R. Wayne Denham

**** **** ******* **** • Connersville, IN 47331 • 765-***-**** • 765-***-**** • tm0kuc@r.postjobfree.com

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Resourceful, motivated, and driven Logistics, Material Planning, and Manufacturing professional, offering a solid background in leadership, engineering, development, and project management. Qualified and highly-skilled with the ability to direct operations, coordinate engineering, logistics, and manufacturing activities, lead complex project initiatives and manage teams/employees. Possesses exceptional analytical, leadership, critical thinking, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills. Offers the ability to create and execute work plans, meet changing needs/demands, and leverage exceptional program planning/development. Recognized for implementing positive changes in operations and systems which optimize productivity and the bottom-line results throughout an organization. Mature and stable professional who excels during challenges.

• Leadership, Motivation, Teamwork

• Quality Assurance/Safety Control

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

• Continuous Improvement Initiatives • Complex Project/Process Management

• Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

• Task & Project Activity Prioritization

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Material Planning and Logistics

• Schedule Management/Analysis

• Business Planning and Analysis

• Skilled in the use of PC Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY 1998-2012

Senior Production Control Analyst – Scheduler, Indianapolis, Indiana

Developed and monitored the schedules for two (2) shift pump production departments with 22,400 units (30+) models per day and tracked purchased parts for pump production. Worked closely with vendors to effectively resolve delivery issues and ensure timely delivery. Established and maintained professional and productive relationships with vendors and customers. Collaborated with any cross-functional teams throughout the department to facilitate day-to-day operations and ensure timely Production and Quality.

• Eliminated all inbound premium freight, resulting in an overall cost savings of over $100,000 and reduced year-end inventory by $900,000; conducted effective negotiations

• Met 100% of the customer demands and enhanced customer satisfaction; successfully achieved no excess freight costs and received Winner’s Circle awards for 100% On-time delivery/SIMS Score for 2010 and 2011.

• Consistently maintained proper and accurate inventory levels while downsizing overall pump production from 22,400 units per day to 1,232 units per day, resulting in significant cost decreases

Scheduler / Schedule Coordinator, Connersville, Indiana 2006-2007

Created and maintained the schedule for a three (3) shift evaporator production department with over 20 models at 14,550 units per day and scheduled trucks for end-item deliveries. Successfully met 100% of all customer requirements and scheduled the entire evaporator department within only ten months. Worked closely with Cross-functional teams throughout the facility to coordinate daily Operation and Production.

Planner / Production Schedule Coordinator, Connersville, Indiana 2005-2006

Developed and monitored production schedules for 41 machine tools and 38 individuals utilized all manpower and resources efficiently while meeting customer requirements for the two (2) shift operation. Monitored the production of two shift operations and 2 production supervisors; ensured quality control and safety and promoted consistent productivity. Planned the daily production Operation and Schedules.

• Implemented Process and scheduling changes which resulted in over $171,000 in savings in 2006

Production Supervisor and Coordinator, Connersville, Indiana 2003-2005

Supervised, motivated, mentored, and evaluated a team of 31 employees and facilitated effective training programs; planned and coordinated daily workflow to optimize efficiency and productivity throughout the facility. Monitored production teams to ensure consistent Productivity, Safety and Quality Assurance.

• Maintained the Costed Work Standard to actual hours greater than 96% in 2005 and increased the Visteon Production System score from 33 to 80 in seven months by working with all small groups

• Successfully reduced overtime in the department by 13% which reduced annual expenses by over $400K by working with Small Internal Production teams to improve overall Equipment Efficiency

Industrial Engineer / Production Coordinator, Connersville, Indiana 1998-2003

Directly responsible for quoting new production costs, developing work standards, rebalancing assembly lines through process simulations, calculating all budgets, conducting capacity studies, and establishing Kanban processes using lean initiatives. Monitored production processes and lifecycles and directed the internal Industrial Engineering initiatives to ensure consistent quality control and Production efficiencies.

• Rebalanced Module EN/FN lines with the support of the hourly workforce, resulting in a savings of $114,000 and completed U152 lean cell conversion which reduced overall cost by over $294,976

• Reduced 16 individuals from the scroll compressor through time studies and rebalancing internal workforces, resulting in a cost savings of $880,000 and reduced labor by $330,000 in FS-10 assembly rooms

• Developed and published processes and process sheets in the aftermarket package departments using Lean Principles to increase flexibility, resulting in an annual cost savings of over $125,000

• Implemented 12 new processes to the TQCM program resulting in a cost savings of over $971,000

• Reduced labor costs by $660,000 in FS-10 compressor machining and assembly departments by conducting comprehensive time studies and rebalancing operations, workflows and internal lines

• Increased impregnation system output by 15% and eliminated the need for four employees in the FS-10 compressor assembly room/department, resulting in annual costs savings of over $220,000

READY MACHINE TOOL and DIE CORP. Connersville, Indiana 1995-1998

Stamping Operation Manager

Managed and directed all aspects of manufacturing including labor relations, budgeting, staff scheduling, machinery, inventory, safety, environmental compliance, customer relations, quoting, order processing, and continuous improvement. Supervised, motivated, mentored, and evaluated departmental employees and facilitated effective staff training programs; planned and coordinated daily workflow to optimize efficiency and productivity.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Industrial Supervision and Management – Leadership Courses

Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN

Professional Development Training and Certifications: Problem Solving Techniques • Project Management • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification • Effective Small Workgroups • Induction to Stimulation • Value Stream Mapping • 5S Training • GRASP Training and Education Program • ISO14001 Level 1 Training and Education

Community Affiliations: Board of Director’s Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Visteon Representative • Board of Director Chamber of Commerce, President Elect (2003) • Fayette County Wrestling Council, President

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