Plant Manager

Timothy W. Cleary

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Overland Park, KS 66221

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Cell: 404-***-****

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Operations Manager

Resourceful, innovative leader focused on solving complex problems in

highly competitive domestic and global environments that demand continuous

strategic planning and project management. Recognized for the ability to

build strong relationships, cut costs, and streamline operations.

Experienced in the development and execution of processes in lean

manufacturing and team building that reach the company's profitability

goals and objectives. Able to leverage skills in leadership, union

negotiations, technology, engineering, and operational excellence in

positions that demand and reward excellence.

Summary of Qualifications

? Lean Manufacturing ? Negotiations

? Quality Systems ? Budgeting

? Problem Solving ? Project Management

? Decision Making ? Leadership

Selected Achievements

. Implemented cost controls on tools, equipment, scrap, and travel

that saved $1.3 million dollars of the plant's budget.

. Created an inventory reduction program that avoided costs of over

$100K to the company.

. Led a project to reduce the average scrap cost per unit that

resulted in a nearly 50% reduction, saving $440K per year.

. Managed a program implementing dimensional management, standardized

work, and a progressive gauging system that reduced fit

discrepancies by 80% in three months, saving overtime costs of

$100K.

. Organized pre-production builds in Germany, Michigan, and Kansas

that saved the company over $200K in travel expenses.

. Selected for an elite team of company leaders to benchmark European

manufacturing facilities and recommend a site location for a new

plant. By implementing the team's recommendations, the company

saved over $100 million.

Timothy W. Cleary

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Professional Experience

General Motors Corporation 1985 - Present

Plant Planning Administrator,

Fairfax Plant, Kansas City, KS 2006 - 2009

. Led the planning and execution of Malibu and LaCrosse annual

model changes.

. Led the planning and development of the plant's Business Plan

Deployment (BPD)

. Mentor to the Professional Managers Network

General Assembly Global Launch Manager,

Fairfax Plant, Kansas City, KS 2006 - 2009

. Directed Production and Engineering Teams with the planning

and execution of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse global launch.

. Ensured Product and Process requirements are met and executed

in General Assembly.

. Managed pre-production builds in Europe, Detroit, and Kansas

City.

Body Fabrication Superintendent

Doraville Plant, Atlanta, GA 2002 - 2006

. Led shift operations in the Body Shop including 200+ team

members.

. Managed the day-to-day operations with the focus on safety,

quality, and schedule.

. Improved job loading and eliminated ergonomic issues through

process and engineering fixes.

General Assembly Superintendent,

Saturn Plant, Springhill, TN 1994 - 2002

. Directed shift operations for General Assembly comprising a

staff of 500+ team members, leaders, and engineers.

. Implemented Toyota Production System and QS 9000 with the

launch of the Saturn VUE.

. As a member of a Global Task Team, developed a site selection

scorecard for the selection of new European plant sites.

Body Fabrication General Supervisor,

Saturn Plant, Springhill, TN 1992 - 1994

Manufacturing Engineer

(Various plants) 1985 - 1992

Education

Master of Science in Manufacturing Management 1992

Kettering University, Flint, MI

Bachelor of Industrial Engineering Technology 1984

Southern Polytechnic University, Marietta, GA

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