Continuous Improvement Value Stream

Summary

I have extensive qualifications in the implementation of domestic and international manufacturing operations utilizing state of the art production/ quality systems and methodologies. I have success leading multi-million-dollar development programs and delivering products that meet or surpass their specified cost, function, schedule and objectives. Recognized for building highly productive, multi-disciplined teams and establishing strong working relationships with customers worldwide. I am a high impact team player with demonstrated talent for analyzing problems, developing procedures and implementing innovative solutions.

My Key Strengths include:

●Detailed Program Planning & Scheduling/Demand Planning, Collective Bargaining, Cost Saving

●ISO9000, ISO1400 2008 & 2015, QS90001-2015, IATF16949,

●Plant Safety & EHS, Project Management, Recycling, Spill Containment, HAZMAT Certified

●Vendor Analysis & OEM Relationships, 3PL, B2B, B2C, Supplier Qualifications, SIPOC

●Kaizen, Poke Yoke, 5S, Lean Toyota, Jidoka, Kan Ban, One Piece Flow, Push/ Pull

●Proactive Leadership, Visual Management, TPM Optimization, Change Management

●Manufacturing Operations Management, Capacity Planning, ROI, Service Level Agreements

●Line Flow / Ergonomics /Global Sourcing, Coaching, Facilitating

●P.D.C.A. Implementation, 5 Whys, A3, A8, SMED, Problem Solving, Fish Bone, Team Building

●Cross-functional Deployment, Root Cause & Corrective Action, Steering Team Member

●Just In Time, Continuous Imp., One Piece Flow, Inventory Turns

●Value Stream Mgmt, Power BI, SAP, AX, AS400, Quality Assurance & Quality Control

●Product Safety Standards & Testing, ASTM Destructive and Non Destructive Testing

●TQM /QFD, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Corporate Training Programs, S.P.C., GMP

●Environmental Mgmt., Performance Mgmt., Capital Expenditure, Asset Management

●Building and Leading Teams, Analytical Thinking

●Lean Manufacturing & Visual Management, business Re-engineering, Claims Management

●Caterpillar Manuf. Boeing Methodology, Toyoda Way, U Shape Manuf.

●Budgeting & Cost Model Development, Voice of The Customer, Business Development

●Six Sigma Trainer and Implementer Master B.B.

●Heijunka, Gemba, Muda, Bottleneck Analysis, Production Efficiency, Production Leveling

Education:

●Bachelor of Science * American Commonwealth University – San Diego California class of 92

●Managing for Six Sigma * Phoenix University- San Diego California 1991

●Value Stream & Lean Manufacturing Georgia Tech 2001.

●Transformational Leadership Workshop Berry College 9/26/1997

●Continuous Improvement Facilitator Workshop Harold Kay & Associates 3/17/1995

●Maint. &Trouble shooting of Program Logic Controllers North Metro Technical Inst. 7/19/1998

●Certificate of Completion Managing Workers Compensation in Georgia 9/21/1995

●Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Dr. E. William Lareau 1992 Black Belt,

●Lean Talent Qualification March 2018 Amsterdam

Professional / Community Involvement:

●A.P.I.C.S. (American Inventory Control Society) 1997-present Member #1147320

●A.S.Q.C. (American Society of Quality Control) 1985-present Member #00407704

●Bartow Chamber of Commerce Member- 1998-2000

●Environmental Protection Board Bartow County - 1998-2000

●Mentoring Program Bartow County - 1998-2000

●Business Expo. Bartow County - 1998-2000

●*Hall County Environmental Management (Chairperson)-2001- 2004

●Positive Response Board Member & Treasurer- 1995-1999

●Cartersville Parks & Recreations: 2000 & 2003 Youth Program, Soccer Coach

●Lean Talent Qualifications Amsterdam Trainer & Facilitator March 2018

Professional Development:

●Comprehensive experience in strategic planning and impact analysis. Root Cause Corrective Action Consistent track record for objective judgment and capacity to steer consensus among core business disciplines with diverse agendas and visions to achieve aggressive business goals.

●Proficient in an array of continuous improvement tools centered on lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies including standard work, standard operating procedures, Toyota Systems, statistical process control, visual management systems, 5S, A3, APQP, Value Stream Management, Cross functional workforce implementation, continuous flow, and Kan-Ban systems along with Visual Aids, Standard Work, Visual Gauge Samples.

●Skilled in team building, leading Kaizen events, and developing and implementing ISO quality systems along with GMP's, SOP's, HACCP, QMS & SWI's.

●Consistently improved quality while increasing production on the successful achievement of project goals & KPI's .

Work Experience:

Dart Container 6 9/2020 to Current

Dart Container Plant Engineering manager/ Technical production trainer multiple plants. I pride myself on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging with a a major emphasis on planning today so you do not have to react tomorrow.

