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Gordon S. Taylor

Avery Dennison 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification with a project that

effectively reduced packing costs by $70,000 annually.

Extensive Lean training. Proficient in establishing one-piece flow

production line using Toyota Production System concepts including

Kanban visual system, supermarket, Andon and standard work.

Selected as one of 50 high potential managers worldwide by Avery

Dennison Global HR to attend 1 week intensive Leadership Development

Forum.

Led 2 Lean Improvement Teams that have created increased flow,

eliminated wasted movement and lowered build time by 25% on the VHP

1000 ARD unit by soliciting operator feedback and creating standard

work based on that feedback.

Achieved 10% improvements in set-up, throughput and scrap on

flexographic printing presses from fiscal year 2005-2006 through use

of Six Sigma tools and Lean Sigma Events.

Part of Management Team that instituted DuPont S.T.O.P Training for

Safety. This lead to facility attaining VPP STAR status award from

OSHA as one of the safest facilities in the country.

Selected as 1 of 3 candidates out of 100+ applicants for the Avery

Dennison M.O.L.D (Manufacturing Operation Leadership Development)

program. Rotated between 3 facilities and 3 shifts to gain

experience managing different shifts and products during 2 year

program.

Have served as back-up Plant Manager since January 2009 for as many

as 2 weeks at a time. When Plant Manager is away, I am responsible

for a 2-shift Facility with 3 supervisors and 150 hourly employees.

In this capacity, I am responsible for making sure the plant

maintains delivery, efficiency and quality metrics. I also interface

with marketing, sales and executive management to resolve customer

issues, review sales forecast and plan. I also work with human

resources to resolve any personnel issues that may arise.

Extensive union free training at both Avery and STERIS. Have a good

working knowledge of what it takes to maintain a union-free facility.

Experience

Nov 2006-Present STERIS Corporation Mentor, OH

Operations Supervisor

Supervise production of 3 distinct medical device product groups in

an FDA regulated facility (System1 Trays, Field Service Kits and VHP

capital equipment). Approx $18-20 million in sales annually.

Train, coach, conduct reviews and disciplinary actions for 13 direct

hourly reports and one Team Leader.

Ensure that work procedures, documents and processes meet FDA

requirements.

(. Serve as back up Plant Manager when Plant Manager is out of the

office.

Chosen for STERIS Corporation Leadership Development pilot program

Developed hourly assembler into Mfg. Team Leader role

Work with Engineering and Quality departments to ensure TQM system is

in place at all steps in the Mfg and Test process

July 2004 - Nov Avery Dennison Strongsville, OH

2006

Operations Team Leader

Responsible for up to 15 hourly, union employees across 3 shifts

Supervised the manufacture of Pressure Sensitive Labels for

Automotive and Industrial markets

Train, coach, conduct reviews and disciplinary action for all direct

reports.

Responsible for quarterly financial metric report-outs to senior

management

Rotated between 3 facilities and 3 shifts during 2+ year management

training program.

Worked with HR to make hourly performance reviews more subjective and

metric-driven

Feb 2003 - July Passport to Peru Cleveland Hts.,

2004 OH

Retail Manager

Hired, trained and coached new associates

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the store including 3

associates and 1 Asst. Manager

In charge of buying, merchandising and store promotions

( Responsible for reconciling balance sheet on a weekly and

monthly basis

Jan 2000 - Jan McMaster-Carr Supply Co Aurora, OH

2003

Inventory Control

Responsible for quality assurance on customer orders from the

Fastener product line in a 300,000 sq. ft warehouse

Performed inventory checks and audits

Aurora, OH

Education

( M.B.A. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH

Dec. 2002 GPA: 3.54

( BA John Carroll University University Heights,

OH May 1997 GPA: 3.2

Major: Political Science Minor: Sociology

Dean's List 2 semesters (3.5 GPA or better)

Other Skills and Credentials:

Proficient at all Microsoft Office applications, Shop Trac, AS 400,

Oracle and MFG. Pro

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

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