Manager Six Sigma
Resume:
JEFFREY J. SLATER
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Innovative, profit oriented Senior Level Manager with demonstrated success
in delivering cost reductions and increased
revenues through process improvement, new product development and business
process design. Expertise in management
and implementation of complex corporate initiatives and successful
organizational integrations improving client
satisfaction in customer facing operations. Lean Certified, Black Belt
with solid experience in manufacturing, service and
transactional projects driving business objectives and customer needs.
Proven record of building a culture of continuous
improvement, focused on results and behaviors. Skilled at collaborating to
develop and implement strategic plans.
Key Strengths:
. Process Management and Strategy Development . Metrics, Dashboards,
and Balanced Scorecards
. Performance Systems and Project Tracking . Organizational
Development and Learning Systems
. Lean Six Sigma Training and Mentoring . Process Improvement
(DMAIC) and Design (DMADV)
. Process Excellence and Kaizen Methodologies . Innovation
Methodologies and Leading Change
LEADERSHIP Implemented Lean Six Sigma Globally - Canada, England, Mexico,
Poland, Germany, and France
Customer Relationship Management - Primary Wal-Mart Business Manager
and key accounts
2 New Facility Start-ups - Interviewing, hiring, training and
performance management
Global Projects - Performance, Learning and Project Management
Systems
Professional Book Reviews: Quality Press (ASQ) - Office Kaizen, Lean
Kaizen, VSM
College Instructor: Marketing, Supply Chain, Production and
Operations
APICS Instructor: Certified Supply Chain Professional, Production &
Inventory Control
CERTIFICATION ASQ - Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt (Master Black
Belt - in process)
Lean Office and Manufacturing - University of Michigan
SME - Lean Bronze Certification Exam (Silver - in process)
APICS - CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional; CIRM, Certified
Integrated Resource Management; and CPIM, Certified
Production and Inventory Management
ISM - Certified Purchasing Manager, CPM exam
EXPERIENCE Sonoco Products Hartsville, South Carolina
May 2007 - Current
Director Operating Excellence; Global Lean Six Sigma Manager; Senior
Productivity Manager
. Manage Global Lean Six Sigma projects, training and
development program
. CEO Executive Leadership Presentations - mentored,
lead and coordinated
. Manage implementation of Learning Management System
"MyLearning"
. Coordinate Customer Satisfaction Through Excellence
recognition for Lean Six Sigma
. Report productivity for Dow Sustainability Index -
Lean Six Sigma projects
. Trained and facilitated two gold Sonoco Performance
System sites
. Lead and facilitated cross divisional Lean, Six
Sigma, and Supply Chain projects
. Depot and Arsenal Executive Leadership Program
(DAELP) - UNC Chapel Hill
. Educational Sponsorship - L6S Certification programs
with Clemson and USC
. Created and implemented operational root cause
analysis training - Problem Solver
. Cultural Awareness Team Leader - Culture of
Innovation Event, broadcast globally
Owens Corning Toledo, Ohio December 2000
- May 2007
Director of Sourcing - Composites Solutions Business;
Lean Program Manager; Supply Chain Team Leader - Technology
Solutions
. Manage $900 million spend and 7 Commodity Leaders in
Composites Business
. Delivered Sourcing and Waste Elimination projects
totaling $23MM
. Identified and delivered Lean savings over $10MM
. Facilitated the first OC Lean Six Sigma project -
kaizen event: savings $860,000
. Cultured Stone Service Center Start-up - Improved
Service 17%
. Six Sigma SAFETY - Proactive behavior based approach
to reduce injuries
. Project Leader: Warehouse Management System
Deployments - $2MM
. SAP Certifications - Inventory, Delivery, Customer
Service, Pricing
Dole Foods Company Springfield, OH November 1997 -
June 1999
Director of Quality Assurance and Production, East Coast
. Managed Plant start-up of production and quality
assurance programs
o Executive Performance Reporting, quarterly
o Developing performance systems and metrics
o Hiring and training of team members and
capital equipment selection
. Achieved "Lowest customer complaint levels in company
history."
. Created and managed Customer Response System and
Regulatory Compliance
. Provided safety training and created safety audits
reducing injuries by 21%
Beatrice Foods Plant City, FL; St. Louis, MO
March 1995 - November 1997
Director Quality Assurance
. Created and lead Quality Assurance Programs for U.S.
Division
. Managed customers relationships: Wal-Mart, Kroger,
Hostess, Winn-Dixie
. Achieved two highest "Superior" A.I.B. ratings in 11-
year history
. Developed Customer Response System (CRS) and product
specifications (COA)
. Developed programs/trained personnel in HACCP, GMP
and Sanitary procedures
Nabisco Foods Houston, TX; Cary, NC; Pikeville, KY April
1991 - March 1995
Production Manager (Consolidated Biscuit) - Third Party
Operation
. Managed 7 supervisors responsible for 175 people in food manufacturing
. Established teams to identify and resolve packaging
issues - Savings $250,000
Manager Technical Services (Austin Quality Foods) - Third
Party Operation
. Lead technical support team to improve product
quality and temperature control issues
. Programmable Logic Controller weight control project;
lead scrap team saving $200,000
. Commercialized 7 new products including production
and labor cost estimates
Bakeshop Production Manager, Commercialization Specialist
. Responsible for indirect labor budget (74 employees),
purchasing and inventory of all production belting
totaling $1.5 Million per year
. Managed 2 supervisors responsible for three-shift
bakery operation and 72 union processors and
cleaners; facilitated new product commercialization
. Reduced production equipment expediting by $150,000
Frito-Lay, Inc. Kirkwood, NY; Modesto, CA January 1988 -
April 1991
Shift Supervisor, Product Safety Manager - New Facility Start-up
EDUCATION December 2000 Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio
Master of Business Administration
- Supply Chain Management - Graduate Project:
Eaton/Aeroquip - Internet Catalog
December 1987 Bowling Green State University Bowling
Green, Ohio
Bachelor of Business Administration Dean's List
- Management Information Systems
- Production and Operations Management
- Administrative Management
Student Government - Vice President; Board of Trustees -
Representative; Collegian of the Year;
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