MINES, RODNEY
*** ***** ******* ***** ******, ALABAMA 35040
205-***-**** acgi4m@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Experienced and flexible LEAN leader with multiple skill sets developed over 15+ years of
world class manufacturing seeks manager/director level position. Equally proficient in shop
floor management, project management, kaizen, strategy, planning and administrative
functions. Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and improve people, processes and
systems.
Work Experience
MPS Expert
2013 Present
Mercedes Benz 1 Mercedes Drive Vance, AL 35490
1st graduate of the worldwide 1 year MPS Expert Training program from my plant (2013), I
now serve as an internal lean expert (2014). I can be deployed to any aspect of the business
with the expectation of making measureable, sustainable improvement. Lead/support high
level strategic and operational projects, often simultaneously. So far in 2014:
led stabilization efforts at 1 million square foot JIT/JIS parts warehouse
supported ramp up efforts to launch new C class in retooled Assembly shop
supported expert project to improve equipment availability in Assembly shop
leading $500K expert project to implement JIS/JIT shopping cart for Assembly line
MPS Specialist
2011 2012
Mercedes Benz 1 Mercedes Drive Vance, AL 35490
Developed MPS Academy Training Program for company wide use(2011)
Served as Administrator for MPS Academy (2012)
Served as Lead Trainer for MPS Academy(2012)
Planning Engineer
2008 2011
Mercedes Benz 1 Mercedes Drive Vance, AL 35490
Coordinated series build from development to production
Served as Ramp up Team Coordinator during SOP activities for assembly lines
Lead line balancing/efficiency activities
Group Leader
2004 2008
Mercedes Benz 1 Mercedes Drive Vance, AL 35490
Managed CI Teams for both MBUSI Paint Shops
Mentored other CI Leaders with self developed plan
Created/facilitated CI training for existing Team Members and new hires
Organizational Development Specialist
2001 2004
Mercedes Benz 1 Mercedes Drive Vance, AL 35490
Responsible for the development and facilitation of diverse training library (leadership,
operations and production system)
Group Leader for the Continuous Improvement Team in administration areas (2002)
Group Leader for the Continuous Improvement Team in production areas (2001)
Responsible for the development and implementation of company wide Team
Member survey program (2000)
Production Team Member
1997 2001
Mercedes Benz 1 Mercedes Drive Vance, AL 35490
Performed mig welding and spot welding on steel bodies
Adjusted and repaired body panels
Performed quality inspection and confirmation
Performed TPM checks on robotic equipment per schedule
Trained new Team Members in operational methods, standards and procedures
Professional Development
MPS Expert Daimler
Six Sigma Green Belt Daimler
Certificate in Organizational Development The University of Alabama
Certificate in Lean Manufacturing Auburn University
Education
Bachelors of Science in Management The University of Alabama Expected
completion date: May 2015 (2 classes remaining)
References
Chadwick Hampton
Body Shop Manager – Mercedes Benz
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Vandon Robinson
Paint Shop Manger – Mercedes Benz
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Hugh Shadeed
Engineering Manager – Mercedes Benz
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Kevin Shapcott
Project Manager – Lean Coaching Limited
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UK (011) 44782/869 2564
US 248-***-****
Lorne Walters
Lean Consultant – co os
Lorne.walters@co os.de
UK (011) 447*********
Tracey Williams
Shift Supervisor Daimler Trucks Gastonia
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Virna Simmons
Physician Atlanta Medical Center
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Jerel Davis
Firefighter City of Birmingham
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