STEPHEN L. JACKSON

addkkd@r.postjobfree.com C: 214-***-**** Mesquite, Texas 75150

SENIOR LEVEL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and innovative senior level corporate executive equipped with a wealth of experience in achieving operational success. Possessing a progressive aptitude for business process mapping, organizational change management, strategic planning, and compliance. Acting as a major contributor and driver of revenue within various organizations. Skilled in people development, with a passion for conceptualizing strategic direction and developing tactical business plans to stimulate profitable growth. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operations Leadership, Supply Chain & Logistics, KPI Management, Integrations, SOPs, Continuous Improvement, Risk Mitigation, P&L, Operations Management, Revenue Generation, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Change Management Acquisition, Growth Initiatives, Presentations, Analyzing Data, Global Initiatives, CRM, SLA’s, Logistics, Quality Control Capital Expenditures, Reporting, Operational Performance, Financial Management, Project Management, Controls, Safety, Fast-Paced Environments, Crisis Management, Talent Management, Sales Plans, Communications, Strategies Accountability, Multi-site, Global Operations Management, Kaizen Techniques, Project Planning, Pricing, Cost Control 5S, Budgeting, Training & Development, Strategic Planning, LEAN Six Sigma, ROI Improvement, Turnaround Strategy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLS Consulting

Project Manager

2017 - Current

• Championed the role of an Independent Consultant integral to navigating small businesses through the institution of various Lean Six Sigma techniques.

• Enforced improved KPI performances, Inventory control via Kanban, and On-hand accuracy thereby improving both top and bottom-line results.

• Altered the project scope while successfully implementing the most effective change management processes.

• Met project benchmarks while reducing costs through introduction of enhanced implementation strategies.

• Applied extensive expertise in System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile project management techniques to manage multiple project teams.

• Spearheaded several technical projects spanning multiple business divisions and representing an enormous savings potential as well as new revenues.

DIAB Americas LP

Desoto, Texas

Vice President of Operations

03/2007 - 12/2017

• Governed the full multi-site P&L needs while servicing operations located in USA, Ecuador & China.

• Captured zero LTA's for 5.5 years as BBS strategy was deployed globally.

• Produced consolidated international KPI metrics, root cause, and corrective action communication throughout all global divisions.

• Instituted 5-Why 1H" analysis with PDCAS follow-up:

• Secured a 60% reduction in Customer Complaints.

• Steered the organization through a progressive P&L restructuring going from "Profit Center" to "Cost Center".

• Trailblazed a global culture change: Operations focus "Cost down" - Sales focus "Margins Up".

• Instituted Build to stock for high volume SKUs.

• Slashed the standard lead-time by 50%.

• Overseer of the restructuring for the entire Ecuadorian Operations.

• Ecuadorian Team awarded "Excellence in Improvement" by DIAB International owners Ratios in 2014.

ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2004 - 2007 VP of Operations-Sanden Vendo Americas Inc.: Garland Tx 1998 -2004 Operations Director- DIAB Inc. Desoto TX 1996 -1998 - Logistics Manager- Madix Store Fixtures: Terrell TX TECHNICAL SKILLS

LSS - Green Belt / APICS – CPIM trained / Juran Continuous Improvement / Deming Quality Management / Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) / Lean Manufacturing disciplines TPM, 5S, 5Why-1 H, Kaizen / Hoshin Kanri / 20+ years working with and leading Product / Project Development / Engineering Teams / Capital Expenditure planning, development, and execution / Microsoft windows office suite.

*Hands-on within all financial aspects under GAAP & IFRS guidelines