RAYBURN KEITH RICHARDSON

*** ******* *****, ************, ** 37128

615-***-**** / ad3dsd@r.postjobfree.com / linkedin.com/richardsonkeith

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Results-oriented leader with over 20 years of hands-on success in high paced automotive OEM manufacturing and engineer-to-order assembly operations. Strength with championing change, driving growth, improving quality, reducing operating costs, international trade and exceeding customer expectations. Consistently recognized for ability to negotiate with suppliers, employee empowerment, manufacturing process design, technical, and business skills. Reported to General Manager or VP for the last 10 years. Passion for implementing lean processes and talent development. Expertise includes:

Finance Literacy, Cross Cultural, Safety, Coaching, Quality

Manufacturing Strategy, Supply Chain, Diagnostics, Process Design, Product Design for Manufacturing, ISO, PFMEA, Inventory Control, Measurement and Gauging

Lean Expert, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Black Belt, 8D Analysis, Cooperation, Empowerment, Operational Efficiency, Mergers and Acquisitions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JR Automation, Nashville, TN

Global supplier that designs, builds, and integrates advanced automation solutions

Operations Manager

2019 – Present

Provide leadership and direction that support corporate goals for manufacturing, budgeting, customer satisfaction, quality, and a safe work environment. Consistently challenging each aspect of the operational process to improve operational efficiency and reduce the days to power on equipment. Implemented a review process to enhance, empower, and refine the existing operation to improve the overall skill of the team.

Implemented processes and procedures to reduce Days to Power-On through design reviews, assembly SSOW’s, and vendor capability identification

oReduced days to power for customized machines from 120 days to less than 90 days, 26.8% reduction, through outsourcing subassemblies and quick turn machining processes. Resulted in reduced staging area, improved craftsmanship and scheduling. Largest saving initiative for organization in FY2021 over $775,000 annually.

oReduced travel time between facilities through vending machine, improved tool which yielded $90,000 annual savings

Managed floor space capacity, attended design reviews, supported applications during quoting process, implemented safety processes during Covid, coach and set expectations for Build, Electrical and Fluid power departments

Can-Do National Tape – Nashville, TN

2017 – 2019

Supplier of adhesive tapes, foams, foils, cloth as well as a tape converter and manufacture

Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day operations that support the growth of the organization for multiple locations. Focus on strategic planning, goal setting and direction for manufacturing, inventory control, customer satisfaction, quality, and safety.

Implemented processes that improved equipment utilization by 48%, order picking by 83%, warehouse optimization by 25%, and on-time delivery from 25% to 80% in 18 months.

Created visual metrics for daily ships, resource efficiency, employee efficiency, equipment utilization, sales targets, equipment and headcount capacity, and new product launch status.

Exceed sales shipping target by $1.3 million combined for Q1 and Q2 of 2018 without increasing headcount. Driven by process improvement and manufacturing method audits.

Cyber Sciences, Murfreesboro, TN

Global supplier of specialty products for Smart Grid monitoring and control

Director of Operation

2014 – 2017

Provide leadership and direction that support corporate goals for manufacturing and inventory management, budgeting, customer satisfaction, quality and a safe work environment. Consistently challenging each aspect of the operational process to improve operational efficiency. Implemented a strategy to enhance, empower, and refine the existing operation to improve the improve the overall skill of the team.

Implemented processes and procedures to support company growth plans of 61% without increasing headcount and maintain 100% on-time delivery to customers

Negotiated vendor contracts to reduce cost by 12% and eliminate inventory investment by implementing a Kanban system.

Implemented cultural transformation along with lean business practices to ensure strong cross functional partnership with all areas of the business

Batesville Casket Co. / Hillenbrand Inc., Manchester, TN

Global leader in the death care industry and process equipment with $1Bil in sales

Continuous Improvement Manager

2013 – 2014

Manage Lean Business Transformation for Batesville with Continuous Improvement team, while including process and manufacturing engineers. 2014 targets to meet $2.6Mil in productivity gains while implementing lean business practices and cultural transformation.

Implemented transformation plan and began lean journey with Glass Wall, Hr/Hr, A3 troubleshooting, 5s, Information Flow, and identified model area for all future improvements.

