James M. Valentine
PO Box **** ? Anderson, SC ***22 ? 864-***-**** ?
************@*********.***
Profile
Track record of innovation and process improvement utilizing exceptional
analytical, organizational and follow-up skills.
Relevant experience
MANAGEMENT
. Arranged activities of production operations to drive results with
regards to cost, safety, quality and service.
. Project management - oversaw multiple projects from cradle to completion.
. Managed with proven results in lean manufacturing, implemented innovative
solutions, saving over $500,000.
. Planned and directed production activities complying with company
operations and budget.
TECHNICAL APTITUDE
. Diverse set of manufacturing & engineering skills including knowledge of
SAP, Kanban, and pull systems.
. Trained in a variety of manufacturing fields: Fixture Design and
Fabrication, Six Sigma Methodologies, Constraint Management, 5S, VFM,
Value Stream Mapping, PFMEA, Tier-1-2, ISO 9001-2009, SMED.
. Created detailed 2-D/3-D designs using Pro-E and AutoCad 2009.
. Executed Lean Manufacturing, Kanban (Pull Systems), standardized work,
policy deployment, work cell design, mistake proofing, PPAP, SPC and OEE.
LEADERSHIP
. Continually improved activities in the areas of safety, QS9001 ISO 1400,
OSHA quality control specification.
. Forecasted 6 - 12 months in advance for project plans, sales, and
internal and external clients.
. Coordinated successful implementation of new or modified equipment -
assembled process control systems including PLC and distributed control
systems.
. Hired, administrated, coached, trained, and developed the operations
management team and staff.
SAFETY
. Observed safety regulations in all areas where duties are preformed
complying with OSHA standards.
. Investigated unsafe complaints -determined the root cause and implemented
corrective action(s).
. Performed safety audits of manufacturing standards to insure that
effectiveness was established and maintained.
WORK HISTORY
Shift Manager, Precision Incorporated Travelers Rest, SC
Manufacturing Manager, Mark IV Automotive Incorporated. Easley, SC
Manufacturing of Operations Manger, Jarden Plastic Solutions Incorporated
Greenville, SC
Manufacturing Engineer / Manager, Kemet Electronic Incorporated
Simpsonville, SC
Manufacturing Manager, Foundry and Steel Incorporated. Anderson, SC
Industrial Engineer, Orr Lyons Incorporated. Anderson, SC
Education / Training
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University Clemson, SC
AS in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Greenville Technical College.
Greenville, SC
BS in Industrial Engineering, Clemson University Clemson, SC
AS in Machine Tool Technology / Drafting Design, Tri County Technical
College. Pendleton, SC
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Systems: SAP, Auto CAD/Solid Works 2009, Auto CAD Pro-E, Auto CAD
Mechanical Desktop, Kronos,
E-Time
Software: Microsoft Office Professional 2009, Visual Basic, Lotus Notes,
Visio Design Software, MatLab/Simulink, Minitab
Industrial: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma