RANDY DAVID KONSUGAR
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Belle Vernon, PA 15012 (Cell) 724-***-****
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Accomplished, results oriented, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, and
Continuous Improvement Manager with proven ability to improve profit
margin through automation, development of human resources, and
continuous process improvement programs
. B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh; MBA, Seton Hill
University
. Extensive experience in lean manufacturing, engineering, and quality
control
. Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Sigma Expert with expertise in training
and Implementation using RCA, DOE, SPC, Kanban, Kaizen, Cellular
Manufacturing, SMED, and FMEA
. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Cost Reduction Using Six/Lean Sigma Techniques
. Operations management of engineers and large union workforce
. Innovative / Progressive leader with strong team-building skills
. Solid budget development and financial management P & L skills
. Hands-on / Take charge managerial style with strong communication skills
EMPLOYMENT
Westinghouse Electric Company, Madison, PA 2009 - 2013
Principal Nuclear/Continuous Improvement Design Engineer - Nuclear Services
Division
. Directed the development of a proprietary next generation nuclear fuel
leak detection tool used at Nuclear Power Plants resulting in a cost
savings of $1.5 million, leak detection capability of 99% accuracy, and
increased nuclear power plant customer confidence and satisfaction
. Project manager for the Nuclear Services division on a joint divisional
performance improvement team resulting in a complete restructuring of the
nuclear testing procedure content and the subject matter expert training
program
. Directed the Chinese technology transfer and training for the AP1000
nuclear power plant testing equipment resulting in a $10 million dollar
purchase
. REASON FOR LEAVING: Reduction in force of 600 people in 2013 and 200
people in 2012
Kennametal Inc., Latrobe, PA 2006 - 2009
Manager, Lean Enterprise Development
. Managed financial and operational optimization for the Kennametal EPG
Division resulting in a combined cost savings of $8 million.
. Directed the Six and Lean sigma continuous improvement implementation for
the Engineering Products Division. Implemented cellular manufacturing by
product line resulting in an on time delivery increase from 60% to 95%,
average lead time from 9 days to 4 days, WIP for $140K to $30K, and
powder savings of $2 million.
. Trained plant union and management personnel as green and black belts at
each facility in the use of lean/six-sigma to proliferate the ongoing
cost reduction accomplishments.
. REASON FOR LEAVING: Major reduction in force and closure of 2 plants
Penn Compression Moulding, Irwin, PA Feb. 2005 - Feb. 2006
Plant Manager
. Directed the operation of all manufacturing, safety, lean activities,
customer service, engineering, materials, quality assurance\control,
human resources and information systems to ensure the plant operational
turnaround was successful
. Set goals and implemented changes to reduce scrap, improve productivity,
increase output, and decrease production cost. Scrap reduced from 11% to
4%, Gross Margin improvement from 12% to 29%, and overall operating cost
reduction of 21%
. REASON FOR LEAVING: Stagnant growth opportunity, no benefits, left for
better opportunity
H.J. HEINZ, Pittsburgh, PA Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005
Manager, Operational Optimization U.S. Foodservice
Company
. Responsible for financial and operational optimization for the Heinz
North America foodservice company involving 11 food processing plants
throughout the U.S.
. Developed lean/Six-sigma program for Heinz foodservice company including
training of management and union green belts resulting in a combined
project savings of $4.3 million
. REASON FOR LEAVING: Reduction in force, eliminated entire corporate
Continuous Improvement group as part of
reduction
CORNING INCORPORATED/WORLD KITCHEN, Charleroi, PA 1988 - 2004
Operations Manager 1999 - 2004
. Complete responsibility for all aspects of production of Pyrex glass
operations running six high speed lines 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, 365 days a year
. Implemented Lean sigma SMED mold change improvement generating $1.0 MM
savings
. Supervised 6 Engineering/Management personnel, 4 shift supervisors & 320
union employees
. Managed $19MM budget
. Served as Leader of Lean/Six sigma teams in all areas generating $5MM in
cost reduction
. ISO 9001 certification maintenance and plant quality goal
. REASON FOR LEAVING: Company in bankruptcy, union on strike
Department Head Process Engineering 1997-1999
Section Supervisor of Finishing 1993-1997
Sr. Process Engineer/Process Engineer 1989-1993
Line Shift Supervisor 1988-1989
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Aberdeen, MD
1987 - 1988
Mechanical Engineer/Test Director
Responsible for writing and executing small arms test plans for the U.S. Army
EDUCATION
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduated 1986, (QPA: 3.4 of 4.0)
MBA, Management Specialization, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
Graduated 2008, (QPA: 4.0 of 4.0)