RICK D. LEWIS

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37127

615-***-****

ace2xy@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Experienced and driven production supervisor with hands-on approach and strong understanding of

industrial operations and production environments. Successful in organizing, establishing, and directing

implementation of corporate policy. Champion for quality, process improvement, waste reduction, utilize

Lean Manufacturing, JIT, and 4M methodologies. Experience leading large production teams in both

union and non-union environments. Career record of meeting or exceeding production goals, safety

objectives, and schedule deadlines. Monitoring steps of the work processes, observing control points and

equipment; implementing cost reductions; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and

between departments.

Lean Manufacturing Production Process Improvement Quality

Waste Reduction Safety Kaizen ISO Standards

5S Material Handling Training MS Office. Manpower

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS, Springfield, TN – Global Automotive manufacturer

of OEM Acoustic flooring, Dash, and Headliner systems for Toyota, GM, Ford, and Chrysler

2014-Present

Production Supervisor II

Currently responsible for multiple work cells, one new launch of propietary Toyota products, and 43

employees both union and non-union. Manage the production floor / Supervisory coverage when

necessary to drive continuous improvement processes. Oversee and facilitate all safety, manpower, and

productivity of my teams, as well as generate all necessary reports, including Safety Incident Reports.

Plant is in process of 5S sequence projects to achieve and maintain a high level of Housekeeping.

Problem solve process flow of work cells using VSM and tracking current waste issues.

TOMLIN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, Smyrna, TN - Automotive Parts and Sales Dealership

2010-2014

Service / Sales Advisor

Teamed on launch of new operation of automotive salvage operation including new center computer

operation for customer self-service and inventory accountability. Rapidly transferred to sales position due

to ability to communicate and work through the sales process to successful conclusion. Realized

consistent sales success, leading the team to outpace monthly sales goals. Led team to almost $2M in

gross revenues. Personally achieved over $1M in gross sales with a net profit of 40% and 122 units sold.

Customer service advisor with an established record as a top producer.

BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION, LaVergne, TN - Leading global rubber manufacturer

2000-2009

Operations Supervisor

Accountable for operational functions pertaining to production within a unionized employee environment.

Investigated and resolved production related problems, provided support documentation and reports.

Contributed to departmental budgeting, plant policies, SOPS, raw material handling and equipment

layout. Conducted monthly safety meetings to maintain a safe work environment. Led a staff of 43 across

3 departments critical to the manufacturing process. Oversaw equipment, materials and production

methods to maintain consistently high quality standards. Trained staff in operational procedures and

methods.

• Saved $30,000 in manpower costs by consolidating 3 departments into 1, streamlining the

manufacturing process.

• Reduced waste by 15% by developing a waste tracking system to identify problem areas; dropped

costs from $2.85 per pound to $2.35 per pound.

• Increased productivity by 10% using 4M, JIT, and Lean Manufacturing.

• Consistently met monthly and annual production goals at or below budget.

• Volunteered for assignment to spearhead ISO13000 certification by April 2004, completed by

February 2004.

• Recognized for meeting safety, quality, cost and production objectives while simultaneously

maintaining positive relationships with subordinates and peers, to achieve all corporate goals.

LUDLOW MEDICAL TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, DIVISION OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL,

LaVergne, TN - Manufacturer of biomedical technology products

1996-2000

Medical Technical Services Manager

Facilitated implementation of new and existing product changes in a manufacturing environment serving

OEMs. Created engineering procedures and process improvement. Implemented product specifications

and initiated product changes. Worked closely with Quality Assurance department under AAMI, FDA and

GMP standards. Primary point of contact with OEMs on product/artwork changes. Negotiated between

vendors and customers for efficient production and delivery. Managed 3 technicians.

• Streamlined product specifications and production process.

• Significantly improved relations with OEMs to improve customer satisfaction and achieve repeat

business through excellent product management.

Medical Technical Services Supervisor

Meritoriously promoted to Technical Services Manager by making significant contributions to

achievement of ISO 9001 certification. Created product specifications and master records. Coordinated

artwork changes and created bills of material. Maintained master fields, product files, device master

records, and inventory documentation. Culled and transferred all accounts under $10,000 annual sales.

Consolidated divisional resources to focus manufacturing efforts of pre-wired medical devices.

• Teamed on development/implementation of Quality System procedures that achieved ISO 9001

certification.

• Trained 94 floor employees to meet ISO 9001 audit standards.

• Reduced training time by 30% through initiation of department procedure books and training of

lead workers.

• Initially hired as a Senior Quality Technician and promoted based on work performance.

EDUCATION

Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville TN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt

• AMA Management

• APICS Supply Chain Management

• Lean Manufacturing, 5S,

• OTOS, GENBA, TQM practices

• OSHA Safety Trainer - HAZCOM, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hearing Protection, Materials

Handling, Powered Industrial Trucks, PPE, Reporting

• EEOS, Labor Relations and Arbitration

Bachelor of Arts - HR; Management

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