Operations Mamager
Resume:
TIMOTHY E. FITTEN
Dayton, Ohio 45417
937-***-**** *********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Results-oriented Operations Manager with proven success developing and leading production teams to meet
aggressive manufacturing goals. Key strengths in management, scheduling, training, mentoring, and problem
resolution. Hands-on troubleshooter with solid background in heavy machining, mechanical and electrical
processing equipment. A leader experienced in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts,
Certified Six Sigma - Green Belt. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Access, Auto Cad, Autodesk
Inventor, SAP, J. D. Edwards, BPICS. International business experience. Expertise includes:
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Safety Quality Automation
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Process Improvement ISO 9000 Problem Solver
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Six Sigma Green Belt Project Management Lean Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KELLOGG CORPORATION, RTE Foods Division, Memphis, TN 2011 – Present
Operations Supervisor
Provided direction and support for multiple cereals process, milling, and packaging (bulk units as well as high
speed form, fill & seal, carton, case packing, and unitizing) operations. Advised as well as directed AGV and
lift truck operations, maintenance, and storage of finished goods.
• Provided hands on training of individual operators; developing highly effective process and packing teams.
• Lead productivity and safety initiatives along with organization development efforts to improve on time
shipments from and reduction in lost time accidents.
PELLA CORPORATION, Entry Systems Division, Fairfield, OH 2008 – 2009
Operations Manager
Provided direction and support for three door assembly operations, 6 lead technicians, and 35 operators, $5M
operating budget.
• Reduced operating expense $2M by training and developing operators in principals of lean manufacturing.
• Lead productivity and safety initiatives along with organization development efforts to improve on time
shipments from 85% to 98% and a 50% reduction in lost time accidents.
CROSS ROADS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, Dayton, OH 2006 – 2011
Senior Consultant
Designed and directed programs with hands-on support for Automotive, Food, Drug and other Manufacturing
companies in the areas of health and safety, quality, product development, engineering, process improvement,
lean manufacturing, personnel development, marketing plans, short term and long term business strategies.
• Automotive Client achieved $5M growth in sales through new business development plan and targeted
product development efforts to improve CNC machining quality, parts cleanliness, and tool usage.
• Facilitated process improvements for cosmetics manufacture that allowed monthly shipments to improve
from $500K to $2M per month.
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER INC., Detroit, MI 2004 – 2006
Quality Engineering/ Operations Supervisor, Detroit Axle Plant
Managed results of front and rear axle differential machining and assembly operations along with axle &
pinion machining, welding, straightening, and heat treating. Supervised staff of 4 engineering and 35
technicians supporting heat treat, waste water treatment, metallurgical and chemical laboratories operations.
• Directed lean manufacturing effort and environmental controls program to reduce operating cost $1.5M as
well as chemical disposal cost $800K annually.
• Analytical process and system monitoring changes reduced chemical cost by $1.2M annually.
• SPC process for ring gear, pinion, and other machining operations to improved quality product and
reduced tooling cost $2M/ year
Improved production yields by modifying Heat treat operation with controlled start up and shut down
procedures saving $500,000/ yr.
HOUGHTON INTERNATIONAL, INC., Kenosha, WI 2000 – 2004
Powertrain Operations Manager 2003 – 2004
Business development, engineering, analytical, and sales support to Powertrain machining operations in the
automotive industry domestic and internationally.
• Helped client improve waste water treatment operations cost $100K per year.
• Implemented new business development plan improving chemical sales $3.4M annually.
Complex Operations Manager, Kenosha Engine Plant DCX 2000 – 2003
Provided hands on support in machining operations for engine block, cylinder head, crankshaft, camshaft,
piston, and piston rod as well as piston/ cylinder head subassemblies and final assemblies for 2.5L, 2.7L, 3.5L,
and 4.0L engines. Controlled chemical inventories, laboratories, and waste water treatment operations with a
staff of 2 engineers and 8 hourly employees.
• Engineered plan to reduce cost of wastewater treatment by $200K annually.
• Reduced tool usage in cylinder head machining operations from $8,000/day to $8,000 per week (saving
$32,000 per week)
• Negotiated $1.2M contract with DCX to provide start up assistance and service for new engine plant.
• Saved $400,000 annually, leading the implementation of the J. D. Edwards ERP system, through reduced
chemical inventory and storage cost.
SELF EMPLOYED, Kenosha, WI 1996 – 2000
Operations Management Consultant
Assisted in design and directed programs with hands-on support for manufacturing companies in health and
safety, quality, product development, engineering, process improvement, lean manufacturing, personnel
development, marketing plans, short term and long term business strategies.
• Influenced $20M growth in sales through new sales strategies and expanded product offerings.
• Reversed loses in revenue of $5M per year with improved quality and safety initiatives.
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REDMOND PRODUCTS, INC., Chanhassen, MN 1989 – 1996
Director International Operations, Personal Care Products 1994 – 1996
Organized new division to develop and manage sales, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, and administrative
operations.
• Establishment of off shore manufacturing and warehousing operations to improved international cost of
goods by $3M in second year.
• Improved international contribution to revenue $25M in the first year by implementing new business
model in Asia-Pacific region.
Operations Manager, Personal Care Products 1989 – 1994
Responsible for safety, new product development, intellectual properties, logistics, manufacturing,
engineering, administrative support, and the production and inventory of over 10,000 SKU's.
• Developed and executed $8M capital plan to support double digit growth in sales and product distribution
through improvements in process and packaging operations.
• Spearheaded BPICS MRP II roll out and reduced open stock cost of goods $5M improving product
quality, just in time product delivery, and elimination of waste.
• Established permanent departmental and cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
• Implemented team and individual continuous development plans which reduced safety incident rate from 6
incidents per 100 thousand hours to .5 incidents per 100 thousand hours and reduced absent rate from over
10% to .3% annually.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Manufacturing Consultant - Chicago, IL
Clients: Bio-search Medial Products, Sun Star Foods, John O. Butler Company, Colgate Palmolive
Project Engineer, The Clorox Company/ Kingsford Division
Project Engineer MMS, The Procter & Gamble Company
Production Manager, The Procter & Gamble Company
MILITARY EXPERIENCE - IOWA NATIONAL GUARD/ USAF
Fighter Pilot - USAF
Instructor Pilot & Class Commander - USAF
Command Pilot - Iowa Air National Guard
Command Pilot - Iowa Army National Guard
EDUCATION
BS, Applied Science, Industrial Technology, Miami University, Oxford, OH
Certified Six Sigma - Green Belt, Sinclair College, Dayton, OH
Certified Instructor Allen Bradley – PLC’s, Denver, CO
PATENTS & PUBLICATIONS
International Patent for self-cleaning liquid dispensing package – Package of the year 1993
Principals of Horizontal Transportation & Warehouse Optimization, Third edition – The Procter & Gamble
Company.
Primer: Principals for Developing Effective Self-Managing Teams – The Procter & Gamble Company
Determining Accurate Fluid Flow Analysis within the Human Cardiovascular Systems, Technology Today – Co-
Authored with Dr. Anthony Esposito (Miami University – Oxford, OH)
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