” Distinction (2011)

ACE Gold Award (2010) – United Technologies’ Elite-Level Facility

Education

University of Tennessee at Martin, BS in Business Administration (Economics/Finance), 1998

Additional Training & Certifications:

Six Sigma Training – Green Belt Equivalent

Employment Law Seminars – EEOC, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, etc.

Toyota Production System – extensive training

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