Management Manager

Drexel L. Perry III

*** ******* *****, *********, ** 43723

Mobile: 330-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

Results oriented management career spanning 10+ years demonstrating year-over-year improvements in Process, Quality, Cost, and Delivery functions. Possess strong and decisive operational leadership with excellent analytical, organizational, team building, and planning skills. Maintain an uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit improvement. Effective technical and communication abilities. Champion manufacturing philosophy based on housekeeping (5s theory), takt time reductions (Time-to-Standard), continuous improvements (Kaizen), mistake proofing (Poka-Yoke), and single piece flow implementation (Thinking Lean).

Core knowledge and skill areas are:

Quality Assurance Management

Human Resource Management

Lean Manufacturing Practices

Change Management

Budgeting/Cost Controls

P&L Allocation

Capital Projects

Safety Standards/Compliance

Facilities/Operations Revamping

Visual Management Systems

Planning Systems Development

Process Simplification & Redesign

Operations Improvement

Workflow Planning

Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MPW Industrial Services April 2014 – Present

Production Manager

Responsible for supervising a multi-departmental operation of capital equipment at the corporate branch. Serve as the company’s internal process consultant for process development and efficiency improvements. Work within the sales and accounting divisions to help develop forecast projections and departmental budgets. Perform monthly financial reviews with department managers to discuss variances, cost reduction strategy and staffing requirements.

Selected Accomplishments:

Developed operational hierarchies within the individual Shops to add structure and develop a culture of responsibility and accountability.

Worked with the Engineering team to begin developing consistent standards on equipment components.

Worked within the Operations team to develop efficient production lines and assembly stations to begin streamlining manufacturing.

Broke down capital equipment construction process to smaller modules to pareto build cycles for analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Developed and implemented Safety and Quality programs to proactively approach observations during monthly review. Programs also permitted reactionary items and revised operational standards in accordance to incidents.

LAUREN MANUFACTURING April 2012 – April 2014

Production Manager

Responsible for managing 160,000 sq. ft. facility operating five business units and servicing over 200 customers. Actively supervise department supervisors and managers in production, quality, maintenance and engineering. Oversee strategic planning and visual systems development. Drive key performance indicators (KPI’s) to achieve operational goals. Drive initiatives in the management team and organization that contribute to long-term operational excellence.

Selected Accomplishments:

Assisted in developing visual management systems to monitor production takt times and production entry.

Identified and led projects to improve various aspects of production – including training, process improvements and new product implementation.

Achieved numerous performance goals by monitoring key production variables and making adjustments as needed.

Encouraged team involvement while leading work group projects and coaching kaizen events.

Identified Pareto’s in the manufacturing environment and production process. Initiative resulted in significant setup and scrap reductions.

COLEMAN RESEARCH GROUP, INC. July 2009 – Present

Process/Management Consultant

Evaluate company value streams and managerial practices to assist in overall improvement strategies. Work within a forum panel of executive experts to provide industry leading consulting services. Use collective knowledge and teamwork to build a more productive, efficient and competitive company.

Selected Accomplishments:

Developed positive relationships with many U.S. and International company leaders and assisted in informational and advisory support for their processes.

Developed and implemented unique process changes that were instrumental in the development of new product possibilities.

Successfully resolved quality related issues and assisted in specialized training and process techniques.

Consistently improved productivity and efficiency with clients through a variety of manufacturing practices.

Provided and aided in change management where applicable.

GERRESHEIMER CORPORATION September 2004 – January 2009

Production Manager (2006 – 2009)

Promoted to hold responsibility for quality, cost, productivity and delivery throughout the manufacturing process. Supervised multiple departments and worked with colleagues to build sustained growth through continuous improvement and lean principles. Conducted monthly reviews with Plant Management, Director of Operations, and VP’s covering keys areas such as P&L, goal attainment, cost reduction, variance analysis, and staffing needs.

Selected Accomplishments:

Increased on-time delivery from 84% to 96% through reduction of past due orders.

Reduced warehouse inventory by developing pull verse push systems and Kanban’s, which minimized overproduction and permitted better scheduling practices.

Minimized overtime assignments through sustained productivity and efficiency gains.

Presented and led scrap cullet project that successfully converted costly scrap waste into a recyclable profitable byproduct.

Successfully launched 22 new high volume products for the pharmaceutical industry.

Worked in tandem with engineering to procure progressive tooling capability and integrating automated processes.

Supervising Crew Leader (2005 – 2006), Crew Leader (2005 – 2005), Production Tech (2004 – 2005)

Built consistent records of achievement and advancement through increasingly responsible positions for a $30 million dollar division. Identified improvement opportunities and led production personal to attain company goals and standards. Coordinated 15 – 20 employees while operationally focusing on safety standards, quality and processes.

Selected Accomplishments:

Decreased set-up times 20% by implementing staging areas and prep tables.

Drove continuous productivity gains by reducing downtime and implementing internal standards for materials handling to the production lines.

Drove conversion from functional thinking problem solving to system thinking problem solving and assisted in continuous improvements and elevated engineering standards.

Served as a leader of the locations safety committee focusing on OSHA, ISO, and EPA standards.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware

Honors Graduate

Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASBA), Financial Management

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Honors Graduate

Cum Laude

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