Manager Project

john Roach

**** ******* ***** ( Stow, OH ***** 513-***-**** ( ****.******@*****.***

Personal Statement

> Excel in resolving challenges with innovative solutions, systems and

process improvements proven to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction

and the bottom line through the utilization of Lean/Six Sigma.

> Dedicated and experienced Leader with a passion for developing a high

performance team. I have a proven track record of developing and

maintaining an embedded safety culture.

> Offer leadership by example and hands on training. I have embraced that a

leader is not self-appointed - Leadership is earned from those who

follow.

Key Skills

Team Development & Training Project Management Logistics Management

Lean Implementation Plant Setup Fabrication

Excellent Communication Production Technical Writing

Skills Scheduling Expense Reduction

Quality Assurance - ISO 9001 SAP

Professional Experience

Schaeffler Group/LuK USA, Wooster, OH (Torque Converter Manufacturer)

Mar. 2012 - Present

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

. Facilitate Workshops to reduce changeover times, reduce unplanned

downtime, decrease cycle times, & eliminate non-value added steps in the

process.

. Offer consultation to executives and directors regarding strategic

planning goals and training needs.

. Train Team Members in Lean Manufacturing skills, Mind Mapping, & Hoshin.

. Project Leader for machine installs and work flow enhancements

Aerotek Staffing Agency, Independence, OH (Temp- to -hire at LuK USA)

Oct. 2011 - Mar. 2012

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

. Hands on implementation of 5s standards and best practices.

. Process Analysis and Road Map development.

. Training Lean Principles

JIT Manufacturing, Lebanon, OH (Corrugated Conversion company)

2010 - Apr. 2011

Lean Director

. Managed the daily production schedule, shipping, receiving, maintenance,

& lean implementation

. Authored and implemented SOP's & JSA's.

. Project manager for the install of new equipment and changed the layout

to increase the flow by 100%.

. Sales increased by 40% through productivity and efficiency increases.

. Working manager of maintenance on the equipment.

PrideStaff, Cincinnati, OH (Staffing Agency) 2010

Lean Consultant

. Contracted to evaluate and implement Lean Manufacturing culture for JIT

Manufacturing Co.

. Designed a progressive quality program for the client.

. Mentored several managers on quality and time management for the client.

. Conducted an OSHA safety audit and oversaw the necessary corrections.

McNichols Co., Cincinnati, OH (Steel Service Center) 2007-2010

Operations Manager

. Instrumental in transforming the company's global samples program into an

efficient cost saving tool for the growth of sales.

. Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it

possible to drastically reduce overtime and at the same time increased on-

time shipments to 99.4%. Led the team to achieve an error rate below

0.2%.

. Project Lead for the national implementation of 5s and Lean Visual

Factory Management.

. Effectively managed the associates daily requirements, inventory,

logistics, fabrication, and global samples program at a multi-million

dollar steel service center.

. Designed & implemented new fabrication techniques which led to several

large accounts.

. Participated in welding, fabricating, and shipping as necessary.

. Ensured the Associates training and certifications were completed and

documented.

Waltco Truck Equipment, Tallmadge, OH (Liftgate 1997-2007

Manufacturer)

Supervisor

. Supervised the metal processing, welding, assembly, outside process

painting, and logistics for the production of Aluminum Liftgates and

Aluminum platforms.

. Participated in the moving of the Aluminum Division from Burlington,

Wisconsin to Tallmadge, OH.

. Participated in welding and assembly as necessary.

. Developed and motivated employees to meet and exceed the customer demand.

. Led my team to a 30% increase in productivity in the Aluminum Products

Division through value stream mapping, kaizens and demand flow.

. Created several SOP's in the areas of safety and operations for the

entire company.

. My team exceeded 900 days accident free through daily safety messages and

frequent safety training sessions.

. As a member of the Lean/Demand Flow Technology team, I was project

manager on several occasions. One of our accomplishments was strategic

placement of fixtures and tools for the optimization of the team's

efforts.

. Quickly became a trusted advisor for team development ideas and

strategies.

Education

University of Akron 2006

Lean Mastery Certification- Understanding and practical application of Lean

Principles, Lean Tools and Lean Elements. Discussions of Six Sigma. Hands

on completion of value stream maps and Kaizons.

Kent State Stark 2005-2006

Certificate of Supervision- Which included: Team Basics, Problem Solving,

Interpersonal Communications, Changing Conflict into Collaboration,

Motivating Employees, & Managing Discipline.

National Institute of Technology 2001-2002

Personal Computer and Local Area Network Certification- Hands on technical

training in Computer building, repairing, networking, and programing. 960

hours of instruction and labs. Dean's List.

Professional References

Dave Quent Co-worker 330-***-****

Jim Ulm Co-worker 330-***-****

Len Marsden Former Manager 330-***-****

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