John Livingstone

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Fonthill Ontario 289-***-**** (cell)

L0S1E1 acwpgz@r.postjobfree.com

O PERATIONS / L EAN / Q UALITY & C OST R EDUCTION

S UPERVISOR / M ANAGER

A process thinker with a continuous improvement focus and orientation. Demonstrated hands-on lean

analytical leader with an accomplished background in process transformation, project management, and

people development. Has expertise in identifying, facilitating, and implementing organizational lean

strategies and conversions, both operational and transactional. An expert in cost reduction training and

development and extended value stream management with collaborative and persuasive problem-solving

talent. Possess an ability to effectively manage people, processs, and product while reducing

operational costs.

Operations Management - Strategic Deployment Lean Transformations

Value Stream Mapping - Team Development Customer-Focused Quality Performance

Professional Experience

Bosch Rexroth - January 2016- August 2016 (Contracted Position)

Team Lead role in a hydraulic repair shop

Using the Lean methodology have made recommendations to improve repair turn around

time, scheduling methods and administrative functions

Responsible for safety, quality, repair throughput and delivery of repaired units

JMC Steel EnergeX Division 2011- 2015

Supervisory role in a pipe manufacturing forging and machining facility

Responsible for safety, quality, budgets and production targets

Einsteins Laminated Artwork 2009-2010

Consultant hands on type work in the areas of engineering, maintenance and the

manufacturing of picture frames for a distributor called Alphabet Photography

Using Lean concepts have made recommendations and implemented changes to improve

product throughput, process maintenance and waste elimination in all aspects of the business

Clares Harley Davidson 2009-2010

Worked in the parts department consulting with the manager on improving the flow of retail

parts to the customers and the improvement of inventory reduction

Performed motorcycle parts retail sales and made recommendations to the customers on

customization of their motorcycles and the purchases of the parts

TRW AUTOMOTIVE

Division Continuous Improvement Manager (Livonia Michigan) 2006-2008

Constructed and implemented a Divisional Continuous Improvement plan

Supported the Divisional Corporate Initiatives and Business Plans

Coached and mentored 11 plant LPOs (Lean Promotional Officers) across

3 Product Centers in 13 facilities (in 3 countries) and numerous Six Sigma Black Belts

Set Divisional Cost Reduction targets of over 8% of Manufacturing Controllable Costs

Monitored monthly results and built action plans to ensure all facilities stayed on target

Exceeded targets and achieved a Divisional annual savings of over $25,000,000

Product Centre Lean Manager (St. Catharines Ontario) 2002-2006

Constructed and implemented a plan for Product Centre Lean manufacturing

Implemented Corporate Initiatives and Business Plans across the Product Centre

Coached and mentored 5 plant LPOs and numerous Six Sigma Green Belts

Set Cost Reduction targets of over 6% of Manufacturing Controllable Costs

Monitored monthly results and built action plans to ensure all facilities stayed on target

Exceeded targets and achieved Product Centre annual savings of over $10,000,000

Lean Promotional Manager (St. Catharines Ontario) 1997-2002

Constructed and implemented a site specific plan for Lean manufacturing

Educated various support groups and departments on the Lean Methodology and facilitated

numerous Cost Reduction workshops (Kaizen Events)

Developed teams to foster implementation and accountability

Implemented Lean methods to new and existing product lines

Analyzed product lines for Cost savings opportunities

Cost Savings Program/ Quality Manager (Tillsonburg Ontario) 1995-1997

Introduced & developed a Lean Cost savings program

Developed an understanding of QS9000 throughout the plant

Improved Quality/Manufacturing relationships

Managed all aspects of the Quality Department (Customers and Suppliers and Staff)

Accelerated Lean Production Systems Manager/Facilitator (Global) 1994-1995

Worked with the Mackenzie & Shingijutsu consulting firms as the TRW rep facilitating

projects that lasted for four months in three of the TRW Divisions

Greenville North Carolina USA, Resolven South Wales UK, St. Catharines Canada

Manufacturing Area Manager (Tillsonburg Ontario) 1991-1994

Managed all areas of support to manufacturing

Developed Self Directed Work Teams

Improved Management/Work Team relations

Launched several new production lines

Introduced new programs ( TPM & Cost per Hundred)

Improved plant floor layouts

Reduced all cost center budgets by 5% year over year

Quality Supervisor (Tillsonburg Ontario) 1987-1991

Developed Quality systems for various product lines

Developed suppliers to a new level of Quality

Handled all customer audits & surveys

Supervised all Quality personnel

Education

Fanshawe College 1992-1995

Studied Industrial Management

Delhi Secondary School

Graduated with Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Additional Training

Ontario Government Level 2 Safety Training Safety North

Six Sigma Awareness TRW

Honda 5P Honda Canada

Lean Ergonomics Boot Camp Humatech

Value Stream Mapping Rother & Shook

Lean 100 Train the Trainer TBM (Toyota Based Mfg.)

Accelerated Lean Production Mackenzie

Team Leadership Zenger Miller

Lean Boot Camp Zenger Miller

Process Communication Management TRW (Tabi Kaeler)

Short Run SPC Fanshawe College

First Line Management Zenger Miller

SPC Train the Trainer G.M.I.

References available upon request

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