Project Manager Six Sigma

Gary C. Schriver

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LEAN / SIX SIGMA CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRACTITIONER - (LSS) Black

Belt

_Reputable for saving millions of “bottom-line dollars” via the strategic development and deployment of

customized Lean Manufacturing (TPS), Six Sigma (DMAIC) & TOC programs that best meet company

goals and objectives.

_Lean / Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt from the American Institute of Quality (ASQ), with 11 years of practicable

experience in designing, implementing, promoting, managing and sustaining successful Continuous

Improvement (CI) programs.

_20+ years of Plant & Operations Management experience. In-depth working knowledge of Supply Chains,

Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling/Planning, Manufacturing, Packaging, Quality Assurance, EHS, Sales,

Finance & Logistics.

_Planned, facilitated and conducted training for >100 successful (Manufacturing Process & Transactional)

Kaizen events as a Lean Enterprise Practitioner.

_Specialized expertise in solving problems and driving Continuous Improvements in the highly regulated Food,

Medical Device & Pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. Conversant with HACCP, cGMP, FDA, USDA,

ISO and OSHA.

_Adept at analyzing existing corporate maintenance systems, with a proven record of transforming “reactive”

maintenance systems into “proactive” and efficient (TPM) maintenance & asset management profit centers.

_Experienced Consultant for process and quality improvements at mid-size to Fortune 100 companies.

-Results-Oriented/Hands-On Management Style -Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills -Motivational

Team Builder -Positive Change Management Skills -Effective Coach/Mentor

-Customer Satisfaction Focus -Exceptional Interpersonal & Leadership Skills -Strong PC &

Communication Skills -Strong Work Ethic -Welcome & Effectively Manage Change

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Dentsply International Inc., Milford, DE 03/2006 – 11/2008

Position: Lean Enterprise / Six Sigma Manager

Key leadership force for cultural change and the implementation of the “Dentsply Business System” (Lean-TPS

and Six Sigma-DMAIC). Dentsply is a recognized industry leader of manufactured Pharmaceutical & Medical

Devices.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS:

Development, implementation and promotion of a Lean/Six Sigma Continuous Improvement program,

having direct correlation to a 22% reduction in annual operating costs and a 38% improvement in customer

service levels.

Design and implementation of a “Balanced Score Card” rating system that is optimizing the management of

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and driving performance improvements to meet/exceed company goals

and objectives.

Deployment of a “visual management” measurement & tracking system that exponentially enhanced

product through-put, Associates’ interaction, safety, product quality and adherence to production

scheduling.

Development of effective Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma training modules and training programs, tailored

to best meet the developmental and cultural needs of production Associates, plant leadership and

management staff.

Implementation of a formal project selection, prioritization and tollgate tracking program that dramatically

improved project completion rates and enhanced sustainability of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Development, coaching and mentoring of Lean/Six Sigma Green Belts to help train, communicate,

standardize, sustain and facilitate Lean Enterprise/Six Sigma thinking and principles.

Training and implementation of (SMED) techniques that dramatically reduced the average change-over

time of production runs, improved customer order fill rates and reduced overall labor costs.

Gary C Schriver PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Perdue Farms Inc., Salisbury, MD 08/2003 – 02/2006

Position: Process Improvement Engineer / Manager

Direct report to the VP of Operations, and held accountable for stabilization of manufacturing processes and

the development of a corporate Continuous Improvement program. Perdue Farms Inc. is a rapidly growing

poultry company, with a reputation for quality.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS:

Successful design and implementation of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement programs at

multiple plant locations, resulting in an annual 12% reduction in cost of goods sold.

Formed and lead a development team through the successful design and implementation of an RF-ID

product tracking system that was mandated by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for product tracking and traceability.

Project Lead for the successful design and implementation of an RF Statistical Process Control (SPC) &

Alarming System that supplied “real-time” data feedback for “real-time” production management.

Project Lead for the development of Perdue’s Maintenance Management Operating System (MMOS) that

reduced equipment downtime by 38% and substantially contributed to a 60% reduction in total overtime

pay.

USC Consulting Group and The Highland Consulting Group 03/2000 – 07/2003

Positions: Senior Project Consultant / Project Manager Consultant

Continuous Improvement Consultant for Tyson Foods Inc, Masco Corporation (Mills Pride & KraftMaid

cabinetries), ConAgra Foods, Werner Ladder Company, Sentry Safe, Anchor Foods, and Ingersoll-Rand

Company.

SEVERAL OF THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS:

Senior Consultant for the Werner Ladder Company, responsible for salvaging diminished working

relationships with Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Lowe’s by substantially improving their product quality and

on-time deliveries.

Project Manager for Tyson Foods, responsible for the development and implementation of the corporate

“Tyson Foods’ Total Productive Maintenance” (TPM) program. Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) was

improved from 49% to 97%, and the average elapsed production cycle was reduced from seven days to

four days.

Personally planned for, facilitated and conducted training for >60 Kaizen and (PDCA) events as a

consultant.

Senior Project Manager for the Sentry Safe Company, responsible for a 24% improvement in product

through-put via the design and implementation of efficient one-piece flow production lines and improved

handling systems.

Project Manager for Ingersoll-Rand’s small tool division, responsible for increasing production capacity by

16% and enabling the successful launch of a new pneumatic tool line without infrastructure expansion.

Project Manager for Mills Pride & KraftMaid cabinet company, responsible for the design and

implementation of a Lean Manufacturing program that resulted in a >20% reduction in overall production

cycle time.

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., Paxinos, PA _ 03/1998 - 03/2000

Position: Manufacturing Coach

Team Leader & Trainer for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Total Quality Management (TQM)

programs.

Thrivent and Lincoln Financial Advisors Companies _ 1994-1998

Position: Business and Estate Financial Advisor

PlayWorld Recreational Systems, Inc., New Berlin, PA _ 1979-1994

Positions: Operations Manager - 1986-94, Sales Manager - 1982-1986, Design and Production Manager -

1979-1982

EDUCATION:

Lean / Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt from the American Institute of Quality (ASQ)

(BS) Mechanical Engineering _ Lafayette College, Easton, PA

References and Detailed Documentation of Accomplishments Available on Request

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