Manager Six Sigma

Paul Woodbury

**** ********* ***** . *********, ** 32955

321-***-**** . **********@***.**.***

Summary of Qualifications

Production/Operations Manager in multiple high and low volume disciplines

including PCA, electronic/electro-mechanic box build and configured

assembly, sheet metal fabrication, machining and machine shop operations.

Change agent, experienced in implementing Lean Enterprise principles

utilizing operational excellence tools such as kaizen, six sigma and value

stream mapping/analysis.

Effective leader, achieving world-class financial and operational

performance by communicating a clear vision with measurable objectives. I

employ a very energetic, hands-on management style focusing on developing

staff skills and employee engagement.

Mentor/teacher to many professional managers who have grown from my staff

into higher level positions in and outside of Tyco.

Professional Experience

Simplex Time Recorder Co. /Tyco International 1979 - Present

Scott Health & Safety - Monroe, NC

Operations General Manager

2006 - Present

Scott produces self contained breathing apparatus and related products for

the fire service and general industry, as well as fixed and portable gas

detection instruments. Processes used in the manufacture of these products

include electronic assembly, high pressure pneumatic assembly, electro-

mechanical, rubber mold, machining and textile sewing

. Responsible for management and continuous improvement of all

operations/ distribution functions including Purchasing, Planning,

Quality Assurance, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, production,

shipping, warehousing and EH&S.

. Leading up to 500 employees with COGS of $127M, labor & OH budget of

$30M.

. Developed sourcing/operations/distribution strategies leading to large-

scale improvements in on-time delivery, warranty cost and out-of-box

failure reduction, productivity, safety incident elimination, gross

margin and employee engagement.

. Lead supply contract negotiations for commodities with individual

agreement values of up to $14M per year. Succeeded in gaining year-over-

year contractual price reductions as well as terms discounts of up to

3%.

. Developed quality improvement methodology by capturing customer inputs

and suggestions via web based tools and personal interviews. Feedback

received is used to determine resource allocation and improvement

project prioritization and has resulted in very high customer

satisfaction.

. Managed the expansion of six sigma methodology and training.

Implemented the use of LEAN tools. Developed organizational structure

supporting ongoing, year-over-year 5% COGS reduction initiative via

dedicated staffing in value engineering, strategic sourcing and LEAN

management.

. Managed compliance to MUSA statute. Established Summary Subcontracting

Plan and eSRS reporting to gain compliance with government diversity

purchasing programs.

TSP Fire Detection/Intrusion, Westminster, Ma/Toronto, Ontario/Montreal

Operations General Manager/Director of Manufacturing

2001 - 2006

Fire Detection/Intrusion operations supplies PCA, panel build services and

systems to support the Simplex Grinnell, ADT and DSC brands within Tyco.

Processes used in the manufacture of these products include Electronics,

PCA, Sheet metal fabrication, machining, wire-harnessing, electro-

mechanical, electronic integration & test.

. Responsible for management and continuous improvement of all

operations/ distribution functions.

. Led up to 1500 employees in up to four locations with COGS of $240M,

Labor & OH budget of $50M

. Led Operations team responsible for evaluation and integration of DSC

acquisition in 2001, managing plants in Massachusetts, Montreal, and

two in Toronto.

. Introduced Tyco six sigma initiative, providing for training of 2

MBB's, 10 BB's and 40 GB's. Integrated into operations SOP.

. Developed senior staff, exporting three to Plant Manager Positions

within Tyco.

. Spent several months in Guadalajara, Mexico successfully correcting

large quality and delivery problems at an external contract

manufacturing plant.

Simplex Time Recorder Co, Gardner, Ma

Production Manager

1989-2001

Simplex was acquired by Tyco International in 2000. Simplex manufactuerd

high end fire detection and building systems products as well as time

recording devices for industrial applications

. Responsible for all facets of production operations including materials

management, safety, quality, cost and delivery.

. Led up to 400 employees with COGS of $90M.

Materials Manager

1986-1989

. Managed all materials functions including purchasing and contracting,

inventory control and production planning

. Participated on team responsible for MRP implementation

Master Scheduler

1984-1986

. Responsible for material and labor plan and schedule in support of all

fire alarm panel final assembly. Developed the use of a product

configurator to allow for multiple saleable variations without

investment in finished goods inventory.

Work Measurement Analyst/Industrial Engineering

1981-1984

. Performed labor standard development through the use of time study,

motion capture and standard data.

. Conducted work station design and production cell layout throughout the

facility

. Evaluated operations for ergonomic and other hazards, developed

solutions.

Education & Awards

. Lesley College - Cambridge, Ma.

. B.S., Management

. Achieved Tyco Fire & Security Management Excellence award in 2001 for

seamless integration of several operations following Tyco acquisition of

Simplex.

. Earned Tyco Safety Products Presidents Award, leading supply chain

realignment moving 32000 SKU"s to 13 locations in 15 months.

. Certified Six Sigma DMAIC Project Champion

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