My passion is simple i love and strive for driving positive change…identifying opportunities for improvement, conceptualizing solutions, and driving implementation of new and enhanced processes to improve labor performance, efficiency and profitability and never losing site of quality while mistake proofing safety concerns and how it must be factored into every process at the beginning, middle and end. I am a strong proactive leader with the ability to overcome challenges, engage and motivate others, and achieve results, this is the role that I have built step by step and the proof is in my achievements and trainings internally and externally.

My Goals Leader Standard Work:

●Lead team to refine current production processes by driving maximum ROI

●Develop and implement Lean transformations and improve quality

●Encourage daily improvement through standard work processes and implement virtual management

●Lead and develop a team of Engineers and support staff to drive execution of initiatives and events in a set time frame

●Evoke and encourage enthusiasm amongst team members to embrace and support changes and process improvements and share with other facilities for standardization.

I am very Diverse, impartial and I add a positive attribute to a teams range, this is a needed tool in operational imperatives in the work structure we are now functioning in. I value each and every idea the key factor is how to facilitate change and create a positive course to solve problems and better serve our customers in a proactive manner.

Work Experience:

STG-Lane Americas 6/2016 to 8/2020

(Operational Excellence Management (STG Lane Americas)

Operations Excellence Director

●Developed & implemented Value Stream Management Systems for corporate program, trained Corporate on Visual Management process & implemented throughout US & Europe.

●Created & controlled spending budget for the production department for review by the Plant Manager and operated within the scope of the budget by creating KPI's tracked daily

via (Real Time).

●Created & Coordinated the implementation of making our own labels in-house both embossed and colored to meet customer expectations & demand without retaining inventory of over 2,000 skews

●Supported Overall Plant-Improvement Efforts in United States and in the Nederland's Corporate, Dominican Republic and Honduras, trained site leadership on visual controls, Gemba mindset & Value Stream Management.

● Implemented Supplier Quality protocols on all incoming goods, monitored all implementations to ensure that all processes remain in control or take necessary action to return the process to control via escalation procedure based off the PDCA &F methodology.

●Developed and implemented plan to improve the quality of the products in plant and what was being supplied (VOC) Voice of the Customer/Supplier Quality Standards & Audits.

●Ensured all standard operating procedures were being followed by all production personnel and quality personnel by auditing & updating all SOP's. & current processes.

●Directly trained and mentored all VSM's in Gemba Walks, Voice of the Customer, PDCA, methodologies, Visual Management & Continuous Improvement.

●Consistently maintained on-time shipment record of 95% with gross profits in excess of 30% on average from 62% before re-organization/re-structure.

●Implemented automated workflow information system within ERP to improve intercompany communication and ease of access to project information utilizing Visual Management & 3-Tiered Communication.

●Developed comprehensive employee training and development program to promote and document cross training, new employee training and orientation, and safety awareness.

●Lead the implementation of AX from SAP to communicate with corporate offices and facilities overseas on inventory levels and logistics of all NTM's Non-Tobacco Materials.

MDKS FITHco 8/2014 to 6/2016

Plant Manager

●Responsible for 45 employees and 2 supervisors and 3 outside sales managers.

●Provided leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility. Worked closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.

●Reviewed & established production schedules for all manufacturing departments to ensure established inventory levels were met while operating at the highest efficiency possible. (Plan today so we do not react tomorrow).

●Coordinated the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel.

●Monitored operation expenses and researched ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality, supervised all art work required for all builds and applied to final builds.

●Worked closely with the Environmental Health and Safety.

●Managed all members of the manufacturing team were aware of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for our employees.

●Maintained inventory levels and controlled flow of product from our subsidiaries based off usage and Lead Times.

●Maintained and supported a superior safety and housekeeping 5S program.

●Developed and executed the plant manufacturing budget.

●Analyzed workforce requirements & set up Cross-functional work teams.

●Conducted performance appraisals and provided coaching and guidance to all operations

●Encouraged and promoted operating in a continuous improvement environment from methodologies from PDCA, Visual Management & Voice of the Customer.

●Removed production constraints; allocated human and equipment resources and directed production employees to attain all established goals.

●Removed waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhanced productivity.

●Communicated with research and development as well as product management personnel to develop new product strategies for environmental change and direct contact with Sun's rays, from Kiosk's going Isotropic conditions. Created our own laminate adherence department to eliminate 3rd party charges, I was able to create up to 3 layers of different color formats for customers to approve.

●Worked with purchasing manager and suppliers overseas to develop and improve timely deliveries and better quality.

●Created purchase orders for Purchasing manager to place orders & maintained inventory to Pull process instead of Push, reduced inventory by 50%.

●Eliminated 46 active lawsuits within first 6 months of employ due to Kiosks not performing to customer specifications.

●Implemented a back to school program to increase employee morale and improve customer satisfaction by raising the bar across the board.

●Implemented Kan Ban system for inventory, and WIP, cutting inventory in half and eliminating down time by not having components for builds.

●Invented numerous concepts for Kiosks in field to be resilient from the Sun's rays and Kiosks going Isotropic facing Sun, Awnings, Film ultra Violet etc.

●Created a Drugs Don't Work program.

