Manager Quality

Terrence Sorrell

***** ******* ****** ***** **. Cell: 281-***-****

Cypress, TX 77429 ***************@*****.***

Executive Summary

• Strategic and Results Driven Expert at executing manufacturing systems/processes &

Operational Excellence initiatives, while enhancing performance, improving quality,

reducing costs, and generating sustainable revenue/EBITDA gains.

• Plant Leader that executes Business Objectives while leveraging KPIs through Waste Elimination

and Six Sigma Methodologies.

• Highly Successful with Lean Transformations in Manufacturing Processes

• Skill at Managing Financial Turnarounds within Corporate Strategies

• Expert in Fabrication, Machining, Materials Management, & Assembly

• 300+ Kaizen Experience (Facilitated, Lead, or Team Member)

• Experience within ISO Regulated, FDA Regulated, & Union Environments

Core Qualifications

• Proven Plant Operations Leader • Waste Elimination

• P&L Management • Problem Resolution

• Major Capital Expenditure Planning & Management • Strategic Planning

• Multi-Plant Operations & Process Improvements • Cost Reduction

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt • Safety & Quality Driven

Professional Experience

Exterran Houston, TX March 2012 to present

Lean Manager

• Continuous Improvement Manager responsible for Cost Reductions & Process Improvements in

manufacturing operations that engineers, fabricates, & assembles natural gas compression

packages. Reporting to VP of Compression Manufacturing. Facilities generate over $500M in annual

revenue.

• Utilize Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies to drive culture change in associates while bridging

departmental gaps across Exterran’s Compression facilities.

• Implemented Audit Systems and Kaizen Sustainment Tracker as a Controls Method post Kaizens.

• Cross-Functional Kaizen Teams have implemented Process Improvements of $6M+ YTD 2014.

• Implemented Pipe Bending CNC Automation for Spool Fabrication in Houston Compression

Facilities that will net $4M+ Cost Savings for 2015. Project will roll across 5 additional facilities.

• Assists in developing annual budget for Compression Manufacturing

• Manages Capital Projects and New Technology Implementation

• Implemented 100+ Safety Observations through Cross-Functional Kaizen teams.

• Implementing Best Practices (Process Standardization) across multiple Compression facilities.

• Mentoring Exterran’s future leaders with LEAN through MEDP rotations.

• Responsible for Compression Roadmap which funnels Cost Savings Opportunities

• Kaizens aided in improved facility performance to tie for 2013 Best Performance in the Company

o Safety-Reduced TRIR from 1.74 to 1.03

o Improved On-Time Delivery from 56% to 98%

o Reduced Total cost per hour by 24% YOY

o Reduced Rework by 50% YOY

Teleflex Medical Asheboro, NC June 2010 to January 2012

Production Manager

• Effectively managed the 3 shift manufacturing operations of Anti-Microbial Catheters and

packaging of surgical kits in a FDA regulated facility that included 8 direct reports and 300+

associates to meet safety goals, quality standards, schedule attainment, and cost targets.

• Implemented KPI’s Quality, Cost, & Delivery to measure departments performance

• Led CAPA project that resulted in a 50% reduction of missing components from packaged kits in per

month average (4/mnth – 2010 to 2/mnth) while Teaming with Quality.

• Defined strategy and business plan for Packaging Department.

• Actively participated in all audits related to FDA, and ISO while being certified as a Lead Auditor.

• Partner with Quality & Engineering Departments and implemented new SOPs to ensure

all FDA, ISO, and related regulatory requirements are consistently met.

• Initiated Process Improvements that resulted in a productivity efficiency improvement of 21% (81% -

Aug 2010 to 98% - current 2012) utilizing the RCCM (Root Cause Countermeasure) approach.

• Managed Packaging Engineers with responsibility associated with all aspects of preventative

maintenance, calibrations, and equipment validations.

• Facilitated team meetings with Internal Materials team and External Supply Chain group to ensure

manufacturing priorities were effectively communicated.

• Assured positive work environment through Employee Roundtable discussions and weekly

departmental meetings that reinforced goal alignment and goal achievements.

• Flexed DL & IDL to meet monthly Absorption goals.

Danaher Springdale, AR Oct 2007 to June 2010

Value Stream Manager

Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Ensured optimal efficiency by implementing productivity improvements, cost controls, and necessary

training as manager of the Value Stream from raw materials through distribution.

• Executed Daily Management of KPI’s that aligned the forming, machining, and finishing areas of

manufacturing with facilities overall business plans.

• Developed and managed cost center budgets, employee objectives and performance

evaluations.

• Energy event resulting in savings of $1.1m. Dissected facility’s entire use of energy that included

utilities, raw materials, hazardous waste, & compressed air.

• Reduced Scrap PPM by 50% through implemented TPM Program.

• Lean conversion event resulting in $170k savings in labor & inventory.

• Led SMED that reduced Machining changeover time from 180 min avg. to 30 min.

• Facilitated monthly plant review with or other Danaher facilities.

• Achieved Danaher Master Black Belt certification in SMED (Quick Changeovers)

• Mentored lead associates in DBS to promote internal growth and reduce performance gaps.

• Cross-trained labor to maximize thru-up efficiency and enhance departmental flexibility

• Managed Production Schedule to meet TAKT time (Customer Demand)

Yamaha Newnan, GA Oct 2006 to Oct 2007

Welding Supervisor

Newnan, GA

• Managed the Welding Department in the manufacturing of golf carts, all terrain vehicles, and side by

side utility vehicles that utilized 32 robotic MIG welding stations and 25 manual welding stations.

• Consistently Reduced Shop Rework YOY while building Quality into the Welding Process.

• Facilitated new model launches which the Engineering, Product Design, and Quality departments.

• Reduced Welding Department DL by 34% through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Implemented Autonomous Maintenance program and reduced departmental quality defects.

• Monitored and managed training of each employee along with performance in their duties.

• Flexed Direct Labor & Indirect Direct Labor to remain consistent with Customer Demand.

• Implemented Safety Review Board that drove Action Plans for all Safety concerns or incidents.

Zep Products Atlanta, GA Oct 2004 to Oct

2005

Production Superintendent

• Directed the manufacturing processes of 5 chemical facilities that produced industrial cleaning agents,

aerosols, powders, insecticides, and liquids in batch processes.

• Reviewed Batch Production SOPs to assure compliance and quality of the product/process.

• Investigated procedural deviations to Root Cause and drove Action Plans to ensure Compliance

• Led Cross-Functional team that implemented “Frozen” Production Schedule and improved On-Time

Delivery by 50% (80 cases/hr. - 120 cases/hr.) in Aerosol Facility.

General Motors Doraville, GA Dec 1996 to Oct 2003

Production Supervisor

Skilled Trades Supervisor

• Directed skilled trades and production associates in 7 areas of the body shop that produced multiple

mini-vans on 1 production line.

• Audited ISO 9002 Quality procedures and standards.

• Executed Business Strategy in fast pace, high volume of Body Shop while producing 80 Minivans/hr.

• Managed area budget to ensure operating expense was being met.

• Managed the uptime of robotic, & manual welding stations, as well as, material handling robots.

Education

Georgia Southern University BS – Manufacturing (June 1993)

Member of 1989 & 1990 National Championship Teams – Football

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