Kenneth M Dayton

925-***-**** (cell) acrtk5@r.postjobfree.com Livermore, CA 94550

Lean Operations Manager with proven dynamic leadership in project, technical, and team management ability.

Areas of Expertise: Global process improvement and cost reduction directing Toyota Production System, McKinsey Lean Implementation, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Organizational Dynamics, PPI, NPI, and Production Readiness. Proven Lean Manager driving a culture of Quality, compliance, performance Continuous Improvement, and sustained Safety in all cross functional areas of Manufacturing Production Operations and Engineering.

Professional Experience

Tesla Motors, Supervisor: Powertrain Remanufacturing 2015

Responsible for Large Drive Unit, Small Drive Unit, Inverter Remanufacturing and Dynometer Production

Safety First Focus with all operations. Created and instituted Hazard Identification Process for department. Zero OSHA recordables in assigned areas.

Lead by example with integrity. 5S workplace support and training for Team emphasized daily.

Drive Continuous Improvement of process MI/Standard Work/Line Balancing by engaging quality/process improvements through Process Owners.

Increase dynometer yield 15% from 2014, 92% average for 2015 using RCPS and countermeasures.

Coaching and mentoring all levels of Remanufacturing/Production Operations.

Developed KPIs and training for accurate production tracking.

RCPS training for Team. Drive Product Excellence quality improvements and yield.

Strategize and provide solutions for inventory control and production planning gaps.

Current Teams meeting or exceeding production goals safely and with high quality.

Determine, coordinate, and implement all teams’ staffing requirements.

Collaborate and drive projects with all levels and departments, including Safety/EHS, Engineering, and Production, supporting Powertrain Remanufacturing and Tesla operations success.

Living, training, and implementing the Tesla World Class Operations Vision.

ThermoFisher Scientific/Life Technologies, Practical Process Improvement Manager: Business Excellence 2014

Responsible for directing Continuous Improvement initiatives at the Pleasanton Oligo Center of Excellence Site

PPI trained Process Manager to perform PPI 8 Step Kaizens and Training to improve Oligo process and quality.

Value Stream Mapping Oligo manufacturing and support functions for Quality/process improvements.

Developed Best Practices program to share, track, and document Pleasanton and Oligo Network Best Practices.

Developed the 8 Step Leader Root Cause Problem Solving Method/Position and Training Materials Package.

Mentored Quality, Safety, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, and Customer Service leadership and staff.

Established Daily Stand Up Meetings/Visual Management Performance and Quality Boards utilizing KPI Metrics

Responsible for all aspects of “Life Forward Day” content and presentations including Safety Improvements and Environmental “Zero Waste” and “Acterra Award” for Division President, VP and Executive leadership.

Bloom ENERGY, Project Manager: Operations Excellence 2013

Improve Solid Oxide Fuel Cell processes and materials management by implementing world-class best practices for safety, quality, productivity & cost. Direct process planning, materials, communication, problem visibility, accountability, 5S, alignment, standardization, and implementation of lean tools, practices, and metrics. Data collection and analysis for value stream mapping, SPC, DMAIC and PFMEA.

COBHAM, DIVISIONAL LEAD: SOF, PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 2011 - 2012

Implemented a global corporate Excellence in Delivery (EiD) project initiative for Standard Operating Framework (SOF) in Production Systems (PS) on-time, realizing stated process improvements, cost reductions, and training sustainment for Cobham principle West Coast North American microwave DOD, Aerospace, and Marine SAT COM locations.

Delivered Production Readiness Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) process implementations including BD, HR and IT processes, increasing efficiencies >10%.

Developed and performed 8D Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) expert training for increased Quality.

Delivered Performance Management/Organizational Dynamics implementation for a Lean Culture Mindset.

San Jose and Concord on track to deliver Production Systems Operations cost benefits of 25%.

Designed and implemented Performance Boards, Meetings and KPIs for Quality/Performance improvement.

Designed and implemented Engineering Continuous Improvement/RCPS performance.

Instructed SOF PS “Boot Camp” and trained site Exec. leadership Sustainment and Continuous Improvement.

Provided critical site reviews and insights to San Diego Operations and SOF Team for their site transformation.

