Supply Chain Six Sigma

Manufacturing Leader/Multi-Plant Background/TPS Change Agent/DMAIC Black

Belt

Successful, articulate, and experienced professional, offering value-

addition expertise in manufacturing, P&L / general management, lean TPS

implementation, quality systems and human resources, along with EBITDA

improvement. Exhibit proven record of success in bridging gap between

technical and non-technical personnel; possess strategic perspective and

long-term vision, combined with skills in originating, leading, and

coordinating functional projects. Demonstrated proficiency in startups,

mergers and acquisitions, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement,

process engineering, procurement, supply chain and Six Sigma deployment.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to

multi-task in fast-paced environments. Adept at formulating innovative

strategy and completing projects, resulting in numerous world-class

journeys to operational excellence. Transitioning to consulting company

startup focusing on Lean Deployment and Interim Management assignments.

core competencies

Tenacious Resourceful Problem Solver

. Creatively used personally enhanced A3 TPS problem solving to solve

global and unit cost issues.

. Increased sales and decreased labor content of business by 45% in Lean

Deployment roll-out.

. Developed exceptional supply chain pull systems that improved quality and

reduced lead times to industry best

Persuasive Lean Manufacturing Bridge Builder

. Implemented focused shop floor waste elimination teams to move ROI to

industry leader

. Acquired comprehensive experience with 5S, SMED, DFM, OEE Analysis, 1

Piece Flow, Kan Ban, Standard Work and Six Sigma using TPS as a unifying

force for improvement.

. Coordinated training and encouraged loyalty in diverse multi-cultural and

multilingual union and non-union workforces by revealing common cascading

metrics from the top floor to the shop floor

Leadership and Team Building

. Managed and completed exclusive contracts for all products of various

customers delivering on-time, 0% defect assemblies with ideas generated

from the Lean Leadership Focus Team that included all stakeholders.

. Developed material yield 16 basis points emphasizing on process

improvement and eliminating 7 common wastes

. Obtained 55% improvement in plant throughput using conversion from batch

processing to 1 piece lean flow

related experience

Continuous Improvement Leader and Foundry Manager (Bronze & 2009-Prese

Brass Green Sand, Air Set and Centrifugal Casting and Machining nt

of parts for the Mining Industry)

MetalTek International, Chattanooga, Tennessee

. Designed and implemented Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and

developed business systems to move company to a new paradigm shift in

a Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma deployment.

. Improved throughput by 50% over 18 month focus period.

. Improved quality and reduced scrap by 55%

. Improved OTD performance from 50% to 95%

. Reduced workforce headcount by 35% with a 40% increase in targeted

sales.

. Reduced cost per pound by 42% over a 2 year period.

. Implemented new technology and trained existing workforce using

employee engagement tactics

. Trained and certified 8 Six Sigma Green Belts for new project

coordination.

Vice President Operations, Southern Manufacturing Group 2006-200

Truck Bodies & Equipment International ? Fayette, Alabama 9

. Coordinated all aspects of business activities, supply chain and general

management of 5 manufacturing plants in AL-FL-SC-GA-AR, wherein company

generated Class 7 and 8 Dump Bodies for national and international OEM and

dealer marketing channels

Key Accomplishments:

V Demonstrated exceptional performance in generating $270M in sales

and revenues

V Utilized mixed model 1 piece flow that doubled throughput in 2006

and 2007; obtained a delivery performance from 60% to 99% by

teaching team to "See the Flow" and remove constraints.

V Developed product lead-times from 7 weeks to 2 weeks; enhanced

safety performance through the effective utilization of 5S methods

and employee focus

V Facilitated training to first line management in lean

implementation at shop floor level

Corporate Director Lean and CI (Initial assignment first 5

months)

V Established and developed Lean/continuous improvement strategy,

deployment and implementation plan for 10-plant North American

footprint

V Efficiently mentored facilitators concerning Lean strategy and

implemented lean deployment schedule and metrics for the business

V Initiated project filter system in support of corporate

manufacturing strategy with appropriate methods

V Provided primary direction to plant managers and staff on core lean

manufacturing concepts and implementation

V Utilized TPS model and developed QCD deployment plan for the

corporation as well as introduced new M.D.I. Lean measurable

tailored to product line customer requirements

General Manager 1998-200

Federal-Mogul ? Malden, MO 5

. Administered P&L and oversaw all aspects of operational functions for an

automotive parts plant (pistons) and Supply Chain achieving an annual

revenue of $75M with an employee base of 400 employees

. Restructured plant teams and management staffs; facilities included a

cast aluminum foundry, high speed CNC machining, assembly, product design/

testing and distribution center

. Led the successful implementation of TS 16949 as Quality business system

model

. Developed and implemented an improvement plan to improve business base

and lower plant costs to Best-In-Class benchmark standards applying Lean

Sigma and TPS deployment methodologies

Key Accomplishments:

V Successfully obtained 99% on-time delivery of products

V Played a lead role in overseeing plant turnaround from -2% margin

in 1998 to +35% in 2004

V Developed inventory turns from 21 to 107

V Facilitated a significant reduction in defective product in

customer from 2500 to 9 PPM

earlier career

Vice President, Quality and Productivity 1995-199

Foamex International ? Linwood, PA 8

COO, Vice President of Operations 1993-199

Zenith Sintered Products ? Milwaukee, WI 5

Director of Manufacturing 1989-199

The Polymer Corporation ? Reading, PA 3

education and Certification

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Operations Research

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, CHATTANOOGA, TN

SIX SIGMA DMAIC BLACK BELT AND LEAN DFSS CERTIFICATIONS 2010

Certified Lean Instructor in TPS 1989

Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, Golf and Church Lay Leadership activities.

Married with 2 children (grown)

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