Project Manager

Debra L. Anderson

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Lean Manufacturing Manager

Over 15 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations,

manufacturing engineering, project management and successful program

execution. Proven ability to streamline work flow processes, reduce

inventory and operating costs, while increasing productivity. Manage with

solid organizational skills while using reputable lean manufacturing

methodologies. Lead cross functional teams with a systematic approach to

continuous improvement in order to reach the desired results. Accomplish

corporate initiatives through strategic planning, realistic annual

operating plans, and by implementing world class manufacturing practices.

Create and maintain strong business relationships that are focused on key

performance indicators; Cost, Quality, Schedule, Positive Employee Morale,

and Superior Customer Service.

Areas Of Expertise

Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma / DMAIC

Project Management

Continuous Improvement Voice Of The Customer

Process Analysis & Optimization

Visual Management Corrective Action Plan Repair

DFM/DFA

Problem Solving Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Productivity Optimization & OEE

Cost Reduction Error & Mistake Proofing

Participative Decision Making

Professional Experience

Coca-Cola Refreshments

HOUSTON, TX

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANAGER May

2012 - Present

Responsible for driving Operational Excellence (OE) across all

manufacturing operations throughout the product supply chain. Contribute

expertise and leadership in areas of lean manufacturing, six sigma, and

problem solving tools and techniques. Collaborate with other OE managers

in the system to identify best practice opportunities, share knowledge,

and review change management routines. Document current state processes

and business systems and compare to proposed future state process in order

to identify performance gaps. Build mitigation plans and schedules that

will close process gaps. Identify and report to senior management the

system gaps and challenges that are directly related to manufacturing

operations and make recommendations to avoid future challenges. Proceed

with process improvement initiatives that drive Productivity Improvements

(PI) to support annual cost saving targets. Execute TPM through teaching,

coaching and mentoring the entire facility on the pillars of TPM. Created

a 3-year maturity plan, 90 day operations plan, and a training and

developmental growth matrix for the maintenance team to align them with

the company's vision. Analyze facility capability and machine downtime

data in order to implement process improvements in the quality,

production, and maintenance departments. Facilitate daily, weekly, and

monthly productivity meetings to review manufacturing scorecard and all

key KPI's for the facility. CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Supported PI

savings of $300,000 in 2012. Reduce equipment downtime on machine with

highest downtime from 15 hours a day to 7.5 hours using Poka-Yoke,

Centerlining, and Visual Management methods. Reduce raw material yields

by 15%. Developed a weekly OE teaching moment training program to

improved employee morale and established a team oriented culture.

Assisted with the HACCP food safety program and audit process to become

ISO 22000 and ISO 14001 certified.

Welding Services Inc.

NORCROSS, GA

Manager OF MANUFACTURING

Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

Direct all aspects of a $1 million manufacturing operation supporting both

our Non-Nuclear and Nuclear energy-sector industry needs. Identify supply

chain metrics; establish KPI's and annual operating goals. Develop

employee training matrix, staffing, procurement, and inventory models.

Created a balanced scorecard (BSC) to manage daily performance of 2

manufacturing facilities. Maintain workplace organization through 5S

program that reduces unnecessary rework, simplifies processes, improves

quality, and reduces operations cost. Lead all inbound logistic needs of

the engineering and manufacturing departments. CONTRIBUTIONS &

ACHIEVEMENTS: Saved over $500K by reducing excess inventory and waste.

Used lean tools to improved safety conditions, increased employee

productivity through coaching, training, and mentoring. Reduce equipment

downtimes by 10%; Reduce scrap caused by poor tooling by 75%; Reduce scrap

caused by wrong material selection by 100% (Visual Management & 5S

effort); Captured savings of $100K through a 10% headcount reduction.

Improved employee morale and established a team oriented culture.

Welding Services Inc.

NORCROSS, GA

Manager Of Engineering Projects Oct.

2007 - 2009

Responsible for the financial reporting of all CapEx projects. Manage the

overall performance of $7M-$9M of CapEx and $1M of R&D projects that

support the core business initiatives for the current year. Prepared a

project plan for each project which includes project scope, scheduling

assumptions, key milestones, and deliverables. Executed and monitored

projects by preparing and facilitating project kick-off meetings and

regular scheduled project status meetings. Identified potential project

related risks and establish a mitigation plan to reduce the impact of

these risks. Managed, and controlled project cost, financial forecasting,

and prepare weekly executive dashboard reports. Used strategic and

tactical leadership tools to build team morale, reduced project variances,

and improved resource planning. Grew and developed engineering team

through mentoring and coaching techniques. Took aggressive approach to

resolving conflicts quickly and systematically seeing them as

opportunities for continuous improvement. CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

Lead change efforts with a focus on improving business processes, increase

internal and external customer satisfaction, decrease expenses, and

improve quality by 25%. Performed project closure phase submitted closure

reports and financial documentation 90 days sooner than previously.

