GEOFFREY C. GRAFTON

**** *. ***** **** ****** Broken Arrow, OK 74014 Tel: 209-***-**** Email: acull5@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Manager, Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement 20+ years of increasing responsibility and hands-on experience dealing with complex manufacturing process issues with large customers and vendors. Dynamic, flexible, organized facilitator for executing continuous improvement and growth across multi-state operating and service divisions. Solid understanding of lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, techniques and tools for process improvement. Experienced business unit trainer for all levels from floor-planning to senior management. Proven success at developing leaders that drive competitive strategies for a sustainable culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.

QUALITY TOOLS: DMAIC, Fishbone & 5 Why, Quality Mapping, A3, SPC, FMEA and Control Plans

TRAINING: Lean Manufacturing, Operational Improvements & Human Resources

Bosch Production System BPS – Shingo prize winning system developed to mirror Toyota Production System (utilization of lean manufacturing tools/techniques, elimination of waste and production process improvements)

Villanova University - Six Sigma Green Belt/Currently working on Black Belt

Kaizen Teian & Safety Observation tools for employee involvement

A3 - Storyboard & KT Project Management training

SKBIT - Shop Floor Kaizen Breakthrough Instructor Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager, Lean Manufacturing

EXTERRAN, Broken Arrow, OK 1/2012-3/2016

Manage the planning, facilitation and completion of continuous improvement projects supporting cost reduction and waste elimination for a global leader in full-service natural gas compression and premier provider of services/equipment for oil and gas production, processing, treating, transportation and storage.

Lead strategy deployment in multiple sites. Facilitated over 67 principle-driven Kaizen events for lean leaders, value stream managers, engineers and shop floor associates.

Champion six (6) month Lean rotation for Engineer Development training and mentorship program.

Implemented SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) system that dramatically reduced equipment set-up and changeover times by 40% resulting in lower manufacturing costs and inventory levels, smoother startups and quick change overs.

Engage all levels and functions across the organization delivering Lean/TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) training focused on methods and approaches in 5S, Setup Reduction Tools, Standard Work Processes, Quality, Equipment Efficiency, Maintenance and Safety.

Continuous Improvement Manager

SCHOLLE PACKAGING, Merced, CA 9/2008-1/2012

Bridge communication between management and co-workers and work cohesively to achieve productivity, quality and safety objectives. Lead SQF certification and implementation, Pay for Skills and Employee Training programs. (3 Direct Reports)

Led over 50 week long, 32 point Kaizen events creating a cleaner, more efficient workplace with significant improvements in Just in Time (JIT) production.

Cut excess inventory and annual operational cost by $4.2 million dollars. Created Kanban Supermarket Pull System reducing finished goods and work in process inventory.

Laid groundwork for set-up reduction reducing set-up and change overtime by 50% on critical equipment by identifying internal and external tasks and creating standard work, tool cart and visual management to measure results.

Led plant layout event to relocate equipment and reduce space. Restored operational efficiency through space reduction of 4000 square feet and lessening travel by 53 miles annually.

Created Value Stream Mapping and identified 4 value streams within plant utilizing Product Quantity Routing to map current state and future state.

Implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and autonomous maintenance visual process for equipment operators resulting in 12% reduction in corrective maintenance.

Conducted Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) customer events creating control plans resulting in 64% reduction in customer complaints.

Lean Engineer

DELUXE CORPORATION, Salt Lake City, UT 2006-2008

Identified and implemented scrap reduction program for enterprise consisting of 13 manufacturing locations. Introduced root cause analysis and quality action teams projecting $1.2 million in annual cost savings; achieved $775.6K+ as of May 2008.

Planned and executed continuous improvement initiatives. Consistently acquired new lean skills/concepts and contributed knowledge towards the development of a quality lean organization.

Trained/mentored team leaders using lean manufacturing methodologies, techniques and tools to eliminate waste. Promoted maximum employee performance to achieve production goals.

Demonstrated superior leadership and presentation skills using lean principles. Interacted with peers, internal and external customers to drive cultural change and transform overall operations.

Motivated and challenged employees to identify improvement opportunities for operational efficiencies, increased productivity and on time delivery.

Lean Facilitator/HR Representative

ROBERT BOSCH CORPORATION, Charleston, SC 2004-2006

Worked closely with management and team leaders to assess front line leadership capabilities. Conducted on going training in the areas of Lean Manufacturing Principles demonstrating TPM, 5S, OEE, VSM, CIP, Kanban, Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control.

Created training programs and developed team leaders in areas of system improvements, quality and cost reduction. Led strategic deployment, team-oriented production and productive maintenance using Kaizen Teian process.

Encouraged the use of lean practices, tools and policies for production process with focus on problem solving and eliminating waste. Developed a culture to improve standard work processes and reduce cycle times for hourly and exempt employees.

Supervisor, Air Flow Components

AUTECS, AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMS, Anderson, SC 1994-2004

(270 employee joint venture between Robert Bosch Corp. and Hitachi Unisia)

Led, trained and coached 3 shifts consisting of 26 operators. Developed TOP, Team Oriented Production and implemented continuous improvement methodologies to maximize production lines. .

Materials Manager/ Production Team Leader

ALLIEDSIGNAL AEROSPACE, Orangeburg, SC 1987-1993

Provided team leadership/training for a team of 2 buyers, 4 planners and 15 hourly personnel. Accountability and oversight for supply chain optimization and production improvement.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Anderson University, Anderson, SC

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