JAMES A. WHITE

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

Independence, MO 64050

Cell 816-***-****

Jawtoy55@ gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position which utilizes, both my supervisory and technical skills from 23 years

Military Service(DOD) Department of Defense a nd 15 Years in Automotive

Manufacturing Industry, with the ability to apply the latest 5S & Kaizen plus Risk

Assessments practices, to help improve any growing company satisfy all the customer

needs by producing safe, quality product meeting or exceeding their needs.

SUMMARY

I have the ability to look at a project and streamline them, which can turn out to be more

cost effective and more productive without any effect to quality of end result. In 1992 I

was able to manage the way the Air Force upgraded their air launch missiles. This was

by underbidding private contractors such as Texas Instruments and thus saving taxpayers

$4 million plus dollars. Also completing the job in half the time that T.I. estimated. The

award given by the President’s Council for Productive Management had not been given

out 7 years prior to my receiving this prestigious accomplishment by the Federal

Government.

During Desert Storm I was to lead a team into the desert to make modifications to our

first line of defense which had a great impact on the outcome of the war. For this I

received t he Desert Storm medal which is the highest honor for a civilian to receive for

the war effort.

In the past years I have instructed Turkish, German and Greek military personnel along

with U.S. troops on the safe use of their weaponry. How to follow tech manuals to

ensure safety and quality on the end result. Making all computer entries to update

inventories and weed out potential problems.

My strongest strength is my ability to work with others. To have effective

Communication, to meet all objectives of my customers needs. By always applying the

facts that there is no I in the word TEAM and always trying to lead by example.

This was proven in my years work for Meridian Automotive System a nd Nitto Denko

Automotive now with, Magna LMV Automotive Systems; by an increase of Quality and

Production on shift I have been assigned.

WORK HISTORY

February 2012 to 1/2015

Area Leader (Product Supervisor)

Magna International Group ( LMV Automotive Systems), 3251 Heartland Drive. Liberty MO

Supervised Team Members in the completion of 94 end items for Magna on Ford Transit

line at Claycomo plant. By the use of 274 Fanic Robotic welding units. Also have

experience with ABB Robots applying g E.Coat and finished paint on end items.

Interview/Hired and Trained team members on these multi platform units.

By following best practice in lean Mfg. using (TWI) traning within industry.

Help team member understand periodic work by doing work charts/time study for cycle

time versus TACK TIME. The putting info in to(SWI) standard work instructions. Assisted/

Insured that PPAPs met Quality STD and Dimensional SPC according to customer CAD

Drawings for final buy off.

April 2011 to February 2012

Production Supervisor,

Nitto Denko Automotive, 8485 Prospect Kansas City MO. 64123

Supervisor of the 3rd shift that is running 14 Extruder machines, 6 Injectors plus an

Asphalt press cutter on a minimum 12 hour shift, plus weekends.

Responsibilities : Safety, Quality, Scheduling & Staffing of each line/equipment.

Handle Training, payroll Spreadsheets, Disciplinary actions for some 75 employees in

This is an Union Plant.

April 2006-January 2011

Production Team Leader,

Caravan Ingredients (CSM Company), 13830 Botts Rd.,Grandview, MO 64030.

Caravan is an International Food and Bakery ingredient supplier. The Grandview site is

made up of 3 plants.

First, Lactic Acid and Lactic Acid derivative plant.

Second, Blend/Hydrate product.

Third, Distillation of Mono-Diglycerides and Monoglycerides from liquid to powder.

My responsibilities: Managed three plants to ensure production levels were achieved

through safe, quality production methods to meet or exceed the customer’s needs.

The goal was to produce a total of 300,000lbs of product between plants on a 12 hour

shift. I met these goals by driving for results through sel f management and development

of others. Lead employees through entrepreneurial initiatives that have a positive impact

on the customer satisfaction. This builds partnership, performance and passion through

all levels of the company.

Daily functions: Oversaw that the production schedule was being met and made sure all

documentation was being filled out supporting quality and production numbers. Put

together a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to improve safety and performance . Prioritized

nightly functions and most importantly identified sources of yield losses. Implement ed

effective corrective actions through training at all levels of the plants.

2002 – 2006

Paint/Injected Molding Supervisor

Meridian Automotive Systems Kansas City Plant #9

900 68th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66111 913-***-****

Responsibilities: Our plant supply Ford, General motors and Dodge with thermo plastic

molded, painted and assembled parts for the big three truck divisions.

