Randy Lowe
Lane, Waynesville, NC **786
Phone: 828-***-****
E-Mail:
*********@*****.***
Profile: I am a goal directed, results oriented professional with
strong managerial
background and experience. Excellent
communicator, persuasive, adaptable, and
self motivated with high energy,
initiative and focus. I have keen insight to the needs
of others - able to listen and identify
issues or problem areas and form innovative
solutions. I am professional,
personable and articulate.
Areas of strength:
. Comprehensive production knowledge
. Communication/Negotiation/Facilitation
. Management
Experience:
2007-Current Jacob Holm Industries: Asheville, NC
Machine Operator
. Oversees multiple machine operations and maintenance. (i.e., slitter,
wrapper, cards, winder, hydro-entangling)
. Performs periodic quality control checks.
. Production flow training for plant and warehouse staff.
2006-2007 Mills Manufacturing : Asheville, NC
LEAN COORDINATOR
LEAN = N.C. State University Quality Improvement Program
. Responsible for managing and problem solving of multiple cells
. Performed production analysis and audits.
. Improved production making it 27% more efficient while decreasing
expenses by 19%. Areas affected: mean cycle time, production, staff
involvement, and finishing space.
. Created and implemented standard work practices for production.
. Responsible for all daily, weekly, monthly facility and production
reporting.
. Utilized all aspects of LEAN: Kiazen, Kanben, six sigma, and value stream
mapping.
2005-2006 Alcan : Asheville, NC
Production Supervisor
. Responsible for directing and supervising lamination, printing,
finishing, quality and maintenance departments.
. Responsible for posting and inspecting of daily numbers for all shifts.
. Supervision of staff including training, performance, scheduling and
evaluations and appraisals.
. Implemented and managed LEAN, web handling and EHS Safety programs.
. Green Belt Project: Created and implemented process improvement which
resulted in excess of $100k savings annually.
1996-2005 Associated Packaging: Waynesville, NC
Production Supervisor
. Integral part of primary start up team including creation of staff
employment, evaluations, appraisals, manufacturing and finishing
processes, policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
. Averaged 95% efficiency on extruder lines.
. Overseen multiple machine operations and maintenance.
. Performed periodic quality control checks.
. Provided production flow training for plant and warehouse staff
. Created and implemented graphical signage for multi lingual staff
. Perfect attendance for eight and a half years.
1993-1996 Kimberly Clarke : Hendersonville, NC
1989-1993 Steel Case Office Furniture:
Fletcher, NC
1983-1989 Robbins & Grasty Electric and Plumbing
Education: 1983-1985 Haywood Community College: Clyde, NC
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Program
1979 - 1983 Tuscola High School :
Waynesville, NC
Certifications: Green Belt Certification 2005
Fork truck certified 1993
References: References are available on request.