DANNY W. McNABB
San Antonio, Texas, 78218
Home No.: 440-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Six-Sigma professional with 20 plus years experience in operations
management seeks an opportunity where I can utilize my management skills to
contribute to company profits and business growth through lean
manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
Manufacturing Management Lean Manufacturing Labor Relations
Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance International Business
Materials Management Quality Control Six-Sigma Black Belt
Operations Support Negotiations Engineering Principles
CAREER PROGRESSION
Waste Management San
Antonio Texas 2012 to 2013
District Manager Recycling Operations
. Eliminated wasted material by actively searching for alternative sources
to increase profits, thus increased profit margins by as much as 400% or
more depending on the commodity.
. Negotiated with vendors cutting costs by 10-15% in labor and parts
associated with repairs and maintenance. Eliminated some overtime on the
floor by focusing on productivity.
. Performed safety audits and trained employees in proper quality control
of material.
. Increased productivity by decreasing down time.
. Used hands on approach to management by leading by example.
. Started the initial stages of lean concepts, using six sigma strategies,
5S, and documentation.
. Maintained Kronos system, the payment of bills, tracked vacation and
personal days, and continuously analyzed and maintained the current
budget and forecast of the company.
. Performed reviews, instructed, encouraged and disciplined employee.
. Wrote reports and investigated problems, injuries, associated with
personnel and the work floor in a timely manner.
DWM Consulting
Eastlake, Ohio 2002 to 2012
Lean Specialist
. Specialist in continuous improvement and lean operation practices.
. Created standards of operations and work dynamics using six-sigma
mythology.
. Prepared a leading automotive manufacturer for their annual QS9000 audit
validation.
. Instituted a documentation awareness initiative.
. Installed a SPC program creating a uniform documentation for program
development, equipment validation, and quality development for new and
existing parts
. Set communication standards there-by creating universal awareness
criteria.
. Developed standards and practices for Kaizen events and work standards.
. Increased production, saved material and time by using lean principles
and company awareness.
. Used quality processes, time studies and documentation to troubleshoot,
find and document difficult areas, thereby rectifying, acknowledging and
creating strength within the departments and division.
. Learned diversity standards and developed practices to communicate to
vast multitudes of individuals.
. Simplified processes, created quick-change awareness, and increased
output by the use of employee training, and management practices.
Developed sales techniques, which has enhanced my ability to generate
trust, awareness, and the ability to create a buy-in-attitude.
Experienced in expansion and contraction of business practices.
Knowledgeable in business planning and startups
Successfully established business's dealing in landscaping and supplies,
and fresh produce.
. Performed projects pertaining to manufacturing, plastics, and plant
operations.
. Initiated lean strategies to reduce costs through the re-use of
recyclable materials.
. Effectively increased profits by reducing overtime and enforcing
mandatory policies.
. Eliminated wasted material by actively searching for alternative sources
to increase profits, thus increased profit margins by as much as 400% or
more depending on the commodity.
. Negotiated with vendors cutting costs by 10-15% in labor and parts
associated with repairs and maintenance. Eliminated some overtime on the
floor by focusing on productivity.
. Performed safety audits and trained employees in proper quality control
of material.
. Increased productivity by decreasing down time.
. Used hands on approach to management by leading by example.
. Started the initial stages of lean concepts, using six sigma strategies,
5S, and documentation.
. Maintained Kronos system, the payment of bills, tracked vacation and
personal days, and continuously analyzed and maintained the current
budget and forecast of the company.
. Performed reviews, instructed, encouraged and disciplined employee.
. Wrote reports and investigated problems, injuries, associated with
personnel and the work floor in a timely manner.
TRW Valve Division Cleveland, Ohio
1978 to 2002
Manufacturing Manager 1994 to
2002
Manufacturing Management
. Managed 50 union employees in CNC machining fabrication, welding,
inspection, and maintenance departments. Additional experience in
assembly, packaging, shipping, heat-treat and chrome.
. Supervised and delegated operators to ensure product met specific
qualitative SPC specifications.
