Operations Executive

Gary L. Spradlin

Malakoff, TX 936-***-**** ************@*******.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/garylspradlin

Operations Management Consultant Turnaround Strategy Executive Leadership Sustainable Performance Uplift

Summary

Innovative Operational Excellence Consultant with 20+ years of experience in designing and executing large-scale, cross-industry transformations. Proven success delivering $MM in cost savings, productivity increases of up to 40%, and significant boosts in operational KPIs through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, data-driven execution, and executive-level alignment. Key Achievements & Impact

• Drove 25–40% productivity increases by redesigning workflows and embedding Lean systems at enterprise scale.

• Saved $5M+ in cumulative operational costs through targeted waste reduction, supply chain optimization, and process re-engineering.

• Led cultural and behavioral turnarounds across underperforming teams, resulting in sustained 20%+ performance improvement.

• Orchestrated M&A integrations with zero service disruption, achieving complete operational alignment within 90 days.

• Championed KPI realignment programs, reducing cycle times by 30% and improving customer delivery metrics by 18%.

Professional Experience

G&G Consulting

Operations Management Consultant August 2018 – Present Lead strategic consulting engagements for Fortune 500 and mid-market companies across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and public sectors. Embedded Lean Six Sigma (LSSBB) into client operations, eliminating non-value activities and increasing throughput by up to 35%.

Conduct executive coaching sessions and frontline capability-building, enabling sustainable cultural transformation.

K&B Enterprises

Operations Manager July 2010 – August 2018

Directed multi-site operations with full P&L responsibility and a team of 100+ personnel. Reduced operating expenses by 22% while increasing service reliability through proactive process audits and Lean implementation.

Launched continuous improvement initiatives that raised employee engagement scores by 30%. Superior Offshore International, Inc.

Offshore Operations Manager / Diver III October 2005 – July 2010 Managed high-risk offshore projects ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering standards.

Coordinated cross-functional marine crews, reducing project timelines by 15% on average. Arrow Trucking Co.

Terminal Operations Manager June 2001 – September 2005 Oversaw daily logistics for high-volume freight operations. Reduced delivery delays by 25% by redesigning route planning systems and implementing driver accountability metrics.

TDCJ - Textile Manufacturing Division

Frontline Supervisor June 1991 – June 2001

Supervised textile manufacturing lines, improving throughput and quality compliance. Implemented shift scheduling and training systems that cut labor inefficiencies by 18%. Education & Certifications

• The Power Business School – MBA, Business Administration, Management & Operations

• Six Sigma Academy – Bachelors, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), Toyota Production System (TPS)

• The Ocean Corporation – HND, Dive Operations & Subsurface Engineering

• Angelina College – AAS, Business Administration & Management Certifications & Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)

• Toyota Production System (TPS) Implementation

• Strategic Operations Planning, ERP, KPI Dashboards, Minitab, Google Project Management

• Lean Management

• FMEA

• 8D Peoblem solving

• 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis

• Greenbelt Management

• Process Improvement and Management

Hobbies and Recreation

︎ Scuba Diving

︎ Sport Fishing

︎ Community Event

︎ Future Leadership Development

︎ Museums

︎ Swimming

︎ Community Outreach

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