Manager Lean Six, TPM, CI

John C. Hildreth, Jr.

Albany, GA *****

229-***-**** **************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hildreth-a022a532

Accomplished Business Unit Manager with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, and 18 years of business and operations management. Highly successful at applying Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies in managing continuous operations to optimize productivity and efficiency. Possesses excellent leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to mentor and empower employees to achieve a high level of performance. Served in the United States Air Force with an honorable discharge.

Operations Management

Manufacturing & Packaging

Lean Six Sigma & TPM Methodology

Supply Chain Management

Daily Management System

Quality & Safety Compliance

Daily Direction Setting

Team Training & Management

Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MILLERCOORS, LLC, Albany, Georgia 2012 - Present

Business Unit Manager (Packaging) 2016 - Present

Apply Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies, and 5 Why principles in developing strategies and action plans to improve continuous operational performance. Manage over 154 employees to ensure daily performance is meeting corporate standards, policies, and procedures. Analyze performance data and review KPIs to streamline processes to increase productivity and efficiency. Collaborate with plant engineers on projects designed to increase operational functionality and flexibility. Partner with scheduling to ensure daily production requirements are being met. Develop training to provide knowledge and skills employees require to perform their daily activities successfully. Support Human Resources with talent recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding.

Key Achievements:

Improved unit's throughput by 7.8% year-over-year 2016 from 2017.

Line Leader/Process Leader 2012 - 2016

Led a team of 52 employees responsible for working two high speed production lines. Trained and mentored Process Leaders on management methodologies and leadership. Ensure safety and quality assurance requirements were adhered to on production lines. Developed and implemented an advanced process work team model to improve efficiency. Managed staffing assignments to maximize productivity and minimize overtime costs.

Key Achievements:

Selected to produce the new Redd's Apple Ale and Henry's Hard Soda product rollout.

Improved efficiency of new product rollout by 24%.

Designed and implemented operator relief strategy that reduced staffing costs while maintaining efficiency.

Improved production line operation by 15% from 2012 to 2013.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC., Houston, Texas 2008 - 2012

Shift Area Manager/Process Support Manager/Subject Matter Expert II 2011 - 2012

Served dual role as Shift manager and Process Support Group Manager. Supervised over 80 employees working on nine high speed production lines and one Keg Line to ensure safe and efficient operations and quality control. Provided training, staff development, and supported human resource functions including disciplinary actions and grievances. Ensured 5S programs were in compliance with HAACP policies. Regularly monitored the production environment for safety compliance and opportunities for process improvement.

Key Achievements:

Increased production line profits after line conversions by $30,000.

Increased production line hourly throughput by 12%.

Reduced production line equipment conversion labor by 12.5%

Increased equipment uptime 20% which improved overall line performance and productivity.

Reliability Manager, Subject Matter Expert II 2009 - 2011

Managed a team of technicians responsible for maintaining high speed production lines. Maintained a budget of $700,000 for equipment parts and tracked equipment maintenance and usage. Analyzed key performance indicators (KPI) to identify continuous process performance and areas of improvement. Ensured safety and quality measures were practiced. Developed preventive maintenance master plans and schedules to guarantee equipment was fully functional at all times. Oversaw employee hiring and training.

Key Achievements:

Promoted to Process Manager as Subject Matter Expert.

Process Support Group Manager 2008 - 2009

Managed a team of 15 technicians responsible for preventive maintenance on production lines. Evaluated equipment breakdown issues and conducted routine analysis of equipment to avoid malfunctions and production delays. Reviewed performance metrics in relationship to maintenance schedule

Developmental Support Group Manager 2000 - 2008

Managed and trained a diverse team of operations technicians and group managers with problem solving and troubleshooting techniques. Developed a new labeling equipment plan. Identified problem areas and implemented measures to avoid system malfunctions.

Key Achievements:

Developed a training program to teach proper cold glue labeling and APL labeling.

Increased yearly production by 5% in 2007, with 6% less operating time than 2006.

Increased production hourly throughput by 12% in 2007.

Reduced production line equipment conversion downtime by 30%.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas

Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Anheuser-Busch, Houston, Texas

Honorable Discharge from the United States Air Force

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