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Profile
Department level technical manager with proven experience leading large
scale logistics and manufacturing initiatives with measurable results.
Strong background in driving sustainable improvements in manufacturing
processes that create greater efficiency and effectiveness. Passionate
about motivating people to their potential, and possess strong change agent
capabilities for organizations. Solid background in Autonomous
Maintenance, Quality, Process Engineering, and people, program and project
management. Thorough knowledge of SAP, inventory management and supply
chain management.
Professional Experience
NESTLE 2008 - 2010
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Laurel, MD
Production Manager
Responsible for all production of sticks and cones of Business Unit A (120
employees) in the lean manufacturing (TPM) environment of Dreyer's second
largest ice cream plant, comprised of more than 700 employees. Managed all
employee development and progression through department positions via
coaching and training and delivered Safety, Quality, Cost, Waste, and
Efficiency goals for the department.
. Worked closely with the Quality group and led Focused Improvement team
that delivered 60% reduction in consumer complaints for Drumsticks
surpassing goal of 50%.
. Achieved zero department injuries in the department for 2009 through
rigorous use of the Behavioral Observation System by addressing
several unsafe conditions and work practices with permanent solutions.
One solution was improvement of machine guarding to not allow
interaction with moving parts.
. Led Autonomous Maintenance team through Step 2 and Step 3 in 5 months
by using continuous coaching and engagement with all the employees.
. Increased operating efficiency from 80% to 85% on Drumstick lines
through waste reduction efforts driven through Autonomous Maintenance
teams.
THE CLOROX COMPANY 2002 - 2008
Glad Manufacturing Division, Amherst, VA
Forceflex Department Manager 2006 - 2008
Accountable for all production of Forceflex bags (in a 70 employee
department) in the lean manufacturing (TPM) environment of Clorox's second
largest plant, with more than 380 employees. Primary responsibilities
included the development and growth of all employees in the department,
delivering Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and operating efficiency
(OEE) goals for the department.
. Gained thorough knowledge of Blown Film Extrusion process and how it
impacted conversion process. One improvement was a better control of
"edge weave" in Extrusion that led to better process control in
conversion process.
. Managed Quality measure of Process capability at or above goal.
. Led Autonomous Maintenance team through Step 1.
. Developed changeover procedures on new packaging equipment which led
to cutting changeover time in half.
. Implemented Autonomous Maintenance CILs in the department, increasing
amount of preventative maintenance in the department, which helped in
increasing operating efficiency (OEE) from 74% to 81% in 14 months.
. Reduced Cost from $1.16 to $.96 per stat case in 14 months.
. Improved Safety performance from an average of two injuries a year to
zero for 2008.
Plant Distribution Manager 2004 - 2006
Responsible for all Distribution operations of more than 50 hourly
employees and 1 salaried employee in two locations. Primary
responsibilities included cost and inventory management, coaching and
advising distribution employees on operational issues, also proficient in
Value Stream Mapping.
. Became very proficient in SAP as it relates to production, inventory
management, shipping, cost management, order management, and how it is
utilized throughout the supply chain.
. Developed productivity tracking system and cost management system that
led to $120,000 in cost savings in one year.
. Successfully led startup of new 200,000 square foot customer warehouse
in Salem, VA, from hiring 10 new employees all the way through startup
in a period of 3 months.
. Re-applied inventory tracking and inventory management procedures from
another location that met or exceeded all inventory related goals.
. Implemented Workplace Organization (5S) standards in both locations
that resulted in a more efficient operation.
Glad Wrap Department Manager 2002 - 2004
Managed all wrap production operations of 30 hourly employees. Primary
responsibilities included the development and growth of all employees in
department, delivering Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and operating
efficiency (OEE) goals for the department.
. Gained knowledge and expertise in the Cast Film Wrap Extrusion process
which helped make necessary changes to the PM program on the extruder.
This resulted in better process capability that helped increase
operating efficiency in film conversion from 58% to 70% in 16 months.
One example was getting all four shifts to use the same process for
screen pack installation on the extruder.
. Improved cost performance from $1.05 per stat case to $.95 per stat
case in 16 months.
PROCTER AND GAMBLE CORPORATION 1998 - 2002
Procter and Gamble Manufacturing Division, Cape Girardeau, MO
Line Pair Manager 2000 - 2002
Accountable for production of Pampers and Luvs (diapers) for two production
lines (50 employees) in the lean manufacturing (TPM) environment of a large
Procter and Gamble plant, with more than 1300 employees. Primary
responsibilities included the development and growth of all employees in
the department, delivering Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and
operating efficiency (OEE) goals.
. Achieved all Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and operating
efficiency (OEE) goals while in the position.
. Implemented Autonomous Maintenance Steps 1 - 3 on both lines enabling
all employees to be certified which helped them obtain higher pay
levels in the plant.
. Responsible for all personnel improvement plans in the department and
executed all at 100%.
Maintenance Manager 1998 - 2000
Managed all maintenance systems and maintenance employees for 8 diaper
lines. Primary responsibilities included organizational development
programs, management of 7 maintenance systems, maintenance and repair
budgets for each line, and development of a failure analysis position.
. Developed and implemented a failure analysis program that included
vibration analysis on rotating parts.
. Implemented a new Plant Startup/Shutdown procedure for the entire
plant.
. Managed an annual maintenance and repair budget in excess of $2.4
million.
. Maintained PM program for all 8 diaper lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science ? Electrical Engineering ? University of Missouri-
Rolla, Rolla, MO - 1998
Computer Skills
SAP, Excel, MS Office, Access, and MS Project