R Joe DeVoy
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Summary of qualifications: Cross functional team facilitation, lean transformation leader, maintenance group leader and production leader, and change driver with over $80M in quantified savings.
Expert / coach level in following skills: Kaizen, SMED, TPM, Daily management (KPI), A3 Problem solving, Standardized work, Leader Standard Work, VSM, and other TPS concepts.
Six Sigma Black Belt Certified through Purdue University
WORK HISTORY
2014 AstraZeneca Mount Vernon IN – OPEX / Lean Sigma Manager
2014 Aleris Aluminum Inc Lewisport KY
Lewisport Location Lean Manufacturing Leader. 800 Employee location
Responsible for the development, training, and implementation of : TPM, Kaizen events, 5s, DM (KPI all levels), VSM, Strategic A3 planning and development, PS (problem solving A3’s), Lean Training / Group Facilitation, Corporate initiative alignment and proliferation of strategic initiatives, Project Management, follow through, and reporting.
Coach leadership on lean priorities and drive results based on directives
Develop and mentor Lean capability at all levels of organization
2014 YTD: Led two Kaizen events addressing fatality potential in two key production areas. Facilitated the team efforts to develop low cost high return solutions. These events are explained in greater detail in the visual portfolio. $400k potential annual savings in reduced scrap.
2014 YTD: Worked with the Lead Team to create an extensive yet efficient visual management system at the plant level with clear standards based on the KPI’s for each department.
2014 YTD: Created multiple lean training modules that have a realistic balance of theory and action steps.
2014 YTD: Identified the Facility, and have began building the ALC (Aleris Learning Center). To be complete 6/1/2014
2014 YTD: Developing the TPM program for the Lewisport plant. When complete, this program will be proliferated to the other nine US plants.
2004
to
2014
Alcoa Aluminum Inc.
Newburgh IN
Maintenance Group leader - January 2012 to 2014
Lead and direct 85 maintenance employees including Mechanics, Electricians, and Facilities Maintenance mechanics and 5 salaried supervisors. YTD have increased PM compliance from 60% to %80, reduced unplanned production downtime by 4.5% resulting in $2M in savings (SMED Concepts and reliability improvements)
YTD 5 floor level process Kaizen events held resulting in $100k savings
YTD installed department and floor level daily management systems. Emergency part orders reduced by %75.
Use SAP, DVR, Oracle CMMS, and internal management systems to insure daily KPI performance
Leader of A3 problem solving activities resulting in over $100k savings and increased A3 problem solving per supervisor by %33.
Plant level Lean Specialist - 2010 to 2012
Increased Kaizen event execution and sustainment from 40% to 95% yielding $14M in savings
Simplified the 5s implementation process by creating a standardized approach. Coached the process in 15 areas resulting in $400k inventory reduction
Implemented Leader standard work for operations and maintenance resulting in increased sustainability and accountability for all levels of management.
Managed OPEX implementation to 100% for multiple protocols. Drove completion of all requirements, insured all audits completed on time, reported all findings to corporate OPEX auditors.
Lean Instructor at the North American Center of Excellence in Davenport IA – 2009 / 2010
Lead, directed, and coached the lean transformation of 8 satellite plants focusing on TPS/ABS resulting in over $3M in savings
Regularly facilitated group training including simulations for pull systems, standardized work, communication, and others.
Lead a corporate group of lean professionals to standardize a TPM approach and assessment method that is still used today.
Have advanced people skills and the ability to hold the attention of a group as well as engage and lead them to success.
Ingot TPM Coordinator / Rolling ABS Lean specialist – 2006 to 2009
Kicked off TPM on 5 production centers increasing OEE by 3% and thousands of level 1 repairs completed.
Developed and completed the Ingot A.B.S. learning center where lean manufacturing is taught at floor level.
Developed, organized, and worked with Industrial Contractors to build the Rolling Training Center.
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 2004 to 2006
Began as the afternoon shift supervisor for Ingot facility maintenance and part time operational services. Specialized in the rebuilding and maintaining of refractory furnaces. Supervised all other building and grounds maintenance including heavy equipment, industrial cleaning and vacuuming, and environmental maintenance. Maintained an outstanding safety performance record.
Promoted to dayshift Supervisor. Duties were as described above as well as administrative duties including time keeping, attendance tracking, job planning and completion and material ordering. Directly responsible for the safety and productivity of a 26 to 36 person crew that worked 24 -7-365.
Voluntarily introduced 5s and daily meetings
Aug 2002
to
Dec 2004
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) – Production Team Member
Started as a welder and assembler in Body Weld
Participated in many voluntary lean seminars on kaizen, 5s, kanban systems, and quality assurance
Due to high performance ratings, was promoted to the body fit line in assembly
Jul 1995
to
Aug 2002
Journeyman Carpenter
SIDC JATC - Local 90
Evansville IN 47710
Built a culture of trust, hard work, safety, and deadline based productivity.
Successfully served a four year apprenticeship specializing in Welding, print reading, building layout and construction, acoustic methods, and finish carpentry.
Able to operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers etc.
Crew foreman with 5 - 20 direct reports
EDUCATION
1997
OCU
Oakland City IN
Bachelors Degree – Organizational Management
Business courses, behavioral sciences, and management principles. 3.75 GPA
1997
2009
Ivy Tech
Evansville IN
Associates Degree - Technical Studies
AOMC Lean certification
Pittsburgh PA
Industry Certified in Lean development, training, implementation, and execution.
MEMBERSHIPS
Volunteer clock keeper for the Old Vanderburgh County courthouse. Have done this for 20 years.
SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
Proficient in Windows 7 with excellent computer skills.
REFERENCES
Jeff France
Senior HR Representative
Alcoa Inc. Warrick Operations
email: ****.******@*****.***
Terry Capper
ABS / TPM Lean Specialist, NA COE Manager
Alcoa Inc. Davenport Works
email: *****.******@*****.***
Vance Fergason
Corporate Safety Manager
JW Aluminum Russellville AK
Email: *************@**********.***