Manager Training

Curtis C. Lane

*** ***** ***** **. *********, TN 37757

423-***-**** (Home) 423-***-**** (Cell)

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Profile Summary:

A highly energetic, results- oriented professional with a proven track record of maximizing productivity

and profitability in a hands on, demanding manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and decision

making abilities. Extensive knowledge of and experience in LEAN manufacturing techniques to maximize

profits through the elimination of waste.

Professional Experience & Skills:

• Fact based decision maker, well versed in root cause problem solving methodologies. Proven

ability to turn problems and opportunities into long term sustainable results.

• Strong ability in eliminating and reducing operating costs in all departments of the organization.

Ability to analyze savings opportunities as well as train and motivate others to strive for cost

saving and continuous improvement activities.

• Results oriented professional who believes in accountability at all levels of the organization. Use

of Key Performance Indicators Scorecards (KOI) to track results and determine corrective and

preventive actions.

• System thinking individual who believes strongly in the development and sustainability of

systems. Vast knowledge in developing and maintaining such systems.

• Proven leadership ability in leading individuals toward the goals and expectations of the

organization. Great communication skills and ability to motivate others to perform at their best.

• Organized & Disciplined individual well versed in the implementation and sustainability of Lean

Manufacturing techniques. Have trained individuals at all levels from top level managers to shop

floor associates.

• Extensive training and knowledge of ISO Safety & Environmental practices including OSHA

compliance. Also have extensive training QS 9000, TS16949.Performed role as internal auditor

and trainer of all aspects of safety and other regulatory compliance.

• Ability to recruit, hire and train new employees. Proven ability hold individuals accountable to

the rules, policies of the organization via coaching, mentoring, and counseling per the company

progressive discipline policies defined by the organization.

• Very strong computer skills. Have experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, SAP

programs and more. Ability to present data in a clear and meaningful way.

• Passionate individual with integrity and respect for others. My past and present successes is and

will be determined by my ability as a leader to get things done through others, through coaching,

motivating, and directing individuals to achieve the goals and expectations of the organization.

Professional Work History:

Lean Solutions Group, LLC Aug-2008- Present

Manufacturing Consultant responsible for plant transformations using Lean Manufacturing techniques. Work with

team of experts to turn distressed companies into profitable companies. Plant Turnarounds, System integration, interim

management. Roles include training new and existing management, associates in lean methodologies. In many cases

have taken over manufacturing operations and trained replacements on interim bases.

• Analyze existing equipment and or manufacturing methods and make recommendations and implement

changes using lean thinking methodologies. Examples include combining of work cells, line balancing,

mapping value streams and redistribution of labor to value added activities and more.

• Help clients create new profit centers to generate revenue for prior non-value added activities, tying activities

to future sales.

Magna / Cosma Body Systems, Eagle Bend Mfg., Inc. Clinton, TN May-1997-August-2008

$180 million sales 375,000-sq/ft facility specializing in stamping, roll forming, and welded assemblies. Tier 1 supplier

of automotive body structural chassis components and high strength bumper modules. Supplies product to all major

automotive OEM’s including BMW, Honda, Ford, GM, DCX, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc…

Business Unit Manager /Lean Manufacturing Manger (Jan 2004 / Aug 2008)

Direct report to General Manager responsible for P&L for Business Unit of $80 million in revenues. Duties include

managing 280 production employees, 8 supervisors, 4 Lean Coordinators, 12 maintenance technicians, 4 tool & die

technicians. Also was responsible for managing of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement initiatives of the

entire plant. Product line includes roll forming of ultra high strength steel bumper modules and highly automated

robotic mig and spot welding assembly cells

Key Achievements:

• Reduced scrap from $120,000 /month to $30, 0000 / Month. (75%) This was achieved by constructing a team

and using a scientific approach to analyze fact based data and solve problem to root cause. Team achieved

goal in less than 10 months.

