Manager Project

P. David Kellett

E mail abm4j4@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging upper-level management position with a forward

thinking company (Lean Production Systems) where my education and

experience will provide profitability for my employer as well as provided

stimulating, professional growth for myself.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Implementing /Managing Production Systems ( Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TS16949)

Departmental Budgets and P&L Accountability

Customer Interface and Supply Chain Management

Fostering Team Centered Manufacturing /Staff Motivation and Employee Development

Facilities and Manufacturing Engineering Management, Capital Budgets ($18 - 22MM)

Lean Sigma Black Belt - Turn-around of poor performing Departments/Operations

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Twenty-two years encompasses extensive professional experience and growth: Plant

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Facilities Engineering Manager,

Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Facilities Engineer, Plant Electrical Engineer, Project Manager

Proven Experience In: Leading/Directing/Managing Entire Plant Operations and

Engineering/Technical Departments (Evaluation of Personnel, Processes and Equipment not only

to improved productivity, but also Employee Development for Continuous Improvement ),

Supply-Chain Management, New product and department launch; Overall Business Plan and

Budget Management; Employee Regulatory and EPA Regulatory Affairs).

Process Experience: Medical Devices,* Automotive & Military Wire Harnesses,* Metal

stampings *Machining Centers *Tool & Die Close Tolerances *Robotic Welding *Electrical

Power Distribution *Heat Treating *High Speed Automation *Manual Assembly *Injection

Molding * Full understanding of FDA, EPA and OSHA compliance.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (1995 – 2009)

PRETTL Electric Corporation (Operations Manager):

Effectively Transformed the Plant’s largest department from an OEM, high volume /low mix to an

aftermarket low volume/high mix operation in 16 months. This was achieved through

implementing Team based Manufacturing Cells utilizing Lean concepts and detailed focus placed

on management of the entire Supply-Chain. Improved efficiency by 16% and morale greatly.

Improved on-time delivery by 32%. Reduced 3 week lead time to 5 days.

Effectively launched a new Injection Molding product line in 8 months. The automated cell

included Molding of connectors and grommets to anti-lock brake cables.

Fisher Barton (Engineering Manager):

Effectively transferred an entire product line of 270 part numbers into the facility.

Staffed and developed the entire Engineering Department including 23 Engineers and Technical

Associates.

In-house Close Tolerance Tool & Die Design and build. In-house Equipment Design & Build.

Freightliner Corporation (Engineering Manager):

Effectively Managed five Departments totaling approximately 120 employees; Managed

associated annual capital budget of $18-22MM and annual expense budget of $14 – 16MM

Played a key role on the Staff Management Team during a 5 year period where Freightliner grew

from the number seven to number one Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturer.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology (1986)

Clemson University – Clemson, South Carolina

Lean Sigma Black Belt (In Process, 2009)

Greenville Technical College / The George Group – Greenville South Carolina

Specialized Training: Active with Local Upstate Lean Alliance (Workshops benchmarking with local companies

to streamline processes and remove waste); FDA compliance. Quality Systems – TS, QS, ISO,; Hazardous Waste

Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Prettl Electric: (Internal Promotion) November 2003 to February 2009

Greenville, South Carolina,

(Automotive Wire Harness Supplier)(TS16949)

Operations Manager:

Effectively manage all departments for Wire Harness division. (appx. 270 employees). Develop and manage

Wire Harness business plan to budget.

Improved over all productivity by 16% during a transition from an OEM supplier to an Aftermarket supplier.

Improved on-time delivery by 32%. Reduced lead-time from 3 weeks to 5 days.

Total turn-around of employee moral. This was achieved by clear communication with follow-through to

closure during weekly performance meetings and appraisals. Built a Team environment by empowering

employees to be responsible and take pride in their abilities and accomplishments.

Effectively launched a new Injection Molding product line in 8 months. The automated cell included Molding

of connectors and grommets to anti-lock brake cable assemblies.