Duties: As 2nd shift Paint Supervisor I was tasked to insure we had quality parts, to meet

or exceed customer needs. This process of being involved from the molding thru the part

and final inspection process. On the paint end of process my responsibilities were to

ensure material was on hand and mixed currently. Insure application of material by (15)

fifteen ABB S-4 plus robots and personnel to run these robots were ready at all times.

We produced some 1400 plus parts per shift. Often had to make major decisions to

change scheduling in order to meet shipment for our customer needs, never affecting

quality.

Worked closely with other Department Supervisor and P lant Superintendent. So that ten

months out of the year 2nd shift had a higher yield and quality percentage numbers then

other shifts doing the same process. Do accident investigations and recommendations.

Trained personnel in safety, employee relations, intervention, sexual harassment,

Hazmat. Also the proper use of robots/equipment and material used everyday to insure

the safety and the best quality parts for our customer.

I assumed all duties and responsibilities for the Plant Superintendent Barry Zimmeron in

his absence. Ph. #913-***-****

Other Duties: Maintain time and attendance records for employees.

2000 – 2001

Senior Tech

Dynamic Systems

635 Slater Lane, Alexandria, VA 703-***-****

Instructed USA and Foreign military personnel on reprogramming H.A.R.M. Air Launch

Missile Systems.

Duties: Consisted of extensive travel in and out of conus. Set up and instruct train ing for

military personnel on reprogramming, inspection, safety, hazmat and quality assurance.

Formulated data analysis projecting failure rate on inventory.

Travel: Germany, Greece, T urkey, Saudi, and aboard Air Craft Carrier, West and Eas t

Coast Military Bases.

1998 – 2000

Maintenance Supervisor II

Western Missouri Correctional Center

609 E. Pence Rd., Cameron, MO 816-***-****

Responsibilities: Scheduled the days worked for the maintenance department.

Supervised 28 skilled traded employees and 105 offender s to assist the staff. The facility

accommodates 2800 offenders that consist of 10 housing units, administration building

and central services. Ordered tools and material for specialized jobs keeping control of

inventory for both.

Trades: Supervised electricians, A/C, welding and machine shop, painting and carpentry

shop.

1995 – 1998

Central Business District Controller, City of St. Joseph

City Hall Faraon St., St. Joseph, MO 816-***-****

Special police commission to handle downtown traffic and parking control. Supervised

meter maids and city personnel responsible for maintenance to parking structures,

Handled all complaints from citizens on parking tickets and road closures and insured

proper permits were being used. Assisted in accident investigations in the downtown

district.

1976 – 1994 DOD Military

Supervisor Foreman (WS-12),

Department of Defense, Naval Weapon Station Fallbrook

Fallbrook, CA, 760-***-****

Supervised up to 65 employees in the production and repair of some 3500 explosive air

launch missiles per year. Operated and managed on a 4.2 million dollar budget.

Responsibilities: Final Quality Inspector, planned work assignments daily for nine

different teams. Ensured production completed on time and under bid. Personnel

records, certifications for all employees updated monthly. Instructed classes on safety,

hazardous waste and building tools and equipment. Tech manual review and blueprint

verification. Written SOP.

Ordnance Equipment Leader (WI-10)

Lead Mechanics on three weapons systems, Harm/Sidewinder/Phoenix Missiles.

Troubleshot mechanical failures, trained team members on how to repair missiles, how

to use scopes, pressure check-ups leak testers, and calibrated electronic meters.

Journeyman Mechanic (WG-10)

R & R all mechanical parts on each section of the weapons systems using tech manuals

and blueprints. Responsible for complete disassembly of weapons system, R & R bad

subcomponents, re-assembly and ensure completed in or under bid cost.

Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Helper (WG-8)

Assisted Journeyman mechanic in everyday re-work of missiles. Move in and out

production using 15,000 lbs forklifts and cranes. Tractor trailer driver.

Material Expenditure (WG-7)

Responsible for keeping all supplies in stock for nine weapons systems so production

contracts were met. Ordered all tools and equipment, keeping budget balanced.

United States Marine Corps (E-5), San Diego, CA

EDUCATION

B.A. Equal Government Certified Class in: Quality Inspection; Safety; Micro Soldering/

Welding. Supervisors Management Classes in: Employee Relations; Crisis Intervention;

Sexual Harassment; Budget and Planning.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Presidents Council for Productive Management, 1992, (saving taxpayers $4 million

dollars); Los Angeles Management Improvement Award by increasing productivity 18%

in 1993 with no increase in costs; Desert Storm Civilian Commendation.

References available upon request.

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