Manager Six Sigma

WILHELM JAKE COOPER

**** ***** ******, ***********, ** 37421 423-***-****

abhtqt@r.postjobfree.com

Manager: Proven track record of improving safety and efficiency, reducing

operating costs and implementing new systems.

Education: Covenant College - B.S. Business Management - Lookout Mountain,

GA

Certifications: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Six Sigma Green Belt

PkMS Testing Manager

2008- Present

McDonough, Ga

. Create test plans and test cases, documenting defects, writing SOPs

. Provide technical support for warehouse supervisors and associates

interacting with PkMS

. Inventory controls via WMS systems and cycle counts

. Training new power equipment operators

* 2009-2010 Shipping Supervisor providing direct, daily supervision of

union and seasonal associates ensuring safe, clean and efficient

operations

* Daily planning and scheduling of outbound truckloads and LTL carriers

* Ensure associates have appropriate and realistic job goals for each

day

Terminal Manager

2006- 2007 NUTRITIVE

SWEETENERS CO, INC. Chattanooga, TN

. Directed 300 million lbs of sugar and corn syrup deliveries annually

. Customers included McKee Foods, General Mills Cereals, Sara Lee,

Pillsbury, Yoplait, and Bush's Baked Beans

. Performed all functions of personnel management for operation manager,

supervisors, drivers and terminal operators, including recruitment,

hiring, performance reviews, payroll, safety compliance and

termination

. Managed all operations in accordance with established company policies

. Supervised daily dispatch functions while monitoring dispatched loads

to ensure equipment coverage and availability

. Partnered with CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads on daily switch,

availability and resolution of issues

. Point of contact for all vendors, suppliers, and customers, terminal

security

. Created annual budget, reducing costs by 7% from 2006 through 2007 by

renegotiating rates with major vendors

. Supervised the receipt, safe storage, and proper distribution of

product from railcars to bulk trailers

. Provided oversight of contractors to ensure projects were completed

according to the defined scope

. Ensured all OSHA and environmental rules and regulations were

compliant

. Established and maintained a culture that promoted continued safe

operations, implemented Fall Protection program

. Partnered with other terminals to ensure effective communication and

utilization of labor and equipment.

. Led all internal, local, state and AIB audits, ensuring positive

relationship with auditors, while gaining positive knowledge from

audit feedback

. Managed waste water output,working closely with City of Chattanooga

Waste Water Treatment Facility to reduce fines from $60,000 in 2005 to

zero fines in 2006 and 2007

Distribution Warehouse Supervisor

2004-2005

EATON HYDRAULICS, Cleveland, TN

* Led, developed, mentored and participated in quarterly and annual

performance feedback reviews for direct reports

* Scheduled work, allocated resources, provided associate training and

managed crew payroll

* Led Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects, including kaizen events

and 5S implementation

Quality/Safety Leader

1994-2004

DU PONT, Chattanooga, TN

. 2002-2004 Quality Leader for T-95; eliminated quality issues,

preformed audits, ensured ISO 900-2001 compliance

. 2003 Six sigma green belt member; increased quality 1.5 sigma; $9MM

savings through DoE of air flow

. 1996-2002-Safety Leader for Cordura . Maintained employee federally

mandated training records, responsible for department to remain OSHA

compliant, created and lead safety training programs, conducted safety

audits, and participated in simulated emergencies and disasters.

Developed and implemented safety awards program

. 1998-Six Sigma green belt member assisted in developing internal labor

move system saving $6MM annually

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