Dear Madam or Sir:

In response to your posting regarding your Production Manager position, I

am enclosing my resume for your review. Given my history of performance in

manufacturing management and engineering, I feel I would be an ideal

candidate to excel in this role.

I pride myself on being a results oriented, hands-on individual with

progressive management experience. My management style strongly emphasizes

teamwork and the principles of Lean Six Sigma.

I have over fifteen years of manufacturing experience in a large, fast-

paced environment with a history of progressive responsibility.

My resume will also show that I have been accountable for successfully

directing an entire facility's manufacturing operations, while leading

groups to record setting performance.

An evaluation of my resume will further acquaint you with my background and

qualifications for this position.

In review of my resume, you will note my growth and experience. What it

cannot illustrate, however, is the degree of dedication, resourcefulness,

and professionalism that I can offer.

I look forward to the opportunity to talk with you in person about how I

can help provide value for your entire organization.

Thank you for taking the time to review the qualifications I've sent you.

Sincerely,

Terry D. Martin

Terry D. Martin

828-***-****

abiy36@r.postjobfree.com

MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Continuous Improvement * Quality Assurance * Team Leadership

Results driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience planning and

leading operations involving large manufacturing environments. Track record

devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to

minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield.

Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging

proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent

communicator; success building cohesive teams focused on production goals,

quality, and safety. Areas of expertise include...

. . Lean Six Sigma . Just-in Time (JIT) Production

. Team Building & Training

. Regulatory Compliance . Total Quality Management (TQM)

. Resource Allocation

. ISO 9001/TS16949 . Policy/Procedure Development

. Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Manager

1/2009- Present

Suminoe Textile America - Gaffney, SC

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Fabric, challenged to hold full

responsibility for quality, cost, and delivery from raw materials to Tier 1

customers from within the 220K sq. ft. Fabric Division facility with a

workforce of 260 across three shifts. Directly supervise three engineers,

three salaried supervisors, and one non-exempt administrative assistant.

Work with Japanese colleagues, corporate/sales executives, and engineering

to build and sustain growth. Conduct weekly reviews with VPs, CFO, and COO

that cover key areas, including P&L, goal attainment, cost reduction,

variance analysis, and staffing.

> Worked with global team - including executive VPs and unit leaders

from parent company (Suminoe Textile Japan) - to facilitate

successful launch of $65M new product introduction for Honda's

Civic four-door program.

> Improved Fabric Division gross margin from 7% to 11% by improving

Honda's Civic two-door program profits from >75% margin to <15%

margin and Toyota's Tacoma program from>10% to <28%; maintained or

improved margins for other products.

> Achieved all 5% standard cost reduction projects by generating ideas

with engineers, supervisors, and technical support personnel.

Selected contributions...

V Implemented Just-In-Time (JIT) strategy to optimize throughput and

lower warehouse costs by as much as 17%.

V Established first preventative maintenance schedule, ensuring optimal

equipment operation while significantly reducing downtime.

Continued...

Shift Manager

10/1994-11/2008

Hanes Brands, Inc. - Forest City, NC

Guide and direct all manufacturing operations for assigned shift,

generating in excess of $100M in annual revenue. Establish operational

policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and

outstanding output. Directly manage up to three salaried supervisors and

80+ non-exempt and hourly employees. Design and implement coaching and

training programs to develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve

performance. Manage operational and capital expenses. Ensure strict

adherence to quality control procedures.

> International assignment to assist with start-up of company's Asian

manufacturing facility.

> Assigned to engineering team to troubleshoot dyeing issues within the

company's domestic facilities.

> International and domestic travel to address customer concerns.

> Certification as an internal auditor for ISO 9000:2001, key member in

helping facility earn certification.

> Negotiations with vendors for better quality and more consistent raw

materials.

> Arrangements with third parties to turn obsolete inventory and waste

into additional revenue streams.

> Prioritizing maintenance issues and identifying preventative

maintenance opportunities.

> In previous roles I served as: Group Leader, Dye Operations

Controller, Industrial Engineering Technician, and salaried supervisor

in various assignments.

Selected Contributions...

V Established new production records in multiple areas after using Lean

Six Sigma principles to reduce labor in those areas by 30 - 50%.

V Assumed additional responsibilities allowing for a 50% reduction in

salaried personnel on assigned shift.

V Led several Lean Six Sigma Kaizen events, resulting in over $5M in

annual savings.

V Increased quality performance by roughly 20%.

V Reduced cost by roughly 26%.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Business Administration

(2010)

Ashworth College - Norcross,

GA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

(2004)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte -

Charlotte, NC

Lean Six Sigma

(2006)

Isothermal Community College -

Spindale, NC

Leadership Development

Series (2005)

Isothermal Community College -

Spindale, NC

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