Dennis Kovit

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Macedonia, Ohio 44056

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330-***-****

Summary

Highly accomplished, process-minded senior executive with over 30 years’ experience in progressive operations leadership. History of turning around under performing operations. Results-driven, resourceful problem-solver committed to improving bottom-line results through developing and setting strategies for optimal operational performance and continuous improvement. I started my career at Ford Motor Company as an hourly laborer giving me a unique perspective in dealing with employees throughout all levels of an organization. Certified in lean manufacturing and I am a six sigma master blackbelt.

Highlights

30+ years of Operations experience

Continuous Improvement Leadership

Plant/Division Mgt. from 50 to 800 associates

ISO 9000/13485 Expertise

MBA, BBA in Labor and Industrial Relations

Metals, plastics, lamps, automotive, printing, medical device (up through class III) manufacturing experience.

Relevant Accomplishments

Used lean manufacturing techniques (value stream mapping, 5S, root cause analysis, line balancing, work cells, etc.) resulting in cost reductions of more than $3,500,000 over 6 years.

Reduced inventory by more than 32% while maintaining a 98% or higher fill rate.

Reduced direct labor by more than 23% over the same time period.

Assured compliance with all agency (ISO, FDA, UL, CSA, etc.) requirements.

Upgraded skills of departments by implementing formal cross training regimen.

Served as project manager for $5,000,000 capital expansion project of custom, proprietary 5-axis CNC equipment for specialty dental products. This project also required hiring and training of supervisors, machinists and support staff. Project was completed on schedule and within budget.

Challenge given by President and COO to create business model to fill any customer order within five days; industry standard for non-stocked lamps is 4-6 weeks. Streamlined production operations with special focus on quick changeover (SMED) techniques, resulting in meeting goal of five-day turnaround.

Modified work center routings within MRP II / ERP system to increase system flexibility to meet needs of program, resulting in further inventory reductions.

Utilized lean manufacturing concepts (cellular manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, quick set-up times, reduced multiple material handling, theory of constraints, etc.) to make significant inventory reductions and process improvements

Lowered manufacturing labor costs by 17% through strategic use of work cells and focusing on quality improvements. Achieved ISO 9000 certification on first attempt.

Increased manufacturing capacity of knife manufacturing from 11 – 17,000,000 annually by identifying bottlenecks and taking appropriate action. Specifics included streamlining polishing of blades process and changing manufacturing protocols.

Improved throughput of polishing aluminum castings (Kirby Company) by modifying roughing routine and grit selections.

Roles

Vice President – Operations Excellence

Vice President of Operations – Multiple Site Locations

Vice President – Service Operations

Director of US Operations

General Manager

Plant Manager

Education/Certifications

MBA - Newport University

BBA – Cleveland State University

Six Sigma Black Belt, Best Practices Research

Lean Manufacturing, Best Practices Research

Six Sigma Green Belt, General Electric

Design for Manufacturing & Assembly, Boothroyd/Dewhurst

Certified Statistical Engineer, Shainin Institute

DuPont STOP Safety System

Companies

Ford Motor Company

Premier Industrial Corporation

Kirby Company

Venture Lighting

Spectrum Surgical / STERIS

Stahl’s Transfer Express

JOHN ZINK – Principal

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