Donnie Postell

*** *** **** **** ********, NC ***56

704-***-****

Summary

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt with a record of success in the use of statistical and non-statistical tools to identify and eliminate root causes of defects. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and persuasive leader with cross-functional team building, communication, and interpersonal skills. Successful in developing systems, processes, and procedures to streamline operations.

Objective

To secure a management position where strengths in leadership, statistical analysis, and strategic planning will ensure bottom-line profitability and long-term growth.

Experience

LB Plastics, Inc. Mooresville, NC QC Manager 2015 – 2016

Reconstructed companies Quality System to be compliant to ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Revised operator Quality Audit system to ensure parts produced were within print specifications which included packaging and aesthetic definitions.

Maintained and ensure regulatory compliance to ASTM/ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001 testing requirements.

Provide quality assurance verification and records for water bath, flexural testing and heat reversion for Miami-Dade, ICC, Associated Labs, and Intertek third party testing laboratories.

Revised company Quality Policy and provide assessments of the overall quality of production and distribution processes.

Analyzed manufacturing processes and evaluated individual products for quality.

Monitor and conduct periodic calibration certification for critical to quality measuring equipment.

Island Forest Industrial, LLC, Lincolnton, NC Operations Manager 2013-2015

Revised and formulated a set of policies and guidelines to ensure daily operations align with the company’s quality goals and objectives.

Maintain better than 90% on-time deliveries by coordinating material purchases, production scheduling, and shipping activities.

Reduced tooling costs by 28% through improved process controls and improved preventative maintenance procedures.

Reduced labor costs by 15% through improved allocation of resources related to machine assignments necessary to execute production schedules, machine changeovers, and secondary operations.

Improved production efficiency through 5S projects, improved reporting, effective root cause analysis, and elimination of non-value added activities.

Audit operator performance to ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949:2009 Third Edition quality standards.

Additional responsibilities include supply chain management, accounts payable, payroll processing and reporting, and other human resource functions such as recruiting and benefits administration.

Bowen Machine Company, Inc., Gastonia, NC Quality Manager 2012-2013

Developed, implemented and maintained a Quality Plan to bring the companies Quality Management System in compliance to ISO 9001:2008 standards.

Completed successful surveillance audit for continued certification through Perry Johnson Registrars.

Provide leadership by establishing a Management Team and driving the group to plan actions related to key objectives and quality goals.

Facilitate weekly meeting to review results against Key Performance Indicators.

Provide leadership for the development of short-term and long-term business objectives and to develop action plans through continuous improvement methodology to achieve results.

Ensure work instructions were in place to for machine operation, equipment maintenance, and test equipment calibrations

Regal Rubber Company, Gastonia, NC Inventory Control Manager 2006-2011

Receive, store, and inventory goods and material in compliance to ISO-9000 standards.

Establish min/max inventory levels. Conduct weekly cycle counts and monthly inventories to maintain 99.5% accuracy.

Schedule delivery of goods to maintain 100% on-time delivery rating.

Ensure routine maintenance activities were completed to prevent equipment failures.

Schedule measuring equipment calibrations in compliance to ISO-9000 standards.

General Steel Drum Corporation, Charlotte, NC Manufacturing Director 2003-2006

Developed and implemented cross-functional work teams responsible for developing departmental goals and tracking goal performance.

Improved coating yield by 35% through Six Sigma Project which resulted in 37% reduction in solid waste and 64% reduction in liquid waste.

Improved production efficiency by 37% resulting in 28% reduction in labor cost.

Reduced mill supplies consumption by 23%.

Implemented safety program which improved plant safety performance to 0 lost time accidents.

Universal Stainless, Charlotte, NC Plant Manager 2002-2003

Managed a team of four supervisors and oversaw activities of more than 85 employees that included engineers, machine operators, welders, polishers, and material handlers.

Implemented lean manufacturing concepts across two product lines, increased production efficiency 35%.

Established KANBAN systems reduced manufacturing floor space by 36%, eliminated off-site warehouse resulting in $60k annual reduced operating expense.

Oversaw construction activities and directed successful relocation of operations into 76,000 square foot remodeled facility, reduced operating costs by 35%.

Directed diminishing workforce to complete successful transition of operations to Denver, CO.

Flair Filtration, Stanley, NC Production Manager 1998-2002

Managed a team of three supervisors and oversaw activities of more than 45 employees that included assemblers, machine operators, mig/tig welders, carpenters, powder coat painters, and material handlers.

Increased production efficiency by 27% through lean manufacturing techniques.

Increased on time delivery performance by 23%.

Increased manufacturing floor space by 52%.

Directed diminishing workforce to complete successful transition of operations to Ocala, Fl.

General Steel Drum Corporation, Charlotte, NC Production Manager 1986 - 1998

Managed a team of five department supervisors and oversaw the activities of more than 100 employees. Operations included automated and semi-automated forming machines such as welders, seamers, stamping/insertion presses, interior and exterior coating systems, and 5 stage washing systems. Finishing operations included screen printing, final assembly, United Nations coding, and loading trailers for delivery.

Managed the transportation fleet which included 10 trucks and 150 trailers with 10 delivery drivers.

Responsible for labor costs, transportation, capital expenditures, repair and maintenance, mill supplies, and safety budgets.

Facilitated cross-functional work teams that met weekly to review performance against goals for safety, quality, down time, production efficiency, and production output. Teams were trained on root cause analysis and developed action steps to correct and eliminate process variation.

Developed and implemented the daily production schedule in order to maintain a 99% on-time delivery rating.

Reduced labor costs by 32% and increased production capabilities by 36% through implementation of Lean Techniques such as Kanban, SMED, and Kaizen activities accompanied with documented work instructions.

Successfully achieved ISO 9000 certification through Underwriters Laboratories and was certified as Lead Quality Assessor.

Also founded and served as General Manager of Innovative Driver Services, a subsidiary of General Steel Drum Corporation in addition to duties as Production Manager.

Presented a 12 month Pro-forma P&L and Balance Sheet in order to secure an 80% borrowing base against receivables. Company was profitable within 3 months of operation.

Directed sales and recruiting activities to maintain a core of more than 200 available drivers, dispatchers, sales personnel, and safety management. Grew the business to two locations within 10 months.

Education

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, The Quality Group

Dr. Edwards Deming, Charlotte, NC Quality, Productivity, and Competitive Position,

North Carolina State University, Charlotte, NC Industrial Extension Service for Lean Manufacturing

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Forklift Driver, Train-the-Trainer,

Microsoft Office Professional, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), JD Edwards, QuickBooks, DBA, UAttend

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