Plant Manager Sponsor

CLARENCE A. CARR

ado6cs@r.postjobfree.com H: 901-***-**** 569 W. Riveredge DR., Cordova, TN 38018

Supply Chain Director of Logistics Plant Manager Vice President

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A versatile Industry expert successful at building solid business practices while driving growth and revenue in various areas to include, Professional Services, Supply Chain, WHM, Operations and

demonstrated success in leading implementation teams, utilizing my strong leadership skills and industry knowledge in guiding multiple project teams from inception to completion. Exceptionally skilled in working with all levels of internal and external management to ensure successful implementation and customer buy-in. Ability to plan, manage, and oversee multiple complex projects, while meeting deadlines and budgeting expectations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Agile. Safety, Policies, OSHA, Compliance, Partnership, Time Management, Project Plan Coaching, Coordination, Delivering, Project Scope, Accounting, Marketing, Go Live, Approach, Solutions, Policies, Coaching, Project,Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen,Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiations, Quality Assurance, Customer satisfaction, Customer Service, Safety and Lithium Ion batteries standards.

Professional Experience

Cummins, Inc

Director of Logistics

03/2018 – 08/2020

Championed the deployment of strategies for parts forward and reverse logistic for Electrified Power for First Fit and Aftermarket components.

Negotiated logistics costs and ensured costs were under an established budget.

Established policies for core standards for customers parts return.

Determined the guidelines for transportation and storage guidelines for high voltage lithium Ion batteries per FAA and IATA guidelines.

Cummins Inc

Director of Logistics

06/2014 - 03/2018

Expertly developed the supply chain capability; work with employees to set goals for training and development, performance, and career planning.

Instituted a cross-functional Business Unit, enterprise planning, materials, production, inventory, and logistics strategies for the supply chains.

Pioneered continuous improvement projects that align with the Cummins Operating System and Functional Excellence direction by leveraging common processes, tools and information systems.

Partnered with internal and external functional stakeholders to maintain strategic and critical supplier relationships.

Controlled a $2.5B in revenue annually, and Shipments of 4.8M lines annually.

Cummins, Inc

Plant Manager

10/2010 - 06/2014

Directed the overall leadership of the plant, 400+ employees and associated budget.

Drove safety initiatives with passion and conviction.

Fostered the ideal work environment, employee morale, and productivity.

Facilitated continuous improvement efforts using COS and Lean Manufacturing principles/practices and 6-Sigma methodologies.

Improved PBIT by 100 for Q4 ($1.4m vs. a plan of $140.6k).

Accomplished a conversion cost improvement of 24% ($9.9m vs. a plan of $13.0m).

Dramatically reduced backorders from $5.0m to $444k in Q4.

Improved Inventory Turns by 25%.

PBIT of $3.1 vs. a plan of $900k for Q1 2010.

Diminished overtime percentages from 20% to 15% in Q1 2010.

Diplomatically negotiated a contract with them in 2010.

Cummins, Inc

Plant Manager

05/2008 - 09/2010

Secured over 600 days without a recordable safety incident.

Cultivated various team-based work systems in the plant.

Negotiated with marketing approximately $15m in new business.

Improved FPF delivery to 100%.

Became a certified six sigma green belt.

Established the direction and priorities for my staff to ensure the realization of business goals.

Led AOP planning for 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Produced continuous improvement efforts using COS and Lean Manufacturing principles/practices and 6-Sigma methodologies.

Achieved ISO14001 certification during my leadership.

Improved production attainment by 35%.

Negotiated international contract with the union.

Cummins, Inc

Operations Leader

07/2005 - 06/2008

The integral driver of Safety, Quality, and Delivery improvements.

Trail-blazed the direction and priorities for my staff to ensure the realization of business goals.

Led the COS in the Memphis Plant making it a part of our DNA.

Installed principles and practices, and Six Sigma methodology.

Ensured certification process for appropriate national and international standards (TS16949, ISO14001).

Stood in as the interim Plant Manager for 1 year while at the same time continuing in the role of Operations Leader.

Instrumental in implementing the Lean process at the Memphis Plant.

Hosted the annual Roadshow and President of the EBU as Interim Plant Manager.

Sponsored several Six Sigma projects Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company Name Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Quality Assurance Manager

01/2002 - 01/2005

Furnished consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good automated manufacturing practice (GAMP) systems; validating processes; providing documentation; managing staff.

Reviewed customer interactions and activity reports to identify and address concerns.

EDUCATION

Masters Business Administration (MBA) – Christian Brothers University

Masters Engineering Management (MEM) – Christian Brothers University

Bachelor of Science (BS) – Jackson State University

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Six Sigma Sponsor Certified

Lean Implementation certified

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