Manager Six Sigma
Resume:
Ndongoi Evans
**** ****** **** *****, ******, North Carolina 27253 - 336-***-**** [H] / 336-***-**** [C] - Email: *********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Results-oriented LEAN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL with proven
experience and results. Outstanding troubleshooting abilities with a proven track record of eliminating
waste and reducing cost within operations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Honest and of the utmost integrity; leads by example, peer leader and role model with great
communication skills. Thrives on challenging people to continuously improve, while making
independent decisions to guide facilities through growth and improvement.
• Training in continuous improvement practices/modern manufacturing methodologies (i.e. Six Sigma,
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SUR, etc.)
• Self-motivated, organized, creative, and posses strong leadership skills; ability to be flexible and calm
under strained conditions.
• Positive can-do attitude, nothing is impossible; highly effective at priority-setting and “being the tie
breaker” when necessary.
• Successful experience overcoming resistance and affecting performance enhancements by
reinvigorating business.
• Champion value-added and continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of business. Utilize
contemporary best practices within a dynamic environment to exceed customer requirements while
maintaining a cost effective environment.
• Provide positive leadership to unite operations and functions and direct team building and
development of a customer-focused culture that will reinforce customer confidence in our company as
a world-class business partner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
LUXFER GAS CYLINDERS, GRAHAM, NC 8/1995-Present
Team Leader / Assistant Operations Manager 05/2010-Present
• Manage Production workforce that includes 31 full time employees and 5 contract employees.
• Increased production output by 7% (2010-Present). Delivered product to customers 95% on time and
full (2010-Present).
• Facilitate, lead and manage Continuous Improvement Project Teams to completion.
• Demonstrated experience in leading rapid, efficient development and manufacturing of highly
regulated products.
• Schedule work in process, supervise and evaluate employees, audit quality programs, monitor and
develop ways to increase productivity, and interview potential employees.
• Insure business is properly staffed with competent and knowledgeable individuals in order to support
needs and goals of organization.
• Facilitate Operations Managers responsibilities in their absence.
Schedule Controller 02/2009 – 05/2010
• Control the flow of materials through the “Pull” side of the facility utilizing work center schedules,
KanBans, and Material Management Processes.
• Responsible for optimizing work center utilization and labor resources.
• Maintained an Inventory Record Accuracy of 99%.
• Developed and implemented processes that improved On-Time-And-Full performance from 46% to
an average of 95%.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills to manage high variability in a fast-paced
environment.
• Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills; demonstrated discipline to unfailingly meet
schedules and deliver on commitments.
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Continuous Improvement Coordinator 05/2005-02/2009
• Completed HOSCA Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen certification.
• Co-Facilitated Six Sigma Black Project that delivered 86.4% improvement in parts-per-million defect
(Extrusion Process).
• Assessed facilities and their competitive position and worked with management team to develop a
continuous improvement plan. (VSM)
• Facilitated implementation of Luxfer Production System, Lean Manufacturing initiative and concepts
across 3 facilities with outstanding results. (5S, SUR, KanBan’s, VSM, SOP’s, FMEA, Etc…)
• Developed and facilitated 5S training for Luxfer.
• Participated in several World Class Benchmark activities. (BMW, Trelloborg, Luxfer)
• Reduced downtime at extrusion process by 46.2%.
• Leadership (BFT) training. Facilitated numerous Continuous Improvement/Kaizen activities in various
Luxfer facilities that reduced wasteful activities and improved efficiencies by over 30%.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for all manufacturing operations.
• Reduced Changeover’s by a total of over 24 hours throughout the organization.
• Facilitated and lead a VSM activity to identify areas of concern.
• Developed auditing process to ensure adherence to improvements implemented from C.I. Activities.
Team Leader 04/2002- 05/2005
• Supervised Production work force of seven fulltime employees and one maintenance team member
on second shift.
• Scheduled work center assignments; responsible for meeting production targets.
• Responsible for quality system development and adherence.
• Responsible for writing SOP’s for equipment and performing audits to ensure adherence.
• Facilitated Lean/Kaizen Activities.
Multiple Level 3 Operator 11/1999 – 04/2002
• Operated and set-up over 90% of manufacturing equipment.
• Trained operators to operate and set-up machine centers to run product to total quality satisfaction
specifications.
• Responsible for 5S/Housekeeping at all operations.
• Developed TPM Program for facility and facilitated roll out.
General Operator 8/95-11/1999
• Operated equipment at a 95% efficiency rate.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1994-1995
Miami International Airport – Aircraft Service International, Miami, FL
• 3rd Shift Supervisor – Managed multi-million dollars of product that was accounted for and ordered
daily.
MILITARY SERVICE: 1990 - 1994
United States Marine Corps Bulk Fuel Specialist
• Managed multi-million dollar accounts; supervised Junior Marines. Responsible for inventory control;
requisitioned parts/supplies.
• Certificate of Commendation for Honor Graduate of MOS School 99% proficiency.
• Leadership Training Honor Graduate. (NCO School)
• Honorable Discharge
FORMAL EDUCATION:
• Guilford College Senior (Graduate Spring of 2013)
o Obtaining B.S. – Computer Science (CMIT Concentration)
• Alamance Community College (Graduated with High Honors) 2002 Graduate
o A.A. Information Systems (Network Administration Concentration)
o Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa - ACC Honor
Society.
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Ndongoi Evans
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
• Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Alamance Community College
o Extensive Training through Luxfer Gas Cylinders
• HOSCA Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen Leadership Training Certification
• Oliver Wright MRP II/ERP Class A Training Certification
• Leadership Development Instructor (Business Focused Team Training) Certification, Competitive
Solutions Inc.
• TPM Certification, North Carolina State University
• Lean Practitioner Certification, Productivity Inc.
• ISO 9001 Certified Auditor
VOLUNTEERISM: Alamance Citizens for Education - Mentor for “At Risk Youth Males”, Evans
Foundation for the Homeless.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: U.S. Department of Labor Journey’s Men Certificate in Bulk Fuel
Operations.
COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Office, MS Outlook, Mini Tab, SAP, Lotus, KRONOS, SAS and Internet
-OPEN TO TRAVEL & RELOCATION / REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST-
Ndongoi Evans
1316 Bronze Rose Court, Graham, North Carolina 27253 - 336-***-**** [H] / 336-***-**** [C] - Email: *********@*****.***
REFERENCES:
WILLIAM BIRDWELL
Quality Manager
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
235 Riverbend Road
Graham, NC 27253
*******.********@******.***
DAVE BURNS
Lean Consultant
HOSCA Management Consultants
19 Blind Lane Chester Le Street
Durham, DH3 4AF
******@*****.**.**
011-******-*** 0630
MELODY GRIFFIN
District Business Manager
Pfizer Pharmaceutical
335 Boulder Park Court
Atlanta, GA 30331
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