Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
FRANK RAMSEY 423-***-****
Bristol, Tennessee 37620 ************@*******.***
Professional Summary
Driven plant manager offering extensive hands-on experience and a consistent track record in exceeding goals within manufacturing environment, fostering growth and delivering strong and sustainable gains. A self-starter with a proven ability to implement innovative solutions. Highly effective leadership and motivating skills support the development of cohesive teams in the collaborative achievement of strategic goals.
Core Competencies
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Supplier/Vendor Management
Cost Containment 5S
Efficiency Improvement Safety
Financial Analysis Verbal/Written Communications
Team Building Skills
Selected Career Achievements
Establish maintenance department and staff to solidify PM programs for CNC equipment.
Established energy conservation plan which reduced electrical costs by 28%.
Implement cost saving initiatives resulting in $40,000 annual savings in 2015.
Reduced purchasing costs at Bristol Compressors by $900,000 per year outsourcing component parts internationally.
Led the development and implementation of first continuous improvement team at Bristol Compressors, which reduced costs by $6,500,000 in the first quarter of 2005.
As Senior Shift Supervisor directed staff of 162, which included maintenance, inspection, supervision, and hourly employees.
Professional Experience
Consolidated Metco - Etowah, TN 10/12 - present
Leading supplier of wheel end products in the class 8 truck markets; specifically machining of cast iron brake drums at the Etowah facility
Plant Manager
Annual sales of $30,000,000
Established maintenance department and PM program
Identified cost saving opportunities that included productivity improvements and scrap reductions
Received MOQ awards from DTNA 3 consecutive years
Introduced a new product line at the Etowah facility to increase product offerings
Strongwell – Abingdon, Virginia 05/05 – 10/12
Leading domestic provider in fiberglass reinforced products. Manufacturing operations include pultrusion machines with various shapes and molds of varying sizes.
Plant Manager 6/1/07 – Present
Received Golden Award for Safety Excellence
o810 days without a LTA
Chartered continuous improvement program that produced
oRecycling program for cleaning solvents for an annual savings of $12,000
oSet-up procedures for all product lines to minimize scrap
oImproved set-up tools to minimize scrap
oWaste recovery improvements for an annual savings of $11,000
Reduced customer complaints 70%
Reduction of manufacturing support costs by 2.5%
Workforce realignment to reduce fixed costs by 23%
12% increased in machine efficiencies through tooling improvements and modifications
Production Manager May 05 – June 07
Led polymer concrete start-up operations within the Highlands Division.
oMonitored construction progress to ensure on-time start-up.
oInterviewed and identified lead team to begin training new employees.
oTransferred casting processes from Lenoir City Division to Highlands Division.
Developed Safety program specifically for polymer concrete.
Developed training program for casting and assembly operations.
Determine staffing requirements to meet customer demands.
Developed and monitored budgetary data to ensure goals and objectives being met.
Establish safety, training, and production goals and objectives.
Increased inventory turns for raw materials, which saved $250,000 annually
Bristol Compressors - Bristol, Virginia 1987 – 2005
Leading provider of reciprocating compressors both domestically and internationally. Manufacturing operations include boring, milling, CNC, grinding, and turning. Metals used in manufacturing operations include steel, cast iron, cast aluminum, forged aluminum, forged steel, powdered metal, and extruded plastics. Assembly operations include mechanical, electrical, welding, wash, paint, and final test/pack.
Continuous Improvement Team 10/04 – 05/05
Assist in developing and implementing processes and procedures for the continuous improvement team
Analyze financial reports for improvements in inventory control, product offerings and labor utilization
Assist all functions within the organization to realize cost improvements within existing products and new product introductions
Lead cost reduction initiatives in international component sourcing
Review cost accounting measures for manufacturing and assembly areas
Evaluate financial implications of management decisions
Senior Shift Supervisor 09/00 – 10/04
Led all functions within manufacturing on 3rd shift, which was comprised of 150 hourly employees and 12 salaried employees
Coordinated labor assignments to meet daily schedule and productivity goals
Utilized training and mentoring methods to empower supervisors and operators to perform job functions efficiently and effectively
Prioritized and allocated maintenance personnel within manufacturing to meet daily schedule requirements
Directed Quality Assurance personnel
Mediated human resource issues between operators, supervisors, and senior management
Assessed continuous improvement possibilities
Developed staffing models for various production levels
Assisted in the development of departmental operating budgets
Developed training guidelines to meet operating procedures within departments
Directly supervised two departments comprised of 43 operators and 1 team leader
Manufacturing Supervisor 10/91 – 09/00
Youngest employee to be promoted to supervisory role
Prepared and monitored departmental budget data on a weekly basis to ensure compliance to AOP
Prepared written commendations or corrective actions when necessary
Developed database to monitor operator productivity and quality performances
Allocated personnel to achieve desired productivity and quality standards
Machine Operator 10/87 – 10/91
Production, safety, and quality of ‘G’ crankshafts
Certified to operate lathes, drills, mills, and bores
Education
King College, Bristol, TN
Master of Business Administration
12/2004
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance – 5/2000
Accreditation: American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
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