Sean A. Gaughan

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Chesterfield, NJ USA

609-***-****

adizix@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

Certified Lean Six Sigma and Operations Professional with proven execution in manufacturing, supply chain, ERP systems implementation and change management inspiring results through employee engagement and strategic planning

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE / CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Integrated Six Sigma & Lean tools as Master Black Belt to drive 30% improvement in on-time delivery

Mentored and trained Lean Six Sigma Black Belts in China and USA as a Master Black Belt to transform product quality

Leveraged Six Sigma DMAIC defect reduction tools with MINITAB in global supply chains saving $480K annually

Increased on-time delivery 35% and OEE 12% through Kaizen events, Standard Work and SMED techniques

Reduced cost of quality 20% via KPI data analytics, poka-yokes, PFMEA’s and 5Y problem-solving

Facilitated and led use of value stream mapping for 25% repair turnaround time reduction and 10% inventory reduction

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

P&L Responsibility – increased site profitability 12% during 60% volume reduction with union workforce

Established and led strong urban community relations through employee volunteerism in multiple site executive roles

Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert for integrated fabrication and assembly for major appliance finished goods and components

Drove accountability culture in EH&S and 6S leading to OSHA VPP certification for safe work environment

Delivered new airport security product launches in 20% less time with simplified NPI tollgate processes in a business acquisition

Developed contract manufacturing process for critical DoD warfighter digital optics product

Created diverse hourly work teams leading to 10% salaried headcount reduction and self-directed work team roadmap

Improved the Return Material Authorization cycle time 80% through use of ERP systems and KPI’s

Implemented ISO 9001 and TS16949 systems and maintained ISO 13485 compliance in GMP-relevant business systems

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Implemented Sales and Operations Planning process in GMP-compliant (21 CFR 820) Netsuite ERP and Oracle 11i ERP systems

Standardized production planning processes to increase on-time delivery and reduce inventory in ATP and CTP businesses

Increased revenue by 15% using supply planning and consignment inventory deployment

Negotiated $65M contract manufacturer and component supplier Kan-Ban agreements

Drove inventory cycle counting and work order closure processes to reduce inventory variance by 80%

Implemented Order Management EDI processes for $400M medical device North America market

Reduced warranty costs by 18% ($6.8M) at 54 global supplier sites in 9 countries by leveraging best manufacturing practices

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS MANGEMENT

Implemented Oracle11i in Supply Chain consolidating 2 ERP systems during +300% revenue growth year

Guided SAP to Oracle Cloud Netsuite conversion for Order To Cash (OTC) & Procure To Pay (P2P) processes

Integrated MS Dynamics ERP Master Planning and CRM analytics to drive 10% order fill rate improvement

Utilized SAGE MAS 90 for Production Orders and Inventory Management in a high-volume, $20M inventory operation

EDUCATION

Master Of Business Administration, Indiana University – expected 2022

General Electric Company Master Black Belt Certification – 2001

General Electric Company Manager Development Course – 1999

Bachelor Of Science Ceramic Engineering, Rutgers University – 1991

WORK EXPERIENCE

PROGRAM MANAGER

SRI International, Princeton, NJ 2020-Present

Lead Technology Transition for volume manufacturing of digital imaging and robotics technologies at internal incubator

CAREGIVER

Self-Employed, Chesterfield, NJ 2018-2020

Provide homecare to parent

SENIOR MANAGER – OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

PHC Holding Corporation, Parsippany, NJ USA 2016-2018

Lead Operations Work Stream Transformation for $1B medical device manufacturer during business carve-out

PRODUCTION CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Alcoa Howmet Power & Propulsion, La Porte, IN 2014-2016

Drive S&OP Planning, Distribution and Customer Service for $120M aerospace turbine investment casting facility

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Voyant Beauty, Elkhart, IN 2013-2014

Multi-Site Leader for continuous process improvement for $1B CPG aerosol products contract manufacturer

OPERATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Boyd Corporation, Elkhart, IN 2012-2013

Inspire 54 employees in operations, engineering, warehousing and distribution of $35M automotive engineered seals business

SENIOR MANUFACTURING RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. Reading, MA and Shenzhen, China 2011-2012

Manufacturing engineering leader accountable for CPG operational excellence at contract manufacturing facilities in China

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE

Fusion Worldwide, Andover, MA 2011

Quality Leader for the $10M inspection/warehouse operations of an electronic components distribution business

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Brooks Automation, Chelmsford, MA 2008-2010

Operations & Engineering Leader for Chelmsford, MA & Monterrey, MX ISO 4 sites for $75M semiconductor cryogenics and robotics business leading Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Continuous Improvement Leaders, Buyer/Planners and Logistics

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Hearts On Fire Diamond Company, Boston, MA 2006-2008

Business transformation role driving planning and distribution improvements in US & China for a $100M luxury product company

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY EXPERIENCE 1994-2006

OPERATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

GE Industrial Wilmington, MA

Direct operations, reverse logistics and manufacturing engineering activities of 74 employees in a $120M homeland protection business

SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

GE Industrial Louisville, KY

Lead 47 salaried employees in Asia and North America for finished goods supplier quality for $2B contract manufacturer purchase

PLANT MANAGER

GE Appliances, Chicago, IL

P&L responsibility for $30M appliance component business with 160 operations, engineering, quality and logistics employees

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER (MASTER BLACK BELT)

GE Appliances, Chicago, IL

Directed plant staff of 48 to deliver $2.6M of variable and material cost productivity over two years (includes TIG Welding)

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

GE Appliances, Chicago, IL

Principal responsible for new product introduction, regulatory compliance and product cost productivity

PROCESS ENGINEER

LTV Steel, East Chicago, IN 1991-1994

Coordinated fast-paced, metallurgical operations of steel continuous casting facility with 20 union employees

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