Michael E Taylor

*** ****** *****

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Cell – 276-***-****

Email – adefk4@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom It May Concern:

As my resume highlights, I have been involved with decision-making responsibilities at various levels of management. I understand the importance of teamwork, leadership and strived to play a major role within the company, especially with the implementation of Continuous Improvement Projects, including the past 5 years as Maintenance/Facilities Manager of a 100,000 square foot facility, with 300+ assets. I also have responsibilities of managing maintenance staff, waste water treatment operator, subcontractors, all facility repairs, HVAC equipment, all grounds, security, waste water treatment facility. I also have responsibility of ensuring team members comply with all OSHA requirements, schedule and provide safety training, complete PO’s for all manufacturing related equipment and supplies, etc. I have facilitated approximately 100+ lean projects at various facilities within the organization. I also train, mentor and certify individuals for Lean Manufacturing Greenbelts.

I consistently work and communicate with many levels of organization, from Manufacturing Supervisors, Directors, and VP‘s. I have played a key role in getting our company prepared for and successfully completing requirements to be certified to a total quality management system (ISO9001: 2000). Additionally, I assisted the company with successfully transferring product lines, equipment.

I believe that my varied working experience in Maintenance/ Facilities, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and training, coupled with my educational achievements, has put me in a position to be an effective manager and leader if given the opportunity.

I would appreciate a chance to discuss my skills and interest in this position in more detail if given the opportunity.

Thanks for reviewing my resume and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Mike Taylor

Michael E Taylor

425 Rustic Court

Myrtle Beach SC 29588

Cell – 276-***-****

Career Highlights

Advanced through series of positions, beginning as hourly production to current position of Manager Global Operational Excellence.

Responsible for driving and leading Operational Excellence at various manufacturing locations globally.

Responsible for helping company meet annual lean savings goals of more than $30M.

Facilitated and helped implement Lean Training and Continuous Improvement Techniques at various facilities within the organization. Facilitated approximately 100 + projects over 14-year period.

Lead integration of four business unit QA Departments into one single department.

Currently hold Lean Green Belts in:

TPM

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

RCA

Standard Operations

Developed, implemented and continue to manage PM program for entire manufacturing facility, including manufacturing equipment, HVAC, and waste water treatment facility.

Education

1979 graduate from Marion Senior High School, Marion, Virginia.

1988 Associate Degree in Electronics from Virginia Highlands Community College.

1998 BA Degree in Organizational Management from Virginia Intermont College.

2002 MA Degree in Organizational Management from Tusculum College.

Employment History

2015 -Present – Maintenance/Facilities Manager, Kennametal, Johnson City, TN

2009 – 2015 – Global Manager Operational Excellence, Kennametal, Latrobe, PA

2004 – 2009 - Senior Engineer (Special Projects)

2002 – 2004 - Division Quality Manager, Kennametal, Rogers, AR.

1999 - 2002- Quality Manager/Continuous Improvement

Coordinator, Kennametal/AMT, Chilhowie, VA.

1994-1999 - Quality Manager, Kennametal/AMT, Chilhowie, VA

1988-1994 - Manufacturing Supervisor, Kennametal/AMT, Chilhowie, VA

1982-1988 - Brazer/Shop Floor Leader, Kennametal/AMT, Chilhowie, VA

1979-1982 - Service Technician, Goodman’s Exterminating Service, Marion, VA

Community Involvement

Little League and Senior League Baseball Coach- 1992-1999.

Little League Basketball Coach- 1994-1997.

Certified Hunter Education Instructor- 1999-present.

Personal Data

59 years old, married, three children, 2 daughters age 38 and 25, son age 33.

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