John C Jones

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Trenton, KY ***86

270-***-****

ab9po3@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Management

Quality - Engineering - Operations - Manufacturing - Distribution - Supply

Chain

Professional career reflects over 15 years experience in creative

leadership and visionary capacities to establish complex, competitive, and

highly integrated manufacturing solutions. Proven track record of

establishing strategic plans, developing systems and operational overhauls

that led to reduced costs and increased productivity; leadership history

includes strategic business planning, operations, materials, purchasing,

finance, risk management, negotiations, construction modification, testing,

quality control, international assessment of suppliers, international

training and facility utilization/expansion.

Professional Objective

To obtain a management position within an organization where I am

able to assist in the development of the company through my experience and

knowledge in manufacturing, supply chain, assembly, warehouse, distribution

management, quality control systems, and sustaining strong rapport among

clients, suppliers and employees. To become part of a team where I have

the ability to develop and learn more in my career while bringing

experience and knowledge to the organization through implementation of

policy, procedure and creative business solutions.

Functional Leadership

Lean Manufacturing Process Six Sigma Implementation

ISO 9000 Quality System New Enterprise Start Up

New Product Introduction Technology Design and Implementation

Financial Strategies & Cost Strategic Planning

Containment

International Manufacturing Facility Design and Process

Trainer Modification

Staff Development Reliability, Testing, & Failure

Analysis (FMEA)

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Product, Process, Application Testing

Solving

Documentation & Validation Outsource Planning & Supplier

Control Relations

Advanced Product Quality Production Part Approval Process

Planning (APQP) (PPAP)

Human Relations Supply Chain Management

Balanced Scorecard KPI and 3Block methodology

Value Stream Management TPM and PdM Systems

DMAIC Improvement cycle Contract Negotiations

Hydraulic Testing & Verification ISO14001

SPC and System Analysis ERP System Implementation

Formal Cost-Out Programs Employee Bonus / Pay for Skills

Development

Career History

Plant Manager (Senior Manager of U.S. Operations), 2005 - 2013

WH Manufacturing, Inc.

Responsible for overseeing all daily U.S. Manufacturing Operations;

management of Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Fabrication, Assembly,

Maintenance, Warehousing, Shipping, International

Import Distribution, Human Resources and Supply Chain/Materials.

. $1.5 million plus per year cost reductions through coordinating cost

reduction programs developed to facilitate brainstorming and

implementation of cost-out projects through all levels of the

organization. $10 million plus implemented cost savings over my 8

years in this position.

. 2010 appointment to WH Manufacturing Board of Directors; review and

approval of corporate strategies and direction.

. Development of corporate OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) program

implemented in US operations then personally trained and implemented

in overseas facility. Program increased productivity 15% first year

online.

. Developed and implement Strategic Plans using several methods, namely

Strategy Maps to drive understanding and buy in at all levels of the

organization.

. Developed and implemented Balance Scorecard and 3block KPI monitoring

systems for all aspects of the organization.

. Oversight of major site construction projects to expand facility

capabilities, including upgrading of technology.

. Development of Robotic Automation Program implemented in Fabrication

and Assembly Operations. Personally assisted in the Design and

Implementation of Assembly automation, realizing $700K/year cost

reductions.

. Oversight of all capital expenditures, while maintaining 3 year

positive NPV return on investment.

. Responsible for P&L, Budget creation and compliance protocols, with

structured programs to ensure implementation and reduction of

expenditures.

. Responsible for development, planning and implementation of Lean

Manufacturing Systems including: PdM, TPM, 5S, Value Stream Mapping,

Standardized Work, Bonus Programs and Process Improvement Teams.

. Designed a newly structured Human Resources department, including

updated procedure and policies. Developed document control system to

maintain up to date policies / employee handbook. Mentored Human

Resource Manager in team / relationship building training and assisted

in development of improved training program; 2005 - 2007.

. Designed and implemented Six Sigma methodologies to improve

productivity and quality of all systems and processes; implemented

DMAIC improvement cycle.

Quality Manager (including Test Lab and Purchasing), 1998 - 2005

White Hydraulics, Inc.

Responsible for Design and Development of the Corporate Quality Management

System, including Customer Quality relations, Inspection / Testing

requirements, ISO Procedures / Policies and Supplier Development Programs.

. Supervision of Quality Department including Test Lab and Purchasing.

. Maintained and advanced the Quality Management System by streamlining

procedures and increasing efficiencies and containment protocols

. Reduced external defect rates by over 60% over a 4 year period through

implementation of FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) and improved

validation methods / Employee development programs.

. Management of the R&D Test Lab, overseeing endurance and performance

testing of new product development. Development of scheduling system

that increased productivity 300% over a 6 month timeframe.

. Developed programs and implemented statistical controls; development

of tailored Process Improvement Workbooks used by Engineers,

Technicians and Team Members to determine and improve the quality of

the process using proven statistical methods.

. Responsible for Partnership building; development of existing and new

suppliers as well as working closely with Customer base to develop

long lasting customer - supplier relationship; direct customer

involvement.

. Core Team ERP System Implementation - one of eight selected to assist

in implementation of a newly integrated corporate ERP system.

. Management of Materials/Purchasing Team - successful implemented

improved supplier performance systems that reduced quality defects by

30% and reduced cost of supplied material by $1mil over 6 months.

. Negotiated contracts for supply of product - budget responsibility

$40mil plus for procurement of raw material to use in manufacturing

and assemble of the final product.

. Responsible for disposition of non-conforming product in regards to

design deviations in partnership with Design Engineering.

. Developed Design stage process using APQP methodology for control and

stage approval of new products.

. Redesigned Return Goods Automation program that took the multi-site

process from an average of 45days to 9 day processing time. Improved

customer satisfaction in reference to warranty / non-warranty product

returns.

. Corporate ISO procedural training for both U.S. Operations and Germany

based Distribution Center.

. Senior lead escort for all external quality system audits; ISO and

Customer based certification Programs.

Quality Engineer / Lead Assessor, 1993 - 1998

White Hydraulics, Inc.

Responsible for Supplier Development Program, Customer Audits and Complaint

response procedures. Assessing domestic and international suppliers for

potential supply chain additions or certification maintenance follow-up;

Lead ISO auditor and Customer audit escort.

. Developed and implemented Supplier Development Program that decreased

supplier defect rates by 40% over 2 years.

. Assessed and/or developed international suppliers in counties such as

China, India, and Taiwan.

. Senior lead on process and procedural systems development for all

aspects of the organization.

. Personally developed, programmed and implemented data control systems

for Non-conforming product control, corrective and preventive action,

internal audits, and inspection systems using Microsoft Access. Built

stand alone software packages still in use by the company today.

. Responsible for gauge selection and design of fixture gauging used in

verification of product quality.

. Procedural system development and supervision of document control

coordinator.

. CMM program development and implementation.

. Customer Quality responses, containment and root cause analysis.

Academic Credentials

Awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Austin Peay

State University. Some specific areas of study include Metallurgy, Vision

& Sensors, Production Operations Management, Quality Control, Robotics, and

Fluid Dynamics.

I have consistently obtained enhanced academic credentials including

the following certifications: ISO Lead Assessor, Certified Quality Auditor,

Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Quality Technician from American

Society of Quality, Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from Purdue

University, Lean Manager Certification from University of Kentucky in

partnership with Toyota, Advanced Visual Management, FMEA, PPAP, Design of

Experiments, ISO14001, Human Behavioral Science, Advanced Supervision and

Management Training.

References can be provided upon request.

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