LES CALLEN

**** ********** ****. ***. *** Orlando, FL 32837, 615-***-****, abjn8q@r.postjobfree.com

qualifications

A results oriented customer focused manager with over 18 years of experience in areas encompassing,, JIT modular

assembly. Powder Metal Manufacturing., Exhaust manufacturing, Training, Labor Relations (grievance resolution and

discipline), Quality Control, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Continuous Improvement (CIP), Synchronous

Manufacturing, ISO 9000, QS 9000, Lean Manufacturing Implementation, Green Belt, Design Engineering, Electronics,

TPS facilitator and budget forecasting attainment. Expertise in Operations turnaround

Work Experience:

Lead Production Supervisor – Tenneco: Smithville,TN 2005-

Present

• Improved DLE% from 79% to 91% Sienna platform

• Pilot for Toyota improvement plan which lead to Quality Award

• Transformed Receiving department (eliminated part outages),Project management (Genesis Project)

• Improved Tundra DB-89 Eff% from 51.3% to 88.5%

• Improved Mag#1 Eff% from 57% to 105%

• Improved Tundra Canister cell PPMH from 29.73 to 45 PPMH

• Utilized in Engineering Dept for Special Assignments

• Transformed all platforms in the Smithville facility (GM, Honda, Toyota, Tundra, Nissan)

Note: Personally recruited by the plant manager to drive change from the floor up (hired as a Value Stream Mgr) by

helping him win the hearts and minds of the team members to transform the plant

Production & Materials Manager - Federal Mogul/Sintersthal: Dayton, OH 2003-

2005

• Reduced Inventory from 15 to 10 DOH

• Improved productivity from 58% to 76% by utilizing lean tools to eliminate waste

• Implemented Production Processes (Production Boards & Escalation Procedure)

• Improved scrap from 7% to 4%

• Initiated 5S program

• Managed 5 direct subordinates

• Successful Union Contract Negotiation

General Supervisor – Tenneco: Sterling Heights, MI 2001-2003

• Improved throughput by 25%

• Reduced scrap by 30%

• Reduced grievances by 20%

• Managed 3 direct subordinates

• Improved TCR by designing and implementing automatic clevis splitter

• Execute systems and processes to achieve BOS metrics

Production Supervisor – Contract Professionals Inc/GM: Waterford, MI 1999-2001

• Resolved paint shop issues via trouble shooting and problem solving techniques (8-D, 5-Why’s)

• Supervised 35 paint shop Team Members, including Fanuc Robots and Behr painting systems

• Responsible for internal and external customers

• Reduced grievances by 30%

Production Supervisor – Tenneco: Sterling Heights, MI 1997-1999

• Reduced grievances by 50% in areas of responsibility

• Reduced manpower by 4 team members

• Improved throughput by 20% in areas of responsibility

• Managed the difficult areas no one else wanted

• Improved skilled trades response time by 30 %

• Developed Kaizen teams to reduce waste

• Increased equipment OEE from 52% to 70%

LES CALLEN

3759 Grandewood Blvd. Apt. 331 Orlando, FL 32837, 615-***-****, abjn8q@r.postjobfree.com

Production Supervisor/QualityTech – Ralco Industries: Auburn Hills, MI 1995-1997

• Responsible for troubleshooting dies, tool room and repair schedules

• Level scheduling production runs

• Parts layout CMM, Gage R&R, PPAP

• Seven step training auditors and press operators

• Ran both Production and Quality at the same time

Electronics Tech/SPC Coord – Saturn Electronics: Rochester Hills, MI 1992-

1996

• Electronic Circuit board troubleshooter, and repair

• Chip replacement for BOC sunroof modules, bench testing

• SPC control charts, calculations, and training

• Expert Solder hand

• Provide feedback to engineering on module failures and problems

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Vehicle Design Engineering Technology; Central Michigan University: Mt. Pleasant, MI

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A.D. Computer Aided Engineering Technology; Oakland Community College: Auburn Hills, MI

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A.D. Liberal Arts; Oakland Community College: Auburn Hills, MI

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Masters in Business Administration work not complete half way thru curriculum, University of Phoenix

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Professional Development / Technical Skills:

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

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Effective Negotiation and Communication – Broad course work and seminars in effective negotiating,

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communication and presentations

Colin Powell’s Leadership Seminar- course description trust, emotions, ethics, negotiation, decision making,

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mentoring and coaching

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Office Suite, Lotus Notes, SAP, Visio, Minitab and CAD (UG,

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Catia, Auto-Cad)

Electrical experience

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Supervisory Leadership Program Graduate (1998)

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Certified in Lean with documented results

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TPS (Toyota Production System) implementation

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BS in Vehicle Design Engineering Technology

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Well versed on Business financials

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Union contract negotiation experience

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Interplant experience

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