Bill Miller
New Palestine, IN 46163
Phone 317-***-****
**********@*********.***
PERSONAL
More than 15 years’ experience in multiple production management positions. These positions have given me experience in
organizational methods, analytical skills, associate training and development, planning and consensus building, extensive
problem solving, root cause identification and analysis, and relationship management skills.
EDUCATION
1998 - 2001 Associates in Business Science, Indiana Wesleyan University
2001 - 2003 BS in Business Informational Systems, Indiana Wesleyan University (Complete 8/2013)
EMPLOYMENT
2004 – Present
Keihin IPT Mfg., LLC (Tier 1 Honda Supplier)
1 yr Continuous Improvement Coordinator Introduction and Development of Associate Suggestion Program, Goals and
Metrics development, Training and Monitoring, SQCD Validation, LEAN Network Member, CCAN (Central Continuous
Assistance Network) Facilitator: Problem/Project Quality Circles, Quick Hits, Lean 6S, Gemba Walks and Kaizen Activities
($244 K savings in first 9 months)
(2.5 yr) New Product Production Start/Volume-up (Supervisor) Capacity Planning, Process Capability Ratio (Cpk), Process
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Part Quality Control Table (PQCT) Budget/Process/Cycle Time Development,
Trial Planning, Cost Reduction, ISO Document Creation and Control, Associate Functional / Process Training and Development,
and Production Maturation.
5.0 yr Production Coordinator (Supervisor) 60 – 90 associates monitoring Daily Production Performance, Reject Improvement
Planning, Budget Monitoring, Cost Reduction, Maintaining ISO Document Integrity, Associate Development, Training, and
Coaching.
2.5 yr Machine Technical Associate Maintain mechanical integrity and functionality of production equipment, Preventative
Maintenance, Process Improvements, Ability to read Mechanical Drawings,
8 yr Continuous Improvement Program Customer and Internal Quality Circle Program using Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma
methods to identify problems, find and correct the root cause, implement and standardize process modification. A few of my
teams’ accomplishments are listed below:
87% Reject deduction by eliminating hits and dents on aluminum casted bodies.
New floor repair method in Class 100 (ISO 5) cleanroom
Saving / Recouping $244,000 by eliminating unplanned D/T.
Eliminated 90% of compressed air to run assembly line.
Eliminated contamination by creating new repair method of removing brass plug from an aluminum cast body
Replacing fire suppression equipment, protecting $2.1 assets.
1992 – 2003
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Publishing Distribution Facility)
5.5 yr Department Lead (Supervisor) 5 – 65 associates for Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Returns Processing, Returns
Pick / Put Department.
2.5 yr Application Specialist (IS Department) monitored data transfers from the mainframe at our corporate office to the 3
distribution centers, while maintaining the integrity of the Warehouse Management System, database files, and most hardware
related to these functions.
Other experiences included: Team Building, Customer Relations, Contract Negotiations, Coaching and Motivating Staff,
Conflict Resolution, Benchmarking, Documentation and Reporting, Performance Analysis, with special emphasis placed on
Quality Assurance and Inventory Control.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced PC Skills (MS Office)
Minitab