Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Keith A. Post
Cumming, GA ****0
*******@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
Over 25 years of in-depth Operations/Manufacturing management experience
Outstanding turn-around record involving departments and manufacturing facility’s
Continuous Improvement experience with excellent measurable results
Certified ISO 9001/9002 Lead Auditor
Strong personal communication skills with all levels within Operations, Senior Management, Vendors, and Customers
Talented decision maker with creative problem solving skills that get results
Ability to organize, prioritize and work well under pressure, heavy work load and deadlines
Proven record of innovative and effective staff development
Key member participating in the writing of proposals to RFP’s for domestic and international lottery’s
International Consulting Services (ICS), LLC: Cumming, Georgia: 2016 - Present
Manufacturing Consulting Services:
Proven ability to take over projects, refining processes and turning around progress to achieve success
Develop state of the art production plant that increase productivity by as much as 50%
Skilled at creating improvements that meet/exceed target production rates and financial targets while staying within constraints of departmental budgets
Versatile professional that can manage/institute process and procedural improvements to increase performance, efficiency, quality, and the bottom line Consulted with South Carolina ink company re-modeling a wing of their existing manufacturing facility giving them the ability to be the only USA manufacturer capable of producing Dye Sublimation ink
Worked with major printer of Instant Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets guiding them in the conversion from solvent-based security coatings inks to water-based coatings saving approximately $1.2 annually
Scientific Games International (SGI): Alpharetta, Georgia. 1993 - 2016
SGI is the world’s largest printing manufacturer of Instant Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets
Director, Product Development (SGI – Alpharetta, GA): June, 2014 – August, 2016
Responsible for creating new products and processes solving customer needs
Work cross-functionally throughout company globally to develop, test, develop costing and margins of new products
Work closely with the global Marketing division to develop Marketing strategies for new Instant Scratch-Off Lottery products
Director of Plant Operations (SGI – Santiago, Chile): March, 2010 – June, 2014
Responsible for our Santiago, Chile security printing operation consisting of 125 people running 24/6 including Pre-Press, Press, Finishing, IT, Finance, Security, HR, Warehouse, QC and Safety departments
Produced 900 million Instant Scratch-Off Lottery tickets and telephone cards annually via Flexo presses
Turned around facility from losing $2.5MM to a profit of $1.5MM in 2 years
Performed numerous continuous improvement efforts resulting in improved overall production by 50% in Finishing, reduced waste by 8%, reduced delay by 5%, reduced idle time 5%, and reduced Make-Ready time 33% by implementing “best practices”
Renegotiated Union contracts on two (2) separate occasions with two (2) separate Unions
P&L responsibility
Keith A. Post
6090 Carriage Ct.
Cumming, GA 30040
*******@*****.***
678-***-**** (Cell)
General Manager (SGI – Beijing, China): October, 2008 – March, 2010
Responsible for start-up of a $50MM JV (Joint Venture) security Flexo printing operation
Started operation “on-time” and “under budget”
Performed continuous improvement studies implementing “best practices” maximizing KPI results
Managed day-to-day operations consisting of Pre-Press, Press, Finishing, IT, Security, Warehouse/Distribution, QC, Maintenance, and Safety consisting of 250 people operating 24/7
Coordinated with local Chinese team performing training on production techniques, product quality/security requirements, ink/coating systems, and raw material inspection/requirements
Software Development Manager (SGI): Alpharetta, GA: May, 2005 – September, 2008
Managed 5 Software Developers and 1 Quality Control specializing in WH & Distribution systems
Prepared Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) for each software release
Scheduled resources based upon project priorities
Project Manager (SGI): Alpharetta, GA: January, 2000 – May, 2005
Continuous Improvement studies resulting in increased machinery efficiency time by 3% saving $300,000 annually and reduced waste and delay time by 4% and 3% respectively
Developed ink RFP and selected new ink vendor valued at over $35MM annually
Re-Organized the Shipping and Receiving department and reduced overtime by 12%
Quality Control Manager (SGI): Alpharetta, GA: October, 1993 – January, 2000
Managed the Quality Control department consisting of 24 people working 24/7
Implemented and managed ISO 9001 program in three (3) facilities passing on the first audit
Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Designed and implemented product quality standards
Universal Computer Systems (UCS), Augusta, Georgia: December, 1992 – October, 1993
Computer Systems Management – Field Service Supervisor
Field Service Support Supervisor servicing IT systems for automobile dealerships in Georgia and South Carolina
Altas Health Care Linen Services, Syracuse, New York: August, 1991 – December, 1992
Linen Supplier to Hospitals and Nursing Homes – Quality Manager
Implemented Total Quality Management (TQM) program in three (3) facilities reducing waste by 10.5% and increasing efficiency by 8%
US Air Force: April, 1981 – July, 1991
Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief
Responsible for CT-39A Learjet and C130 aircraft systems and general maintenance
Certified A&P mechanic
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
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