Manager Engineer

Jimmy Pruitt

Results driven and proven leader that utilizes Lean tools to achieve desired results.

Burkesville, KY

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Manager

Belden Wire & Cable - Monticello, KY - January 2008 to February 2014

Responsibilities

My responsibilities included day to day operations of the plant. I had 300 employees and 8 supervisors that

reported directly to me. I had to manage the operations to meet our plant goals through proper staffing and

efficiency improvements.

Accomplishments

Accomplished year over year improvement of 6% which was approximately $2 million annually.

Ranked #1 plant in division each year based upon meeting our goals and productivity improvements.

Achieved the distinction of being the first Belden plant to be Lean certified.

Distinction of winning the Lean World Cup twice and leading the team in Las Vegas.

Implemented OEE in our manufacturing cells.

Utilized actionable root cause methods to improve first pass yield and reduce rework by $1.2 million last year.

Skills Used

Ability to drive for results by using the Lean Manufacturing methods.

Achieved multiple Lean Black Belts.

Implemented the A3 methodology in our problem solving meetings.

Excellent communication skills.

Good computer skills.

Lead Supervisor

Belden Wire and Cable - Tompkinsville, KY - February 2004 to October 2008

Responsibilities

Lead the manufacturing floor in all operations including supervisors.

Implemented actions to improve overall efficiency.

Led teams to reduce scrap.

Planned and scheduled production to meet customer needs.

Developed action plans for cross training all employees.

Managed shipping and receiving departments.

Managed international shipments.

Accomplishments

Accomplished budget year over year with built in 5% improvement.

Scrap reduction that exceeded $500,000.

Delivery rate at 99% each year.

Inventory accuracy and cycle count accuracy over 99.5%.

Skills Used

Strong communication skills.

Desire for short term and long term plans and actions.

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Belden Wire and Cable - Monticello, KY - October 2006 to January 2008

Responsibilities

Lead Kaizen events and implemented lean tools to improve shop performance. Trained all employees in the

lean tools.

Accomplishments

Gained 6 Lean Black Belts.

Led three Lean teams to the Lean World in Las Vegas.

Won two Lean World Cups.

Reduced scrap by 3 percent.

Skills Used

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to train and work with all associates.

Utilized computer knowledge for training and presentations.

Quality Engineer

Belden Wire and Cable - Tompkinsville, KY - July 2000 to February 2004

Responsibilities

Implement ISO 9000 training and maintain current system.

Train all employees on procedures.

Conduct audits and work with internal and external auditors.

Implement training procedures and manuals for processes.

Maintain calibration on testing and manufacturing equipment.

Conduct lab tests as required.

Liaison for customer involvement.

Accomplishments

Successfully maintained ISO Certification each year.

Upgraded testing equipment and calibration program and saved $160,000 in calibration costs.

Increased First Pass Yield to 96% from 88 %.

Quality Engineer

Serck Heat Transfer - Burkesville, KY - March 1995 to July 2000

Responsibilities

Implement ISO 9000 into both manufacturing plant and corporate office.

Create procedures and manual.

Handle customer related issues.

Create and maintain calibration program for plant.

Create testing procedures and manual.

Accomplishments

Achieved ISO certification for both the plant and corporate office.

Wrote manual for all operations.

Created a training manual with procedures.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma in General

Cumberland - Burkesville, KY

1985 to 1988

SKILLS

Inventory management, strong computer skills, logistics management, lean tools, Six Sigma Black Belt

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References:

Gary McPeak Plant Manager, American Howa, Bowling Green, KY

Mike Matthews Owner/Manager, Caltech, Albany, KY

Tim Wampler VP Manufacturing, General Wire and Cable, Highland Heights KY

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