Project Six Sigma

Ryan Vandivere

Email: **********@********.***

Address: **** ******** *****

City: Grand Prairie

State: TX

Zip: 75054

Country: USA

Phone: 806-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

See Resume

Educational Background:

See Resume

Job History / Details:

S U M M A R Y

Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Utilities and Operations supervisor of a Department of Energy (DOE) contractor seeking a manager /supervisor position with a well-established company where my experience/skills can be utilized in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Grand Prairie, Texas area. I am a

supervisor with over ten (10) years of extensive experience supervising

and coordinating activities of workers (union and non-union) engaged in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment. Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Manages departmental production activities requiring direction of diverse and varied skills in an efficient manner through effective scheduling of assignments that will accomplish maximum utilization of personnel and equipment. Expert in developing, validating, delivering and supporting the initiatives and goals of the vehicle maintenance facility and the utilities department. Proven record of accomplishments in developing work plans and implementing an effective maintenance program. Performance reviews with my current employer have all be rated excellent. Also currently hold an active DOE "Q" Clearance.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Craft Supervisor II - B & W Pantex, Amarillo, TX

March 2003-Present

* Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedure.

* Knowledge of basic technology of area where assigned.

* Extensive knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.

* High level analytical ability where problems are complex.

* High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, motivate employees and elicit work output.

* Knowledge of quality control procedures.

* Responsible for application of established personnel and operating policies and programs including Union Agreements, safety, health and security standards.

* Initiates and recommends approval of personnel actions, and may recommend to select, transfer, promote, demote and/or discharge

employees under my supervision.

* Work with site leadership to coordinate overall strategy and ensure effective communication of site / metrics, teaming maturity guidelines and individual and team expectations.

* Provide manufacturing / technical assistance and leadership to assigned work group.

* Utilize Six Sigma and productivity tools to improve process variation.

* Manage technicians and production schedule requirements to include overtime, time off and discipline.

* Actively participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate

necessary leadership and coaching skills to other team members.

* Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity and

quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget guidelines and controls oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing

projects and serves as liaison between project management and

planning, project team, and line management.

* Directs and administers production management activities to ensure on-time delivery per customer needs.

* Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers,

and customers

* Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.

* Plans and directs the activities of a group (including breakdown and

assignments of staff) to perform jobs falling within recognized craft or utilities jurisdictions, as required.

* Explains procedures and methods applicable to operating and interprets complex prints, schematics and specifications.

* Assists in the establishment and administration of training programs covering tools, materials, and equipment used in his/her assigned area of technical responsibility.

* Prepares work requests which include sketches, suggested equipment and parts required.

* Responsible for development of improved mechanical operating procedures and makes recommendations to affect efficient

accomplishment of assigned duties in his/her area of responsibility.

* Maintains good housekeeping in area of work and recommends

preventive maintenance practices.

* Supervises the maintenance of all applicable records necessary to document the operations within the area of responsibility.

* Attended and successfully completed all training classes required to become certified and/or knowledgeable in the safe handling of hazardous waste, chemicals, substances and materials as determined by the Training & Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE 5480.20A).

* Facilitates and supports all plant safety initiatives and provides instruction in safety awareness and provides training while resolving issues and concerns within the organization.

E D U C A T I O N / T R A I N I N G

Completed two years of Automotive Technology

Master ASE Certified

Completed Proud to Lead

Completed Choose to Lead

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

Lock-out/Tagout Certified (Hazardous Energy Certificate)

O T H E R R E L A T I V E I N F O R M A T I O N

Hold Active Department of Energy -Q- Clearance and -M- Designator

Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License (Expires 12/19/2014)

Received a Certificate of Appreciation from National Nuclear Security

Administration (NNSA) and Office of Secure Transportation (OST) October

2012

Contact this candidate