Reduced overall waste by 25%, increased production by 30%, and reduced
recordable injuries by 25%.
. Introduced / trained employees on use of QS9000, 5S and various
continuous improvement practices.
. Utilized MRP system for planning and forecasting production.
. Participated in writing training manuals pertaining to equipment setup
and safety standards.
. Reduced the recordable/lost-time safety incident rates by 25%.
. Administered employee progress reports and evaluations, set goals for
performance
. Maintained and distributed MSDS information.
. Instructed employees in safety performance issues, trained in blood
pathogens and chemical procedures.
Performed safety/compliance audits.
Continuous Improvement
. Implemented cost avoidance strategies and efficiency improvement efforts
through total quality improvement, QS9000, just-in-time delivery, Kaizen
events, monthly meetings, creating a standard approach to operations and
manufacturing. Knowledge of push and pull systems, one-piece flow, and
batch creation. Involved in new equipment installation for work cell
implications.
. Administered inventory control through company MAPIC system.
. Conducted lean manufacturing through reduction of employees, materials,
and cost efficient strategies, combined processes and operations,
eliminated excessive material movement, increased speed of manufacturing
process through time and quality studies, and eliminated unused
machinery.
. Improved overall waste reduction by 25% through education and training
and the implementation of the statistical quality control system.
. Worked with equipment manufacturers to develop new processes, setup work
cells, installation of new machines and quality devices.
. Performed time studies, quality audits, and capability charts to
recommend direction and support of operations.
. Trained employees to be proactive in approach to preventive maintenance,
setups, quick-change participation, and the benefits of working as a
team.
. Experienced in the use of various software programs including, MS word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Mini Tab and Project Management.
Labor Relations / Negotiations
. Progressed in negotiations skills, alternative dispute resolution
approaches, industrial relations, and organizational behavior change.
. Processed claim paperwork for Workers' Compensation through years of
management-union relations and relations of seniority rights.
. Negotiated labor grievances and monitored contract agreements between
United Auto Workers, Aircraft Workers Alliance, and company management.
Machinist (Setup, Operated, Trained)
1978 to 1994
. Read and interpret blueprints, dial indicators, calipers, micrometers and
made adjustments when necessary.
. Troubleshot machinery and performed various major and minor repairs.
. Use of Genesis (accounting system for production control),
. Experience using ID/OD and centerless grinders with computerized TRW
controls, vertical and horizontal CNC mills and lathes all using various
chucking devices, welders, presses, heat treat units, chrome and aldip
lines, also experienced in assembly, and inspection.
. Equipment included, Sheffield, Cincinnati Milacron, Prutton, Waterbury,
Taylor Winfield, Acme, Minster, Hitachi, Bodine, Gridley, and Ajax
Headers. Responsible for updating production processes and the
establishment of new equipment.
Additional Competencies
International Business Practices
. Navigated travel challenges and business exploration in many countries
such as China, Egypt, France, and Australia, in order to effectively lead
others to desired destinations.
. Developed a working knowledge of many different cultural and religious
beliefs, and how it impacts both work relationships and environment.
. Practiced in the formal art of Guanxi, which allows for proper
relationship building and business conduct in China.
EDUCATION
MBA Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of
Management
International Management Cleveland, Ohio
2006
BS Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of
Management Management/Human Resources
Cleveland, Ohio 2004
BA Case Western Reserve University
Communication Cleveland, Ohio
2003
Associates Lakeland Community College Kirtland, Ohio
2000
Business and Finance
MEMBERSHIPS AND TRAINING
. Six Sigma - Black Belt - Cuyahoga Community Corporate College
. Master for the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Lodge 582.
. Director for Share- a- story
. Developed a campaign for raising money for the Diabetic kids
foundation
. Participated in company's annual bond drive, and provided insight to
the development of the United Way Campaign within the division.
. Skillful negotiation and conversation to effectively transact trade
outcomes.
. Master Counselor of Euclid City Demolay.
. Eagle Scout - Order of the Arrow