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Manager Lean Manufacturing

Location:
Morehead, KY, 40351
Posted:
November 17, 2017

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GREGORY S. KINDER

*** ******** ***** ****, #***

Lakeland, Florida 33805

937-***-**** * ac3c8f@r.postjobfree.com

PLANT MANAGER – LEAN MANUFACTURING MANAGER – QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER – VALUE STREAM MANAGER

Professional Summary

Professional with experience in leading plant operations to the next level in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Experience in Lean Manufacturing initiatives along with Quality Assurance. Able to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Proven history of developing and implementing procedures to improve efficiency and quality. Recognized for meeting deadlines and working under extreme pressure with Sales Department. Implemented certification for ISO 9001 and TS 16949. Experience in high volume/fast pace manufacturing.

Lean Manufacturing Principles - Assembly Processes – Schematics & Blueprints – Bill of Materials – Sales Leadership Skills – Staff Training/Developing – Team Collaboration – Problem Solver.

Professional Work History

Production Supervisor

Morgan Corporation - Lakeland, FL. 06/2017 - Present

Morgan Corporation has been synonymous with innovation engineering, uncompromising quality and a superior customer service experience with #1 truck bodies. Key customers include Penske, Budget and Ryder.

* Implement a Lean Environment which includes 6S, Kaizen, Kanban and Product Flow.

* Spot and improve on the 8 costly wastes within Morgan facility, Lakeland.

* Train and Empower team. Find our next Leaders.

Production Supervisor

Masco Cabinetry – Mount Sterling, KY. 02/2017 - 05/2017

Masco Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of brand-name products for the home improvement and new home construction markets.

Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost throughout our Cabinet Team.

•Improved Units Per Hour from 45 – 52 using pareto analysis and A-3 method.

•Improve Safety awareness with daily communication during stretching.

•Implement rotation of operators to help Ergonomically.

Plant Manager

Ancient Mosaic Studios – Fort Pierce, FL 07/2013 – 09/2016

Ancient Mosaic Studios manufactures all-weather outdoor furniture with indoor elegance with over $4 million in revenue.

Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Owner of P&L statement to provide improvement to the bottom line. Responsible for all HR functions including OSHA training and requirements.

•Improved Plant performance 35% by implementing Lean Initiatives; 6S, Kanban, FIFO, 7 costly wastes.

•Increased bottom line over $50,000 each year with Ancient Mosaic Studios by driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost metrics.

•Improved Safety awareness within the facility. Reduced W/C by 30%.

•Implemented cross-training matrix to better manage production needs.

•Improved Lead Time from 12 weeks to 6 weeks by implementing pull system instead of push, less batching.

Value Stream Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation – Vero Beach, FL and Madison, Mississippi 02/2009 – 07/2013

Parker Hannifin is the world leader in Industrial Hose Products.

Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost of a $12 million Value Stream. Responsible for all Lean Initiatives to drive continuous improvements. Trainer for High Performance Work Teams. Lean Yellow Belt Trainer. Implement Kanban to reduce excessive inventory

•Implemented Kanban to reduce wasted inventory with savings over $125k annually.

•Facilitated Kaizen events for 6S, Material Flow, FIFO.

•Create Current State and Future State maps for growth and continuous improvements.

•Metrics driven (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)

•Introduced Gemba walks to help empower employees and create better communication.

Lean Manufacturing Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation – Lewisburg, Ohio and Brookville, Ohio 02/1988 – 02/2009

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Ohio is the leader in Fluid Connectors worldwide.

•Employed as part-time for 30 days then hired full-time in 1988 as Press operator.

•Setup and operated vertical/horizontal CNC machinery in 1990.

•Promoted after 3 years to Shift Lead in 1993.

•Promoted to Supervisor, Lewisburg facility over CNC equipment 1994.

•Promoted to Lean Manufacturing Manager, Lewisburg/Lewisburg West facilities over $60 million in revenue.

•Implemented 6S Kaizen events throughout facilities and office areas

•Facilitated Kaizen events for Production Flow, FIFO, Single Piece Flow, Kanban.

•Yellow Belt trainer as Lean Manufacturing Manager.

•Implemented Poke-Yoke to eliminate quality defect with our Stainless Steel fitting department.

•Promoted to Quality Assurance Manager, Brookville, Ohio facility.

•Train employees on TS 16949 for design and development of automotive products

•Implemented Certified Inspecting Program as Quality Assurance Manager

•Facilitate A3 or 8D to implement corrective actions that will sustain improvements and cost savings

•Implemented ISO 9001 as Lean Manager

Notable Accomplishments

•Implemented quality certified operator training to provide the highest quality to our customers.

•Leader of all Lean Six Sigma initiatives within the plants to create a single-piece flow and avoid batching.

•Implemented Kanban to reduce inventory.

•Implement 6S and High Performance Work Teams.

•TS 16949 and ISO 9001 100% inspection for certifications.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science: Business Management

Masters of Science: Human Resource Management

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana

Bachelor of Science: Management (Magna Cum Laude)

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook. Quickbooks.



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