Barry Crum

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Qualifications for Senior-Level Management

Six Sigma Black Belt with 20+ years of leadership experience within

manufacturing and military environments. Leverages exceptional analytical

and problem solving abilities to devise creative solutions to complex

issues. Prioritizes, multi-tasks, and continuously improves processes to

increase efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. Makes sound

decisions within high-stress situations and adapts easily to change.

Excels in delivering effective training, both in the classroom and on the

shop floor. Empowers and motivates staff to exceed goals for operational

excellence. Offers excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional areas of expertise include:

Operations Management ( Profit/Loss Responsibility ( Total Quality

Management ( Lean Manufacturing

Inventory Control ( Labor Relations ( Employee Development ( Team

Facilitation

Selected Highlights

. Met all annual quality system metrics, including those for safety,

production efficiency (95%), scrap dollars ((1%), on-time delivery

(100%), and quality PPMs ((20). Fulfilled VMS service orders on time.

. Delivered $170K in annual savings by integrating an off-standard

operation, which reduced product line labor by three people. Decreased

the number of forklift drivers, producing savings of $140K annually.

. Led the launch of the Chrysler ND drum program, the Ford VN127 hub

assembly, and the Ford F53 hub and rotor assembly.

. Delivered $6M+ in division cost savings in 2002 by training 250+

personnel in Six Sigma concepts.

. Facilitated 40 1-5 day Lean workshops, guiding cross-functional teams in

identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects plant-wide.

. Cut capital and labor by $3.4M and $850K, respectively, and recovered 25K

square feet of floor space.

. Fueled a 60% increase in productivity by trimming cycle and changeover

times as much as ten seconds.

. Decreased inventory by $500K by operating equipment more efficiently and

developing a JIT strategy.

Career Track

Alkon Corp. 2007 to Present

Manufacturing Manager (2008 to Present)

Promoted to hold manufacturing responsibility for safety, efficiency,

scheduling, housekeeping, and personnel evaluation. Provides leadership to

60 full-time employees and 20 temporary employees. Conducts training on

the Toyota Production System (TPS).

. Guided 20 employees in completing five Kaizen events, which increased

valve assembly efficiency by 75% and reduced waiting time in the de-

burring department by 20 hours.

. Introduced a tool crib for storing, preparing, and organizing job boxes

for the next set-ups to be performed in the machining area of the plant.

Manager of Manufacturing Systems (2007 to 2008)

Hired to drive change to improve efficiencies, ergonomics, safety, and

housekeeping throughout an organization that produces pneumatic valves and

fitting for the air power industry. Trained all plant personnel on 5S

principles and initiated TPS training.

. Spearheaded a plant-wide cleanup in the first three months and directed

each department in implementing 5S visual management systems.

Aerotek Automotive 2007

Contract Production Supervisor at Automotive Components Holdings (formerly

known as Visteon)

Supervised 15 UAW employees manufacturing plastic taillight moldings and

assemblies. Managed the production schedule, maintained time records,

ensured workplace safety, and drove efforts to improve efficiencies.

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TRW Automotive 1992 to 2006

Operations Manager (2003 to 2006)

Managed the daily ordering and manufacturing of automotive brake rotors and

corner assemblies shipped to Big 3 automakers-GM, Ford, and DaimlerChrysler-

as a Tier 1/2 supplier. Fabricated quality parts to customer

specifications. Controlled an average daily direct inventory of $1.8M and

held responsibility for $120M in annual sales. Directed 11 salaried staff,

including 5 production supervisors, 2 manufacturing engineers, 2 quality

engineers, and 2 material schedulers, as well as 115 hourly employees

represented by the UAW. Ensured the safety of all personnel. Facilitated

daily production meetings to define company metrics and address process

issues.

. Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, working to reduce cycle

times and eliminate waste.

. Ensured zero shipments were missed throughout the closure of the plant.

Six Sigma Black Belt/Six Sigma Instructor (2001 to 2003)

Provided all Kingsway plant and corporate salaried personnel with training

in Six Sigma Green Belt methodology using the DMAIC process.

. Personally conducted two Black Belt projects that generated $500K in

savings and improved the quality of product coming from the vendor.

. Mentored Green Belts in completing $2.5M in Six Sigma improvement

projects.

Area Manager (2000 to 2001)

Oversaw 6 production supervisors and 180 union employees.

. Established a 15 PPM quality rating and maintained a 100% delivery rating

with GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

. Successfully passed QS 9000 surveillance audits conducted by Entella

Auditors.

Lean Promotion Officer/Instructor (1998 to 2000)

Achieved certification as a Total Productive Maintenance Instructor and as

a Total Quality Management Facilitator. Trained with a Japanese Sensei

from Shingijutsu Consulting to teach the Toyota Production System and

conduct Gemba Kaizen events. Familiarized plant employees with the seven

types of waste and their effects on productivity.

. Led five Gemba Kaizen teams with Japanese Senseis.

. Trained the entire plant population in Lean Manufacturing principles.

Production Supervisor (1992 to 1998)

Promoted from Machine Operator. Directed 87 union employees performing

shop floor activities.

. Achieved daily production and scrap targets.

United States Air Force 1985 to 1990

Leadership and Management Instructor

Advanced from Fuels Specialist. Served as an NCO Leadership School

Instructor, providing training in management theories and application as

well as communication skills, military studies, and current events to mid-

level supervisors participating in a 30-day in-residence course.

Functioned as an NCO Preparatory Course Instructor, teaching airmen in NCO

responsibilities and expectations as part of a two-week out-of-residence

course. Acted as a Master of Ceremonies for NCO Leadership School

graduations attended by 500 guests, including 3-star generals, congress

members, colonels, and civic leaders.

. Named NCO Leadership School Instructor of the Year for Shaw AFB.

Education

Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance TPM Six Sigma Train-the-Trainer

Instructors Course Course

USAF Academic Instructor School Six Sigma Black Belt Training

USAF NCO Preparatory School Instructor

Course Visual Factory Management

USAF NCO Leadership School Course

USAF Supervisor Training Course Ergonomics Train-the-Trainer

USAF Fuels Laboratory Course Course

Total Quality Facilitators Course Lean Manufacturing

Total Quality Intensified Training Course Instructors Course

Theory of Constraints

Training

Varity Kelsey-Hayes

Supervisor Course

Bowling Green State

University

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