Engineer Management

Lesley Gray Jr.

**** ****** **** *** ( Burlington, KY 41005

859-***-**** ( abhk51@r.postjobfree.com

Results driven Production Operation Advisor with multi-faceted

manufacturing experience who is successful at building corporate value for

a $6.65 billion annual profit manufacturer. Expertise in developing,

executing and supporting operational excellence initiatives domestically

and internationally (US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Japan) while enhancing

performance, improving quality, reducing cost and generating sustainable

revenue. Diversely experienced in turnaround, rapid growth, resolving

standing problems, and creating solutions that improve operational

efficiency. Enthusiastic with a motivating management style dedicated to

respect in the workplace.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

( Regional multi-site operational consulting ( Global

benchmarking of best practices

( Toyota Production System Practitioner ( Regional

margin/profit improvement planning

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, Erlanger, KY

2002 - Present

Responsible for Toyota's engineering design, development, R&D and

manufacturing activities in US, Canada, Mexico

Advisor, Production Operation (2008 - Present)

Provide operational and lean manufacturing expertise to all 12 North

American Toyota manufacturers to maintain competitiveness with competing

automotive companies in the industry. Oversee high impact Kaizen events for

all plants that are in line with yearly improvement targets. Establish long

term metrics, measurements and tools to improve efficiency in all North

American operations. Develop program acceleration strategies and analyze

North American operations, capabilities, and strategic lean implementation.

Conduct monthly meetings with the North American President to report

operation results and recommend actions to improve current conditions.

COST REDUCTION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS: (North America Project)

. Led the successful implementation of lean proactive tool in 12 North

American operations to eliminate overstaffing of production employees

during unfavorable market conditions, achieving a $25 million

reduction.

. Led continuous improvement project involving all stakeholders,

internal and external. Managed change process by motivating need for

change, inspired vision of new method, and sought feedback from

General Managers of 12 plants to gain their commitment. Utilized HR's

policy deployment to align functional groups, such as Production

Planning & Accounting Finance, with the business objectives of the

corporation.

Specialist, Production Operation (2006 - 2008)

Reinforced lean manufacturing (kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work,

5s, etc.) at four North American plants to improve productivity, quality,

safety, and operating profitability. Led strategic projects that resulted

in a cross-departmental impact. Track and analyze Key Performance

Indicators and benchmark lean practices from Toyota's regional operations

in Japan, North America, and Europe. Build positive working relationships

with Toyota North American plant executives and corporate departments.

OPERATIONAL TURNAROUND: (Mexico Project)

. Consulted with the leadership team of the Mexico plant to deliver

bottom-line improvements through effective implementation of

standardized work, management by takt time, workplace organization,

and visual management. Resulted in a 60% improvement in operational

efficiency through the flawless execution and compliance to

standardization. The plant received the highest customer satisfaction

in quality (JD Power award) while exceeding profit objectives.

. Taught the Toyota Production Efficiency Management System to all

members of the plant President and management team.

TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING KENTUCKY, Georgetown, KY

2002 - 2006

Toyotas largest manufacturing facility outside of Japan that produces 5

different vehicle models

Supervisor, Assembly Department (2003 - 2006)

Managed day-to-day operations of the Assembly Department with

responsibility for improving efficiency, reducing cost, and upholding

Toyota quality standards. Managed 28 employees and a $840K operating

budget. Obtained trainer certification of Toyota Production Systems, and

coached team members by sharing technical knowledge, process development

and work method ideas.

PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT: (Project)

. Eliminated eight processes utilizing TPS tools and introduced the

concept of primary process kaizen teams in one month, reduced

operating costs by $240K annually.

. Facilitated two quality circle teams within the Assembly Department to

eliminate variation and strive for zero defects, resulted in three

months production with zero defects.

Early Positions within Toyota Included:

Production Engineer (2002 - 2003), Production Engineer Co-Op (1999 - 2002)

EDUCATION TRAINING LANGUAGES

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky

Toyota Production Efficiency Management System & Toyota Production System

(Kaizen workshops, JIT, TPM, Quality systems management, Lean assessments)

ENGLISH -Proficient / SPANISH - Intermediate / JAPANESE - Intermediate

"The key to successful operations are team members and their passion in

supporting company objectives; as well as, the tools provided to refine

their skills" - Lesley Gray

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