SCOTT KENNEDY
***** ********** ***** • Hayward, California 94545
510-***-**** • *****.*******.***@*****.***
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OPERATIONS MANAGER & SUPERVISOR
Performance-driven operations leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering productivity and margin gains across the medical device, automotive and technology sectors. Demonstrated strength in analyzing complex processes and identifying potential improvements. Track record of boosting efficiency by simplifying production and inventory procedures. Proven capacity for reducing waste, quality issues and workplace accidents. Outstanding communicator, trainer and team builder. Areas of Expertise
Operations Planning • Budgeting & Forecasting • Staffing • Scheduling • Materials Management Inventory Control • Lean Manufacturing • Goal Setting • Performance Monitoring • Quality Assurance Process Optimization • Cost Control • Accelerated Production • Customer Satisfaction • Negotiations Shipping & Receiving • Logistics • Troubleshooting • Problem Solving • Continuous Improvement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HENRY INDUSTRIES, Hayward, California 2016-Present Logistics company specializing in the delivery of medications to hospitals and pharmacies. Manager
Perform all day to day management duties. Knowledge of invoicing, spread sheets, payouts and auditing. Communicate with management and corporate office within given departments. Work within given budget. Implement process and procedure. Manage and supervise all Henry staff up to 120 including leads, dispatchers and drivers.
PENUMBRA, Alameda, California • 2014-2016
Medical device company specialized neurological implants and other challenging interventions. Production Builder Specialist
Manufacture complex devices used in patients to prevent aneurism and stroke. Complete assembly under microscope in laboratory environment. Prepare documentation for review by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies. Perform quality control and documentation reviews for all devices produced by 50-person team. Train new employees on microscopic assembly and laboratory procedures. Facilitate training for all personnel on best practices, documentation and manufacturing techniques.
• Boosted efficiency and accuracy by simplifying manufacturing process for sophisticated device.
• Mitigated potentially serious financial, reputation and life losses by spotting critical manufacturing defect in new product line prior to shipment.
• Earned advancement to lead shape setter for smart-coil section with full oversight of quality management systems on the basis of exceptional QC performance and attention to detail. SCOTT KENNEDY
25800 Industrial Drive • Hayward, California 94545 510-***-**** • *****.*******.***@*****.***
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SYNEX, Fremont, California • 2013-2014
Manufactures servers for Amazon, Google and Apple with 4K employees in Fremont plant. Materials Lead
Managed inventory of computer hardware components and other materials used to build servers in lean manufacturing environment. Received shipments and inventoried parts. Orchestrated delivery of materials to production lines.
• Accelerated production workflows by streamlining key processes.
• Shortened internal distribution times for cords and wires by creating special inventory section that made identifying and selecting parts easier.
ATD DYNAMICS, Hayward, California • 2012-2013
Manufacturers solutions for improving automotive fuel efficiency. Supervisor (2012-2013)
Spearheaded manufacturing of aerodynamic technology products used to reduce fuel consumption in the trucking industry. Oversaw production lines and teams of 40+ employees. Established manufacturing volume and quality goals. Tracked performance.
• Continually strengthened results by troubleshooting issues, reengineering processes and training staff to work more efficiently.
• Identified and eliminated gaps in QC process by implementing standardized procedures.
• Successfully represented company internationally by traveling to client manufacturing sites to train personnel and supervise installation of ATD devices. BELL PLASTICS, Hayward, California • 1995-2012
Supplies customized plastic components to Silicon Valley and international markets. Plant Manager (2003-2012)
Directed production planning. Managed operating budget. Oversaw production supervisors and office staff. Set targets for manufacturing volume and quality. Monitored results.
• Consistently maintained or expanded profitability by minimizing waste and inefficiencies. Assistant Manager (1997-2003)
Drove employee training and quality control programs. Assembly Tech (1995-1997)
Built components for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and computer hardware manufacturers. EDUCATION
Studies in Art, History & Manufacturing, Construction Technology Chabot College, Hayward, California
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel,
MasterControl Process & Documentation Software