carl denning
**** ** ******** ** ( Willow Spring, NC 27592 (
***********@**********.*** ( 919-***-****
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. MORE THAN 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT.
CONSISTENT IN ENFORCING POLICES AND PROCEDURES. UNDERSTAND IMPORTANCE OF
PRODUCING GOODS WITHIN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. FOLLOW 5-S; CREATE A
CLEAN AND ORGANIZED WORK ENVIRONMENT.
. Excellent attendance record, missing less than two days in 20 plus years.
Effectively able to communicate complicated concepts in an understandable
manner, matching the message to the audience.
. Experienced in hiring, training, motivation and evaluation of personnel.
Skilled in finding problems and performing necessary change through
project management or other methods.
. Maximize resources to achieve customer satisfaction and increased
productivity, meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both
strategic and tactical plans to enhance performance.
. Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions.
Excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications.
. Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally
diverse audience. Public speaking and executive management briefing
experience.
. Computer skills include MS Office Suite, Production Inventory Control
(PICS), Glovia and other line-side interactive software.
Professional Experience
LEAD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MARCH 1999 - MAY 2009
keihin carolina system technology (KCST) Tarboro, NC
146,000 sq. ft. facility with 430 associates. A leader in the manufacture
of Engine Control Units and Electronically Actuated Devices for Honda North
America.
. Lead Production Supervisor for the assembly of Engine Control Units
(ECU) for Honda Automotive, Motor Cycle and ATV industry.
. Ensured daily production schedules were met, enforced SOPs, evaluated
downtime, updated reports and supervised personnel.
. Adhered to TS-16949 and ISO-14001 standards, accountable for setting
the daily agenda and priorities in order to meet requirements.
. Supervised 140 personnel on two shift operation plus 4 Supervisors.
Responsible for eight ECU assembly lines including automatic
assembly, manual assembly and test processes.
. Developed yearly expense and manpower budget and submitted for
approval.
. Assisted in implementation of lean manufacturing concept within the
production area.
. Saved $150,000 using the Lean manufacturing concept. Help set up 5-S
criteria and visual management tools in the production area.
. Set-up job rotation practices in the department to address and prevent
ergonomic issues. Helped start up six new assembly production lines
in assembly area.
. Increased OEE rate by 15 % and line completion rate by 25 %.
Improved customer quality from 18 PPM to 9.3 PPM. Improved 5-S score
by 50 % and reduced contamination. Achieved an excellent safety
record and associate morale and focus. Created a positive environment
that encouraged teamwork, communication and professionalism.
. Served five years as Lead Production Supervisor over the Electronic
Actuating Solenoid (EA) Department producing transmission solenoids
and engine valves for the Honda Corporation.
. Ensured daily production schedules were met, supervised personnel, met
manufacturing standards and adhered to TS-16949 and ISO-14001.
. Accountable for eight assembly lines including automatic assembly,
manual assembly and test processes. Developed yearly expense and
manpower budget and submitted for approval. Assisted in implementing
the lean manufacturing concept within the production area. Saved
$200,000 using the Lean manufacturing and team concept. Help set up
5-S criteria and visual management tools in the production area.
Set-up job rotation practices in the department to address and prevent
ergonomic issues. Successfully help started up 6 new EA assembly
production lines. Achieved World Class OEE rates (85% or better).
Known for best 5-S within company and excellent quality record.
Achieve an excellent safety record and associate morale and associate
buy-in.
. Also served two years as Assembly Production Supervisor in the
Electronic Actuating Devices Department producing transmission
solenoids and engine valves for the Honda Corporation.
production supervisor October 1993 - March 1999
nuway speaker/fujicone Clinton, NC
Injection molding and speaker cone assembly operation for Bose and
International Jenson among other for automotive and home use.
. Supervised activities of 33 personnel including safety, quality,
housekeeping, production, training and the maintenance of production
equipment. Assisted in problem solving, planning and scheduling
sessions.
. Responsible for creating and updated training documents to meet QS-9000
certification requirements. Involvement concept in area.
. Developed and wrote training documents for associate certification.
production supervisor March 1991 - October 1993
dixie yarn mill Tarboro, NC
Yarn manufacturing plant.
. Supervised personnel, ensured production efficiency, attendance, safety,
quality, and training.
training manager/facilitator/project manager
production DEPARTMENT manager January 1988 - February 1991
national spinning company Warsaw, NC
. Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised personnel. Implemented total
employee involvement. Served on World Class Steering Committee, as Design
Team Facilitator, upgraded and implemented operator training and safety
procedures. Implemented team concept in department.
. Increased winding efficiency by more than 20 percent.
Education And Training
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TEXTILE MANAGEMENT
north carolina state university Raleigh, NC
Concentration in Labor Management
Previous study at Louisburg College
Professional Development
. The Essentials of Communication with Diplomacy and Professionalism,
SkillPath
. The Managers and Supervisors Conference, SkillPath
. 5- Principles for Problem Solving, Honda Training Network
. Avoiding Harassment, Discrimination and Violence in the Workplace,
Jackson Lewis LLP
. Preventing Third Party Intervention in the Workplace, Jackson Lewis
LLP
. CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross
. Lean Manufacturing, North Carolina State University Extension
. Concept of Safety in the Workplace, Honda Training Network
. Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines, SkillPath
. Fish in the Workplace, Rockhurst University
. Lean Manufacturing, Honda Lean Network
. Customer Compliance Training, Safety Kleen
. Human Relations, Dale Carnegie
. Employee Involvement Facilitator Training, Capital Associate
Industries
. Team Building / Ropes Course, Clemson University
. Change Roles of the Supervisor, Development Dimension International
. Interaction Training, Development Dimension International
. Team Development, Wilson Learning
. Team Building / Ropes course Training, Clemson (Southern Management
Network)
. How Adults Learn, University of Richmond
. Proven Classroom Training Technique, University of Richmond
. Planning, Designing, Evaluating Training, University of Richmond
. Locating, Picking, Keeping Winners, Einstein Institute
. The Motivated Employee, Key Productivity
. Process Engineering / Objectives, Institute of Textile Technology
. World Class Manufacturing, Institute of textile Technology
. Learning in the Workplace, James Sprunt Community College
. Self-Directed Work teams, James Sprunt Community College
. Management Styles, James Sprunt Community College
. A Strategy for Quality, James Sprunt Community College
. The New Economic (Video Conference with Edward Deming), James Sprunt
Community College