Brad D. Cleveland
*** *** **** **** ********, GA 306**-***-*** 9959 ********@*****.***
Engineering/Maintenance/Continuous Improvement Manager
Engineering/Maintenance/Project Manager with more than 12 years of project management, maintenance
leadership and developing and implementing lean processes.
Key Skills
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Organizational skills
Lean Implementation Interpersonal skills
Employee scheduling Production procedures
Cross functional team management Project management
Staff training/development Change management
Accomplishments
Maintenance
• Reduced equipment downtime by 25% through improved reliability maintenance procedures and the
implementation of an operator PM program.
Project Management
• Worked directly with multiple customers, design and production teams to launch new product
production cells for OE Automotive manufacturer. Launch and industrialization of $1.5M OE
automotive production cell.
• Project management of 65,000 sq.ft facility expansion on time and on budget
Supervision
• Supervised maintenance technicians, electricians, tool and die as well as manufacturing engineers.
Process Improvement
• Created new departmental procedures manual for preventative and predictive maintenance of
manufacturing equipment.
• Implemented and trained lean principles ( TPM, SMED,5S) in multiple manufacturing cells by
developing and training cross functional teams.
• Inventory reduction program for MRO spare parts.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Effective Communication
• Developed and implemented plant wide visual communication system for tracking project teams
progress.
Experience
Maintenance Manager Tenneco Automotive Hartwell GA
2012 Current
• Management of all maintenance functions ( PM, PdM)
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the CMMS system
• Supervision of 40+ employees
• Introduced Predictive Maintenance Program. Infrared Thermography and Vibration Analysis.
• Implemented PDCA format for daily maintenance issues
Continuous Improvement Manager (Dual Role) Bosal Industries Georgia Inc. Lavonia GA
2010 2012
• Developed and lead Kaizen events for 5S,TPM and SMED
• Implemented SMED on press operations. Reduced changeover time from 90 minutes to 17 minutes.
• Implemented level production load schedule for final assembly cells. Increased output 25%.
• Lead kaizen event to increase muffler production line output by 50% and reduce floor space by
20,000 square feet.
• Implemented kan ban pull system for component parts. Eliminated 45 hours per week in down time
searching for parts
• Developed and maintained standard work for changeover and maintenance operations.
• Completion of Six Sigma training and certification. Certification project improved throughput on
one production line by 50% and produced a $60k/ year savings.
• Implemented plant wide standardized communication and PDCA system
Engineering/Maintenance Manager Bosal Industries Georgia Inc. Lavonia GA
2010 2012
• Management of all engineering and maintenance functions.
• Responsible for managing and coordinating all new product launches.
• Estimating and costing customer request for quotes.
• Implemented a cost reduction program. $100k first year reduction in costs.
• Implemented the plant Lean Manufacturing Initiative including 5S, TPM and SMED.
• Chairman, Bosal North American Operations Maintenance Council.
• Completion of Six Sigma training and certification. Certification project improved throughput on
one production line by 50% and produced a $60k/ year savings.
Maintenance Supervisor Bosal Industries Georgia Inc. Lavonia GA
2001 2010
• Supervise maintenance of all plant assets and facilities
• Managed PM program for 400 assets.
• Implemented a predictive maintenance program including vibration analysis and thermal imaging.
• Managed the construction of a 65,000 square foot facility expansion.
Developed costs and bids for equipment installation.
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Implemented and Trained Staff on MP2 Computerized Maintenance Management System.
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Retrofit equipment to utilize new technology.
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Responsible for selecting and managing contractors for projects.
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Maintained all documentation for TS 16949 certification.
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Provide maintenance assistance to other plants within the company.
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Engineering Project Manager Bosal Industries Georgia Inc. Lavonia GA
1999 2001
• Developed costs and tooling budgets for new product industrialization.
• Estimating and submitting project bids for new product manufacturing.
• Industrialized $1.5 million production cell on time and under budget.
• Maintained all documentation for QS 9000 certification.
• Extensive use of spreadsheets and databases for project management.
Maintenance Technician Bosal Industries Georgia Inc. Lavonia GA
1996 2001
• Maintained and repaired CNC and robotic production equipment.
• Extensive experience maintaining all manufacturing equipment.
• Operation of machine shop equipment.
Engineering Technician Ross Controls Inc. Lavonia GA
1994 1996
• Perform failure analysis of pneumatic valves
• Prepare customer reports based on analysis
Education
Tri County Technical College, Pendleton, SC 1993
Associate Degree Industrial Electronics
Additional Experience/Information
Georgia Army National Guard Honorable Discharge
US Army Primary Leadership Development Course
US Army Basic Non Commissioned Officers Course
Georgia Tech Lean Agent Training
References
Whit Diggs HR Manager Bosal Industries Georgia Inc. 706-***-****
Woody Tucker Owner SEC Gas & Gear 706-***-****
Phillip Bernal Materials Manager Bosal Industries Georgia 706-***-****