DENNIS BROWN

*** ***** *** ***** ********* KY ***11

ac9fw6@r.postjobfree.com

859-***-****

Core Skill Areas

Technical Support, Productivity Training, Trial Production, Team Building, Process Control, Manufacturing Methods, Continuous Improvement and Standard Work.

Experience

American Howa Kentucky, Inc. GT 2018 (Plant Manager)

Reduced plant recordable accidents using Risk Assessment Program.

Decreased employee turnover by 28%

Increased efficiency by 22%

Accomplished 100% on time deliveries.

Achieved 0 PPM for new programs

Launched new program for Avalon and Lexus.

Ensured policies and procedures.

Toyoda Gosei Texas – Kentucky 1999-2017 (General Manager, Pre-production & facility maintenance)

Direct activities related to planning, control and development of new projects.

Lead and support team members to achieve targets.

Develop and maintain preproduction system.

Monitor warehouse layout and standard work activities.

Count of inventory and Kanban system development.

Interface with customers and suppliers

Maintain the building and grounds.

Schedule preventative maintenance for monthly checks.

Toyoda Gosei Kentucky 2003-2006 (General Manager, Manufacturing Division)

Continuously supervised managers company-wide

Successfully trained employees on Toyota Production System.

Monitored productivity and ensured safety of plant.

Established and maintained budget control.

Toyoda Gosei Kentucky 2006-2012 (General Manager, Administration)

HR procedures that provided positive employment feedback.

Developed, implemented and managed policies and programs in safety and health.

Managed programs through HR staff to resolve discrepancies and complaints.

Provided supporting resources for the Environmental Management System.

Arvin Sango, Inc. Madison IN 1988-1999 (Technical Support Manager)

Developed and implemented a Kaizen system to ensure quick responses.

Trained and supervised over 200 employees.

Managed production, quality, safety, equipment and inventory control.

Increased efficiency and quality by checking line conditions 3 times per shift.

Met monthly, quarterly and yearly goals while reducing operations and overhead costs.

Conducted follow-up of safety, quality problem reports and downtime.

Reviewed shift start-up issues and advised team leaders.

Checked production reports and visual control items.

Education

Indiana University Southeast

Training Certificate for completion of the following: Myers/Briggs Team Building Class, Leadership Class Revolving Conflict and Job Relations for Supervisors

Keye Productivity Center

Certificate of Training Excellence in Basics of Accident Prevention and OSHA Compliance

Ivy Tech College Business & Industry Training

Completed the following courses: Blueprint reading, CPR/Industrial First Aid, National Electrical code, Welding, Zenger Miller Frontline Leadership Series, First Responder, Intro to Microcomputers

Multiple workshops and seminars related to the JIT production systems.

REFERENCES

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