Manager Sales
Resume:
SCOTT FLOWERS
Milan, Ohio, *****
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SUMMARY
Expert knowledge of lean principles, 5S, Kaizen, problem solving tools (PDCA, DMAIC), team initiatives, pareto, A3
and root cause analysis.
Production supervision, mid and senior level management.
Successfully designed and implemented health and safety programs, employee work practices, and work rules.
Experienced in consultative sales, marketing, outside sales, union management relations, sourcing and
purchasing.
Experienced in Work Cell design, layout, Industrial Engineering, and MOST.
Lead launch teams at both Inoac and Ventra. Integration of the new GM automated assembly cell at Inoac.
Redesigned blow mold machine trim knife which reduced labor costs by 10%. Improved Operator OOE as well as
equipment OEE.
Lead Kaizen event to layout new launch of the Nissan Murano line at Inoac including the integration of
automated Dukane Welder.
Worked with engineering teams at Inoac and Ventra on OEE and OOE improvements which included PLC
programming, troubleshooting, and Assembly cell redesign.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VENTRA PLASTICS SANDUSKY LIGHTING PLANT SANDUSKY, OH
Assembly Area Superintendent November 2014- March 2015
Originally employed as Continuous Improvement Supervisor
Promoted to Assembly Superintendent in January 2015.
Managed production of 940 Union employees.
Implemented a new OEE reporting system.
Focused on reduction of scrap. When I started employment our daily scrap was $40,000 per day.
Through reclaim efforts, operator efficiencies, and improvements our scrap decreased to $25,000 per
day.
Launched 5S initiatives throughout the facility.
Negotiated in good faith with the UAW for the benefit of the plant.
Managed assembly schedules as well as 28 production supervisors.
Launched OEE Continuous Improvement teams in all Assembly Departments.
ABC/ INOAC EXTERIOR SYSTEMS FREMONT, OH
Continuous Improvement Coordinator November 2013 – November 2014
Originally hired as a Production Supervisor. After 3 months promoted to Shift Manager ultimately Continuous
Improvement Coordinator.
Lead improvement teams throughout the facility focused on OOE and cost improvements.
Competed in Global Continuous Improvement competition. Finished first in USA engineering competition. Won
first place in North America in the production competition. Awarded a trip to Japan.
Cost savings from the improvement teams saved or avoided costs in excess of a million dollars per year.
Reduced scrap by 6% in Molding. Engaged employees creating team atmosphere and process ownership.
Lead Kaizen team to launch new product lines for GM, Honda, Ford, Nissan, and Mazda.
Assisted in development of Quality Systems to ensure TS compliance.
Worked with purchasing on improvements.
SCOTT FLOWERS INSURANCE AGENCY SANDUSKY, OH
Agency Owner March 2010 - AUGUST 2013
Managed the day-to-day operations of the business.
Developed core marketing strategies.
Recruiting and trained sales team of eight dedicated employees.
Prepared quarterly budgets to ensure the business was profitable.
Grew annual sales from $140,000 to over $800,000 in two years, which was an increase of 75%.
Responsible for human resources, accounts payable, and purchasing for the business.
TEAM RAY TECHNOLOGIES BELLEVUE, OH
General Manager November 2006 - March 2010
Managed day-to-day operations of engineering firm.
Recruited and managed up to 50 employees and sub contractors, which included: electrical engineers,
mechanical engineers, controls engineers, computer programmers, IT specialists, electricians, tool & die makers,
millwrights, pipe fitters, and general workers.
Responsible for all Human Resources and Labor Relations. Developed absenteeism program and employee
handbook.
Managed all group benefits, including medical. Handled all administration of medical claims.
Functioned as Project Manager, prepared all estimates using customized software systems which included all
labor hours, material lists, and project schedule. Developed Purchasing System to ensure projects remain on
budget.
Responsible for accounts payable and employee payroll for all employees including business ownership.
Developed relationships with BGSU, University of Toledo, Ohio Business College, Owens Technical Institute, and
Terra Community College to increase recruitment for specialized trades.
Grew sales from $270,000 to $1.8 million in 3 years.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY SANDUSKY, OH
Employee Coordinator August 1994- November 2006
Lead Negotiator for the UAW with an overall membership of over 5000 active and retired employees.
Developed and implemented new employee absentee program.
Negotiated the first Competitive Operating Agreement (COA) in the history of the Sandusky Plant ensuring its
viability until the facility could be sold.
Served as a member of Plant Operating and Steering Committee, UAW Safety Representative and Plant Safety
Committee.
Managed and resolved all OSHA related issues within the plant. Ensured plant safety guidelines and handbook
are adhered to. Served as UAW Quality Liaison.
Ensured all products met current quality standards and resolved all quality related issues.
Performed MOST analysis on 10 new product lines.
Trained employees on motion based time study techniques and lean manufacturing.
Worked to cut indirect labor costs where feasible. The direct to indirect workforce ratio was 3/1 upon entering
this position. Upon ratification of the COA the ratio was 7/1.
EDUCATION
MAYNARD PITTSBURGH, PA
HB Maynard- Maynard Operational Sequence Technique (MOST) Certification School
Motion Based Time Study
UNIVERSITY OF CORNELL BLACKLAKE, MI
Automotive Industrial Studies Certification
HARVARD SCHOOL OF LAW CAMBRIDGE, MA
Program on Negotiation- Certification, Interest Based Bargaining
SHINGO JAPANESE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Shingo Model of lean principles
5S, Lean Principles, Concepts, and Strategy
Mr. Osamu Murai
INOAC USA
VOLUNTEER WORK
Assist with Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Humane Society, March of Dimes and Habitat for
Humanity events.
Baseball, Football, and Basketball Coach
Started travel youth baseball program in Norwalk, Ohio
April 13, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
I am the Assembly and Decorating Manager of the Ventra Plastics Plant in Sandusky, Ohio, which is a large exterior
lighting supplier to Ford Motor Company and Nissan. I am writing this letter of recommendation for Scott Flowers
who started working with this company last year in the management role of multiple assembly departments
requiring high levels of responsibility.
Scott is known by his co-workers for his willingness to help anyone anytime that he is able and he has been
instrumental in helping institute, as well as propose, cost saving procedures for all of the departments he has been
responsible for. He is well organized, diligent in his paperwork, easily reachable, punctual, and very self-motivated.
Scott has assisted in the launch of several new vehicle programs recently in this Plant, and has proven himself to be
instrumental in bolstering his team’s performance in quality, safety, and productivity, all with a crew of personnel
who were largely new to our operations.
I would recommend your consideration of Scott for employment, and feel that he would be an excellent team player
and an invaluable asset to your organization.
Sincerely,
Jason J. Hacker
Jason J. Hacker
Assembly/Decorating Manager
Ventra Plastics Sandusky
Cell: 419-***-****
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