TPS Organization
Structured Work Packages
Manpower/Equip Needs
Daily Maintenance
Streamlined Logistics
QC Planning/Scheduling
Monitor/Implement KPIs
Cost Containment
Safety First & Foremost
Quality Job/Staff Planning
Problem Resolution Expertise
Revitalize Safety & Production
Explain Production Efficiencies
Turnaround Operations
Manpower Motivator & Educator
ESTER L. ROBINSON JR.
539 Norway Ave Cincinnati, Ohio 452**-***-*** 4399 *********.****@*****.*** SENIOR BUSINESS/PRODUCTION STRATEGIST
Highly experienced and multi certified in logistics, production, and quality control turnaround strategies with a career history of leading Lean productivity and streamlining processes that support precise business/production operations. Strong TPS leadership that eliminates waste, contains cost, delivers orchestration of manpower, identifies risk, manages quality assurance issues, and utilizes solid problem solving resolutions.
Distinctly skilled in implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS) using a “human touch” method that positively impacts bottom line performance and the “Just in Time” (JIT) approach where each process produces only what is needed by the next process in a continuous flow.
Career history of large team motivation, 100+ completed Kaizens, and analytical “do it right the first time” mindset.
Actively seeking greater challenges in leadership, quality control, increased productivity, and a cost containment management role. Equipped to add value to an organization that is ready to expand globally. STRATEGIES OPERATIONS PROJECT/PROCESS LEADERSHIP
C AREER H ISTORY
2020 to Present: American Kaizen/Triangle Consulting January 2021 to September 2021: Assistant Manager consulting Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Alabama August 2020 to December 2020: Assistant Manager consulting Toyota Manufacturing Indiana 1991 to 2017: Toyota Motor Corporation, Georgetown, KY 2014 to 2017: Die Setter
Orchestrated layout, set up, repair and operation of distinct machines to sharpen, refinish, fabricate and modify dies, machine parts, tools and fixtures.
EARLY CAREER
2011 to 2014: Supervisor, North Dock 2 (N2)
2009 to 2011: Supervisor, Logistics
2003 to 2008: Supervisor, Dock 2
2000 to 2002: Supervisor/Group Leader, Service Parts 1997 to 1999: Supervisor, Dock, PC
1994 to 1997: Supervisor, Body Weld PC
1993 to 1994: Team Member, Body Weld
1991 to 1993: Production Worker/Team Member
C ERTIFICATIONS
Overhead Crane Welding
Jeannie Boom Operator Train the Trainer
OSHA Hazard Recognition Training (10 hours)
Fork Truck Train the Trainer
Tow Tugger Train the Trainer
RCRA DOT Hazardous Waste Requirements
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Standards
for Construction Industry (#510)
E DUCATION AND L ANGUAGES
Northern Kentucky University, Newport, KY – General Studies Berea College, Berea KY – Physics
Fluent in English with basic German, French, and Dutch. S OCIAL P ROFILE/FULL J OB D ETAILS WITH R EFERENCES No photo https://www.linkedin.com/in/lester robinson b31579185/ L