Krystal D. Marker

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

Medina, Ohio 44256

330-***-**** cell

acemn6@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Passionate professional with proven expertise in leadership and

manufacturing. Driven to the goal of waste elimination through the tools of

lean manufacturing. Tools consisting of Takt Time, One Piece Flow, Process

Mapping, SMED, Material Replacement Systems and Standard Work. A leader

driven to help people work smarter not harder. Reduced inventory, shorter

lead times, more flexibility, better utilization of assets and improved

safety. Strong communication skills and infectious energy.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SPIROL International, Shim Division 1/14

- Present

SPIROL Shim is a manufacturer of precision engineered shims, washers and

spacers. With over 70 years of experience dedicated to making shims,

quality and service have made SPIROL one of the premier global suppliers

for precision custom shims.

Production Supervisor - 1/14 - Present

Responsible for all manufacturing processes and associates on 1st shift.

Processes include stock and shear, machining and grinding, heat treat,

receiving, de-burr, edge bond and shipping. Development of lean processes

and continuous improvement efforts.

Three D Metals, Inc.

7/11 - 6/13

Industry leader of value added slitting, edging and oscillating of low and

high carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminum. Serving

automotive, appliance, electrical and construction industries worldwide.

ISO 9001 Registered

Plant Manager - 7/11 - 6/13

Responsible for all manufacturing processes (machining, secondary machining

operations, maintenance, material handling, warehouse and shipping.) Also

included supervision of 90 hourly reports and 5 leadership reports.

Introducing continuous improvement efforts from policy deployment level

down through all levels of operations.

Simpler Consulting - North America 10/10- 7/11

Simpler is the largest lean transformation firm in the country with proven

results in commercial, healthcare, public and banking sectors. Transforming

businesses by applying the tools of lean to eliminate waste and variation,

standardize processes and drive ROI and business growth.

Senior Consultant (Sensei) - 10/10 - 7/11

Responsible for key accounts ranging from a large hospital with over 5500

employees to a division of a 13 Billion dollar manufacturing conglomerate.

Responsibilities include driving their lean transformation throughout all

aspects of their business. Coaching leaders to grow and develop teams,

while instilling lean methodologies and tools. Manage accounts and growth

plan as well as all training and benefit tracking.

AMRESCO, Inc. - Solon, Ohio

4/10 - 10/10

AMRESCO is a manufacturer and supplier of high quality biochemicals and

reagents for Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Proteomics, Clinical and

Histology areas of research. AMRESCO is an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 certified

company and all of our facilities comply with QSR standards to ensure

customers receive the highest quality materials.

Production Manager 4/10 - 10/10

Responsible for all manufacturing processes in one of four facilities.

Processes include manufacturing, filling, material handling, warehouse and

shipping. All products are filled on automated production lines in clean

environments. Also includes supervision of 15 salaried and hourly

associates. Implementing a lean culture with the elimination of waste and

standardization of processes.

. Reduced set up times by 53% eliminating the need for overtime and

freeing up resources to other locations

. Created time based standard work for set ups and run

. Improved efficiencies from 60% to 89%, while improving quality

. Initiated training program to streamline new hire process

. Participant in leadership development program to mentor and coach new

and aspiring leaders.

Tuthill Corporation, Coupling Group - Berea, Ohio 11/97-12/08

ISO certified quick disconnect coupling manufacturer with annual sales of

$42 million and 135 employees. Comprised of the Hansen, Couplers Gromelle

S.A. and Quick Seal brands. Provides the world's best and most complete

line of quick coupling solutions and leak testing and filling connectors.

Vice President of Operations 07/07-12/08

Responsible for all manufacturing processes (machining, secondary

operations, assembly, maintenance, material handling, warehouse and

shipping.) Also included supervision of 100 hourly reports and 7 leadership

reports. Drove continuous improvement efforts from policy deployment level

down through all levels of operations.

. Reduced past due from $450,000 to $89,000 through waste elimination

and pursuit of one piece flow.

. Lead a staff level team to redefine marketing directions and product

focus, resulting in 13 focused markets that would serve as a new

marketing strategy and prune low margin/low volume product offerings.

. Responsible for recruiting and hiring of all manufacturing positions.

Vice President of Strategic Development 09/06 - 07/07

Responsible for transferring lean manufacturing knowledge to customers,

vendors and international plants. Also responsible for all recruiting and

human resource functions. Local coaching champion for Radical Leadership

and Conscious Company.

. Recruited 8 key leadership roles, averaging one placement per month.

. Lead 5 Kaizen events and lean training sessions at the Gromelle

Coupling location, in Annemasse, France.

. Created material replenishment systems with several OEM customers

(Weber Grill, Dormont Manufacturing and Shurflo)

Vice President of Hydraulic Value Stream 12/01 - 09/06

Responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of hydraulic coupling

manufacturing. Supervision of raw material, material handling, machining,

secondary operations, maintenance and assembly. Lead continuous improvement

throughout all processes.

. Reduced past due sales orders from $200,000 to $1,200.

. SMED/set up reduction - Rotary Transfer Hydromat from 90 hours to 6

hours

. SMED/set up reduction - Acme Multiple Spindle from 40 hours to 2 hours

. One Piece Flow/Standard Work - Assembly process, improving efficiency

from 20% to 85%.

. Chosen to be AMA Best Plant Tour Site - Lead Internal Team

. Interviewed by Industry Week for Best Lean Practices - VOC (voice of

customer)

Director of Continuous Improvement 11/99 - 12/01

Responsible for implementing Tuthill Business System (lean manufacturing)

through education, culture shift and hands on Kaizen. Visited and worked

closely with leading lean manufacturing companies such as Wiremold and BF

Goodrich Aerospace to acquire lean skills and knowledge.

. Improved delivery performance from 25% on time to 90% on time.

. Reduced inventory from 11 million dollars to 4 million dollars and

reduced warehouse by 30,000 sq. ft. (average part cost = $1.00)

. Improved safety by 78%.

Human Resource Manager 11/97 - 11/99

Responsible for recruitment and retention, payroll processing, benefit

administration, wage analysis, merit based pay structure, policy review and

update and workers compensation.

. Successful avoided UAW attempt to unionize facility

. Achieved Affirmative Action status and compliance.

. Implemented and achieved an average of 20 hours training program for

all employees (TBS, Safety, Communication skills)

PC SKILLS

. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) & Internet Explorer

. SAP

. JDE

. ADP PC Payroll for Windows

TRAINING/SEMINARS

. Tuthill Business System (Lean Manufacturing), August 1998, Berea, Ohio

. Karrass Effective Negotiating I, September 2006, Cleveland, Ohio

. Coaching for Performance, March 2007, Berea, Ohio

. Radical Leadership I & II, December 2005, Orlando, Florida

. Certified Red Cross Instructor

. Tooling U

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Undergraduate studies in Psychology

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