Harold Johnson, Jr.
COVINGTON, GA 30016
***********@*****.***
DEAR SIR/MADAM:
I AM WRITING TO STATE MY INTEREST IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH YOUR
ORGANIZATION. I'M INTERESTED IN UTILIZING MY 15-YEARS OF GENERAL
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, EXECUTION OF LEAN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, AND TEAM
LEADERSHIP ABILITIES TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN BRINGING ITS VISION TO
FRUITION; AND MEETING THE NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF A CHANGING WORKFORCE, AND
AN INCREASED NEED FOR EFFICIENCY IN THE WAY ORGANIZATIONS DO BUSINESS.
I HAVE TAKEN A SHIFT IN MY CAREER PATH AS A RESULT OF A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE
WHICH OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER RETURNING TO EMPLOYMENT WITH A MAJOR
MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
IT IS MY DESIRE TO RETURN TO THE FIELD IN WHICH I HAVE PROVEN RESULTS, AND
THAT HAS INVESTED SIGNIFICANTLY IN MY TRAINING AS A LEADER IN THE WORLD OF
MANUFACTURING. I AM CONFIDENT IN MY ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO AN
ORGANIZATION'S LINE.
ATTACHED IS MY RESUME FOR YOUR REVIEW, I LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSING
POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH YOUR COMPANY.
SINCERELY,
HAROLD JOHNSON, JR.
HAROLD JOHNSON, JR.
235 CAPETON COURT
COVINGTON, GA 30016
540-***-**** ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Innovative, results-oriented management professional with over 15 years
of manufacturing experience with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability in combing general management expertise with lean
manufacturing processes, and meeting plant goals and objectives through
accountability and successful team leadership. Team player with strong
communication skills, and the ability to lead change for positive
results. A proven track record of exceeding manufacturing goals, and
improving efficiencies. Effectively performed several Kaizen events
that resulted in the reduction of changeover times and a decrease in
labor.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Lean Manufacturing Processes Management of Medium to Large Teams
Kaizen Event(s) Experience CDL (Hazmat, Tanker & D/B
Endorsements)
Budget Management Process Efficiency Expert
Statistical Process Control Team Builder & Development
EDUCATION:
B.S., Business Administration, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville,
NC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Con-Way Freight
Present
-Drivers Sales Rep.
Value Stream/Shift Manager (Blade Making), American Safety Razor, Verona,
VA 2004 - 2008
. Supervise a minimum of 35 hourly associates in an ISO 9001 & ISO 13485
certified facility.
. Tasked to reduce scrap in area through lean manufacturing and associate
participation.
. Develop daily schedule for team member placement.
. Manage budget associated with value stream.
. Maintain quality and safety in department.
. Oversee training on 3 shift operation.
Supervisor, Carolina Culinary, Columbia, SC 2004
. Supervised 40 team members and managed total process for grinding,
cooking and packing.
. Promoted to 1st shift supervisor.
Team Leader, Coors Brewing Company, Elkton, VA 2002 - 2004
. Managed the Can & Keg lines with 20 associates. Maintained team morale
through team building and consistent feedback. Also responsible for 2
Coordinator groups (Housekeeping Coordinators & Safety Coordinators).
Served as CAAA/Diversity Head sponsor for the facility and approved
funding and future planning with CAAA president and members. Also provide
leadership and guidance when needed.
Line Manager, Nabisco, Atlanta, GA 1997 - 2002
. Transferred from the Pittsburgh bakery to the Atlanta bakery to play key
role in the relocation, development and installation of the Ritz Bits
Line. Established all training procedures for line managers and employees.
Trained cleaning crews on allergen cleaning and CIP operations in the
plant. Worked with corporate engineers and construction crews in reference
to equipment placement.
. Product line: Ritz Bits (peanut butter and cheese), Sole producer of
wheat thins, Better Cheddar (Sponge Dough), Chicken in a Biscuit, Twigs,
Swiss Cheese Crackers and Knowledge of Chips Ahoy and Ritz Crackers.
Supervisor, Mondo Baking Company, Rome, GA 1995 - 1997
. Supervised of the Kellogg's Line during plant expansion
. Reduced over mix by 78% within two months
. Increased output by 45% within one quarter
Supervisor, Tyson Foods, Inc., Sanford, NC 1994 - 1995
. Corn Lines (Taco and Stickle departments).
. Supervised entire corn department on second shift.
Shipping Area Foreman, Perdue Farms, Robins, NC 1991 - 1994
. Assisted plant production coordinator, controlled cooler inventory,
manifested truckloads to corporate headquarters.
. Supervised 4 supervisors and 110 associates.
. Scheduled loads for all three shifts.
. Daily interaction with USDA regarding products on hold and product label
approval.
. Helped develop first statistical process control program at Robbins
Facility.
. "Supervisor of the Quarter" for fiscal year 1993.
. Promoted to 3rd shift superintendent and then 1st shift area foreman.
Professional Development
American Safety Razor Company
Strata Resources Workshop - Partners in Progress (Salaried employees and
IUE-CWA local #82173, Working Together for a Brighter Tomorrow)
Coors Brewing Company
Indaba Training (World Class Organizations); Packaging Course (Seibel
Institute of Technology, Skokie Ill.); Autonomous Maintenance; SAP
Nabisco
Grievance Management, Union Orientation, B.L.T. (Biscuit Labor Tracking),
Kosher Product Training, Quality Supervision (Duquesne University),
Redesign Awareness Training, Statistical Process Control Training, Cleaning
Certification Certificate, M.S. Exchange (R.B.S.), Supervisors Audit,
Violence in the Workplace.
Mondo Baking Company
Team Building 1, Sexual Harassment, Lock out/ Tag out, Hazardous Materials
Tyson Foods
Workers Compensation Training, S.P.C. Development, Leadership Training,
Safety Awareness Training
Perdue Farms
Interviewing Training, Performance and Appraisal, Communications, Quality
Awareness Training, Ergonomics Training, Perdue Supervisor series, Train
the Trainer, Total Quality Management, Executive Counsel, O.S.H.A
Requirements