• Increased Business Unit through-put from 63% to 83% or 20% improvement.

• Reduced Quality P.P.M. from 200 P.P.M. to 9 P.P.M. Many months have achieved 0 P.P.M. Worked with

customers to make our assembly cells more robust utilizing lean layout techniques as well as Poke Yoke and

error proofing disciplines. Utilized root cause problem techniques to solve problems to root cause.

• Achieved 2007customer giveback targets of $5 million. Achieved goal utilizing team of lean coordinators and

operators to eliminate both processing and material waste. Achieved goal in 6 months.

• Through lean efforts was able to re-deploy 77 employees to new program launches or value added activities

without having to hire new associates. Achieved by applying lean techniques and eliminating waste and

combining operations.

• Developed and maintained Lean Production System within facility to train, educate, and motivate both new

and existing workforce to understand and participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives. Developed

training modules and systems that were centered on the elimination of waste and an engaged workforce.

• Was responsible for facilitating & mentoring to other Magna divisions. Collaborating with other developed

training modules to be used in our quarterly meetings. As a result was able to introduce a Lean Intranet site

for idea sharing for planning training sessions, project before and after pictures and more.

Production Manager (Oct 2002/ Oct 2004)

Responsible for a highly automated weld assembly department specializing in, projection welding, mig welding and

numerous robotic weld lines. Managed 140 plus production employees with seven supervisors and 95 production

assembly cells. Proven ability to reduce overhead and consistently meet deadlines and production requirements.

Key Achievements:

• Recommended by the President of Cosma International to attend Magna Assistant General Manager

Succession planning program. (Toronto Canada) 32 training steps 2 year program.

• Honda Quality, Delivery, and Productivity Award (2003-2004)

• General Motors Quality, Delivery, and Productivity Award (2003-2004)

• Zero safety lost time incidents 2003-2004.

Lean Manufacturing Manger (Oct 2001/ Oct 2002)

Work closely with the General Manager in implementing Lean Manufacturing. Performed all aspects of Lean

Manufacturing roles including waste elimination, quick die change, part flow, problem solving teams, error proofing,

5-S, standardize work, reduction of dock to dock times as well ad other lean activities. Offer the ability to

communicate and work closely with management, co-workers, and customers. Experienced in implementing policies

and procedures, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and working with minimal supervision. Able to effectively use

AutoCAD for 2-D drawings and work cell design. Received 8 months of extensive training shadowing with the

Magna cooperate Lean Mfg. Coordinator.

Key Achievements:

• Re-deployment of 150 employees into new program launches while sales increased from $100 million to

$150 million.

• Established a successful continuous improvement program recognized by Magna for most CI suggestions by

division in 2001-2002.

• Plant also recognized as showcase plant for lean concepts in Magna. Plant modeled for lean training

initiatives.

Production Supervisor (Sept 1998/ Oct 2001)

Production Team leader (June 1997/ Sept 1998)

Production Associate (May 1997 /June 1997)

Education/Seminars/Workshops

High School Graduate Campbell County High June1994

College Roane State Community College Enrolled

Seminars/ Workshops

• Extensive training of the Toyota Production System (TPS)

• Certified Lean Manufacturing Program ( Toyota NUMMI Plant San Jose,

California)

• Certified Ford Motor Company Lean Program

• 8 Months Shadowing Magna Lean Manufacturing Cooperate Coordinator

• Numerous Magna training courses. Safety, Computer, Leadership etc….

Magna International Management Training Centre - Aurora, ON. CANADA

Division Leadership Excellence Training (GM / AGM 2 year Succession Planning Program)

Graduated November 2009

• Finance I & II

• Marketing

• VA/VE

• Health & Safety Training

• Effective Negotiator

• APQP Training

• Customer Relations

• The Quoting Process

• Part Pricing And Estimating

• Purchasing Fundamentals

• Al Posnack (The Goal) Constraint Management

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