Bryan Michael Smith
Cell: (***)-
St Clair Shores MI 48081
Email:
***********@*****.***
PROFILE
Extensive background in Operations Management with strong emphasis on
improving safety, quality, productivity, and service. Experienced in
initiating behavioral change in Management and front line employees to
drive results. Skilled in developing and implementing standardized
policies, tools, and procedures
EDUCATION
University of Michigan- Dearborn, MI Bachelor of Business Administration,
August 2006
Villanova University - Villanova, PA Certificate, Lean Six Sigma May 2010
CORE COMPETENCIES
Lean Principles & Management Development Six Sigma Experience
Strategies Change System Auditing Manufacturing Systems
Management Operations Management Installation
Process Improvement Planning/Scheduling Maintenance Systems
Union Interaction Policy/Procedure Development Installation
Best Practices Root Cause Analysis Key Performance Indicator
Bottle Neck Development
Identification Training & Development
5S Implementation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dewolff, Boberg, & Associates, Inc.
2007-2009
Business Management Consultant
Scope of Work:
. Project activities included aligning the corporate strategy with
client objectives, delivering results with implementation of new
technology and capital investments, and instilling proactive
leadership to optimize resources.
. Projects focused on cost reduction and increased production levels
through development of KPI tools and training for proper managerial
behavior.
. Designed 20+ KPI tools and diagrams that provided supervisors
production and quality performance results in real time to implore
proactive action as a method of problem-solving.
. Performed extensive data analysis to identify human performance gaps
and provide clients with process improvement opportunities on an
hourly cost per unit basis.
. Trained management team in the use of data analysis tools, including:
forecasting, trending, efficiency tracking, production levels, and
utilization.
. On the floor coaching of supervisor, manager and director level
clients on how to maximize resources and identify areas of low
production.
. Performed several Project Manager level tasks in assistance of project
deadlines; including management of project budget, facilitating
internal training, and leading client presentations/workshops.
CenterPlate at the Palace of Auburn Hill
2002-2005
Warehouse Supervisor
Scope of Work:
. Supervised the daily activities of 10 warehouse employees involving
production responsibilities such as:
o Product placement
o Packing and Shipping
o Production Scheduling
. Monitored and tracked of production shipments of inbound and outbound
inventory for more than 150 major events per year
. Supervised the CenterPlate Quarterly Product Inventory Report, a
quarter end document that reported on concession inventory levels,
analyzed problem areas, and recommended solutions towards improving
customer service
. Administered hands on training of new and current employees in the
areas of warehouse safety and management, product knowledge, project
management and customer service
. Coordinated the planning and placement of all replenishment orders in
excess of $500,000 annually and managed order tracking history