Rick Homman

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PROFILE

Operations leader specializing in the triage, stabilization, and continuous

improvement of discrete and process manufacturing environments. Models

servant leadership, adaptive persistence, and a knack for navigating

unclear territory. Strong acumen in the resolution of delay, defect, and

deviation drivers. Core competencies:

. The human element of manufacturing - utilizing emotional drivers to

promote employment engagement

. LeanSigma - systematic waste & variation reduction (Certified Lean Six

Sigma Black Belt, Certified Lean Management Expert)

. Data mining / quantitative analysis

. ISO 9001:2008 & TS16949 deployment - Quality Management System

overhaul or "new build"

. P&L / cash flow optimization - vertical & horizontal financial

analysis

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Unarco, Springfield, TN 2013-present

General Manager

Currently laying the foundation for a cultural shift from command structure

to an employee driven approach to value added, mission critical elements at

a 270 employee manufacturing company.

Owl's Head Alloys, Bowling Green, KY 2010-2013

(Commodity pricing - severe volume impact)

Vice President & General Manager

Introduced incremental and measurable stability to an operation plagued by

inventory mismanagement, excessive costs, dissatisfied commercial

customers, disengaged employees, and out of control processes. Retained

entire customer base following a catastrophic performance year in 2009 by

introducing a high level of transparency, implementing customer centric,

confidence building best practices, and performing voice of the customer

analysis. Witnessed a 54% increase in volume within 2 months as a direct

result of a new customer relationship management initiative based on first

time quality and immediate service recovery.

Increased average product throughput velocity by 90% within 1 year through

a process focused, complexity reduction approach to shop floor

transactions.

Improved product recovery (CTQ KPI) by 83% within 2 years by funneling

product and process variation via the modification of existing procedures,

exhaustive technical research, and the acquisition of more effective

technology at minimal capital expenditure.

Proceduralized and standardized all manufacturing and business activities

while designing an ISO 9001:2008 compliant Quality Management System from

the ground up. ISO certification completed with 0 non-conformities.

2011 EBITDA increase over 2009 EBITDA of 252%. Gained an increasingly

tighter level of spending control by utilizing intellectual capital before

injecting dollars into the operation.

KenTool, Akron, OH 2008-

2010

Director of Operations

Drove down waste within the world's leading manufacturer of tire servicing

tools by championing projects such as current and future state VSM, process

lead time reduction through cellular application, and VA / NVA analysis.

Reduced process lead time for highest volume product family by 81%,

insuring same day, every day availability.

Initiated a statistical process control program to reduce variation as part

of a new quality management system that reduced scrap ratio from 8% in 2007

to 3% in 2008.

Reduced plant-wide WIP inventory by 40% utilizing SMED, eliminating batch

queues, and grouping disconnected processes into mixed model manufacturing

cells / focused factories.

Reduced Full Time Equivalent employees by 51% with a concurrent increase in

direct labor effectiveness of 36% and overall plant effectiveness of 34%.

2009YTD EBITDA increase over 2008YTD EBITDA of 342%, despite a 16%

reduction in volume. Available cash increase over 1,000% during same

period.

Direct reports included Plant Manager, Quality Manager, Maintenance

Manager, Production Control Manager, Shipping Manager, and Human Resources

/ Safety Manager.

Member of the KenTool Executive Committee.

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, Bowling Green, KY 2006-2008

Production Manager

Led an international staff consisting of 4 Manufacturing Engineers, 5

Production Supervisors, 8 Dept. Leads, and over 120 indirect reports in a

TS 16949 certified Japanese manufacturing facility.

Acting as a teacher and mentor, trained front line supervision and

engineers to "see", i.e. - identify and eliminate common waste such as

overproduction, product queues, non value added processing, over analysis,

and idle time using relevant value stream data and PDCA methodology.

Involved in all phases, from strategy to execution, of equipment

installation projects and new product launches. Plant footprint doubled in

size during tenure, resulting in 2 new 6200 metric ton press installations,

2 new machining center installations. 15 new products launched in same

time frame requiring extensive trials, manufacturability approvals, PPAP

submissions, and final customer approvals.

Parts per month production more than tripled with an equipment capacity

increase of only 50%. Plant received Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce

"Industry of the Year" award as recognition for manufacturing excellence.

Claim free quality performance maintained at or above 99% and on time

delivery performance elevated to 100%.

Premier Industries, Columbus, OH

2005-2006 (Plant closure)

Plant Manager

Direct reports included Production Manager, Human Resources Manager, Safety

Manager, Quality Control Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Logistics

Manager.

Reduced manufacturing overhead spending from $390,000/month to

$290,000/month within 2 months of assuming leadership of operation.

Reduced labor spending by an average of $50,000/month through proper labor

utilization and volume based staffing.

Process Mapped operations and corrected numerous product flow deficiencies,

resulting in lead-time reductions from 2 weeks to 3 - 5 days for 80% of

product lines.

Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Heath, OH 1998-

2005

Production Coordinator

Fast track promotions through a series of increasingly responsible

production and operations management positions with one of the worlds

leading producers of aluminum rod and bar products. Advances based on

consistently strong gains in production yields, operational efficiency, and

quality ratings across diverse product lines. Trained and managed teams of

up to 50 employees.

Successfully managed through a period of accelerated product demand as

Kaiser went through a multi-tiered reorganization, diversification, and

lengthy labor dispute requiring 2 entire workforce replacements.

Consistently improved effectiveness ratios and on-time delivery utilizing

Lean Manufacturing principles, strengthening Kaiser's relationship with its

customers and consistently meeting production milestones and deadlines.

Redesigned core planning, scheduling, staffing, and production functions to

streamline processes and expedite output.

Revitalized non-performing manufacturing areas challenged with personnel,

material, quality, and cost problems using DMAIC methodology.

Championed multi-department safety programs with emphasis on OSHA

compliance, LO/TO, hazard control, mobile equipment, confined space entry,

personal protective equipment, and job safety practices. Created

ergonomics program and committee designed to reduce repetitive stress

injuries.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

CTEC, Newark, OH

2001-2003 (Evenings)

Instructor - I.T. Engineering

Instructed adult students and I.T. professionals in the design and

management of diverse shop-floor network systems. Managed classroom of 16

- 20 students effectively, maintaining student interest through

professional instruction and encouraging participation by creating "real

world" challenges in a laboratory setting.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / EDUCATION

Information Technology Engineering - TechSkills (2001 - CCNP, CCNA)

Central Ohio Technical College, Columbus State (1988-92)

Courses, seminars, and exhaustive self-study in Lean Manufacturing (Toyota

Production System), Six Sigma, Labor and Employment Law, Environmental

Regulations, Brand Loyalty (Customer Relationship Management), and Conflict

Management and Resolution

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

CLSSBB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

CLME - Certified Lean Management Expert

State of Ohio Teaching License

Cisco Certified Network Engineer - #CSCO10306712

PUBLICATIONS

"Developing And Deploying An ISO 9001:2008 Compliant QMS In A Variation

Rich Manufacturing Environment" by Rick Homman

White Paper - International Conference on ISO 9000

"Manufacturing Cellularization Through Product Family Grouping - High Mix,

Low Volume" by Rick Homman

White Paper - Hand Tool Institute

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