●Set up an Employee share program based off production goals for incentives based off current sales forecasts.

Graphic Packaging, Inc.

Continuous Improvement Manager/Steering Team Member 7/2003 to 08/2015

●Facilitated lean events for the Stone Mountain and South East Region (3) other facilities, while maintaining my position of Quality manager.

●Ran all lean training and development for the employees of our plant and region. Developed charters and project plans for the lean initiatives For South East Region.

●Worked as a cohesive group with multiple departments and developed employee relationships and working knowledge while running lean projects & Corrective Actions based off Customer Concerns.

●Oversaw Customer Satisfaction/Corrective Action for South East Region of three area plants and their warehousing with union employees.

●Handled all customer complaints. Developed customer focused teams driven by efficiencies in daily tasks and improved cultures internally and externally.

●Received Environmental Excellence Platinum Award 2005, 2006, 2007

●Received Taco Bell Supplier Excellence Award 2006, 2008

●Received PERSECO Supplier Award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Tighitco, Inc. 2000 to 2003

Continuous Improvement Director

●Recruited as a Continuous Improvement Director to build and lead teams to increase the bottom line.

●Conducted monthly reviews with Director of Operations, VP, and CEO that covered key areas of P&L, goal attainment, cost reduction, variance analysis and staffing requirements for new business.

●Slashed inventory variance and error rates through strong management practices and strict adherence to policies and procedures created by utilizing teamwork and S.O.P’s. Also working with Vendor’s to maintain certain inventory.

●Takt time reductions on production floor by utilizing “One Piece Flow, Kan Ban, & Lean Manufacturing Methodologies which increased Gross Margins from 12% to 23% and lowered indirect labor by 50% but increased production throughout.

●Reduced Manning by implementing One Piece Flow by 35% and Cross-Functional work teams.

●Created Method Sheets and Standard Operating Procedures on jobs to maintain uncompromising focus on high quality standards, Takt time, Customer Critical characteristics and the bottom line to stay focused on profit improvement.

●Created Manufacturing system based on pulling instead of pushing.

●Implemented Recycling program and eliminated 34% of waste streams going to landfill. (First year savings $46,000.00).

●Implemented Cross-functional deployment workforce which increased over all efficiency of plant by 19% monthly improvement.

Caterpillar, Inc. 9/1996 to 9/2000

Contract Continuous Improvement Manager

●Responsible for procurement of all chemicals and environmental processes, handling and disposal of all fluids, lubricants, washer solutions and recycling efforts.

●Updated and maintained MSDS currently on-site.

●Conducted monthly meetings with Corporate to review waste disposal, chemical usage, training and 5S implementation.

Delivered Results:

●Reduced Chemical usage by 50% saving Caterpillar $235,000 in yearly purchases.

●Waste disposal/elimination of waste streams equated in over $176,000.

●Chemical recycling process saved over $535,000 in one year, by using reverse osmosis and filtering carts, implemented all over Caterpillar.

●Evaporator implementation for wastewater disposal saved caterpillar $345,000 in disposal fees after cost of implementation.

●Received Environmental Excellence Platinum Award Caterpillar in 2000.

●Received Jackson County Environmental Award for Caterpillar 2001.

●Received Environmental Excellence Platinum Award for Caterpillar 1998.

●Received Environmental Excellence Gold Award for Caterpillar 1999.

Cosco, Inc. 1/1994 to 8/1996

Quality / Lean Manufacturing Manager

●Recruited as a Quality / Lean Manufacturing manager and challenged to revitalize diminishing quality and technical creditability in the marketplace due to recent re-call’s, accelerate product development, improve product functionality and redesign internal process to reduce R & D costs.

●Directed all new product lines, testing, packaging & labeling evaluations and development while creating and maintaining quality systems of all products manufactured in the Cartersville facility by eliminating waste, improving methods and increasing plant production capabilities through building quality into the process.

●Managed all standards governed by the Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association, Engineering, Research and Development and Maintenance Departments.

●Responsible for hiring, training and counseling of all quality supervisors and inspectors as well as other department hourly associates.

●This facility employs 325 people with an operating budget of $6.5 million and a production value of $35 million.

Delivered Results:

●Reduced indirect labor by 18 % while increasing production and reducing machine downtime, by implementing Preventative Maintenance and Tracking.

●Increased Plant efficiency from 68% to 84% by using Cross Functional Teams.

●Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques and reduced Supervisors, Group Leads by 75 %, reduced quality auditors by 50% for a yearly savings of $260,000.

●Implemented an Inventory control system eliminating year end shut down, the cycle count accuracy is at 2% on finished goods, work in process and raw materials.

●Reduced rework and work in storage space by 50 %, using Just in Time Concepts, Kan Ban and Poke Yoke philosophies.

●Supervised 65,000 square foot expansion to existing facility.

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and considering my application for this opportunity. I hope to bring my knowledge of industry expertise and philosophy of change to an organization such as yours, where I can contribute to growth and success.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have, I look forward to hearing from you:-)

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