BARRY HOLSTEIN

**** *** *** ***** ~ Cross Lanes, WV 25313

304-***-**** ~ acw2v4@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

Self-motivated Operations Manager with 20 years of experience fueling business success through organizational leadership and effective planning. Distinguished for achieving results through an ability to lead in a collaborative manner to meet or exceed key performance indicator (KPI) expectations. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, Charleston, WV

MS, Human Resources Management

WEST VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Montgomery, WV

BS, Industrial Technology

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

GESTAMP OCT 2015-PRESENT

Manufacturing Manager, South Charleston, WV

SCOPE: Manager of production department and ancillary activities.

ORGANIZATION: Global tier 1 automotive stamping operation headquartered in Spain with operations in North America, including South Charleston, WV.

Manage the day to day operations of the laser cut and assembly processes including supervision of over 250 Team Members.

TERRAQUIP CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS (dba Terramite) SEP 2013-OCT 2015 General Manager, Cross Lanes, WV

SCOPE: Full spectrum operations management including human resources, production, engineering, purchasing, safety, scheduling, quality, maintenance, facilities, and inventory management.

ORGANIZATION: Privately held manufacturer of compact construction equipment (e.g. backhoes) with $5 million in inventory and 60 employees.

Led a successful ERP (Global Shop Solutions) implementation.

Increased year-over-year production by 36% and achieved the highest production quarter in over 10 years.

SERVICE WIRE COMPANY JAN 2012–SEP 2013

Process Engineer & Maintenance Supervisor, Culloden, WV

SCOPE: Continuous improvement leadership, including project management.

ORGANIZATION: Privately held, multi-plant manufacturing organization established to produce electrical cable.

Implemented a preventative maintenance program and introduced asset management software

(Manager Plus) at all 3 plant locations (WV, AZ, TX).

Led process and product improvement efforts to reduce cost and improve product quality such as: determination of most cost effective ratio of materials for wire insulation while maintaining required performance; development of color standards and methods of analysis of insulation color; developed and tested methods of reducing copper wire OD while maintaining all UL and ASTM required specifications.

PROVIDENCE, LLC. JAN 2011–DEC 2013

Managing Member, Cross Lanes, WV

SCOPE: Provide consultative engagements in human resources, lean manufacturing, and quality control (ISO).

ORGANIZATION: Self-employed.

Organized and executed a 2 day Sustaining Lean conference where over 100 business leaders in the region attended sessions on both lean manufacturing and sustainability. Keynote speakers were executives from National Geographic and Interface Global. Barry Holstein Resume

BEBETTER HEALTH MAR 2009-DEC 2010

Director of Operations, Charleston, WV

SCOPE: Provide multi-state operational leadership in the areas of on-site health screening services, distribution & fulfillment, contact center, and data processing.

ORGANIZATION: Privately held wellness organization providing national health screening services to corporate clients such as Energizer, Edward Jones, and Patriot Coal.

Stabilized operations to exceed customer expectations through implementation of data tracking methods, individual performance management tools, and customer service procedure development.

Owner’s decision to focus on technology based services led to outsourcing of operations thereby eliminating my position.

NGK SPARK PLUGS, USA MAR 1997-MAR 2009

Manufacturing Manager, Sissonville, WV

SCOPE: During my tenure, was responsible for production, maintenance, human resources, and planning.

ORGANIZATION: Tier 1 global automotive supplier for GM, Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Chrysler.

Managed $12M department expense budget and consistently exceeded goals

Significant experience in lean principles such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Time Through (FTT), Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Visual Process Management, and Waste Reduction.

Leader in the implementation of TS16949 and ISO 14001. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. ARMY & ARMY RESERVES 1987-2008

Retired 1SG (E-8)

Assignments Include: Field Artillery Surveyor, Drill Sergeant, Ammunition Inspector, Platoon Sergeant

(Ammo), Instructor, Nuclear Biological Chemical Specialist (NBC), Sr. Drill Sergeant, Convoy Live Fire Range NCOIC, Civil Affairs Operator, and First Sergeant Awards Include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Army Commendation Medal x4, Army Achievement Medal x5, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal x2, Army Good Conduct Medal x2, Expert Rifleman Badge, Wheeled Vehicle Driver Badge Security Clearance: Secret

PROFFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INTERESTS

Bridgemont (BridgeValley) Community & Technical College Board of Governors: Vice Chair (2004* - 2012)

Adjunct Professor (2012 – 2014)

West Virginia Manufacturers Association (2003 – 2014) Government Affairs Committee

Board of Directors: Executive Committee

Kanawha Valley Area Industrial Managers

Cross Lanes Community Development Council

President / Incorporator (2014 – Present)

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing

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