Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance

WILLIAM OVERBAY

Jeffersonville, IN

812-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/williamoverbay

15+ years in manufacturing with extensive experience leading operational strategy, continuous improvement, cost reduction initiatives, quality assurance, and leadership development with a focus on building an inclusive and supportive culture to retain talent. Highly skilled in:

Operations Management

Business Growth & Sales Strategy

P&L Management

Production & Quality Control

Budget Management

Employee Engagement

Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing

CNC Machines & Programming

Process Automation & Optimization

KPI Development & Management

Project Management

Cost Reduction & Process Efficiency

Coaching, Training & Development

ERP Systems

ISO, TS, ISOS & 5S Standards

Safety & Regulation Compliance (OSHA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creative Packaging Company – SHELBYVILLE, KY – May 2024 to Present

General Manager

Oversee day-to-day operations

Develop strategic plan for optimized productivity

Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes

Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality

Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationship

Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas

Facilitates and leads the continuous improvement process by identifying training needs and providing training in problem solving methodology, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.

Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)

Network with internal/external resources to bring best practices to lean projects and the organization.

Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.

Reduction in facility waste that reduced tonnage by half in all 6 sites by recycling products saving $450,000 over 2023 disposal costs.

Facilitated implementation of OEE system to monitor production, downtime, and wastes increasing productivity by 7%

Optimized production flow reducing idle manpower waste overhead by 70%.

Introduced automated palatizing reducing handling and ergonomic injuries.

Introduced new product lines that increased sales by $1,250,000.

Promoted from Continuous Improvement Manager to General Manager.

NORDIC COLD CHAIN SOLUTIONS - LOUISVILLE, KY – Feb 2022 to May 2024

Plant Manager

Thermal packing solutions including Gel Packs, Wraps, and Bricks. Servicing the Produce, Pharmaceutical and Shipping industries.

Direct operations including strategic planning, production, maintenance, safety, quality, inventory, shipping, and receiving for fast-paced manufacturing plant with nation-wide product delivery with site sales of $12,000,000+ annually.

Manage P&L for Louisville facility. Monitoring financial performance against targets and adjusting as necessary. Developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue and reduce costs.

Partner and collaborate with senior leaders across the Safety, Quality, Sales, and Purchasing departments to implement operational and business growth strategy.

Set and manage production KPIs such as safety, quality, production, cost, delivery, attendance, overtime, training, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Drive recruitment strategy, hiring, and on boarding. Facilitate career development, training, employee engagement, and leadership coaching to increase staff satisfaction and career progression.

Strategic research and integration of new processes and technology based on current and future needs.

Implemented continuous improvement plans to increase OEE from 55% to 78%.

Supplier cost research and negotiations that resulted in reductions that exceeded $200,000 annually.

KEURIG DR. PEPPER • LOUISVILLE, KY • Sept. 2021 TO FEB. 2022

Operations Supervisor (Contract)

Oversaw daily operations including production, payroll, scheduling, performance management, process improvement, safety compliance, and quality assurance for 200,000 sq. ft. plant.

Managed a team of 65 including Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Team Leads

Developed strategies to improve department performance metrics and reporting.

Facilitated coaching to support employee growth and development.

MIYAMA USA - LOUISVILLE, KY - JUN. 2015 TO Sept. 2021

Production Manager

Tier 2 and 3 manufacture servicing the Appliance (GE,) Automotive (Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru) and Heavy Industrial sector (Toyota.)

Led operational strategy, production, and continuous improvement for 120,000 sq. ft. appliance and automotive manufacturing annual revenue of $25M+

Managed 1st and 2nd shift teams of 95+ including Production Leads, Quality Specialists, Maintenance and associates.

Partnered with President and VP to develop business growth strategies.

Capitol Expense purchases for the facility.

Development of KPI metrics and standards for production. Led cost analysis, testing, vendor development, and process improvement for the manufacturing site successfully reduce tooling costs annually by $70,000.

Identified and implemented tooling solutions to increase production in CNC by 34%+

Developed inspection processes that helped reduce non-conforming parts from 550PPM to 120PPM

Reduced customer SCARs from 12 annually to 2.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Louisville, Ky - Jun 2012 - Jul 2015

Machining Manager

Independent materials testing laboratory serving clients in the Aerospace, Additive/3D, Energy, Automotive, Medical Device and other high-technology industries.

• Manage machining department for Weld Inspection, Destruct and NDT testing according to ASTM standards.

Manage department purchasing up to capitol expenses for growing department’s needs.

Reduced tooling costs by $30,000 and increased machine efficiency by 14%

Cummins Inc. - Columbus, IN - Dec 2007 - Apr 2012

Production Leader

Tier 1 OEM Fuel Systems manufacturing for the automotive sector.

Primary focus on 5S and Six Sigma projects for engineers.

Trainer for new associates in 7 of 8 production cells in XPI division.

Ambassador and Plant Tour Guide.

Nac Inc. - North Vernon, IN - April 2004 to August 2007

Production Supervisor

Tier 2 automotive manufacture for the automotive sector Supplying Toyota, Subaru, and Honda.

Production scheduling on CNC and Plastic Injection Molding department.

Programming CNC equipment.

Progressed from production worker to Supervisor.

EDUCATION

Greenville Technical College – Mechanical Engineering (Incomplete)

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