Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Lance Williams
Andover, KS ****2
Lance Williams
Summary
** ***** *********** ********** ** a manufacturing environment. Expert continuous improvement, planning, budgeting, scheduling, training, leading, and management skills. In-depth knowledge of diverse areas of manufacturing, including machining, fabrication, large scale assemblies, plastic injection molding, painting, production scheduling, maintenance and facilities. Special focus on continuous improvement strategies, methods, and training.
Experience
2013-Present CNHi Wichita, KS
North America World Class Manufacturing Director for AM/PM/WO
Director of strategies for the implementation of continuous improvement methodology for 11 plants in North America
Developed and trained infrastructure for continuous improvement activities for all North American plants
Designed and implemented methodology for Autonomous and Professional Maintenance Pillars of WCM
Professional Maintenance/ World Class Manufacturing Expansion auditor for FCA, FPT, Magnetti Mareli, Iveco, CNHi,
Developed standards for bi-yearly World Class Manufacturing audits across all North American plants
Approve and implement Best Practices for 64 plants
Introduced project strategies for individual plants to reduce losses due to NVAA, unbalancing, breakdowns, etc. using Kaizen, 5G, 5W1H, SMP, and other WCM tools
Facilitated multiple CI workshops for 11 plants for training in AM, PM WCM methodology
Developed Continuous Improvement Competency Models for North America to ensure continuity for new leaders
Developed Growth and Knowledge criteria to increase rigor of continuous improvement activities in North America plants
2009-2013 CNHi Wichita, KS
Facilities/Maintenance Manager/ WCM Pillar Leader
Managed and Directed $2MM+/year Plant Capital Budget for all projects from 2009-2011
Recaptured $190,000 annually through forklift reduction plan by consolidating needs of plant personnel and rebalancing of work load
Director for maintenance staff of 15 and multiple contractors over 3 shifts that maintained equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Developed and implemented strategies for AM/PM Pillars of World Class Manufacturing for the Wichita Production facility that resulted in savings of over $430,000
Facilitated, coordinated, and maintained the leading PM program for all North American plants in CNHi.
Developed and Directed strategies to eliminate losses due to machine breakdowns by 90% over 3 years
Increased OEE by 12% on all plant machinery by eliminating breakdown losses due to lack of PM's from 2011-2013 for an overall plant OEE of 84%
Reduced MTTR 36% by implementing 5S, Quick and Standard Kaizens, and team development
Directed team projects that resulted in MTBF over 7000 hours by eliminating breakdown losses due to lack of PM and AM activity.
Reduced average contract expenses by 20% through aggressive negotiations with vendors.
Reduced overtime by 60% by implementing aggressive root cause analysis on all breakdowns, increasing effective PM's, and restructured maintenance team eliminating need for backfilling positions due to attrition
2008-2009 CNHi Wichita, KS
Production Supervisor
Managed 42 production employees in production operations for high range skid and track steer construction equipment.
Developed and implemented cross-training matrix to increase employee skill level and utilization.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules that continuously sustained level of productivity of 22% over target.
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.
2006- 2008 Wheeled Coach Manufacturing Winter Park, FL
Van Line Value Stream Manager
Managed 45 employees, including supervisors, for the assembly production of ambulances
Implemented Collins Production System for lean manufacturing on van type ambulance assembly operation.
Reduced WIP levels 66% and increased vehicle throughput 37% by implementing continuous improvement efforts.
Chaired Kaizen team projects regarding continuous improvement efforts resulting in $675K savings and increased cash flow
Developed and implemented Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Moral boards for all production departments.
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
2005- 2006 Wheeled Coach Manufacturing Hutchinson, KS
Van Line Value Stream Manager
Managed 48 employees manufacturing van type ambulances.
Designed production flow for van type ambulances.
Instrumental in writing, implementing, and maintaining work instructions for ISO 9001
Chaired Kaizen team projects regarding continuous improvement efforts resulting in $120K savings
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
2004–2005 Textron Fastening Systems Greenville, MS
Business Unit Manager
Assisted in start-up of facility.
Managed 40 + employees in a fast-paced high volume production facility.
Initiated and executed Cellular Manufacturing through demand flow.
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.
Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis
2002–2004 Northern Technologies Pocahontas, AR
Manufacturing Manager
Managed 40 employees including 2 department managers and three shift supervisors in a plastic injection molding operation.
Facilitated and coordinated a focused 9 month effort to increase employee/machine utilization by 42%.
Championed cost savings improvements, including 22% reduction in inventory levels and a 30% increase in OEE.
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Championed quality initiatives.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
2000–2002 Northern Technologies Pocahontas, AR
Production Control Manager
Trained in scheduling and managing all production machinery and employees.
Provided on time delivery while managing inventory levels to a minimum and meeting customer requirements.
Trained in all areas pertaining to production and production processes.
Expedited productivity efficiently due to requirement changes.
Education
2006-2008 University of Phoenix Wichita, KS
1993-2000 Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR
1991–1992 Crowley’s Ridge College Paragould, AR
Skills:
Professional and Autonomous Maintenance, Workplace Organization, Production Line Management, SMAT, Inventory Management, 5 Why Root Cause Analysis, 5W1H, KanBan, SQDCM, MRP, ISO, PDCA, OEE, MTBF, MTTR, MTTr, CMMS, Data analysis, Microsoft Office, SAP
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