DARRELL D. LIGE

224-***-****

acvvxw@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

****, ******** ** ******* ** Organizational Leadership and Supervision, School

of Technology

Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN

QUALIFICATION PROFILE

Highly accomplished manufacturing manager/supervisor professional with

excellent experience in the automotive industry and an emphasis on operation

management in lean manufacturing system; Solid record of achievements, streamlining operations,

instituting improvements and ensuring ISO & MQAS certifications.

Outstanding problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

Excellent leadership, management and motivation acumen; adept at leading

work teams to achieve goals and complete tasks on time and within or under

budget.

Highly effective communications, facilitation and training skills; excel

in role of liaison between staff, management and clients.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

07/14 – Present, VSM (Value Stream Mngr.), Serta Simmons Bedding Company is the world largest bedding manufacturers. Leads and directs autonomous work teams to achieve one piece, single flow automation lines to ensure quality products are produced by driving ongoing Lean methodologies to ensure continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Leads by example, with extra focus on developing the new capabilities and competencies needed for transformational actions as well as for the long-term transformation of the operations group. As well as, select, train and supervise employees...across various shifts with up to 88 direct (hourly) and 2 salaries.

Drives execution for Lean principles and all related initiatives such as Kaizen events and other Best in Class quality processes by leveraging appropriate team members and functional support personnel

Delivers outstanding production performance – (1) OTD (> 99.5%) and (2) efficiency (> 95%). Communicates and coordinates effectively with supply chain partners to achieve goals and results

Facilitates teams in achieving organizational goals and objectives through removing roadblocks and obstacles

Communicates daily with all shift and their counterparts regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and workload capacity

Safeguards product Quality by adhering to quality standards and processes

Possess the ability to escalate out of standard conditions when they arise

Exhibit team leadership skills and understand team dynamics by fostering development and training that will enhance operator knowledge and skill set through coaching, feedback, performance management and developmental planning

Immediately respond, evaluate and decide appropriate action when potential safety situation arise and mitigate risks

Leverage functional support partners, including: Maintenance (and technicians), Quality Engineer and (technicians), Manufacturing Engineer and KPO (Corp. CI team). Guarantee CTQ >99% and throughput yield of >95%

06/13-06/15, Process Area Manager, U.S Steel Corporation is one of the world's largest steel producers. USS manufactures a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for the automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction and oil and gas industries. Process Area Manager oversees, direct and coordinate the efforts of experienced operators to keep production operations running at maximum efficiency with minimal interruption, consult with other production and maintenance managers, plant managers, plant engineers, staff, professional and outside equipment manufacturers/contract. As well as, select, train and supervise employees across various shifts with up to 77 direct hourly.

Collaborate directly with engineers to implement changes proven successful at other U.S. Steel facilities

Monitor utilization against production goal.

Continually evaluate assignments of direct to maximize resources & efficiency, schedule crew & authorize pay.

Ensure safety of direct reports by collaborating with management teams to improve work process and eliminate hazards

Responsible for overseeing processes optimization within the iron producing division of U.S Steel

Responsible for applying business principles & problem solving techniques

Perform administrative activities (crew schedule, production reports, incident investigation, safety activities & documentation)

Responsible for tracking Div. training & certifications for blast furnace employees via employee transcript

Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities (scheduled maintenance and planned outages)

04/10-05/13, ISC Supervisor, Honeywell Aerospace is the manufacturer of Wheels and Brakes for the aerospace

industry via mills & lathes CNC machinery. Lead ISC supervisor across 3 shifts with 37 direct hourly.

Participate in daily staff tier meetings to discuss actual vs. plan KPI’s and open issues

Monitor utilization against production goal.

Lead and develop continuous improvement initiatives

Obtained a green certification

Responsible for the machining dept. of wheels via mill & lathe operating equipment

Champion of BIQ (built in quality) for Wheel and Brake department

Lead a work group (kaizen team) to develop a all new process that involve cross-functional departments.

Responsible for the development of departmental training matrix and gap analysis

Lead problem solving teams for root cause analysis and solution (i.e.…5 why’s, fishbone, etc

08/07 to 08/09, Superintendent, Zeller Plastik Zeller is an injection molding

manufacturer of closure systems for consumer goods and food products. Direct

report consists of 2 salary and 29 hourly employees.

Oversee the daily productivity measure and requirements of the molding

department.

Responsible for all areas of productivity, starting from working with the

planning department, to scheduling the injection molding operations, scheduling

assembly operation and fulfilling shipping requirements.

Daily focal point is the support lean manufacturing production, as well

as, attaining the corporate driven plant goals and key measurements.

4/05 to 7/06, 1st Shift Power Train Manager, AI Daimler Chrysler

Responsible for full implementation of a manufacturing culture;

policies, procedures, training and developing an all new workforce of 125 union employees

The primary objective is to promote continuous improvement through the

elimination of waste. During this launch I headed process improvement meetings

with plant engineering, engineering techs, material department coordinator and 3

direct reports. These meetings entailed details on open/closed issues, as well

as, brainstorming production ‘show stopper’ solution and action items.

Developed detailed training plans for new team member.

Development & implementation of policy and procedures

Developed an understanding of the layered build process via tools such as: Process

Flow Diagrams, PCP’s & Standardized Work Instructions to aid in line balancing.

Promoted 5S practices and set standards.

Developed process standards and procedures via elimination of the ‘7 wastes’

5/02 to 10/04 Production Launch Group Leader, AM General Corp.

Facility produced and assembled the new H2 SUV Hummer

Oversaw implementation of a production system to ensure successful

GM-GMS, AM general lean manufacturing systems of 45-65 union employees

Supervised, lead and integrated maintenance/production

Standardized quality systems in general assembly.

Responsible for the training and development of team concepts

Developed process control perimeters and procedures

Implemented company policies and procedures

Aided in the development of SPC procedures

Worked with engineering on data gathering & new product run-offs (i.e. FMEA, DOE, SPC standards, etc…)

2/99 to 5/02, Production/Maintenance Supervisor, DaimlerChrysler Corp., Kenosha

Engine Plant (MQAS)

Direct report of 75+ hourly employees.

Coordinated operations of various areas of engine machining (including

2.7L cams, rods, blocks & cranks), as well as, oversaw maintenance activities of

up to 16 skilled trade employees.

Handled functions including discipline, performance evaluations and training.

Successfully spearheaded my department through MQAS certification, as well as, follow-up audits.

Developed and implemented procedures for non-conforming materials review via productions standards.

Assisted in preparation & maintenance for MQAS plant certification.

Successfully completed GD&T course.

Obtained a Green Belt Certification.

Weekly presented maintenance & production issues to plant staff.

Accountable for area improvements via plant KPI’s: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale

Previous experience includes jobs of increasing responsibilities, available upon request.

Previous experiences include, but not limited to (including co-ops & interns):

Injection molding

Food processing & Packaging

Pharmaceutical (packaging and plastics extrusion)

Paper forming, coating, converting and packaging

Distribution center

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