Paul D. Waterman

Northampton, MA *****

adxp1r@r.postjobfree.com 413-***-****

Summary

Highly accomplished executive with a proven track record of international success, recognized for delivering outstanding financial results and driving year-over-year advancements in quality, cost, delivery, and safety within high-pressure settings. A decisive leader and mentor, adept at making informed decisions and possessing exceptional analytical, organizational, team-building, and planning abilities. Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging Lean methodologies as a cornerstone for transformative change. Skilled presenter, coach, and mentor, adept at collaborating with individuals at all levels of an organization. Extensive experience in mentoring, coaching, and facilitating cross-functional teams to achieve continuous improvement on both personal and professional levels.

Shingo Prize Recipient Lead Assessor American Manufacturing Association

Shingo Institute Board of Examiners Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Arbinger Institute Facilitator

Professional Experience

FLEXcon Inc, Spencer, MA

Manufacturer of coated and laminated films and adhesives

Vice President of Manufacturing in North America 2022 - 2023

Responsible for 7 plants in North America

Grew volume 27% in 1 year by instituting people centered manufacturing

7 Direct reports

245 total direct labor

Instituted lean thinking across all facilities to include Tier level meetings, Safety Circles, Kaizen and daily level problem solving meetings.

KARL STORZ ENDOSKOPE, Tuttlingen, Germany 2015 - 2022

Global manufacture and design of various medical devices including light guides, image bundles, light cables, and endoscopes used in the health care field.

Global Director, Performance & Data Analytics, Widnau, CH; Penang, Malaysia; Tuttlingen, Germany

Evaluate and analyze data related to medical device validation, verification, testing, and patent outcome

Expat assignment in Widnau, Switzerland from January 2018 to April 2019 and Penang, Malaysia from May 2017 to September 2017

Certified 6 candidates as Six Sigma Green Belts (CH)

Developed supply chain metrics for supplier evaluation including on-time delivery and quality (CH)

Built international client-supplier relationships and successfully transferred several manufacturing processes from the client to the supplier. (MY)

Instituted daily “stand up” Tier 3 level meetings reviewing performance KPI’s and planning daily priorities (CH)

Conducted basic process performance statistics training to global General Managers

Directed and managed a multidisciplinary team of production specialists and engineers to analyze current production state, formulate a plan to achieve contract goals, and successfully presented objectives to stakeholders. (MY)

Implemented production data tracking technology to monitor day-to-day manufacturing throughput. (MY)

Designed and instituted a simplified method for analyzing production data for process optimization using Six Sigma and Lean principles. (MY)

Director, Operations and Supply Chain, Charlton, MA

Direct the operations related to production of light guides, light cables, and optical transmission.

Redesigned and restructured work using Lean standard work as a foundation increasing capacity by 20%

Instituted continuous flow work cells using visual methods for production and quality tracking reducing operator travel by 98%

Project managed the transfer of light cable production from Charlton to Germany

Placed critical suppliers on daily deliver schedules reducing stock outs to 0

Designed a purchase price variance program with high dollar parts saving over $500,00 in three months

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES, CONSULTANT, Attleboro, MA and Aguascalientes, Mexico 2014

Performance improvement consultant focusing on cultural and behavioral changes necessary to bring about transformation. Experienced in facilitating Kazan’s, conducting training for Lean Six Sigma tools, and aligning improvement initiatives with business goals.

Delivered workshops to high level executives for a major automobile supplier focused on the importance of leadership in a transformation effort

Facilitated Kaizens which resulted in:

oReducing warehouse lead time to customer dock from 21 days to 1 day delivering directly from a manufacturing cell

oReducing Human Resources hiring process from 3 weeks to 1 week eliminating over 50% of the hiring steps

oReduced manufacturing cycle time from 4 days to 1.8 days while increasing units per labor hour from 40 to 120 using 1-piece flow

CRANE STATIONERY, New York, NY 2012 – 2014

Designs and produces high-end personalized stationery using classic printing techniques of hand engraving, thermography, letterpress, and stamping.

Vice President, Operations

Provided direction for all aspects of operations including order entry, graphic services, production, shipping, supply chain, and customer call-in center. Managed integration and consolidation of acquired competitor.

Improved utilization of floor space by maximizing flow systems supporting consolidation of 4 locations into 1 centralized facility.

Integrated acquired stationery competitor including IT, graphic services, product development, production, warehousing, supply chain, and shipping by providing leadership and direction to planning and implementation.

Increased pre-integration on-time delivery from 20% to 95+% with redesigned process flow.

Decreased graphic services lead-time from 6 days to 1 using Kaizen approach, eliminating non-valued electronic order wait time, and redesigning office into team-based work pods.

Reduced work-in-process 50% by developing internal Kanban system (scheduling system for lean and just in time (JIT) material delivery)

Developed alternative sourcing for critical raw materials as a contingency in case of catastrophic manufacturing interruption.

AVERY DENNISON CORP., Chicopee, MA 2010 – 2012

Global manufacturer and distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, apparel branding labels and tags, RFID inlays, and specialty medical products.

Site Manager, Office Products

Managed East Coast unionized manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, and shipping facility for binders and printed labels.

Increased financial performance from loss of $500K to positive $200K in 2 years by focusing on reducing scrap and downtime.

Improved performance to 100% on time and 93% pick bin accuracy by instituting distribution center standardized work processes.

Reduced union grievances 38% within 6 months, and improved communications and collaboration by initiating monthly formal union/management meetings and weekly informal meetings with union officers.

Decreased temporary labor savings $500K by redesigning shop floor material flow and layout.

Resolved 7 unfair labor practice charges from prior union contract negotiations by negotiating satisfactory settlements for both union and company.

CALLAWAY GOLF BALL OPERATIONS, INC, Chicopee, MA 2004 – 2010

Major supplier of golf equipment for all levels of golf enthusiasts including golf clubs and complete line of apparel and golf balls, Callaway, Top Flite, and Ben Hogan as well as customized balls for MLB, NFL, and NBA.

Plant Manager

Provided leadership for 700 unionized employee golf ball manufacturing facility with $70M budget.

Drove negative net income before taxes of $6.4M to a positive $6.9M using Lean and Six Sigma as foundation.

Reduced work-in-process 68% increasing floor space 33% using Kanban techniques for material flow and scheduling based on customer demand.

Decreased customer returns 84% by focusing on quality and scrap reduction using Six Sigma techniques.

Reduced finished goods inventory $10M by setting up an internal supermarket, providing quick turnaround from time order was received to time shipped.

Cut lead-time from 21 to 5 days by restructuring production flow and designing work cells in custom ball.

Lowered premium freight 28% by reducing lead-time, increasing quality, and decreasing downtime using Lean Six Sigma approach.

Improved gross margins from 26.6% to 34.3% by developing a system controlling expenses and associated costs, and establishing cost center management accountability.

Instituted Lean Six Sigma philosophy throughout organization by conducting training in VSM, 5S, Kanban and Lean leadership to operators, engineers, and mid and senior level management.

Awards:

Shingo Prize Bronze from Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University, for achieving world-class operational excellence status.

Patent 200********, "Prime Coat, Indicia and Clear Coat Removal for a Golf Ball".

Education

MS, Data Science Specialist, Applied Data Science, Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA, 2021

MS, Engineering Management / Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

MAT, Chemistry, Physics, Math, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

BS, Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

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