R. Paul Bryant, MBB, CSCA

*** ********* **** ***** ***********, SC 29483

704-***-**** abkazb@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/rpaulbryant

Qualifications Summary

Process Excellence ~ Strategic Planning ~ Business Transformation ~

Auditor ~ Supply Chain

Visionary and innovative leader with an exceptional record of success

maximizing profitability through driving large-scale process improvement

initiatives, reducing Coca Cola's supply chain cost by $12.5 million

through initiating a supplier pie model. Personable and results-driven

change agent with expertise in both the strategic planning and tactical

execution of business solutions. Consistently exceeds expectations in

delivering strategic solutions to meet complex business needs, leading

over 100 successful Kaizen events and 35 DMAIC events. Certified Supply

Chain Analyst and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a proven ability

to build consensus among all levels of internal and external stakeholders

within a highly-matrixed environment. Certified RABQSA SAE Lead Auditor

for ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100 Rev B standards. Knowledgeable in Portuguese

and Spanish.

Core Competencies: expertise in value stream mapping, training,

continuous improvement management, hoshin planning, 5S, TPM, quality

systems (AS 9100, QS 9000, and ISO 9001 & 14001), budget management, and

visual factory. Technical proficiency in SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards,

PeopleSoft, Minitab versions 12-15, DFT FlowPower, Warehouse Management

Systems (WMS), Maximo, SigmaFlow, Visio, MS Project, Access, and Office

Suite.

Industry Experience: extensive success improving operations and driving

key projects within multiple environments, including healthcare,

manufacturing, aerospace, IT, consumer and industrial products,

management, engineering, supply chain, and large-scale consulting firms.

Proven success negotiating with C-level executives in Fortune 200

companies. Seasoned in both union and non-union environments.

Select CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hagemeyer N.A. @ Boeing (787 Program) Charleston

. Reduced cost by over $400K implementing an inventory reducing solution

and improving POU.

. Developed and implemented a kitting operation to reduce tool issue

transactions by 28% and keep mechanics shipside.

. Increased sales by 30% by increasing POU and kitting.

. Increased customer satisfaction from 56% to 86% using Lean Six Sigma

tools & techniques.

Chemtura Corporation

. Consistently exceeded goals, saving an additional $7.2 million beyond

annual cost reduction goals (101% of goals and objectives).

. Reduced plant operating costs by $14.5 million across six locations in

three countries using Lean Six Sigma; monitored project goals and

Green/Black Belt progress for all plant leadership teams.

. Trained, mentored, and certified over 30 Green Belts and 11 Black Belts,

leading to $5.6 million in savings from additional Six Sigma projects.

. Directed efforts throughout multiple sites to pass process excellence

audit in less than 9 months.

. Increased safety by as much as 70% at Mexico plants through driving

performance improvement projects; led monthly performance meetings with

directors and plant managers.

R. Paul Bryant, BB, CSCA

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HAGEMEYER N.A. @ BOEING (787 PROGRAM) CHARLESTON, Charleson, SC 2009 -

Present

Site Operations Manager & Master Black Belt

. Responsible for managing a team of over 35 employees, including

Purchasing, Storeroom, Kitting Operations, Warehousing, Quality Assurance

& Customer Support.

. Manage and sustain the AS9120 & ISO 9001 QMS for the internal operations

and warehousing

. Facilitate, manage and direct all lean & six sigma events (held 4 events

in the last 6 months)

Electronic data Systems (EDS), Charlotte, NC 2007 - 2009

Master Black Belt

. Spearheaded and managed enterprise productivity and Lean Six Sigma

activities for IT operations.

. Trained and mentored Yellow, Green, and Black Belts on Lean and Six Sigma

tools and methodology.

. Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incident, problem, and change

management processes.

Chemtura Corporation, Conyers, GA 2006 - 2007

Process Excellence Team Leader

. Oversaw all Lean and Six Sigma activities for six manufacturing locations

throughout Brazil, Mexico, and the US, including leading all Lean and Six

Sigma training.

. Prepared and delivered frequent project summaries to all levels of the

organization.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, GA 2002 - 2006

Senior Operations Engineer

. Managed Lean activities for the entire supply chain for a critical

business unit, creating project charters, leading Kaizen events, and

negotiating with Tier 1&2 supplier bases.

. Achieved $10.6 million in cost savings by reducing the supply chain for

landing gear assembly.

. Facilitated $2.6 million in savings by improving MEL labs manufacturing

cycle time by 40%.

Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Management Consulting, Charlotte, NC 2000 - 2002

Senior Project Manager

. Led Lean manufacturing engagements for major companies in a range of

industries.

. Decreased Coca Cola's supply chain cost by $12.5 million by implementing

a supplier pie model.

. Saved $8.2 million for a medical device client by developing a dashboard

and reducing inventory.

JCIT Consulting, Denver, CO 1999 - 2000

Director of Technology, Strategic Business Team

. Implemented Demand Flow Technology (DFT) for manufacturing companies

utilizing TAKT time process design, operational cycle time, total product

cycle time, and KANBAN.

. Reduced the lead time to Trane customers by 20% and increased inventory

turns by 32%.

. Decreased manufacturing cycle time by 42% for Lancer Corporation.

ALCOA, Charlotte, NC 1998 - 1999

Manufacturing Manager

. Increased profitability by leading multiple process improvement projects,

reducing inventory cost by 12% and decreasing overtime by 34%; decreased

overhead $562,000 by combining job classifications.

. Implemented Toyota Production System and increased Pot relining

turnaround time by 52%.

Duracell Batteries, Cleveland, TN 1992 - 1998

Manufacturing Manager, Metals Stamping & Chemical Systems

. Supervised over 130 employees across multiple production areas.

. Exceeded expectations, setting numerous plant records and receiving five

promotions in six years.

. Started up $131 million Cathode mixing system three months ahead of

schedule with 50% less staff.

EDUCATION

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Business

Administration, 1992

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Candidate for Masters of Science in Technical Management, May 2011

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