Led and implemented process improvement for weld process resulting in shift elimination for process, 1 headcount reduction, and inventory reduction with Kanban system

Schneider Electric / Square D, LaVergne, TN

Global specialist in energy management with operations in 100 countries and $24Bil in sales.

Operations Plant Manager, Operations Manufacturing Manager, Materials Manager

2003 – 2013

Managed $25Mil lighting control business segment for North America with 45 employees (7 salaries and 38 hourly). Led cost improvement activities, new product launches, quality improvement initiatives, and manufacturing excellence system for facility.

Earned Green Cross award by creating a safe work environment through monthly meetings, online training, and daily reminders that resulted in “0” lost time accidents for over 5 years.

Led ISO9000 and 14000 internal auditors and external audit process to obtain certifications.

Maintained employee productivity and commitment to quality by encouraging and facilitating involvement in process improvements, implementing an idea system, and open communication through short interval management system.

Reduced transportation cost, processing time, and required FTE’s through leadership of a cross-functional project between domestic and international logistics along with projects that addressed warehousing, flex manning, material movement, and manufacturing processes.

Directed the scheduling and control of manufacturing for fast response and late differentiation by adjusting schedules and maximizing personnel strengths by cross training staff on all operations

Insured suppliers met delivery, quantity, and quality technical requirements by conducting on-site supplier investigations to identify cost reduction opportunities and provide help.

Led on-site operations and quality improvements with offshore manufactures in Australia, China, and Taiwan to reduce supplier delivery lead times by 34%, improved operating efficiency by 1.5FTE’s.

Developed objectives for manufacturing updated quarterly that led to cm’s that exceeded 65% annually as well as controlled SFC under budget.

Improved employee satisfaction by participating in habitat for humanity events, cancer walk events among others annually

Arvin Meritor, Pulaski, TN

Global leader of original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket shock absorbers and struts with $4.4Bil in sales.

Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineer

2000 – 2003

Supported 40 skilled trades, 5 production supervisors as technical leadership for $50Mil Suspension Division. Managed comprehensive projects, implemented lean manufacturing process, justified acquisition and installation of capital equipment. Led projects for assembly relocations for internal and external facilities as well as improved manufacturing flexibility by implementing U-shaped work cells.

Created flexible work cells to meet customer demand inconsistencies through design specification for new and refurbished equipment by evaluating and streamlining overall processes along with certification and verification of product to be manufactured.

Develop required technician operating methods, standards, processes, equipment, and tooling for relocated and re-launched products from sister facilities as a result of joint venture dissolution.

Conducted analysis of engineering documents of company products to develop assembly guidelines as engineering leader to improve efficiency through flex manning charts for work cell.

QS9000 internal auditor, ISO14000 Implementation team for paint and chrome plating processes.

Equipment process applications and understanding: Welding (arc, mig, tig), loctite, torque, angles, staking, fluid filled components, damping force test, gas filled applications, insert pressing, tub sizing, stamping, instrumentation measurement, pressure decay testing, and robotic welding (Fanuc robotics).

Calsonic North America, Shelbyville, TN

Global leader in automotive parts manufacturing.

Manufacturing Engineer

1998 – 2000

Supported exhaust system manufacturing division developing manufacturing process for new and existing product, reducing scrap, decreased machine downtime, improved line balance and efficiency. Collaborated with engineering group, skilled trades and production supervisors to improve assembly layouts.

Developed new manufacturing processes, methods, equipment for layouts to support product launch activities.

Determined most economical method, operation, sequencing and manning to fabricate product.

Provided technical guidance, trained supervisors on new techniques, participate in cost studies that reduced scrap and equipment downtime.

Developed capacity charts, labor standards, and line balancing for improved manufacturing efficiency.

Equipment process applications and understanding: Welding (arc, mig, tig), robotic welding (Motoman, Panasonic), pressure decay testing, industrial painting, stamp pressing, stamping, glue applications, robotic pick and place, tube sizing, tube flare, roll closure.

EDUCATION

MBA, Business David Lipscomb University – Nashville, TN, 2010

Bachelor of Science, Electro-Mechanical Engineering - Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN, 1998

Associate, Electrical Engineering - Nashville Technical Institute - Nashville TN, 1992

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