DAVID JOLLIFF
*** ****** ****** **. ************, FL 32259 abmvks@r.postjobfree.com 904-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
18+ years of Leadership experience with strong knowledge in the following areas:
Operations Systems Planning Scheduling MRP
Lean Manufacturing Kanban Inventory Control Training
Value Stream Mapping Cost Reduction Quick Change-Over JIT
Turnaround Experience Quality Control Customer Service Budgeting
B.O.M. structuring Budgeting Problem Solving ISO & QS
Professional Experience
Self Employed 2009
GUILFORD PERFORMANCE TEXTILES, Wilmington, NC 2007-
2008 The largest producer of automotive headliners, seat cloth, and other specialty
products with 2000 employees and sales of $350 million.
Lean Supply Chain Manager
• Worked with 5 plants with responsibility for ensuring attainment of specified
performance objectives in areas of inventory turns, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Spearheaded materials system changes, implementing Kanban and WIP control systems.
• Improved Inventory vs Sales levels by 20%
• Decreased WIP in Plants up to 50%
UNITED PLASTICS GROUP, Chicago, IL 2002-
2006
A global plastic injection and assembly company with sales of 300 Million and 1500 employees
Director of Continuous Improvement (2004-2006)
• Responsible for Lean Manufacturing Transformation for 10 locations worldwide
• Developed and administered Lean training, and mentored teams worldwide
• Received commendations from CEO for exemplary performance
DAVID JOLLIFF (2)
Plant Manager (2003-2004)
• Responsible to turnaround Monterrey Mexico Plant with 300 employees and 35 Million
in sales.
• Succeeded in improving EBITDA by over 20% and improved inventory turns from 6 to
12.5.
• Set up times were improved 25% and external PPM’s dropped by 30%.
Plant Start-up Manager China (2002)
• Responsible for Materials Systems Set-up, logistics start up, and setting up the
manufacturing flow for a new facility
• Plant was made operational in 3 months with plastic injection, painting, and assembly
operations.
• Drove plant to having the best manufacturing and profit metrics after 2 months of
operation.
• Received the “CEO Award” for exemplary performance on China start-up
American National Can Inc., Los Angeles, CA 1999-
2001
A Manufacturer of Aluminum Cans with 16 plants nationwide
Supply Chain Manager
• Directed all facets of production control, logistics, customer service and materials
• Improved line scheduling allowing a 25% reduction in changeovers
• Rewarded for having lowest days on hand of aluminum in company
• Improved on time delivery from 95% to 100%
• Developed kanban systems for raw materials and supplies
• Reduced outside warehousing costs 33%
Motorola Inc. Boynton Beach, FL 1990-1999
Pager Manufacturing Facility with 3500 employees
Production Quality Manager (1999)
• Created programs to drive Six Sigma Quality initiatives
• Conducted ISO Audits
DAVID JOLLIFF (3)
• Received award for leading Order Fulfillment Quality Team that reduced customer
complaints 60% in one year.
Production Manager (1995-1998)
• Managed focused pager factory with 8 Supervisors, and 240 associates, technicians and
engineers
• Received award for most improved factory
Material Planner and Focused Factory Scheduler (1992-1994)
• Managed product start-ups and phase outs
• Ensured B.O.M. coding and structure for products
• Analyzed Sales Trends for MPS creation
• Improved Inventory Turns on products 30%
Materials Building Supervisor (1990-1992)
• Responsible for Shipping, Receiving, and Stockrooms (70 associates)
Education and Training
B.S. in Production and Operations Management
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• APICS Certified
• Lean Manufacturing Training through APICS
• Extensive Team Building and Leadership training through Motorola University
• Six Sigma Training through Motorola University