Marion, Ia *****
abl1l7@r.postjobfree.com
Larry Dunbar
Objective:
To be a constructive part of a world-class team that will allow me to
use my manufacturing and continuous improvement skills so the TEAM will
be successful in all aspects
Experience:
2003 - present As
sociated material Cedar Rapids IA.
Production Manager - residential window manufacturer
. Manage nine production lines in a two shift operation
. Converted two production lines to mixed model lines to create
flexibility
. Managed 380-420 people and nine salaried supervisors
. Implemented 5S in the departments
. Work with a very diverse work force and deal with language
barriers well
. Developed a cross training matrix to insure we are cross
training at all jobs
. Coordinate production schedules to meet on time delivery
. Increased producitity by 14%
. Use 8D process, A3 process and FMEA's to implement
improvements
Glass Manager - residential window manufacturer
. Manage 64 people in a two shift operation
. Developed PPE standards to improve safety
. Increased volume by 14% by improving the flow in the
department
. Reduced remake percentage by 2%
. Implemented 5S in the department
. Reduced production line downtime with creative scheduling
. Used 8D process to implement improvements
Plant Superintendent - residential window
manufacturer
. Manage all aspects of the second shift operation
. Accident free work force 2.5 years in this roll
. Trained and mentored seven new production supervisors
Production Supervisor - residential window manufacturer
. Insure safety with all team members
. Manage two production lines and a total of 55 people
. monitor time and attendance
. Implemented an operator's training manual
. Monitored production, scrap and machine downtime
. Lead supervisor on two production line start ups
. work with a very diverse work force
. Excel at product knowledge and documentation of work
instructions to best practices
Larry Dunbar
2001 - 2003 Frederick MFG.
Kansas City Mo.
Assistant Plant Manager - lawnmower blade
manufacturer
. Insured safety with all team members
. Completed a department layout to improve flow
. Improved milling productivity by simplifying changeovers
. Increased up time on mills by improving milling head
technology
. Lead projects to justify tooling upgrades that improved
quality and reduced set up time
. Lead projects to justify press upgrades that increased
operator safety and reduced set up time
. Productivity by increased by 30% during my three years
employed
. Preformed gauge capability studies to insure accuracy/quality
. managed 95 people
. Implemented 5S
1999 - 2001 Traco Inc.
Johnson City TN.
Production Manager - Commercial window
manufacturer
. Mentored all team leads to instill organization and
documentation procedures
. Tracked production,efficiencies, scrap, on time deliveries
and first pass yield
. Lead Kaizen events that results are being used corporate wide
. managed 140 people
1998 - 1999 Pella Corperation Story City IA.
Production Coordinator - High volume stock
window manufacturer
. Managed production flow and efficiency
. Coordinated material flow to the production line
. Motivated employees to stay on task and make a quality
product
. Logged daily time and attendance
. Involved in a line start up on second shift
1990 - 1998 Peerless Products
Fort Scott Ks.
Production Supervisor - Commercial window
manufacturer
. Started at entry level and worked into supervisory roll in
three years
. Monitored production efficiencies, scrap, quality, on time
delivery and attendance
. Lead teams to improve quality and preventive maintenance
. Developed operator check to insure quality
. supervised 54 people
. Implemented optimization process that reduced scrap by 21%
. Coordinate material flow
Education:
BA not completed
Workshops:
Total quality management
Gauge capability/Product variation
5S
Kaizen
8D
Microsoft office
References
Upon request