DaimlerChrysler Auburn

Hills, MI

Advanced Manufacturing PROJECT ENGINEER Aug. 1995 -

Jun 2007

Operate as Program Manager effectively communicating to executives level

management project plans that identify program cost, timing and risk

constraints as well as continuous improvement targets and goals. Work as

a liaison between product engineering and the machining and assembly

plants to ensure a successful installation of equipment and tooling by

applying lean techniques, TQM/TPM principles and implementing best

practices. Develop and maintain process documentation in conformance with

QS9000 requirements.

o 2008 Corsair Retool Engine Project

- (Responsibility - $1.0 million) Lead Project Engineer responsible

for vendor selection & negotiations, perform all Gauge GR&R's, and

prepare and submit all final documentation. Lead weekly project

meetings reviewing; cost, project risk, problem solving & resolution

items. Lead team to consensus through participative decision making

skills. Contributions & Achievements: Completed program timing

objectives four weeks ahead of schedule.

o 2005 Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) World Engine Project

- (Responsibility - $6.0 million) Applied Six Sigma and Lean

techniques across all aspects of the Cylinder Head Pre-Assembly

project. Contributions & Achievements: Directed cylinder head team

to apply lean manufacturing tools that resulted in the company

saving $1 million. Engine development costs were minimized through

optimization. Aggressive performance and quality targets were

achieved using lean tools such as: Workplace Organization (5S),

FMEA, Continuous Improvement, DFM/DFA, Process Analysis &

Optimization, DMAIC & PDCA, Visual Management, Error & Mistake

Proofing, Problem Solving & Resolution, TPM, and Value Stream

Mapping.

o 2002 Grand Cherokee Model Refresh Project

- (Responsibility - $1.5 million) - Lead all DFM & DFA efforts for

engine build & assembly. Contributions & Achievements: Designed and

implemented ergonomic improvements resulting in cost reductions

associated with work related injuries.

o 1999 Grand Cherokee & All New 45RFE Transmission Project

- (Responsibility - $20.0 million) - Assertively negotiated cost

reductions from all vendors while leading project from concept to

completion using lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

Contributions & Achievements: Designed and installed first pull

system in heat treat department, reduced scrap rate by 40%, improved

cycle time by 20% and safety by 30%.

- (Responsibility - $4.0 million) - Responsible for managing over 20

suppliers to efficiently launch four high speed machining lines.

Contributions & Achievements: Using Six Sigma methodology such as

MFMEA, PFMEA, and SPC was able to improve operational performance by

15% and reduce defects by 8%.

Honeywell, Inc. DETROIT, MI

Applications Engineer Aug. 1993 - Aug. 1995

Roush Industries LIVONIA, MI

Machine Shop Coordinator Oct.

1992 - Apr. 1993

Degrees & Technical Certifications

o MBA, Technology Management, 2001 . University Of Phoenix, Southfield,

MI

o BS, Manufacturing Technology, 1991 . Eastern Michigan University,

Ypsilanti, MI

o Six Sigma Certified (CSSBB) - Black Belt, 2013, Villanova University -

Online, Villanova, PA

o Advanced Achievement Leadership I Certificate, 2010 . Bell Leadership

Institute, Chapel Hill, NC

o Six Sigma Certified (CSSGB) - Green Belt, 2009, Emory University,

Atlanta, GA

o Master Certificate, Applied Project Management, 2007 . Villanova

University - Online, Villanova, PA

Activities & Awards

o Outreach Director at Faith Praise & Worship Center,

Norcross GA

o Youth Ministry (Member) and Public Relations Department

(Committee Chairman) at Perfecting Church, Detroit MI

o Lean Manufacturing Champion - DaimlerChrysler, Auburn

Hills, MI (2007)

o Michigan DECA - Marketing Judge (1995 - 2007)

o Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) -

Volunteer (1996-2005)

o Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - Mentor 1998

o Guest Speaker at Murray Wright H.S. for Annual Career

Day (1997 - 1999)

o Annual Career Development Conference and National

Conference World in Motion (S.A.E.) Guest Speaker

(1994)

o Encore Award for the fourth Quarter, Honeywell, Inc.

(1993)

Debra L. Anderson

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