Program Manager:

Effectively managed the transfer of approximately 350 aftermarket assemblies which included full APQP and

PPAP process. The program was 8 months old when I took it over with only 14 PPAPs complete. The

customer was threatening to pull the business. I led the Supply-Chain team to turn around the unfavorable

impression and met the customer’s expectations.

Fisher Barton: September 2000 to August 2003

Fountain Inn, South Carolina

(Automotive Tier II Supplier)(TS16949)

Engineering Manager:

Managed five departments (Tooling & Equipment Design Engineering; Product & Manufacturing Design

Engineering; Maintenance; Tool & Die Shop; Facilities Engineering).

Effectively transferred an entire product line of 270 part numbers into the facility. This doubled the facilities

sales to $24MM annually.

Staffed and developed the entire Engineering Department including 23 Engineers and Technical Associates.

Freightliner Corporation: (Internal Promotion) January 1995 to September 2000

Gastonia, North Carolina

(Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, OEM Automotive)(ISO9000)

Engineering Manager:

Managed five Departments totaling approximately 120 employees; Developed and managed associated

annual capital budget of $18-22MM and annual expense budget of $14 – 16MM.

Managed collective efforts between the Gastonia plant and corporate Engineering.

Maintenance Supervisor:

Supervised the Maintenance Department of a 600M square foot facility that included 46 maintenance

technicians with 5 lead persons covering 5 shifts.

Developed a State recognized apprenticeship program within the department and had 24 graduates. This

program drastically improved the Technician skill level and Professionalism.

Developed and sustained a proven preventive and predictive maintenance program for a 24 hr/day, 7 day/wk

operation. The final product reduced equipment down-time more that 17%. The primary difference was

made by actively interfacing the maintenance planning system (and personnel) with production planning /

scheduling system (and personnel).

Becton Dickinson, Vacutainer Systems: (Internal Promotion) July 1991 to January 1995

Sumter, South Carolina

(Medical Devices – Injection Molding & High Speed Automation)(FDA regulated)

Senior Facilities Engineer / Maintenance Supervisor:

Supervised the Maintenance Department of a 1MM square foot facility that included 38 maintenance

technicians with 3 lead persons. Managed all EPA & DHEC regulatory affairs.

Managed a $22MM renovation that was broken into 5 phases over an 18 month period.

Developed and sustained a proven preventive and predictive maintenance program.

Showa Denko Carbon: November 1988 to July 1991

Ridgeville, South Carolina

(Graphite Electrode Manufacturer, ISO Certified)

Plant Electrical Engineer:

Performed Electrical Design for new plant equipment and modifications to existing plant equipment.

Researched, recommended and implemented capitol projects and cost reduction plans.

Developed and sustained a proven preventive and predictive maintenance program.

Developed budget for plant power distribution maintenance (appx. $250M /year).

Advance Wire & Cable: June 1987 to November 1988

Greer, South Carolina

(United States Missile Systems, Wire Harness Supplier)

Program Manager:

Responsible for the Manufacturing Design of a $1.5MM/ year, 15 year contract commissioned under Martin

Marietta Aerospace for the U.S. Navy.

Researched Naval Specifications for fabrication and assembly.

Procured military specified materials for project.

Supervised 3 Technicians and developed training program for plant production to manufacture the cable

assembly.

Ivester Electric: December 1986 to June 1987

Ivester Electric, Greenville, South Carolina

(Industrial / Commercial Electrical Contractor)

Project Manager / Estimator:

Generated / submitted estimates for industrial/commercial electrical projects.

Managed construction projects awarded.

Procured materials for project.

HONORS:

Curriculum Advisor to the Industrial Maintenance Department at Gaston College, 1997 through 2000.

Curriculum Advisor to the Industrial Electricity Department at Sumter Technical College, 1992 through

1994.

PERSONAL:

Married Twenty-three years. Three Sons.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

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