Operations, Leadership, Supply Chain Management Mechanical Engineering

Danny Lovelady

**** ****** **** **** 832-***-**** (Mobile)

Spring, TX 77389 Email: ***********@*****.***

OPERATIONS LEADER

An experienced operational, production and logistics executive with strong people management and leadership skills. Qualifications include degree in Mechanical Engineering with over fifteen years industrial experience in leadership roles. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills. Ideally suited for a senior role with P&L responsibility for a group involved in manufacturing, distribution, operations and/or supply chain activities.

Skills and Competencies Key to Personal Success

Operations Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning & Execution

FDA cGMP/ISO 9000

People Development & Performance

Organizational Development

Critical Relationship Building

Professionalism & Excellence

DMAIC/Analytical Strength

Program Management

Production/Supply Chain Ops

Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

EXPERIENCE

LSI INDUSTRIES GRAPHICS SOLUTION SEGMENT, Houston, Texas 2016 - 2017

Director of Manufacturing/ Plant Manager

LSI Graphic Solutions is a leading visual image company helping global brands and retailers create strong brand identities and meaningful customer experiences through custom interior and exterior environmental graphics

Manage and oversee all manufacturing/operational functions and ensure that all functions perform in a timely, cost-effective manner consistent with established operating policies and procedures

Designed, trained and deployed 15 LSS/Kaizen events during first year

Provided manufacturing team with leadership and execution to the organization in design for manufacturability

Introduced and maintained Lean initiatives (4) to the production floor which reduced manufacturing cycle-time and resulted in cost savings of 10% or greater

Operational leader for OSHA VPP recertification for 5th consecutive time

Led cross-functional Governance Team in weekly 5S/GEMBA walks on the production floor

CONTROL COMPANY, Friendswood, Texas 2013 -2016

Vice President of Operations

One of the industry’s leading innovative designers and manufacturers of certified products (thermometers, timers, solutions, and humidity measuring devices) used in the life-sciences and laboratory market.

Senior leadership/change agent responsible for all aspects of operations from CAPEX, supply chain management, to product servicing

Responsible for propelling the operational efficiency from 90% to 98% in less than 2 yrs.

Operations organization achieves greater than 7.5% CAGR every year for the past 3 yrs.

Implemented DMAIC/TLC Lean manufacturing processes across the entire organization

US TOOLGROUP, Grand Prairie, Texas 2011- 2012

Program Manager, Southwest Operations

Leadership of the program, staff, and warehouse operations

Introduction, implementation and support of process improvements to support cost savings

Leadership of contract reporting requirements

Customer satisfaction, Resolution of customer issues

Responsible for 15% CAGR increase of US Tool’s business in the Dallas/Ft. Worth markets

US Army, Fort Hood/Houston, Texas 2004 – 2012

Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Lieutenant Colonel (Promotable)

Recalled to Active Duty to fill critical needs our Army had in obtaining and deploying to Iraq experienced Army Operations/Logistics senior officers in support of all the soldiers deployed there. Primary duties over the past months have included:

Mobilizing, equipping, training and validating the training of large units for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Designing and presenting long range Operational/Command programs to General Officers for two Major Army Commands and Department of the Army Chief of Operations.

Creation of an operational (tempo) battle rhythm for senior staff (52 personnel) for the division to operate as a cohesive and effective organization for short and long-term missions.

Senior Officer in charge of operating budget of $20 million for the operations, planning and training for over 2400 Soldiers across the Continental US.

Graco Supply Company, Fort Worth, Texas 2002 – 2004

A regional distribution and valued-added services company for the aerospace and industrial OEMs, and third party customers.

Vice President of Operations/Program Management

Successfully managed P&L, human resources, program management, FAA regulatory and process improvement for a company yielding $18 million in annual sales.

Led a team of 16 salaried and hourly employees to successfully manage over 2500 different SKUs.

Developed and implemented a CDL Training Program for drivers and delivery personnel which resulted in 50% reduction in transportation cost.

Negotiated cost favorable transportation insurance, maintenance and vehicle contracts for delivery fleet

Instituted ASI9100/ISO 9001 standard project/program management processes that ensured repeatable performance on new programs.

Key contributor in negotiations with major aerospace/aircraft companies for exclusive Vendor-Managed Inventory Programs that represented 35% CAGR.

EDUCATION

US Army Command and General Staff College for Senior Staff Officers, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

M.S. in Organizational Leadership, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas

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