NEW UNITED MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INC., CAR PAINT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR/GROUP LEADER 2006-2010

Responsible for managing car paint production group operations, and Projects, implementing all KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and Lean efficiency metrics safely in a Union facility. TPS Certified Train the Trainer for Toyota Way and Abnormality Management to establish and maintain Quality/Standard Work. Annual Profit and Loss control. Directed Lean Project Design and Implementation. Hoshin Kanri responsibility in all endeavors. ISO 14001 and OSHA certified.

Raised Paint Quality standing from last place to first in all of North America by directing quality Kaizens, KPIs.

Saved $3.6M on annual costs, achieving full production within six days while directing training and workstation layout for a $70M facility addition.

Reduced ramp-up time from 30 days to 6 days, eliminated rework, saving $3M for new model launch.

Saved >$500,000 by eliminating rework and OSHA recordable events.

Increased Quality and efficiency at rework positions by >40%.

Lowered accidents and injuries by 70% through proactive safety and ergonomics with team members.

Successfully directed cross-functional team design and implementation, resulting in cost and risk reduction.

Improved TPM efficiency 20% by creating Prime Robot TPM visual controls and standardizing accountability.

Education and Certifications

Las Positas College and CSM: Coursework in Business and Management towards Bachelor Degree

Toyota Certificates: Train the Trainer, Toyota Business Practices, Leader Development

McKinsey: Lean Implementation

Cobham: Leader and Trainer SOF Production Systems and NPI

ThermoFisher Scientific: PPI Process Manager and Trainer 8 Step Kaizen Method

Plymouth Trouble Shooting: 8th Place State of California, Pacific Automotive Show “Top Ten” for the Western US

Multiple Hendrick Automotive Group and Acura Factory Service/Management Classes

Emissions Technician License EA 106389, ASE L1 and Certified Master Technician, (expired)

other work experience:

MERCEDES BENZ OF PLEASANTON, MBZ MASTER TECHNICIAN 2000 - 2006

Specialized in complex diagnostic warranty diagnostics and repair of Mercedes Benz D2B, CAN, Automatic Transmission, and Electronics Systems.

Accurate BAR smog inspections and repairs if necessary.

MACHADO’S AUTOCARE, SENIOR TECHNICIAN 1998 –2000

Responsible for accurate diagnosis and repair of all makes and models of vehicles and light trucks including, but not limited to, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Acura, Lexus, BMW, Volvo, Jeep, Ford/Lincoln Mercury, Chrysler, and GM. Specializing in complex drivability, electrical, fuel injection, carburetion, and emissions diagnosis and repair.

ACURA OF PLEASANTON, SERVICE MANAGER 1996 - 1998

Directed Acura Service Department exceeding standards for CSI - Acura Precision Team, increased profit, and trend reporting to General Manager. Led customer information sessions. Taught onsite smog overview for technicians working on their smog license.

VOLVO OF PLEASANTON, SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1995 - 1996

Volvo diagnosis and repair. Led Used Car Department refurbishing. Developed used car inspection. parameters and reporting documentation standards for used car repair process.

Accurate BAR smog inspections and repairs if necessary.

SAN RAMON VALLEY IMPORT CENTER, SENIOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1983 - 1995

Responsible for accurate diagnosis and repair of all makes and models of vehicles and light trucks including, but not limited to, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Acura, Lexus, BMW, Volvo, Jeep, Ford/Lincoln Mercury, Chrysler, and GM. Specializing in complex drivability, electrical, fuel injection, carburetion, and emissions diagnosis and repair.

Accurate BAR smog inspections and repairs if necessary

Friendly and professional interaction with customers as needed for repair explanation(s) and immediate emergency or “wait” repairs or adjustments.

Professional regular mentoring and assistance to other technicians.

Senior technician of Diablo Magazine’s two time “Best Mechanic” in the East Bay automotive repair facility.

Senior Technician of AAA rated 90%+ “excellent” customer satisfaction of automotive repairs.

PIONEER AUTO SERVICE, SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1979 - 1983

Responsible for accurate diagnosis and repair of all makes and models of vehicles.

Accurate BAR smog inspections and repairs if necessary.

Service writing customer repair orders and customer relations.

Responsible for locking and closing up repair facility at the close of business.

JCPENNEY, ASSOCIATE

Responsible for merchandise sales, presentation and department cleanliness. 1977 - 1979

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