Senior Operations & Quality Executive Leader

LARRY BRADLEY

***********@***.*** C: 859-***-**** Richmond, KY 40475

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and innovative senior level corporate executive equipped with a wealth of experience in achieving operational success. Possessing a progressive aptitude for business process mapping, organizational change management, strategic planning, and compliance. Adept at outperforming aggressive corporate targets and maximizing performances at the lowest possible cost. Acting as a major contributor and driver of revenue within various organizations. Skilled in people development, with a passion for conceptualizing strategic direction and developing tactical business plans to stimulate profitable growth. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operations Leadership, Supply Chain & Logistics, KPI Management, Integrations, SOPs, Continuous Improvement, Risk Mitigation, P&L, Operations Management, Revenue Generation, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Change Management Acquisition, Growth Initiatives, Presentations, Analyzing Data, Global Initiatives, CRM, SLA’s, Logistics, Quality Control Capital Expenditures, Reporting, Operational Performance, Financial Management, Project Management, Controls, Safety, Fast-Paced Environments, Crisis Management, Talent Management, Sales Plans, Communications, Strategies Accountability, Multi-site, Global Operations Management, Kaizen Techniques, Project Planning, Pricing, Cost Control 5S, Budgeting, Training & Development, Strategic Planning, LEAN Six Sigma, ROI Improvement, Turnaround Strategy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Katayama American Company

Shelbyville, KY

QUALITY MANAGER

2019 - Current

• Spearheaded establishment of teams responsible for quality assurance data collection, corrective action and internal audit validation and verification.

• Improved inspection methods, equipment, managed ISO 9000 system; and launched ISO 14001 Environmental System.

• Served as primary quality and production liaison to support key personnel and clients, coordinating all phases of order management, production and ensuring quality standards were consistently met.

• Supervised onboarding and training of new personnel to maximize capacities of quality assurance team.

• Enforced adherence to quality assurance procedures by reviewing subordinate testing reports and following up on any deviations.

• Initiated change management practices that created new revenue streams and streamlined operational efficiencies.

• Optimized data accuracy by developing and revising logic and accuracy testing procedures while solving deployed device and delivery logistical issues.

• Customers: FCA, Honda, GM, SIA.

Jacobi Carbons

Waverly, OH

Quality Manager

2017 - 2019

• Spearheaded the establishing of a new plant with new product line.

• Launched the quality system with no documentation in place.

• Steered all early supplier development efforts.

• Governed the ISO9001/ IATF 16949 Quality Management System.

• Controlled the ISO14001 Environmental System.

• Presided over the program team and other Jacobi plants to assure successful launch of carbon canisters.

• Authored policies, strategies, and quality documents.

• Served as a quality and technical liaison to customers.

• Directed both Supplier PPAP and Customer PPAP.

• Leveraged experience with Toyota Production Systems and strong experience with Kaizen.

• Customers: GM, Ford, Toyota, and Nissan.

American Specialty Cars

Lexington, KY

Quality Assurance Manager

2015 - 2017

• Decreased customer complaints from average 3 per month to one in last six months.

• Utilized TS16949 Quality Management System and ISO14001 Environmental System.

• Promoted policies, strategies, and quality documents to ensure product meets customer's expectations.

• Customers: Toyota, Chrysler, and GM.

FICOSA North America

Shelbyville, KY

Quality Assurance Manager

2012 - 2015

• Secured an average PPM Rate of 511 and currently averaging 12.5 PPM last 4 months.

• Supplier Development from 20 incidents to an average of 2 per month.

• Customer complaints down from 20 per month to 0 the last 2 months.

• Supplied SPC, MQ1and TQM knowledge and ability.

• Customers: Toyota, (TMMK, TMMI, TEMA) Ford (KCAP, MAP) and Nissan Smyrna, TN.

Faurecia Exhaust

Chattanooga, TN

Site Manager

2010 - 2012

• Successfully established new plant with new product line.

• Early Supplier Development with current PPM of 20.

• Obtained no Customer complaints with 0 PPM.

• Lead over Program team and other Faurecia plants to assure successful launch of VW PASSAT program.

• Customer: VW.

Faurecia Automotive

Walton, KY

Quality Assurance Manager

2007 - 2010

• Lessened customer complaint from 8 per month to 1 per month with 2010 being no customer complaints.

• Quality and technical liaison to BMW and Honda.

• Customers: BMW, Honda, and Chrysler (Transferred to Chattanooga due to this plant closing).

ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Highlands Diversified Services - Quality Assurance Manager Ainak, INC - Quality Assurance Manager OHI America - Quality Assurance Manager - (2 Plants) OHI America - Quality Group Leader OHI America - Quality Assurance /Gauge Technician Federal Government - Quality Management Specialist MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army

• Served 8 years in the Unites States Army, various world-wide locations including Aberdeen Proving Ground. Rank at Honorable Discharge was E-6

• 1,000 plus hours of technical courses for the US Government including calibration technology, electronics, quality assurance and engineering.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

University of Maryland -BA in Business Management

Additional Formal Courses/Training:

-QMS Lead Auditor/ TS 16949 Core Tools Training Coaching Skills for Managers, Fred Pryor School

- Training Program Analysis, Training and Management Systems School.

- Team Oriented Problem Solving, Ford Fairlane Training and Development Center.

- Root Cause Failure Analysis, University of Dayton.

- Business Writing Basics for Professionals, Skill Path Seminars.

- APQP/FMEA/QCP/Poka-Yoke, Integrated Training Resources.

- Planning with MPACT/Beyond the Basics, Integral Solutions, INC.

- Received Formal Quality Circle/Kaizen training in Tokyo, Kyushu and Yokohama while with OHI America (Should be equivalent to a Six Sigma Black Belt but the Japanese version)

-Green Belt Six Sigma, Eastern Kentucky University

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