Power Plant Six Sigma

MARK A. BOMZE

**** ******** ******* ***** ( Cornelius, North Carolina 28031

704-***-**** ( **********@***.***

MANAGEMENT - Production ( Manufacturing ( Field Engineer ( Operations

Hands-On Technical Expertise ( Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement (

Direct Line Supervision ( Product Development

Shipping Mgmt. ( Inventory ( Resource Optimization ( Quality Assurance (

Scheduling ( Work Flow Analysis ( Floor Lay Out

Data Collection/Analysis ( Troubleshooting (Strategic Planning ( Team

Leadership ( HR Functions ( Budgeting ( Cost Cutting

Proactive Resolutions ( Six Sigma Green Belt Certification ( Multiphase

Manufacturing Packaging ( Pick Packing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Daimler Trucks of North America, 11550 Statesville Blvd., Cleveland, NC

27013 ( 2012-Present

A closed UAW shop manufacturing class 8 trucks and military vehicles. This

ISO certified company is the largest producer of heavy-duty trucks in North

America and a leader in the modern international automobile industry.

Production Supervisor

While, working on second shift with 200+ Union employees in twelve teams

the following was accomplished:

. Daily problem solving techniques including; A3 problem solving, root

cause analysis, and end of the line review of quality.

. Review daily work in progress, material inventory/shortages and previous

shifts notes..

. Review manpower requirements for each shift based on worker attendance

and build mix.

. Review Time Link for accurate time-keeping in accordance with manpower

and hours-per-unit.

. Meet with Team Leaders 3 times daily to review floor safety, production:

quality, cost and delivery, employee morale and environmental issues.

. Tested and evaluated hourly applicants.

. Trained new hire supervisors and new team leaders.

. Review ways to reduce scrap in order to reduce material costs.

. Review and supervise standard work processes for accuracy and proper

implementation.

. Review continuous improvement plans to ensure they are reducing non-value

added processes and increasing value added processes.

. Perform 5S and PPE/Safety Gemba walks.

. Audit waste recycling to ensure company goals are being exceeded or met.

. Meet with senior management 3 times daily to report on the progress of

each operating unit and/or manpower, production and material needs.

DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, 12750 Merit Drive Suite 250; Dallas, TX 75251

( 2009-2012

A management consulting firm specializing in helping companies achieves

their objectives.

Engineering/Manufacturing Consultant

While, working as a Consultant with every level of management the following

was accomplished:

. Worked side by side with front line supervisors on the work floor to aid

them in becoming better supervisors.

. At a SE nuclear power plant, modified the existing maintenance dept.

operations and procedures to increase dept. functions by increasing the

number of jobs completed each day by 23%, reduced back log of PM schedule

by 18%, maintained high level of safety while reducing cost.

. At a NE nuclear power plant, modified the existing maintenance dept.

operations and procedures to increase dept. functions by increasing the

number of jobs completed each day by 17%, reduced back log of PM schedule

by 13%, maintain high level of safety, while reducing cost.

. At a SE trucking company, modified existing operations & procedures

enabling them to reduce costs and increase truck utilization by 18%.

. At a SW trucking company, modified existing operations & procedures

enabling them to reduce costs and increase truck utilization by 16%.

. Trained second shift supervisory staff.

. Collaborated with Executive and the Manufacturing Managers in helping

they identify challenges and the necessary changes needed.

. Implemented the use of Lean procedures, Six Sigma, Kaizan, KanBan events

and other manufacturing practices.

. Key designer of floor plan lay-out to achieve maximum efficiency and

minimum waste.

SMX CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina ( 2009

Contract agency specializing in business process.

Manufacturing/Engineering Consultant

AT International Paper, I accomplished the following:

. Slashed costs 14% via workstation upgrading and creating a parts

locating system.

. Decreased waste and rework 19% through implementing a QA/QC program.

. Increased production 18% while reducing overtime 23% via improved cross

training of personnel.

. Brought in Time Studies, Work Flow Procedures and multiple Six Sigma

processes, cutting costs by 15%.

. Recruited & supervised 75 workers on shifts in a multi-phase, bi-lingual

manufacturing operation.

. Lean Processes established and utilized.

. Lead Kaizan events.

. Upgraded assembly procedures, production speed and product quality while

cutting headcount.

. Supervised complete lifecycle of product from shipping/receiving, QC/QA,

equipment maintenance, inventory management and staff training.

. Utilized Continuous Improvement Methodology to maximize resources across

entire product lifecycle.

. Upgraded assembly procedures by use of six sigma and other techniques to

streamline production and reduce inefficiencies.

