Manager

JOHN WALKER

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

midlothian, Texas 76065

(Phone) 469-***-****

**********@*****.***

SUMMARY

An established manufacturing leader with a strong background in process improvement. Self-driven, team-oriented, enthusiastic, analytical thinker. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills. Proven experience in delivering results by driving improvements through leading, developing and motivating others.

Strategic Capability Problem Solver Process Improvement Food Safety

Team Development Culture Change Personal Leadership Budgeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DART CONTAINER, Dallas, TX

Production Manager (Nov 2020 – present)

Oversee the entire Thermoforming operation. Exceeded established departmental goals in a plastic cup and lid manufacturing facility. Made improvements in Safety, Quality, OEE/Costs and Retention. Maintained an employee workforce of 170, non-union employees.

Reduced safety incidents by 50% by engaging employees in reporting unsafe conditions

Drove 25% reduction in dept FSR’s by solving problems to root cause

Improved OEE from 68% to 73% by using lean tools, delegating, holding others accountable and driving actions

Facilitated daily Gemba format walks to engage Operators to better understand losses

Improved retention from 50% to 16% by being transparent and getting EEs involved

KLEIN TOOLS, Mansfield, TX

Manufacturing Manager (May 2019 – Sept 2020)

Responsible for leading the Finishing manufacturing team. Led two shift operation while achieving established departmental budget and goals in a hand tool manufacturing facility. Made improvements in plant goals such as scrap reduction, labor efficiencies and safety. Maintained an employee workforce of 90, non-union employees.

Improved safety results by 40% by engaging employees in near miss program

Lead various quality teams to reduce variation and improve control of processes resulting in 80K savings annually

Improved OEE from 40% to 60% in Micron cells to open capacity

KBS Manager (July 2018 – May 2019)

Responsible for leading facility process improvement initiatives geared around cost savings. Worked directly with plant leadership in the identification and execution of lean-based process improvements.

Contributed to cost savings of over >$203K in 2018

Executed Kaizen events to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and change culture

Worked with Maintenance to develop and implement weekly PM scheduling

Implemented the roll-out of plant-wide 6S program, with auditors for sustainably

Created SW and Work Instructions to standardize processes

FRESH EXPRESS, Grand Prairie, TX

Manufacturing Manager (May 2014 – April 2018)

Responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing. Led two shift operation while achieving established departmental budget standards in a vegetable processing plant. Made continuous improvements in plant goals such as line efficiencies, quality, and safety. Maintained an employee workforce of 110, non-union employees.

Key player in the launch of >50 branded and private label retail SKU’s in the facility

Reduced costs by >$100K by improving yield on all commodities

Developed and updated plant SOP’s and developed training to improve and sustain results

Executed the start-up of two new process/packaging lines in Q4 2017

Process Improvement/TPM Pillar Leader (Dec 2009 – May 2014)

Responsible for leading pillar activity nationally in conjunction to the TPM approach. Partnered with various departments to improve equipment reliability and increase the skill set of employees. Instilled accountability losses which drove improvements. Facilitated the standardization and implementation of best practices across the organization.

Created national SME teams to modify and create better PM’s for the critical equipment

Led national training efforts to improve skill set of critical production positions

Fostered Zero Loss Culture and helped change how employees think

Completed spill point analysis, various detailed time studies and TMAX cycle rate studies to determine baselines for tracking improvements

Used various process improvement tools to assist in the identification and removal of loss. Such tools include Root Cause Analysis, Loss Code Matrix, DMAIC, project charters, etc.

Manufacturing Supervisor (May 2007 – Dec 2009)

Responsible for managing several production lines while achieving established departmental budget standards. Maintained an employee workforce of 40-50, non-union employees.

Led the implementation of a fully automated foodservice line.

Co-led a retail improvement team that increase run rates on a new, modified retail line by 25%. Worked closely with associates to identify and remove barriers

Developed SOP’s with visuals to reduce the learning curve for new employees and temps

Fostered high-performance atmosphere by empowered Line Lead’s and hourly workforce

ADVANCE FOODS COMPANY, Garland, TX 2006 -

Manufacturing Supervisor (Feb 2006 - May 2007)

Primary responsibility to manage six production lines and achieve established departmental budget standards in a meat processing plant. Maintained an employee workforce of 30-35, union employees.

Developed procedures and re-defined policies that improved the process

Implemented improvement opportunities through action plans that addressed customer complaints and line deficiencies. Reduced downtime by 20%.

Worked with third-party sanitation team to improve cleaning procedures and results

KRAFT FOODS, Garland, TX

Operations Supervisor (Oct 1999 - Nov 2005)

Basic responsibility to manage two departments or six lines and achieve established departmental goals including productivity, quality / sanitation, safety, and morale. Maintained an employee workforce of 35-40, non-union employees.

Solved raw material losses by developing charter teams and addressing root cause

Reduced quality holds and faulty manufacturing by $120K annually by reducing broken emulsion events

Streamlined the implementation of a corporate allergen initiative and developed time saving procedures which shortened overall changeover times

Implemented effective cleaning and sanitation procedures which reduced food safety issues and potential special situations

EDUCATION

B.B.A., Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

Worked full time through college to pay for education and expenses.

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