Plant Manager Quality Assurance

RICHARD K. SPAULDING

**** ****** ***** • Lebanon, Tennessee 37087

(c) 615-***-**** (h) 615- 453-2456

e-mail: ***************@***.***

PLANT / OPERATIONS MANAGER

Plant Manager with 27+ years of leadership experience covering all business functions at automotive and consumer product manufacturing facilities including Profit and Loss, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Tooling, Operations, Administration, and Tech Support, with special experience with start ups and expansions. Fully committed to achieving world-class manufacturing excellence by streamlining processes, implementing lean techniques, and reducing labor costs to drive profitability. Skilled motivator and team player fostering continuous improvement at all corporate levels.

Toyota Production System (TPS) • Lean Manufacturing (Black Belt Certified) • 5S • Kaizen

6 Sigma Certification • 8D Process • Product Design Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS (formerly Collins and Aikman),

Springfield, Tennessee • 2001-Present

Plant Manager

Manage 164,000 sq. ft. plant with over 420 employees for major manufacturer of automotive acoustical product and OEM interiors. Spearhead all plant business functions including P&L, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and HR.

• Turned around unprofitable facility by streamlining operations and reducing costs.

• Achieved ISO 1400 Certification in 2002, and instituted 5S Process throughout facility.

• Reduced Defective Parts per Million from 661 to 47 by improving inspection visuals, and standardizing work processes.

• Launched 8 new products while reducing labor costs by over $2M.

• Established check book method for tracking expenses.

• Earned IndustryWeek nomination for Facility of the Year in 2004.

SWM MANUFACTURING, Smithville, Tennessee • 1993-2001

VP/Plant Manager • 1998-2001

Managed all plant functions at 2 facilities employing over 600, for international firm manufacturing seats and wire window regulators for Toyota, Mitsubishi, CAMI, GM, and Lear Corporation. Launched all new products using lean manufacturing techniques.

• Led Corporate Safety Committee, driving 35% improvement in relevant safety metrics.

• Established tracking methods and key metrics for all departments based on Lean Manufacturing Principles, reducing DPPM from 3000 to 38.

Plant Manager, Dalton, Georgia • 1993-1998

Led QS 9000 certification for 200,000 sq. ft. start up facility employing over 150, with 8 assembly lines and various sub assembly areas. Established ownership of quality assurance through self-directed work groups in Press and Tooling Departments.

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Highlights as Plant Manager at Dalton facility:

• Consolidated manufacturing processes, and instituted one piece flow methods, allowing a 24% workforce reduction.

• Launched several new products with 0 defects during start up phase.

Career Note

Additional Management Experience at:

Donnelly Corporation, Lexington, Kentucky;

Tennex Industries, Murfreesboro, Tennessee;

Whirlpool Corporation, LaVergne, Tennessee.

Details on request.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

6 Sigma Certification • Toyota Production System (TPS)

Lean Manufacturing (Black Belt Certified) • 5S • Kaizen • 8D Process

OSHA Requirements 29 CFR Parts 1904, 1910, 1926

Continuous Education 640 • New Methods of Sheet Metal Analysis •

Advanced Blueprint Reading • E-Coat and Pre-Treat Training

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Vinyl Materials • Curing Presses • Ovens • Hydraulic Punch Presses

Compressed Vacuum Molding • Welding • Staking • Assembly • Stamping

Injection Molding • Automated Robotics and Conveyor Systems

Cell-type Assembly Lines

Plastic Extrusions

Tooling Design

Roll Forming

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