Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Production, and Warehouse Management

Charles Trenton Young

*** ******** ***** ***** ******, TX 75034 309-***-**** ***********@*******.***

Objective

To utilize 23 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Assembly, Supply Chain, and Logistics leadership by adding value to this organization with proven results in leading with integrity, strategic vision, ensuring sustainable progress, and relentless continuous improvement initiation.

Experience

OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS LEADER CATERPILLAR INC. 2004 - 2018

2016-2018: Operations Group Manager, Denison Tx – Managed 3 Salaried Section Managers, Led 100+ employees in Assembly, Machining, Fabrications, Shipping, Receiving, and Paint operations

oControlled over a $15 million budget (hourly and salaried employees, Units in Production, Line Side Inventory, Overtime Expense, and Facility Maintenance)

oFabricated, Machined, Assembled, Painted and Shipped large Mining Equipment

oLed Built In Quality (BIQ) Initiatives in every value stream

oReduced BIQ variability by 12%

oAchieved 2+ years with Zero Recordable (serious) Injuries

oDeveloped and promoted emerging leaders

oProvided 25% efficiency improvements by utilizing Cost Reduction Initiatives

oReduced overtime by 15% by increased efficiencies in Material Replenishment processes

o2017 Year End - 88% Order Promise Delivery percentage

2013-2016: Logistics Manager, Denison Tx - Managed 32 Hourly employees and 11 Salaried leaders

oLed Production Control Coordinators, Logistics Planning Engineers, Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) Supervisor, and Warehouse Supervisor

o5+ years Zero Recordable (serious) injuries

oUtilized SAP Basics and RF Scanning to Receive, Store, Cycle Count, Pick, Pack, and Deliver materials used in Fabrication, Assembly, Paint, and Shipping of large Mining Equipment

oMoved external Production Stored Inventory Warehouse back into the Manufacturing Facility with Zero impact to velocity

oProvided initial Root Cause Corrective Action investigation for material delivery opportunities

2010-2013: Supply Chain Performance Engineer, East Peoria IL

o Developed Capacity Analysis of Top Tier Supplier

o Led Supplier Efficiency Improvement endeavors in On Time Shipping Performance, Advanced Shipping Notice Generation, Logistics Transit Times, and Supplier Lead Times

oControlled $7 Million contract for 3PL Assembly Services

Reduced costs associated with contract by $2 Million 2005-2010: Lead Section Manager

oUtilized Manufacturing Engineering Systems to assemble product

oLed execution of assembly layout/design of all New Product Introductions

oSupervised 75+ employees

oLead multiple value streams in the Assembly Facility

oIncreased Employee Opinion Survey results – Engagement 33%, Safety 10%, Leadership 42%

oMaintained over time percentages at or below target – 5%

oTrained all new section managers

o100% hourly employees Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

oShipped record number of units as Shipping Section Manager

2004-2005: Machine Operator

oOperated top classification machines to produce various components

oPromoted to Section Manager in 2005

1995 – 2004: GM Saturn Automotive Plant, Spring Hill TN

o2002-2004 – Hazardous Waste, Paint Booth Cleaning, and Grounds Lead Supervisor

o1999-2002 – Logistics Support Center Supervisor: Supervised 2nd shift receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping to Saturn facility for automotive assembly

o1995-1999 – Hourly employee in paint booth cleaning, grounds, janitorial, and vehicle ship out

Education

BACHELORS DEC 2018 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY

5 Courses to complete Bachelors in Business Management

Current Student – online courses

3.0 GPA

ASSOCIATES 2008 ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY

Business Administration

3.25 GPA

Skills & Abilities

SAP Basics

Manufacturing Engineering Systems

Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA)

Performance Measurement

Leadership Development

Excellent Written and Communication Skills

Staffing Development

ISO 9001 Certifications

Material Replenishment Layout and Design

Lean Certified

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Operations Budgeting

Mentoring – Internal to the organization and Youth Mentoring

Member of Board of Directors for Frisco Football League - Director of Field Operations

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