Plant manager

WILLIAM T. (TIM) CHILDRESS **** ROSEBURG ROAD CUB RUN, KY 42729

270-***-**** **************@*****.***

Performance-Driven Plant Manufacturing Manager Start-Up Operations Specialist Program Management Lean Manufacturing

Dynamic, results-focused leader who exhibits proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Start-Up Operations, Team Building, Training / Development, Strategic Analysis / Planning, Profit / Loss, Change Management, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing optimization in alignment with a global company’s vision, values, and goals. Top performer who continually works to meet critical objectives to deliver quality and achieve excellence, and demonstrates skill with ISO 9001, ISO 9002, and TS16949; Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and Kanban Inventory Systems. Top performer who contributes sharp analytical abilities and superior attention-to-detail while applying expertise in Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerances, Experiments Design, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Methods Engineering, and Advanced Time Studies. Out-of-the-box thinker who seamlessly liaises among teams to establish, build, and maintain productive relationships to drive overall success.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Successfully led training of Lean Manufacturing concepts for D4 Consultants, including 5S, Problem Solving, Kaizen Blitz, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Setup Reduction, and Visual Work Place.

Reduced raw materials inventory from $1 million to $300,000 in 12 months via lucrative negotiations for Midwest Roll Forming, along with cohesively directing operations of a large-scale rafted mill program to reduce set up time by 70%.

Greenfield start-up plant with Roll Forming Corporation, successfully led start-up operations on time and under budget while additionally coordinating and leading comprehensive cross-functional team training / development for a Belgium sister company during an 11-week period.

Personally, negotiated the purchase price of $5 million in equipment and tooling across four different countries.

Seamlessly implemented Kaizen fast-track improvements to reduce set up time for roll and press cells by 70%.

Reduced Suntec’s plant-wide labor hours by 20% utilizing production teams focused on key bottleneck areas, and further led inventory and planning groups to reduce inventories from $2.1 million to $1.5 million within a 12- month period while maintaining a level of 97%+ on-time delivery during peak season.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Childress Family Farms 2009 – Present

Farm Manager

Capitalize on the opportunity to direct large-scale family farm operations consisting of 230 acres, including enhancing business operations by spearheading cost-reducing initiatives and streamlining processes designed to produce more profitable results.

Liquidated 130 acres of land to actively invest in more profitable livestock operations.

Reduced farming operations by eliminating grain production to focus on livestock and hay.

Purchased high-quality equipment and better grade of livestock for more efficient management.

Area Manager - (Contract 12 hr. shifts) Akebono Brake 2015

Led a team of 21 associates operating (2) Brake Modules consisting of (8) Hot presses, (3) Curing Ovens, and

(2) Finishing Lines producing 22,000 brake pads per shift.

D4 Consultants - Lean Manufacturing Trainer

Trained lean manufacturing concepts in 5S, Problem Solving, Kaizen Blitz, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work,

Setup Reduction, and Visual Work place. Companies Trained included: Autocar, Hartzell Fan, and Bert R. Huncilman.

Rittal Corporation Bert R. Huncilman & Sons, Inc. 2006 – 2009

Press / Manufacturing Manager

Strategically steered press and manufacturing operations, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing top-performing team members; coordinating implementation of Visual Manufacturing software to enhance operational efficiency and productivity; and continually improving product flow and logistics via comprehensive monitoring of incoming materials.

Recognized for manufacturing excellence by receiving TS16949 Certification.

Reduced workforce 12% via job consolidation using Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Reduced OT to 11% by using Cellular Manufacturing process within the weld and press areas.

Improved OTD to 98% by using Visual Manufacturing and implementing teams to monitor materials.

General Electric – Contractor (Consulting) 2006

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing a results-focused seven-member project team in coordinating and managing specifications, purchasing, and installation of equipment to successfully produce the new Zodiac washing machine.

Led manufacturing operations accounting for 1.25 million units built generating $250 million in sales.

International Profit Association (IPA) 2005

Senior Business Analyst

Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward representing full-service business consulting services for operational planning and evaluation for clients, including objectively assessing client’s business needs to develop strategies to achieve results.

Improved client’s existing operations, controlled costs, maintained positive cash flow, and accelerated profit growth.

Midwest Roll Forming & Manufacturing, Inc. 2002 – 2004

Director of Operations

Led targeted decision-making across high-volume profit / loss responsibilities for a $21-million roll forming operation for the trailer and garage door industries, including directing a team of 75 employees, 15 roll form lines, and 11 press brakes.

Achieved plant recertification to ISO-9002 in 2004.

Successfully reduced customer complaints by more than 70%.

Improved OTD from 37% to 97% and reduced change over time by 50%+.

Increased productivity to reduce OT from 17% to 3% while substantially increasing sales.

Spearheaded the implementation of a Visual Manufacturing System across three large-scale plants.

Roll Forming Corporation 2000 – 2002

Plant Manager

Maximized bottom-line performance within fast-paced plant operations, including directing this $12-million, 127,000-square-foot Greenfield start-up with on-time completion at $800,000 under budget. Drove business growth by recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing core engineering, support, maintenance, and production team members to attain objectives.

Obtained ISO 9000 certification for the new division.

Managed 100+ support and factory team members in KY.

Enhanced success by developing six team coordinators to meet goals.

Successfully relocated 11 products from sister company in Belgium to Indiana.

Successfully completed the only United States ROPS and FOPS Roll Forming Supplier Certification for John Deere and Caterpillar.

Suntec Industries, Inc. 1994 – 2000

Plant Manager

Directed fast-paced fuel oil pump assembly and machining plant operations employing 75 details-driven team members. Cost-effectively handled purchasing, quality, and scheduling of 40,000 castings per week for Aluminum Casting Processes (Milling, Lapping, Drilling, Cutting and Grinding), Steel Casting Processes (Pump and Nozzle Body Milling, Drilling and Tapping), and Powdered Metal Casting Processes (Milling, Lapping, Drilling, Cutting and Grinding).

Implemented employee bonus plan based on key plant goals and objectives.

Reduced labor hours by 50% by installing a new four-head cover screw machine.

Relocated machining operations from IL to KY to bring in 10 hourly positions and 10 machines.

Eliminated 2nd shift allowing for continuous product flow on one shift by installing snap ring / seal assembly machine.

Desa International Campbell Hausfeld 1991 – 1994

Manufacturing Engineer

Played a vital role in managing a Greenfield start-up operation for Desa with on-time and under-budget completion, including further building prototypes for researching new product development and product integrity boards for Campbell Hausfeld.

Successfully planned and executed comprehensive capital projects totaling $1.5 million.

Seamlessly moved Powerwinch product operations from Bridgeport, CN to Leitchfield operations.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology

Kosciusko County American Red Cross (Board of Directors)

American Society of Manufacturing Engineers Manufacturers Alliance Council

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Clark County Employee Relations Association

Barren County American Red Cross (Fundraising Chairman / Former Board Member)

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