TRAVIS H. THARPE

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469-***-**** Prosper, TX

SUMMARY:

Developed and executed annual strategic and operational plans which included manufacturing, logistics, and capital expenditure budgets, inventory and staffing plans, as well as key performance indicator improvement action plans.

Partnered with customers to develop mutually rewarding relationships by resolving quality issues, removing capacity constraints, creating demand forecasting tools, developing inventory solutions, consulting on customer equipment issues, and creating superior value.

Implemented systems for Lean Manufacturing, 5S, ISO 14000, ISO 9002, Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, supply chain management, capacity balancing, and inventory control.

Recruited, selected, trained, and managed personnel to create engagement, enable change, and enhance team and individual performance. Gained broad knowledge of and experience with Human Resources regulations including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, NLRB, and worker’s compensation.

Justified, designed, and managed capital projects for increased capacity, product line expansions, improved quality, reduced costs, and general baseline maintenance. EXPERIENCE:

Gerdau – Reinforcing Steel Group: manufacturer of custom fabricated rebar Region Operations Manager – Southwest (TX/OK) Region 2009 - present

Led 4 Site Managers and 200 total employees located across 4 facilities in Texas in Oklahoma

Teams achieved Zero Loss Time Accidents for 2012-2014 at all facilities through an integrated system of standardized safety processes.

Grew shipments by 19% annually over past 5 years through acquisitions, startups, and expansions. Leverage the combined capacities of multiple facilities to accommodate specific demand peaks on large building projects while leveling personnel resource requirements across the region.

Reduced manufacturing costs per ton by 8% average over past 5 years; annual manufacturing, logistics, and inventory cost responsibilities total $75M.

Lowered inventory levels to 25 DOH through S&OP systems while ensuring product availability through the supply chain for both Made-to-Order and Made-to-Stock items. Gerdau – Wire Group: ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial wire Plant Manager – Carrollton, TX 2004 - 2009

Drove safety as a core value, reduced injuries, and ensured reporting and compliance with all external and internal safety and environmental requirements. Location of 85 employees achieved Zero Loss Time Accidents for 2005 - 2009.

Reduced manufacturing costs by 4% YoY; annual manufacturing, logistics, and inventory cost responsibilities total $45M. Resized the business through staffing adjustments, customer selection, and market refocus.

Achieved initial ISO 14000:2004 certification. Received Environmental Excellence Awards from the City for environmental stewardship, waste minimization, and reducing energy consumption.

Lowered material costs by 15% through globally sourcing the best value raw materials while ensuring all customers’ requirements were met.

Cargill – Wire Group: manufacturer of hot-dipped galvanized chain-link fence Assistant Plant Manager – Memphis, TN 1997 - 2004

Led 6-sigma project team to a solution to reduced product defects by 56% and achieved estimated savings of $290K annually.

Managed budgets for $16 million annual material costs and $7 million annual manufacturing costs with 65 production and maintenance employees in union environment.

Reduced workplace injuries and eliminated local environmental infractions through safety and environmental system and process improvements.

EDUCATION:

University of Memphis – Memphis, TN

Master of Business Administration, Operations Management Concentration 2002 Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Concentration 1994 Passed State of TX - EIT Engineering Exam

Professional Courses and Seminars

Statistical Process Control 10-Hour OSHA Certification Visible Air Emissions Karass Effective Negotiating ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Comp Red Cross First Aid-CPR Industrial Electricity HIPAA Compliance Implementing 5S ISO 9001 Auditor Training Situational Leadership Leading Change Total Productive Maintenance Implementing 6 Sigma Rosetta Stone ADDITIONAL:

American Production and Inventory Control Society (Member) – studying for CPIM

American Mensa Society (Member)

Conversant in Spanish.

Computing skills include MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, SAP/ BI, MP2 (CMMS), aSa, and autoCAD.

Possess deep knowledge of galvanizing, heat treating, wiredrawing, wire and rebar fabrication, water treatment, combustion systems, deregulated energy markets, strategic purchasing, wire rod processing, and electrical controls.

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