High School Plant
Resume:
PHILLIP A. LEDBETTER
Lexington, KY 40502
Home: 859-***-****
Cell: 859-***-****
Email: abnta2@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience
TEREX CRANES
One of the world’s leading crane manufacturers. 2007 – present
Group Leader, 10/07 – present
-Responsible for implementation of all aspects of TPS into the manufacturing
environment.
AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS, Lexington; KY 2004 - 2007
A leading national transmission repair franchise company also offering complete car care
and repairs direct to consumers.
Owner/Operator
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING Georgetown, KY 1988 – 2004
One of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers and the Georgetown Plant is one of
the first Assembly Plants for Toyota in the US.
Group Leader, Body Weld 4/1989 – 2/2004
Team Leader, Body Weld 2/1988 - 3/1989
-Responsible for safety, quality, productivity and costs within various groups.
-Responsible for standardized work; daily work schedules and for all team member
training.
-Group leader over several groups including Conveyance; Side Member; Shell Body;
Under Rear and was Special Projects Group Leader working independently on various
projects for the Body Weld department including monitoring the budget process.
-Inventory Coordinator for semi-annual inventory for Body Weld department for 7 years.
We inventoried the entire plant in approx. 2.5 hrs, twice/year between shifts. Wrote
standard work for this process including the roles/responsibilities of each T/M..
-Involved in a myriad of Kaizen activities over the years including setting up internal
delivery systems based on the KANBAN.
-Extensive practical knowledge of the Toyota Production System and Just-in-Time
production including elimination of Muda; Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, Pokeyoke devices,
Heijunka, Takt Time vs. Cycle time, Standardized Work etc.
Accomplishments
-Certified TPS (Toyota Production System) Trainer. Taught other management members
the basic Kaizen method. Including the steps to a successful KAIZEN event. Used the
Standard work, combination table, work flow, and work balancing (Yamazumi) to
establish the current condition. Then seek KAIZEN points, brainstorm possible solutions,
test them, and implement what works into the standard work. Education of the members
was the main goal of this training.
-Perfect Attendance over the last 11 years.
-As theGroup Leader of the Q.C. ( Quality Circle), I directed a KAIZEN event that
reduced shipping cost to TMMK by over $1m/year. I facilitated my group’s repackaging
of parts received from Japan in more efficient and user-friendly ways. This was a long
term project (about 1 yr) but resulted in ongoing cost savings and established a precedent
for future repackaging at each model change. Most importantly, this process also served
as training for my T/Ls and T/Ms for future KAIZENS involving cost savings.
-At Terex, implemented KANBAN from sub-assemblies to main line to communicate all
relevant information and provide visual control. This was new to plant. Working since
April on new model launch which was successful. Also, developing a very detailed
Standard Work Manual for each T/M position. Includes pictures, tools needed, and very
detailed descriptions. These processes have long TAKT times and are difficult to learn.
This is new to the plant and will be the basis, going forward, for Standard Work in the
plant. Also, currently setting up a store area, including internal KANBANS and standard
labeling and signage, to minimize lineside inventory and provide visual control.
-Possess strong interpersonal skills developed during daily interactions/negotiations with
other Groups and Departments concerning work related issues. Goal was always
elimination of Muda.
-Possess extensive working knowledge of the Toyota Production System. Including
Standard Work, KAIZEN, Jidoka, and the KANBAN understanding the relationship
between man, methods, materials, and machines.
-Developed budgets, KPIs, KAIZEN plans w/ layouts, visual controls, and various safety
initiatives. Familiar w/ ISO procedures and requirements.
Activities & Interests
Son – Hunter – 23
Daughter – Heather – 20 – Soph @ EKU
Avid reader of American History
Civil War History
Most Sports
Education
BS Business – Finance (’83) University of Kentucky
High School: Lexington Catholic High School
References
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