Continuous Improvement Quality Control

Kenneth C. Rogers, Jr.

Livonia, MI • 313-***-**** • **********@***.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven manufacturing leader with over 20 years of experience driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements within global automotive operations. Expert in Lean Manufacturing, GMS/WCM systems, and cross-functional leadership. Proven success in meeting SQDCP targets by implementing standardized processes, reducing downtime, and coaching large unionized teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma • Team Leadership & Development • Production & Quality Control • GMS / WCM / FPS Methodologies • KPI Management (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) • Continuous Improvement & 5S • Labor Relations / Union Environment • Budgeting & Cost Deployment • Project & Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Motors – Detroit, MI

GMS Lead / Plant Planner Jan 2023 – Present

• Lead implementation and training of Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) to align plant operations with Ford Production System (FPS) principles.

• Identify and resolve systemic issues through cross-functional project management and continuous improvement.

• Monitor calibration and drive improvement in safety, quality, and delivery metrics.

• Design and deliver GMS training for new hires, Team Leaders, and engineers.

• Elevated plant GMS calibration score by leading structured improvement plans across departments.

• Increased operator engagement by 15% through standardized work and visual management.

Stellantis – Detroit, MI

Business Resource Manager Jul 2021 – Jan 2023

• Managed $21M budget and workforce planning to meet daily production goals across multiple departments.

• Partnered with HR and senior leadership to align people strategy with business objectives.

• Optimized utilization through workforce forecasting and alternative staffing pools.

• Reduced absenteeism by 10% via improved workforce flexibility models.

• Led employee development initiatives improving retention and skill readiness.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – Detroit, MI

Workplace Organization Pillar Lead Feb 2020 – Jul 2021

• Directed Lean projects to reduce waste and improve efficiency, achieving 5% cost reduction on $200M budget.

• Applied 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and 5-Why analysis to enhance throughput and minimize downtime.

• Designed visual management and training systems for risk avoidance and autonomous maintenance.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles – Detroit, MI

Unit Leader Oct 2018 – Feb 2020

• Supervised 300+ (hourly and salaried) employees in a fast-paced unionized manufacturing environment.

• Managed SQDCME performance metrics to maximize throughput and quality.

• Produced 385,000 units annually while maintaining top-quartile quality and delivery metrics.

• Achieved 18-month record of zero lost-time incidents.

Chrysler LLC – Detroit, MI

Production Supervisor Apr 2016 – Oct 2018

• Managed 120 hourly employees to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

• Led KPI reviews and implemented improvements through cross-department collaboration.

DaimlerChrysler – Detroit, MI

Team Leader May 2002 – Apr 2016

• Led 23 UAW employees in executing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles.

• Served as Safety Model Area Champion; performed root cause analysis on process defects.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (Finance) – University of Arizona (In Progress)

B.S. Business Administration (Finance & Marketing) – University of Phoenix

Industrial Graphic Design Studies – Wayne County Community College

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Design for Six Sigma • World Class Manufacturing (WCM): Safety, Quality, People Development, Cost Deployment, etc. • Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS): Built-In-Quality, Standardization, Continuous Improvement • Zero Defect Optimum Concept • OSHA / Hazardous Waste Management / Title V Facilities Operations • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (in progress expected December 2025)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association for Manufacturing Excellence (Member, 2012–Present) • National Association of Manufacturers (Member, 2008–Present)

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