LEAN Master Black Belt
Resume:
My background and experience in * Sigma Project Management may match your needs.
I have hands-on experience and a successful record of developing process improvement programs, including strategic planning, 6 Sigma deployment, LEAN, training needs assessments, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Operations, and Change management. I can solve problems and make a positive impact on your bottom line.
Value Offered:
I reduce operations costs by increasing employee productivity, showing managers and supervisors more effective ways to manage employee performance.
I increase profitability by bringing process improvement projects in on time and under cost, resulting in improved products and services for customers.
My business management experience includes a 16-year successful track record of helping a $500+ million, 1,000 employee sales and service organization with 15 branch locations meet rapidly changing market demands through effective development of people and processes, building sales, improving market share and reducing costs.
I am willing to travel and/or relocate for the right opportunity. I would like to learn more about your specific needs, and would be happy to meet to discuss challenges and how I can help you meet them.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
William Zimmerman
***********@*****.***
Examples of project results:
Warranty expense reduction; amount $3.7 million; Goal:20% reduction; result $740,000 savings
Vehicle expense reduction; amount $5.3 million; Goal: 22% reduction= $1,166,000 savings
Maintenance expense reduction; amount $3.4 million; Goal: 20% reduction= $680,000
Communications expense reduction; amount $850,000; Goal: $100,000 reduction
Goodwill/Policy Expense; amount $999,787; Goal: $100,000 reduction
Miscellaneous Expenses; amount $2,186,659; Goal: 15% reduction
Equipment Fleet repairs expense reduction; amount $4.7 million; Goal: 10% reduction= $470,000
Advertising expense reduction; amount $620,000; Goal: $250,000 reduction
Headcount reduction; Goal: $2.0 million reduction. 115% of goal was achieved through normal
retirement and attrition within 10 months.
Inventory write off expense reduction; amount $640,000; result 96% reduction of write down, 2006 end of year inventory shows shrinkage of under $23,000.
Resume:
William Zimmerman
12900 Lake Avenue, P-36 Cleveland, Ohio 44107
216-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Objective: Senior level responsibilities within Corporate Development/ Project Management/ 6 Sigma deployment/ LEAN / OD / Training / Strategic Planning / Business Development
Skilled 6 Sigma Master Black Belt with successful projects in organizational development, internal communications, expense reduction, and performance management programs.
Strong history of creating successful business development strategies, growing sales, and improving organizational performance.
Work with senior management to plan strategic initiatives and select process improvement projects to enhance corporate performance and goal achievement.
Adept at combining technical expertise with superior management to achieve business process improvement.
Skilled at integrating technologies, sales, and management development to improve profits.
Experienced in improving market share and sales volume in industrial, retail, and service organizations through business process improvement projects.
Summary of Career History:
AT&T Master Black Belt October 1, 2007 to present:
Independent contractor responsible for training and mentoring 8 employee Black Belts in training. Provide coaching and guidance on the practical application of 6 Sigma tools and techniques as the student work through their first projects while earning their Black Belt certification. Cover the eastern USA working with the students in their own local offices.
Ohio CAT 6 Sigma Deployment Champion- 2004 to 2007
Selected by the CEO to implement Six Sigma program at Ohio CAT.
First year project benefits exceed $1.2MM in 5 projects by reducing direct expense while improving company operations performance.
Reduced inventory shrinkage by $425K, reduced transportation and logistic expense by $415K, reduced communication expense by $120K, reduced company vehicle expense by $240K.
Selected, supervised training, coached and led 4 Black Belts in 6 Sigma projects, facilitated project selection, guided project implementation to support corporate strategy.
Ohio Machinery Co./ Ohio CAT
Development Group Manager, 1998 to 2004
Facilitated projects in strategic planning, budgeting, training and implementation of new products and services to improve customer service, resulting in increased market share and profitability.
Analyzed and aligned product support operations to improve productivity and reduce expenses.
Developed and implemented updated parts and service policy and procedures.
Lead interdepartmental and cross functional teams to improve business processes and practices, including diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures, new product introductions, and implementation of Internet parts ordering. Parts sales on-line exceeded $12 million in 2006.
Ohio Machinery Co.
Personnel Development Manager, 1991 to 1998
Managed technical training center and staff for $500MM Caterpillar dealership.
Developed and conducted training needs assessments, aligned training curriculum to needs.
Delivered training in coaching, leadership, selling skills, change management to management and supervisory personnel throughout the company.
Transitioned union work force from seniority-based wage plan to a performance-based pay structure.
Directed project planning and project management.
Managed complex projects. Examples include: succession planning, high potential identification, personnel development plans, employee relations issues, and job design.
American Farms Wholesale, Inc.
General Manager/VP, Operations 1987 to 1991
Built startup business from $0 to $6M annual sales within three years.
Responsible for sales, purchasing, warehousing, inventory, and delivery fleet management.
Education:
MA, Organizational Management, University of Phoenix.
MBA, Financial Management (need 3 courses to complete), Youngstown State University
BA, Philosophy/ Pre Law, Georgia State University.
Certifications:
Caterpillar Training Institute: 6 Sigma Deployment Leadership, 6 Sigma Master Black Belt, Continuous Process Improvement; CTI certified classroom instructor.
University of Michigan College of Engineering: 6 Sigma Black Belt
Illinois State University: Course Development and Instructional Design
Pritchett: Managing Organizational Change, Managing Multiple Projects and Deadlines
DDI- Master Trainer: Certified in Interaction Management, High Involvement Leadership, Targeted Selection, Performance Management programs
FAA licensed Private Pilot
15+ years of relevant industry and consulting experience.
Experience in documenting standard operating procedures, value mapping, participating in process reviews and awareness of quality functions.
Certification in Six Sigma and LEAN, experience with other process improvement techniques and change management procedures.
Familiarity with PMBOK.
Ability to work independently, manage small or large projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including platform presentation
skills and expertise with MS-Office, MS Visio, MS Powerpoint.
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to
exercise mature judgment.
Willingness to mentor junior staff.
Willingness to travel to client locations.
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