David Lynn Wilson

*** ******** **** **. ******, SC 29672 864-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/LynnWilson86 acyywy@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Focused and capable Operations Manager with over 25 years of invaluable manufacturing, facilities management and distribution experience across public and private sectors. Strong leader and mentor with a keen ability to coach, mentor and develop staff to be productive and surpass organizational goals. Identifies business strengths and weaknesses in order to fuel turnaround opportunities, as well as design and deliver operative solutions. Able to effectively manage quality control using process engineering innovations. Able to skillfully manage budgets valued at as much as $350M annually. Now in search of a Plant Manager, Human Resource Manager, or other a leadership role that will allow for continued progression; targeting positions with a forward-thinking, innovative company that is poised for success.

Selected Highlights

Led operational growth and development, thus contributing to DesleeClama’s 22% increase in manufacturing performance

Implemented Lean Manufacturing efficacy and reduced labor costs by 12% also decreased changeover time, heightened efficiency by 14%, and improved quality by 51% using measures to improve accountability (DesleeClama)

Facilitated in multiple Project Management, Kaizen, and Rapid Improvement Events, thus achieving annualized labor productivity savings of over $900K (Fruit of the Loom)

Introduced a self-developed recruitment and training program with ReadySC and Tri-County Technical College, used for on-boarding and training qualified candidates (Tri-TechUSA)

Recognized as “Best Performance” and “Most Improved Plant” for 2005 (Fruit of the Loom)

Reduced Worker’s Compensation costs by $1.8M annually over the course of two years (Fruit of the Loom)

Achieved “Carolina Star” safety status from North Carolina OSHA, a feat achieved by 1% of state companies (UCO)

Reduced Workers’ Compensation costs by $771K per year over a six-year time frame (UCO)

Areas of expertise include P&L Management, Multi-Plant Operations, Start-Up, Turn-Key, Training & Development, Leadership, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and OSHA Safety, among others

Career Track

DESLEECLAMA, Inman, SC 2014 - 2016

Director of Operations

Drive daily functions for a leading global producer of knitted and woven textiles in the mattress industry; possesses the largest global footprint in the mattress textiles industry

Develop and leverage a plan to support the growth in import mattress fabrics from DesleeClama’s global footprint by negotiating the purchase of additional warehouse locations

Delivery aesthetically-pleasing, adaptable, innovative mattress cover solutions that appeal to a global client base

Manage P&L for $34M each year and all related functions for 170 Associates and nine direct reports

Foster and sustain manufacturing partnerships with Tempur-Sealy, Inc.

oEnsured DesleeClama passed the TS ISO 9001:2015 audit with Serta Simmons Bedding, Inc.

oDone in an effort to adhere to the company’s specifications and quality standards

Hire and train staff for the new DC and supply chain models

Managed manufacturing KPIs to handle quality, customer complaints, labor efficiency, WIP, waste and production reliability functions

Spearheaded a new employee-driven Safety Program that reduced OSHA incidents from sixteen to three in 2015

FRUIT OF THE LOOM, Leesburg, AL 2012 - 2014

General Manager

Oversaw operations for a yarn manufacturing facility staffed by 315 Associates including 17 direct reports.

Supervised a 24/7 four-shift schedule with weekly output of 2M pounds of multiple yarn SKUs, as well as an annual operating budget of $33M

Revitalized an underperforming facility to be the “Top Performance” and “Most Improved” plant in 2013

Improved operational metrics focused on safety, quality, delivery and cost control via the establishment of continuous improvement processes and a culture that welcomed change

Set into motion process improvements to heighten levels of communication and accountability, as well as reduce off-standard production units by 22% and bolster personnel morale

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TRI-TECHUSA, INC., Liberty, SC 2009 - 2012

Military Project Manager

Directed daily workflows for a private custom metals manufacturing company that produced specialized parts and equipment for the Department of Defense

Developed medical, aerospace and turnkey systems across multiple manufacturing industries; duties included engineering, machining, fabrication, assembly and product finishing

Played a pivotal role in arranging a relocation for the facility from Vermont to South Carolina

Crafted and introduced a new Human Resources policy, including a safety program, training processes, quality improvement efforts and accountability systems for the military contract business

Offered leadership in obtaining ISO9100 Certification while with company

KEOWEE BUILDING SOLUTIONS, INC., Seneca, SC 2006 - 2009

Owner

Founded and managed a full-scale commercial and residential Licensed General Contractor of high-end custom lake front homes

Fueled design, planning, scheduling, execution and quality control for all construction phases using over 150 sub-contractors to assist; also managed all business finances, e.g. estimation, budgets, payroll and accounting

Maintained zero OSHA Recordables across all sites during entire time in business

FRUIT OF THE LOOM, Rabun Gap, GA 2002 - 2006

General Manager

Ran all manufacturing production operations in a self-sustaining environment

Called upon co-generation, water processing, and wastewater treatment processes to complete functions

Handled P&L of $350M and all duties associated with overseeing a team of over 1K Associates and 32 direct supervisees

Garnered a notable 41.5% reduction in off quality using improvements in process engineering

Also reduced the facility’s accident and incident rate from 3.15 in 2003 with 18 incidents to 0.73 in 2006 with two only two incidents

UCO FABRICS, INC. (PREVIOUSLY FRUIT OF THE LOOM), Rockingham, NC 1996 - 2002

Director of Manufacturing

Ran all operational facets for a new denim textile manufacturing company with 275 staff members and reported to the company CEO, located in Belgium

Managed P&L of $68M and all additional duties across U.S. operations; established profit goals, quality levels and productions objectives to aspire to

Successfully converted the company benefit plan from a “fully insured” to “self-insured” one; yielded 11.5% in total cost savings

Created procedural improvements to boost the business from a commodity denim producer with one product for every two clients to a high-margin niche business in the fashion industry with 250 products per ~45 clients

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Wofford College (Milliken Scholar)

Courses, Army Officer Basic Course-Fort Knox KY and Advanced Officer Course, Fort Benning GA

Manager Development Program for Engineers, University of South Carolina College of Business Administration

Volunteer, Elder in Local Presbyterian Church

Member, Ride for Life Leadership Committee

Professional Development

Statistical Process Control Black Belt Management Lean Manufacturing OSHA Process Safety Management

Risk Management Certification Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers Management Development for Engineers Licensed General Contractor Military Leadership Training

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