Michael R. Moore
*** ***** ******* ***** *** **-*02( Murfreesboro, TN 37128
*******.*****@****.*** ( 615-***-****
Profit Driven Quality & Operations Engineer
Driving Profit through Continuous Improvement
Summary
Accomplished Quality & Operations Engineer with comprehensive and
progressive Engineering leadership experience with top tier Fortune 500
companies. Change agent who spearheads Six-Sigma continuous improvement
projects resulting in savings exceeding $5MM. Innovative engineering and
process management strategist with a proven ability to understand and meet
the full scope of organizations goals. Offers demonstrated success in
change management, vendor relationship management and serves as a supply
chain technical resource. Proven record of accomplishment in the evaluation
of production processes, identification of cost savings, reduction of
redundancy and maximization of inventory and floor space while producing
superior quality products in the most efficient manner possible.
Areas of Expertise
Manufacturing Engineering Six Sigma Continuous Improvement
Total Quality Management Methodology
Lean Manufacturing Product Development Innovation Management
Production Management
Professional Experience
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (Nissan Facility) - Smyrna, TN
7/2012 - 6/2014
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics delivers innovative and sustainable global
shipping and logistics solutions for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy
equipment and specialized cargo.
Production Supervisor
Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and directing hourly work
force for end of line and offline installations.
Positive results:
. Led and exceeded manufacturing results by communicating job
expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising individual
performance.
. Ensured that established operating procedures were followed for all
department functions and processes.
. Managed off line installs including illuminated kick plates, ground
lighting, and DVD headrest for various Nissan and Infinity vehicles.
. Maintained staffing by selecting, training and developing personal
growth opportunities.
Trane Ingersoll-Rand - Clarksville, TN
8/2010 - 3/2012
As part of Ingersoll Rand's climate solutions sector, Trane is the leader
in providing energy efficient commercial heating ventilation air
conditioning systems (HVAC).
Production Leader
Managed unionized hourly work force including assemblers and CNC operators
to manufacture Voyager II and Voyager III HVAC units. Duties also included
ensuring all safety and quality guidelines are followed, each operation was
performed within cycle time.
Positive results:
. Served as the product line representative on the Clarksville
operations and product business team.
. Coordinate production assignments and other activities for the
production teams
. Identify problems and opportunities and implement solutions relating
to quality, safety, productivity and cost improvements
. Establishing a strong culture of safety through effective
communication during each start up/end of the shift meetings with zero
recordables and no lost workdays. Following up on all reported "near
misses" and initiating corrective action whenever possible.
Maintain a positive labor relations environment with zero union grievances
through effective leadership and understanding union concerns
Asurion - Smyrna, TN 11/2006
- 6/2010
Considered a global leader in technology protection, provides product
protection at an affordable price.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Accountable for evaluating overall processes and implementing productivity
and quality improvements where necessary. Tasks included applying Six
Sigma methodology for product improvements, utilizing lean tools to reduce
cycle time, improve quality and increase productivity and drive measurable
productivity and flow improvements.
Positive results:
. Improved the evaluation process for remanufactured cell phone LEDs and
other components resulting in over $650K in annual savings.
. Initiated continuous improvement processes for all manufacturing
areas.
. Improved effectiveness by redeveloping the Returns Management cell
layout resulting in a 15% increase in product workflow efficiency
Monitored process performance using metrics and personal management,
verifying impact of continuous improvement efforts.
General Electric - Duluth, GA
8/2001 - 9/2006
A global infrastructure, finance and media company that has taken on the
world's toughest challenges for 130 years.
Operations Leader
Managed 40+ CNC operators, Quality Inspectors and Polishers to manufacture
airfoil blades for gas turbines including scheduling employee assignments
on a daily basis, scheduling training, evaluating employee performance and
disciplining employees when needed to maximize efficiency and ensure on
time delivery
Positive results:
. Received GEAR Award for completion of a Six Sigma project, reducing
daily usage of abrasive belts by 50%, resulting in variable cost
savings of $200K.
. Completed a Six Sigma project, resulting in savings of $74K in COQ by
implementing a minimum tip height gage for polisher inspection in the
identification of tool marks to eliminate final inspection rework.
. Completed Six Sigma projects and several process improvement projects,
resulting in over $390K in plant cost savings.
Education & Professional Development
Master of Science (MS), Management of Technology (MBA)
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineer
Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN
Exceptional References Available upon Request