ERIC L. WHITE

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Raleigh, North Carolina 27614

513-***-****

acyvpi@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

A top performing manufacturing leader with vast experience in both small and large organizations. Results and goal-oriented with strong communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Proven track record in continuous improvement, value stream management, new product launches and people development. Strong leader and team player with an uncanny ability to influence others to exceed organizational goals and objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Cross Functional Teams

Plant Leadership

Communications

People Development

Continuous Improvement

Lean – Value Stream

New Product Introduction

Quality Assurance/ISO 9001

Equipment Procurement

Contractor Management

EHS

Budgeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POLE ZERO CORPORATION, West Chester, Ohio (A DOVER COMPANY)

Production Manager (Class III Electronics) 2011 - 2016

Responsible for hiring and assimilation of team members, implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and cost savings projects to achieve organization Key Results Indicators(KRI).

Established operational standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety and on-time delivery of assigned groups. Frequently interfaced with outside Suppliers and Contractors.

Lead and develop Production Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and Production Planner to achieve organization goals. Works with GM, Directors, PLM, HR, Design and Quality Engineers.

Charter member of company Continuous Improvement Team. Initiated and supported process oriented initiatives which resulted in reduction of lead times by 50% and waste reduction of over 2M.

BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH, Cincinnati, Ohio

Founder and Senior Pastor 2002 - 2016

Responsible for providing leadership and vision for local church which include, directing plans for ministry, church growth and fine-tuning the church structure based on the team philosophy of ministry.

Established a vibrant 501-C3 organization in accordance to state and federal guidelines.

Trained and coached staff of 6 to implement programs and oversee organization effectiveness.

Established 1-year school to strengthen men and women in their spiritual growth.

3M PRECISION OPTICS, Cincinnati, Ohio, Formerly Corning Precision Lens/U.S. Precision Lens

Manufacturing Manager/Advisor – FCF Product Team 1995 - 2005

Responsible for a $17M annual budget, 226 employees and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce MFG costs. Responsible for Injection Molding, Coat, Paint and Assembly processes.

Led/sponsored 8 Six Sigma Green Belt projects resulting in a cost saving of $4.1MM.

Improved production yields to 96% resulting in shipments of 12,000 parts to 15,200 a day

Developed skill workforce under intense organizational change. 94% employees cross trained and 100% had Individual Development Plans.

Served on Organizational Leadership Group, Quality, Safety and Diversity Teams.

Manufacturing Manager/Advisor MME AB

Responsible for a $13M annual budget, 160 associates and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce MFG costs.

Restored morale and productivity of faltering department. Implemented lean/cellular MFG to meet increased market demand resulting in shipments from 11,000 parts per day to 15,000 per day.

Department lead in the design and implementation of analytical training program that reduced training time by 60% while achieving world class quality of 369 PPM defective.

Led Six Sigma Green Belt project to convert from 7-day to a 5-day work schedule which saved $2. 3M annually.

Manufacturing Leader of company EHS team. (Environmental Health and Safety)

Department Manager/ R&D Start Up Special Products

Responsible for $2MM annual budget, leadership and development of 50 high skilled employees and initial production of all new products within the organization.

Led and coordinated a manufacturing operational redesign resulting in 1.9 MM savings in operating cost while increasing daily throughput by 30% and achieving record sales of 13MM.

Selected as key team member in development of organization’s new product introduction resulting in conception to market time reduction of 50%.

Led company - wide Fine Arts Campaign in 1999 exceeding previous year’s donations.

Selected from among peers to facilitate leadership courses and Total Quality classes.

United States Army 1988 - 1995

Served eight years as a Commissioned Officer in numerous leadership roles culminating as a Company Commander responsible for morale, welfare and training of 151 soldiers. Additionally, responsible for the accountability, operation, maintenance and deployment of 71 tactical vehicles and associated equipment worth 35.8 million dollars.

Rated best company commander out of 20 by senior leadership.

Unprecedented induction of 7 soldiers into the distinguished SGT Audie Murphy Club.

Served with distinction and honor receiving numerous awards, medals and recommendations

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology (Electronics)

N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC

R.O.T.C. Distinguished Military Graduate

Bachelor and Masters of Theology

Christian Life School of Theology, Columbus Georgia

Communications Officer Basic and Advance Courses

Combined Arms and Services Staff School

Zenger Miller Team Leader Certification and New Hire Instructor

United Way Leadership Development Program Graduate

Certified in Lean Facilitation

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, ERP systems

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