. Trained Supervisors and production staff on off shifts.

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INPRAX, Kings Mountain, North Carolina ( 2007-2008

US leader in providing 3rd party quality services including Manufacturing,

QA/QC, troubleshooting, project management.

Production Supervisor

. Supervised 125 employees within diverse departments in a multi-phase, bi-

lingual manufacturing operation at EDC, an affiliate of Sony Music.

. Managed staff specializing in the Automated and hand manufacturing,

packaging and shipment of CD and DVD.

. Managed shift with the highest production, fewest defects and earning

highest manufacturing percentage bonus.

. Managed shipping and warehouse operations, replication and printing of

raw and finished product.

. Used JD Edwards's software to effectively administer inventory and HR

functions such as scheduling and calculating man-hour requirements.

. Used Kronos payroll and time card system.

. Produced time and productivity studies for billing and payroll.

. Headed training of managers and hourly staff in cross functional team

development, which increased productivity 15% and profits by $250K.

. Directed multiple ISO: 9000. Lean, Kaizan, KanBan and Six Sigma

certification projects.

. Implemented user-friendly mfg. processes and continuous improvement

procedures for mgmt. to optimize resources and improve productivity.

Redesigned manufacturing floor lay out to maximize productivity.

CROSSCOM NATIONAL CORPORATION, Buffalo Grove, Illinois ( 2006-2007

Top tier one provider of innovative solutions and lifecycle management for

a wide range of products.

Field Engineer/Training Coordinator

Recommended by previous employer (Coinstar) to serve as a 3rd party to

oversee training and implementation across the US of previously

accomplished special projects.

. Teamed with Crosscom Project Managers in creating easy to understand

processes and procedures including requirements for man-hours, billing,

inventory management and P&L functions.

. Supported HR functions including recruiting, hiring and training field

technicians to properly install and maintain customer based equipment.

. Troubleshot and responded to technical questions, while supervising a

24/7 Help Line.

. Updated weekly Coinstar and Crosscom executive management on project

progress.

. Implemented and managed several mini-projects within Crosscom during

Coinstar project downtime.

. Worked with diverse clientele on need analysis, developing and training

personnel to satisfy project requirements.

. Upgraded hardware, software and multiple electronic and mechanical

devices across the US.

. Traveled extensively scheduling quick, effective installations within

tight deadlines.

. Increased profits by $265K by reducing project completion time and

improving staff cross functional training reducing the need for temps.

. Saved $97K by creating user-friendly processes that reduced man-hours and

better utilized existing staff.

. Implemented Time Studies, Work Flow Procedures and multiple Six Sigma

processes, cutting costs by 13%.

. Administered executive leadership and technical expertise training for a

major job shop company.

COINSTAR INC., Bellevue, Washington ( 1992-2006

A US leader in the manufacture, operation and maintenance of coin operated

vending machines.

Production Operations Manager

. Spearheaded a large multi-lingual multi-phase manufacturing operation and

union shop.

. Supervised/implemented assembly, painting, finishing, packing/shipping

and procurement of raw materials for the various vending machines.

. Supervised and trained a large multilingual and culturally divergent

staff.

. Promoted to East Coast loss Prevention Manager, responsible for detecting

and eliminating losses thru theft, production inefficiency and fraud.

. Lowered production backlog by 83.3% via improved scheduling and

interdepartmental communications, using Lean, Kaizan and KanBan.

. Earned production award for largest amount of equipment manufactured in

30 days.

. Slashed costs 60% via workstation upgrading and creating a parts location

system using continuous improvement systems.

. Decreased waste and rework 35% through implementing a QA/QC program.

. Increased production 44% while reducing overtime 75% via improved cross

training of personnel.

. Created the company training video and traveled across the US training

field personnel.

. Developed and installed inventory control system.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts ~ Business Associates ~ Engineering Technology

Management/Labor Studies Program

State University of New York, Old State University of New York, Farmingdale,

Westbury, NY NY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Computer/Electronic/Communic Six Sigma Green Belt Interview and Interrogation

ation Cert. Certified Techniques Cert.

Grumman Institute of Central Piedmont Community Wicklander-Zulawski &

Technology College Associates, Inc.

DTNA TOS Expert Lean Systems Continuous Improvement DTNA TOS+ Expert Lean

Training Training Systems Training

DTNA TOS University DTNA TOS University DTNA TOS University

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

CAD/Cam Systems, MS Office Suite, JD Edwards Inventory Software, Kronos

Time Keeping Software. Superuser in Time Link Timekeeping System, Superuser

of Personnel Action Forms.

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