Brian J. Scott
*** *.*. ***** **. Ringgold, GA **736
Phone Number: (C) 423-***-****, (H) 706-***-****
************@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Effective and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in
process improvement and industrial engineering management. Proficient in
Minitab statistical software, AutoCAD, MS Office including MS Access.
Consistently promoted into positions of increased responsibilities. Shaw
Industries Black Belt Certified.
EXPERIENCE:
. Plant Industrial Engineer
. Department Manager (155 employees, 9 direct reports)
. Senior Process Engineer / Six Sigma Process Engineer
. Manufacturing Calibration Administrator
. Department Supervisor
. Structural and Civil Engineer
SHAW INDUSTRIES (April 01 - Current)
CURRENT POSITION: Senior Process Engineer / Six Sigma Lean Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Supervised and coordinated execution of all Six Sigma projects
. Managed efficiency improvement projects, systems from beginning to
sustain phase
. Coordinated and facilitated all 5S Lean Events from training to
completion
. Performed time studies to establish standard rates and best practices
. Lead Kaizen events from conception to completion
. Provided assistance to management by data mining, monitoring, and
analyzing data
. Performed internal quality system audits
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Led cabling yarn waste reduction project with annualized savings of
$328,000
. Earned Shaw Industries Six Sigma Black Belt certification
. Implemented quality control system for manufacture and application of
new latex product
. Started 5S program and trained 13 teams using Lean 5S methodology
. Created local web page to organize and assist plant systems
. Supervised Shipping and Receiving Department for one year while
managing improvement projects
. Administrated calibration system for all gauges, scales, and meters
(Apr. 01 - Sept 02)
PREVIOUS POSITION: Spacedye Department Manager (Sept 06 - Dec 09)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Managed largest Spacedye department in United States
. Managed 6 supervisors, 2 process engineers, and 155 employees
. Managed 15 continuous dye lines and a dye and chemical tank system
. Coordinated new product development
. Coordinated Kaizen, TPM, 5S, and Six Sigma initiatives within
department
. Ensured dye and chemical system compliance with all OSHA and Safety
regulations
. Managed team based incentive program
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Introduced new dye system to meet Contract Division's green initiative
. Directed chemical/dye project to satisfy OSHA guidelines and improve
cost
. Implemented new steaming process to improve dye fixation, levelness,
and yarn quality
. Implemented foundation of team-based system to lead team-driven
improvements
. Led Six Sigma team to improve an underperforming line capacity by 10%
resulting in annualized savings of $150,000
VF WORKWEAR / RED KAP INDUSTRIES, COLUMBUS, MS (Sept 98 - Jan 01) POSITION:
Plant Industrial Engineer / Quality Engineer
Note: Reason for leaving - Facility shutdown
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Managed four supervisors with respect to quality, productivity and
scheduling
. Managed quality, Just In Time, and delivery improvement teams
. Established all plant standards by means of time studies for 240
operators
. Managed quality control system, internal audits, and line inspections
. Implemented all new product lines and product costs
. Monitored and controlled standard and excess cost
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Promoted from Associate IE to Plant IE of 240 operator sewing facility
within 1 year
. Increased productivity of product lines by 7% for annual savings of
$430,000
. Established Just-in-Time systems to meet customer needs
TYSINGER, HAMPTON & PARTNERS, CINCINNATI, OH (Mar 97 - Aug 98)
POSITION: Associate Structural Engineer, EIT
Note: Reason for leaving - branch closed
CARPENTER WRIGHT ENGINEERS, NASHVILLE, TN (May 95 - Mar 97)
POSITION: Associate Structural Engineer, EIT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Coordinated projects with architects to determine and meet customer
requirements
. Analyzed and designed structural and civil engineering systems
. Drafted construction documents utilizing AutoCAD
. Performed site investigations, including audits, to meet quality
requirements
. Performed inspection and oversight of construction activities
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Designed 15 commercial building structures and foundations
. Engineered and drafted 37 GTE Wireless cellular tower sites
. Designed 5 buildings of a multi-facility prison complex using concrete
masonry load-bearing walls in a high seismic zone region
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Civil & Environmental Engineering
Tennessee Technological University (1995) 3.01/4.00 GPA
COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Minitab Statistical software, Microsoft
Office, Microsoft Access, AutoCAD
PERSONAL: Married, 3 children
REFERENCES: Available upon request