Operations Leader with Lean & Six Sigma Expertise

Robbie Sharp

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Professional Summary

Experienced Plant and ProducƟon Manager with over 30 years of leadership in automoƟve manufacturing, industrial engineering, and operaƟons management. Proven experƟse in improving plant efficiency, implemenƟng lean pracƟces, managing cross-funcƟonal teams, and reducing operaƟonal costs. Adept at working with OEMs including Nissan, General Motors, and John Deere. Strong background in Six Sigma, preventaƟve maintenance, producƟon scheduling, and inventory control.

Professional Experience

Warehouse Manager, 1Vision – Jackson, MS, June 17, 2025 – October 7, 2025

Fulfillment & E-commerce OperaƟons: Oversaw daily pick, pack, and ship operaƟons for DTC and B2B orders; ensured order accuracy, proper packaging standards, and on-Ɵme delivery.

Manufacturing-On-Demand Workflow IntegraƟon: Liaised with producƟon teams to align job Ɵckets with fulfillment schedules; maintained JIT inventory models; tracked producƟon Ɵmelines and communicated boƩlenecks.

Inventory Management: Developed and enforced cycle counƟng procedures, managed reorder points, reconciled inventory variances; implemented bin locaƟon systems and real-Ɵme tracking using WMS/ERP; organized storage for SKUs, print blanks, packaging materials, and returns.

Team Leadership & Scheduling: Supervised warehouse associates across mulƟple shiŌs, including temp and seasonal workers; trained staff on SOPs, safety, equipment operaƟon, and quality standards; managed labor scheduling based on order volume, producƟon output, and deadlines.

Technical & Process ExperƟse: Knowledge of digital print-on-demand workflows (DTG, UV prinƟng, laser engraving); strong Excel and data visualizaƟon skills; familiarity with custom product configurators and dynamic SKU generaƟon. Plant Manager, AHK – Canton, MS & Smyrna, TN, 2024 – Present

Led all operaƟonal funcƟons at two plant locaƟons; maintained plant-wide standards and safety protocols.

Served as primary liaison with Nissan for issue resoluƟon and quality control.

Managed budgets and ensured financial objecƟves were met.

Directed producƟon across both plants; served as Interim HR Manager and Safety Coordinator.

ProducƟon Supervisor (2nd ShiŌ), Hunter Engineering – Durant, MS, 2021 – 2023

Oversaw operaƟons in Assembly, PainƟng, Shipping, and Receiving; managed parts inventory.

Collaborated with Quality Assurance; streamlined workflow between departments. Industrial Engineer / ProducƟon Supervisor / Data Analyst, Nissan / Yates Services – Canton, MS, 2004 – 2021

Managed Ɵre and wheel assembly operaƟons across three lines; developed SOPs, schedules, and workflows.

Performed Ɵme studies, data analysis, and reporƟng on inventory, scrap, and defects.

Implemented area redesigns, cost-saving iniƟaƟves, and preventaƟve maintenance programs.

EducaƟon

East Central Community College

Associate Degree in Engineering & Design Technology Technical Skills

MicrosoŌ Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

AutoCAD, Visio

Pro-Engineering (3D Graphics)

IBM AS/400

JD Edwards, Movex, Plex

Fourth ShiŌ, CICS Inventory System, Data Delivery System

Minitab StaƟsƟcal SoŌware

CerƟficaƟons & Training

Six Sigma (Black, Green, and Yellow Belt – Caterpillar, Emerson Electric)

Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen

ISO 14001 Environmental Auditor (Nissan)

FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

OEE (Overall Equipment EffecƟveness)

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