Will D Williams Jr., MBA
**** ******** *****, ******, ***** 75232
214-***-**** / ******@*****.***
Manufacturing Manager / Production / Procurement / Operations Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A dedicated, goal oriented Manufacturing Management Professional with
proven track record of promoting high quality standards in achieving
critical improvements in metrics implementation, team building, safety,
auditing, and overall management objectives. Reputation for being an
innovative team leader and critical contributor to success of manufacturing
and production operations with the ability to optimize productivity while
ensuring top performance of operations with the ability to optimize
productivity while ensuring top performance of operations and teams with
minimal resources.
Key Strengths:
Manufacturing ( Analytical Skills ( Production ( Leadership Skills (
Production ( Operations ( Strategic Planning ( Capital Planning
Procurement ( Operational Streamlining ( Lean Manufacturing ( Six Sigma (
Capital Equipment ( Safety ( Vendor Management
Team Management/Building ( Recruiting/Staffing ( Training & Development (
Coaching/Mentoring ( Goal Setting ( Self-Starter
Client Relations ( Compliance ( Problem Solving ( Interpersonal Skills (
Organizational Skills ( Observation Skills
Verbal Communication ( TS16949 Compliance ( ISO9001 Re-certification ( SAP
( Microsoft Office ( U.S. Army
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bell Helicopter - Various Positions 2010-2013
Procurement Supplier Manager
. Managed 15 suppliers across the United States, clarifying expectations
and alignments between suppliers and Bell Helicopter
. Collaborated with engineering to offload critical part in record time
to supplier demonstrating on time delivery and quality
. Reduced scrap and order delays by working across the organization with
dispatching, central distribution, and management
. Worked closely with buyer and contract specialist when selecting
suppliers on new contracts, contract renewals
. Communicated with suppliers to determine capability for machined,
sheet metal, condition, and finishing parts
. Monitored and managed supplier performance and cost utilizing SAP and
other internal software
Production Manager
. Exceeded overtime goals bringing overtime to less than 10%
. Reduced safety lost time accidents by over 50%
. Maintained 4 consecutive months of quality improvement below
established goal
. Played key role in reducing quality infractions by 20%
First Line Supervisor
. Implemented an "on-shift" strategy to eliminate missed time windows
. Executed over 90% of daily priority objectives
. Contributed to creating a culture of "One Bell"
. Exhibited solid performance exceeding in 7 out of 8 business
objectives
Texas Instruments, Various Positions 1979-2009
Operations Manager
. Recognized for leadership and selected to drive the turnaround of the
Engineering Test Floor critical to company success
. Implemented higher standards, bolstered morale
. Attained and maintained the best safety record over the last five
years
. Improved customer satisfaction rates from 70% to 98%
. Maximized efficiencies to average cycle times by 59%
Manufacturing Manager-Test Floor
. Led a 250 member team in 24/7 operation in charge of testing wafers
for four separate high volume wafer fabrication facilities
. Revamped the talent identification and recruitment process
strengthening employee retention and reducing turnover rate from 18%
to 12% to meet the demands of fast-paced, high stress environment
. Achieved cost savings equal to one wafer fabrication facility by
creating and implementing efficient processes
. Reduced scrap from 8% to less than 3% in 90 days through effective
team building and specification revisions
. Standardized process for writing specifications and critical
parameters resolving excess scrap problems
. Restructured area for improved ergonomics, safety, and productivity
resulting in reduction of reduced day cases and lost time accidents
while setting high productivity standards
EDUCATION
Baker College Masters of
Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University Bachelors of
Business Administration