• JAMES A. WILSON
• Moore, Oklahoma 73160
• ******@*********.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Petra 2021 to 2022
Process Improvement Manager
• Manage improvement projects including process improvements, material handling, plant layout changes.
• Execute, train area Supervisors on Lean and Six Sigma tools. To include 5-S, SMED, Autonomous Maintenance.
• Support the business in establishing “best practice”, standard of work.
• Identify potential process improvement projects utilizing. OEE, KPI Tracking, Data mining. Bemis 2007 to 2021
Finishing Operations Manager
• Manage daily production requirements
• Established measurement criteria to maximize production improvements.
• Responsible for implementation of Lean Principles.
• Responsible for annual budget and cost savings requirements.
• Improved on time delivery from 87% to 97%.
• Decreased waste from 25% to 11% in 6 months. Current waste 6.25%
• Increased productivity by 12% in 7 months.
Globe Marketing Services 2004 to 2006
Operations Manager
• Manage daily production requirements of 6 departments; Fulfillment, Direct Mail, Mail Preparation, Bindery, Direct Mail, and Warehouse.
• Established measurement criteria to establish base line calculations.
• Responsible for implementation of “Best Practices” for all production departments
• Initiated and trained functional based leaders responsible for the front line implementation of change. Standard Register, Dallas, Texas 1999 to 2004
Standard Register, Norman, Oklahoma
Plant Manager
• Manage daily operations of facility, including four separate departments; Production, Fulfillment, Customer Service and Distribution Center.
• Manage a workforce of 120 employees that includes a responsibility for pay scales and recruiting efforts.
• Responsible for implementation of personnel policies and practices
• Responsible for the overall financial welfare of operations, including; control pricing, planning, purchasing, and perform all business decisions regarding profit and loss strategies. Reduced Factory cost by 12% representing an annual saving of $600,000.
• Plan and manage all facets of an of a $17,000,000 annual budget.
• Coordinate with sales department on customer demands in pricing and schedules. Adjust facility offerings to meet demands and market mix.
• Implemented Six Sigma variance and cost reduction strategies. Responsible for establishing, monitoring and approving all Six Sigma projects. Current year saving with six projects is anticipated to yield over of $160,000 savings. Continuum Technologies, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1999 to 1999 Materials Manager
• Responsible for Vendor Qualification and procurement of outsourced materials.
• Planned production requirements utilizing Sales forecasts.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining bills of material for all final and sub-assemblies.
• Negotiated vendor contract on all purchased materials.
• Reduced inventory by 10% in 3 months corresponding to a reduction in assets by $50,000. Altec Lansing, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1995 to 1999 Facilities Manager
• Responsible for all repairs and maintenance of the facility and equipment. Coordinated all facility Safety and OSHA required training. Reduced Safety training budget by 30% in the first year. Annual savings of $9,000.
• Established preventative maintenance schedules for all production equipment and overall building repair.
• Responsible for contract negotiation on facility requirements such as general contractors, material waste, hazardous materials, inspections, and maintenance.
Production Manager
• Managed the daily requirements of an Electronic Production department with 52 direct union reports.
• Increased on time production delivery to 98%.
• Managed 3 separate assembly departments, Printed Circuit, Sub-Assembly and Final Electronic Assembly to ensure production demands
Distribution Manager
• Implemented cycle count and stock rotation programs.
• Established performance metrics for Warehouse.
• Increased Warehouse efficiency by 10%, saving approximately $60,000 per year.
• Increased Inventory accuracy from 75% percent to 98% in the first year. Education
B.S., Business Management from the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma. Lean Manufacturing, Lean Implementer Certification, Industrial Solutions, Inc. Certified Training Within Industry trainer, Six-Sigma Champion, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISO-9000, WCOM leader.