Kevin Lynn Kyte

**** ************ ****** ● Johnson City, TN 37604 ● 423-***-**** ● acuxcz@r.postjobfree.com, acuxcz@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a high level position in continuous improvement with a progressive organization to utilize my current education and demonstrate my creativity, lean manufacturing and leadership skills to meet my companies needs, thus assisting in informational and technological advancements to meet the needs of a very competitive manufacturing world.

Skills

6 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing

Possess a working knowledge of Draft Sight, AutoCAD and CATIA

Utilize and configure Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio

Self-starter who completes tasks prior to assigned deadlines

Creative thinker and researcher who seeks out and finds solutions

Blueprint interpretation

Managerial and leadership skills

Professional documentation

Very organized individual

Education

2011 – 2015 ITT Technical Institute Johnson City, TN

Bachelor of Science Degree in Project Management and Business Administration (June 2015)

Bachelor of Science Electronic Engineering Technology (Oct 2015)

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology (June 2013)

oGraduated: October 9, 2015

oCumulative GPA: 3.2

oReceived highest academic honors award for 16 of 24 semesters

Certifications

Sept 2015 – Nov 2015

University of Tennessee Center of Industrial Services

Lean Leadership Certification

Experience

Jan 2005 – Present Snap-on Tools Elizabethton, TN

Rapid Continuous Improvement Facilitator: (May 2015 – present)

Actively promote continuous improvement and its activities and services

Presents, facilitates and leads assigned process improvement events using methods of culture-appropriate team building, team energizing, data gathering and analysis, problem solving and project management

Seeks and evaluates process improvement and Lean Enterprise information, materials, and methods to match specific organizational needs as outlined by management, and adapts them to use in the execution of process improvement events

Participates in and coordinates the development of event charters and scheduling of the events.

Works with departmental management to assure appropriate participation and support.

Assists in locating and reserving meeting locations and coordinating the delivery of services and materials necessary for a successful event

Facilitate lean training and coaching in order to foster a culture of continuous improvement of processes and capabilities of people and equipment.

Manage plant layout and coordinate equipment locations to enhance product flow

President of SNAP Program or Success Needs Associate Participation (Associate Rewards Program)

Member of the Safety Promotions team and the Safe Workplace Design team

Quality Control Technician: (Feb 2014 – May 2015)

Responsible for the gauge and inspection of incoming components, broaches, and stamps, ensuring they are to spec and meet Snap-on Tools highest standard of quality.

Track all quality inspection data along with maintaining and calibrating inspection equipment such as carbon analyzers, optical comparators, hardness testers, CMM, and Keyence vision measurement system

Issue and track corrective actions to suppliers for nonconforming product

Initial inspection of all PPAPs from vendors

Provide daily support and troubleshoot day to day quality issues that may arise during production

Rapid Continuous Improvement Technician: (Aug 2005 – Feb 2014)

Research and implementation of lean methods that can better the efficiency of the facility through the use of lean tools such as 3P, kanban, cell design, automation, and data driven analysis

Team participation with Lean Consultants from Shingijutsu Japan

Lead teams to implement new methods and/or technologies in work centers

Cell design setups and participate in equipment moves

Standard Work Combination, Standard Deviation, TAKT Time, 3P process, Yamazumi charts, capacity analysis

Present results to members of Management and Corporate

Attend Corporate conferences and lean events at other Snap-on facilities

President of SNAP Program or Success Needs Associate Participation (Associate Rewards Program)

Member of the Safety Promotions team and the Safe Workplace Design team

May 2004 – June 2005 Johnson City Juvenile Detention Center Johnson City, TN

Counsellor

Booked in male juvenile detainees from local law enforcement from Washington, Sullivan and Hawkins County areas.

Corresponded with local officials and law enforcement in the processing of each male delinquent in the facility

Gave counselling to participating detainees

Supervised in the daily routines and activities of the male detainees

August 1998 – May 2004 Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express Johnson City, TN

Service Manager

Managed 10 to 15 associates on the evening shift in car maintenance

Handled customer conflicts

Assisted in inventory of the shop

Assigned employees responsibilities during their work shift and closing procedures

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