Bruce A. Dunn
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August 7, 2010, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
While my resume will provide you with an outline of my work history,
management experience, and some achievements, I have taken time to list
typical requirements and my applicable skills in those areas.
Typical Requirements My Skills
1) Master's Degree 1) M.S. in Management from Indiana Wesleyan
University (completion date 05/07).
2) 20 years + in 2) Twenty years of experience in high volume
Manufacturing experience automotive manufacturing Tier 1 Supplier
3) Microsoft Tools 3) Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products
4) OSHA and ANSI regulation 4) Eleven years of active involvement in
knowledge manufacturing safety programs, training, auditing,
problem resolution.
5) Interested in "hands-on" 5) Prefer active involvement on the
manufacturing
manufacturing floor and project site.
I feel that if given the opportunity to interview with a compatible company
it would be
apparent that my skills are far reaching. I am accustomed to a fast-paced
environment
where deadlines are priority and handling multiple projects simultaneously
is the norm.
I enjoy a good challenge and work hard to achieve my goals. Constant
negotiations with
all levels of management and employees have strengthened my interpersonal
skills.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Dunn
Bruce A. Dunn
440 Persimmon Dr. Seymour, IN 47274
Objective
A challenging opportunity with a well established company that will
capitalize on my experience
in Management, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Quality and
Facilitating.
Profile
A goal-oriented, decisive manager with ten plus years of management
experience in the
manufacturing environment and twenty years in the automotive industry.
Powerful leadership
expertise with especially strong planning, coordinating, motivating,
teaching and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated Strengths
( Management and manufacturing ( Continuous
Improvement / Quality Control
( Plant and facilities operations ( 5S / Workplace
Organization Champion
( Team Building /Autonomous Teams ( Lean Manufacturing /
Facilitating
( Visual Management ( Problem
resolution through QRQC, PDCA.
Experience
2008 to Present: Operations Manager -Pro-Form Plastics. Crothersville, IN
. Facilitate Flow Analysis / Value Stream Mapping workshops
. Production Scheduling
. Establish Production and Quality Standards
. Train employees in 5S and Visual management
. Planned plant shutdown and holiday events including manpower
requirements, equipment needs, material planning, and scheduling.
2006 to 11/2008: Valeo Production/Operations Manager - Valeo Sylvania,
Seymour, IN
. Implement the Valeo Production/ Operations System methodology plant
wide.
. Train associates in identifying and eliminating Mudas (waste), Stop
Scrap Now, Kosu
. Facilitate Flow Analysis / Value Stream Mapping workshops
. Responsible for Continuous Improvement implantation and training.
. Manage WIP inventories, production planning and scheduling.
. Participated in new program launches.
. Develop and implement new training programs (Muda Tours, 5S Audits,
and Visual Mgmt.
. Facilitated Kaizen workshops
. Develop reaction plans for deviations to standard procedures.
2003 to 2006: Assistant Plant Manager- Valeo Sylvania, Seymour, IN
. Responsible for 390 associates on 2nd shift.
. Training of management personnel in Zenger-Miller Frontline
Supervision.
. Planned plant shutdown and holiday events including manpower
requirements, equipment needs, material planning, and scheduling.
. Developed and implemented Supervisor Owner Manuals
. Directly responsible for all plant operations for our 650,000 square
foot facility.
. Identified on yearly performance appraisal as a role model by plant
management.
1998 to 2003: Production Supervisor - Valeo Sylvania, Seymour, IN
. Responsible for 50 hourly associates on the shop floor. These
associates included mold changers, molding and coating technicians,
maintenance, and hourly production associates.
. Production scheduling
. Employee training and evaluations.
. Responsible for Involvement of Personnel, Autonomous Team building,
Flexibility.
. Instrumental in implementing Lean manufacturing on the production
floor.
. Implemented and ensured that all operations were following Valeo
standards.
. Identified on yearly performance appraisal as a role model by plant
management.
1986 to 1998: Load Operator, Forklift Operator, and Coating Technician -
Valeo Sylvania.
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University - Master of Science in Management - Graduation
5/07 (3.87 GPA)
Indiana Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science in Management -
Graduation 12/04 (magna
cum laude)
Jennings Co. High School - Graduated High School Diploma
Military Service U.S. Air Force (ICBM Nuclear
Missile Mechanic)
Achievements
Outstanding Professional Award - IWU 2003
Certified Zenger-Miller Facilitator - 2003
Plastics Technology Technical Certificate Ivy Tech College
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 174 - Senior Member
Fanuc Robot Programming Certification
ABB Robot Programming Certification
Valeo Corporate 5 Axes Training Certification