Randolph Keith Overton

**** ****** ***, **********, **, 29472

757-***-**** adu08p@r.postjobfree.com

http://linkedin.com/in/keith-overton-3ab34438

Summary

Highly decorated Navy Veteran with a strong and consistent track record of outstanding performance and superior achievements. 20+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, equipment, material, and inventory management. Extensive proven OEM/Tier 1 plant level production experience, ideally in automotive manufacturing, SSGB Certification, and extensive Kaizen experience.

Experience

Volvo Cars Charleston, SC Production Supervisor, BIW Shop April 2017 – present

Managed 127 Team Leaders/Members throughout the three shops in Volvo Cars manufacturing greenfield startup environment. Act by communicating Volvo Cars' values and company philosophy in line with P&M's five working principles and behaviors.

Led 38 members in Assembly Shop high pace: Panel Fit area. I successfully Coached 38 members in establishing a new skill set that did not exist and formed a team of competent members that fitted and checked the function of all hoods, doors, and trunks on over 167,000 cars.

Supervised another team in the Body Shop, Bodyside Cell, and led 58 members in establishing the Bodyside Stations. Provided logistic support in positioning, sorting, and inventorying all upper and underbody parts for Tool Tryout, MT build.

Ensure production requirements and rates are met daily and report any discrepancies to Management. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills

Ensures that manufacturing equipment and tools function properly and increase the organization's efficiencies.

Responsibilities include ensuring all necessary components and resources are available to meet and improve established quality standards and goals. Ensure that all department operations comply with cGMP, OSHA regulations, and company SOP's.

Managed departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provided regular progress reports to manage, provide leadership, and perform accident investigations.

Responsible for the planning and implementation the Volvo Car Manufacturing System for the teams and work areas. Optimized throughput following budgets and cost objectives. Monitored ANDON occurrences and served as the first responder to the team calls.

Managed, coached, and developed a high-performing production team that met daily production goals. Deliver best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements—managed achievement of KPI targets.

Met First Time Thought build plan, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets. Developed and build team leader/team member capabilities

Assigned work to the hourly workforce and held employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput. Foster a positive, productive team environment.

Planned and prioritized while committed to delivering in time and with good quality. Ability to interact cross-functionally and act in a multi-cultural environment.

Initiate actions/escalation along the value stream when safety, quality (Q-stop), equipment, materials, and maintenance problems arise.

Contributes to developing production hours estimates for new or revised production and tooling work packages under the guidance of experienced analysts.

Responsible for identifying and implementing CIP activities for production.

Works closely with team members to maximize performance and collaborates with other departments to set goals for the production team.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & SAP.

Volvo Cars ambassador, Led 12 members in Volvo Cars/United Way community outreach project. The team and I made several improvements at the local church—displayed great pride in conducting countless tours and interviews supporting our company. Dorchester County Election Clerk volunteer; led a team of eight Poll Managers working the Ridgeville community local and statewide elections.

Retirement from U.S. Navy

Obtained Bachelor's degree and assisted in running family business September 2011 – April 2017

U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, Senior Enlisted Leader July 2010 – September 2011

Largest U.S. Naval military treatment facility on mainland Japan: Forward deployed to provide medical and operational support and serve over 33,000 active-duty personnel and family members in Japan, Korea, and Diego Garcia.

Led, managed and trained 473 personnel throughout seven-branch health clinics in Japan, Chinhae, Korea, and Diego Garcia.

Managed the procurement and distribution of 3.7 million dollars worth of equipment, material, and medical supplies to seven medical facilities throughout Japan, Korea, and Diego Garcia.

I have resolved many customer problems, applying diplomacy and assertiveness to delivery delays, fees, and budget problems.

Develops forecast, acquisition, and utilization plans to optimize resources in support of company initiatives and program business plans under the guidance of experienced analysts.

Gathers and analyzes shop performance metrics to support a recommended plan of action for workforce Management.

Maintain a clean work area and follow all established safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with OSHA.

Competent in problem-solving, team building, planning, and decision-making.

Accurate, structured, and logical approach; Positive attitude, proactive, flexible.

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Department Manager July 2007 - June 2010

Led and managed; a team of 64 personnel in providing outstanding medical and dental care to 5,000 personnel.

Directly supervised and evaluated the performance work of 18 personnel in supply and storeroom activities for materials valued at 1.2 million.

Trained staff personnel with practical experience with a computerized database for tracking, ordering, receiving, and reporting materials, supplies, and shipment.

Command Material Maintenance Management (3M) Leader; led four work centers and trained 43 personnel in performing 495 ship's preventive maintenance. Expeditiously corrected 197 critical maintenance discrepancies.

Conducted 87 departmental quality assurance spot checks and ensured personnel was adequately trained and all maintenance was completed according to regulations.

Develops forecast, acquisition, and utilization plans to optimize resources in support of company initiatives and program business plans under the guidance of experienced analysts.

Led high-performance team, developing and strengthening staff and providing ongoing coaching and feedback. Develops teamwork with other departments, communicates goals to the department, and proactively sets the pace.

Compiled and maintained monthly reports on storeroom stock and requisitions.

Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Senior Advisor December 2005 – June 2007

Senior advisor for Directorate of Surgical Services department; managed 236 members.

Established quality controls and PAR levels to prevent a stock shortage.

Managed a warehouse of supplies and materials valued in excess of 1.3 million.

Appropriately stored control medicine, precious metals, and highly pilferable material in a designed secured area; conducted physical inspections and monthly accountability reports on all supplies and control items.

Works closely with team members to maximize performance and collaborate with other departments to set goals for the overall team.

Assist in appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems regarding assigned personnel.

Monitors performance to established working hour estimates.

Multi-National Security Transition Command, Iraq Senior Advisor April 2005 – October 2005

Senior advisor of Medical logistics; managed seven senior military personnel and four Iraqi soldiers, working in a demanding and stressful situation.

Received incoming freight, medical supplies, and equipment from the main distribution center and inspected merchandise against the report of goods accepted for accuracy.

Coordinated and distributed 5.8 million dollars worth of medical supplies and equipment to 23 supply sites throughout Iraq to support the Iraqi Armed Forces.

Supervised 62 ground and air convoys ensuring 10 Iraqi Armed Forces Divisions, seven medical clinics, and 13 training sites received supplies promptly.

Supervised a $496,000 renovation to 2 medical supply warehouses and designed a supply program that received, inventoried, and shipped supplies, leading to improved accountability of supplies and equipment for Iraqi Security Forces.

Education

Saint Leo University

MBA - Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management In Progress January 2020

Saint Leo University

B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Degree; Completed May 2015.

Volvo Cars Learning Academy – 2 months, Gothenburg Sweden Problem Solving certified and Leadership training. Kaizen Continuous Improvement. Problem-solving and root cause analysis. Familiarity with the Metric system and tight tolerances (0.01mm).

U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Business Communications, International Relations, Leadership, Organizational Behavior) Leadership, Diversity, Communication

Financial Management Counselor

Professionalism: Reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and accepts responsibility for own actions

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