General Manager

Charles H. Ross

Senior Operations/Supply Chain Leader

**** ****** **.

Lawrenceville Ga. 30045

Home 678-***-**** Cell 770-***-****

Dear Sir or Madam:

I have over 20 years experience successfully transforming businesses into world class globally competitive operations through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodologies. During my career with blue chip companies such as the Danaher Corporation, General Electric, Cummins Engine and AlliedSignal Corporation, I have developed the ability to assess an organization’s needs and create strategic plans that will…

• Identify the gaps between the current state and what is needed to achieve operational excellence

• Establish organizational alignment to ensure everyone’s objectives and resources are in accord with the strategic plan

• Value Stream Map current/future state processes and eliminate non-value added activities including defects and variation

• Assess organizational skills/capability and develop/upgrade organizational talent

• Develop key performance indicators to monitor progress as well as implement countermeasures to drive performance

• Maximize human resource potential by driving accountability and decision making to the lowest levels of the organization along with team work and employee involvement

Gained significant international experience and became fluent in Spanish after spending 10 years working in Mexico in diverse manufacturing operations creating a Lean culture and a disciplined work environment. As a highly motivated professional, I have a proven track record of delivering strong financial performance and enjoy the challenge of complex demanding assignments.

If you are seeking a results oriented leader that is capable of transforming a traditional operation into a high performance team based environment utilizing lean tools to achieve excellence in every aspect of the business, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

1872 Joshua Drive Home 678-***-**** Mobile 770-***-****

Lawrenceville, Ga. 30045 Email Address: c26ross @ aol.com

SUMMARY

Senior Operations Executive with a proven track record of transforming multiple plants into world class operations with superior performance in employee safety, six sigma quality, customer service and excellent financial results. A results oriented leader with solid experience in strategic planning, organizational development and employee involvement processes. A successful Lean/Six Sigma leader who has implemented Lean Manufacturing Concepts in diverse manufacturing environments such as Automotive, Hand Tools, Plastics, Machining, Lighting, Electric Motors and Fabrication.

Expertise includes…

• Leadership/Team Development

• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

• Strategic Planning (Policy Deployment)

• Total Quality Management

• Profit/Cost Improvement

• Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED PLASTICS GROUP, Oak Brook, Illinois 2009 – Present

A full service manufacturer of plastic products and value-added services for the medical, electronics, consumer and industrial markets.

General Manager… Monterrey Mexico

Responsible for leading the company’s largest operation through the lean transformation to achieve operational excellence in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Includes 60 thermoplastic molding machines and 6 high speed assembly lines.

ACUITYBRANDS LIGHTING, Conyers, Georgia 2005 - 2009

A $2 billion company engaging in the design, production and distribution of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures for commercial, institutional and residential applications.

Vice President Operations/Supply Chain…Mexico 2007- 2009

Managed 5 manufacturing plants in Mexico (Monterrey, Matamoros, Mexico City) that produced 70,000 lighting fixtures per day in 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space with 2400 employees.

• Achieved a 12% productivity improvement with standard work and one piece flow concepts

• Decreased lead time 60% by converting 200 ft. assembly lines into flexible manufacturing cells

• Reduced WIP inventory 50% through effective Kanban systems and point of use inventory

• Reduced the OSHA recordable rate 62% below the industry standard through behavioral based training and employee led safety programs

Vice President Operations/Supply Chain…U.S. Plants 2005- 2006

Managed 1700 employees in 4 manufacturing plants with a focus on driving the lean transformation which included plant consolidation and cost reductions.

• Rationalized manufacturing footprint from 5 to 4 facilities through cellularization, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping

• Established a culture of continuous improvement by creating focus factory work teams with goals and recognition

• Reduced customer complaints over 60% through employee involvement, measuring quality at the source and effective problem solving processes

• Reduced total manufacturing costs by $6.3 million utilizing lean/six sigma techniques

NEWELL RUBBERMAID, Huntersville, North Carolina 2003 - 2005

A $6 billion global company that designs, manufactures and distributes consumer and commercial products in four business segments including cleaning, décor, office products and hand tools/hardware.

Vice President Operations 2003 - 2005

Provided leadership in the Hand Tool Division for 5 manufacturing plants with 1224 employees and $375 million in sales that produced Marathon Saw Blades, Vise-Grip Pliers, Strait-Line Chalk, Quick Grip Clamps and Drill Bits.

• Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives which delivered a 17% reduction in operating costs

• Successfully launched a new plant start-up for the production of hand tools in Shenzhen China

• Reduced 8 facilities to 5 through the elimination of waste such as excess inventory, defects and rework

DANAHER CORP Simsbury, Connecticut 1995- 2002

A $12 billion international company with four divisions; Professional Instrumentation, Medical Technology, Industrial Technology and Tools.

Vice President Operations, Motion Control Group; Juarez, Mexico 2001-2002

Manufactured electric motors including stators, coils and motor components.

• Successfully launched newly designed motor for the Human Segway Transport Device

• Achieved 100% on-time delivery with new product launch

• Doubled the size of the operation in less than 6 months

• Implemented 5S, manufacturing cells, visual management and focus work teams

Director of Operations Gastonia Tool Group; Gastonia, North Carolina 1998-2000

Produced over 1 million chrome plated sockets a day for mechanic hand tool sets with annual sales $160 million.

• Improved productivity 12% with setup time reduction, preventative maintenance and automation

• Achieved 75 WIP inventory turns through automation and new technology

• Reduced defects by 50% with six sigma tools such as design of experiments

Vice President Operations, Delta Consolidated Industries; Raleigh, North Carolina 1995-1997

Managed 3 facilities with sales of $90 million that produced steel, aluminum and blow molded storage systems.

• Converted a newly acquired acquisition into a lean manufacturing operation

• Improved productivity 15% by converting functional departments into manufacturing cells

• Reduced defects by 50% through one piece flow and standard work

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Plant Manager Autolite Spark Plugs; AlliedSignal Corp

Plant Manager Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems; AlliedSignal Corp

General Manager Allegretti Inc

Operations/Materials Manager Cummins Engine Corp

GE Manufacturing Management Program for Engineers-Graduate

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,

Major: Industrial Management

John Carroll University

SPECIAL SKILLS

Bilingual: English/Spanish

APICS Certified CPIM

International Experience 10+ Years Working in Mexico

Studied Lean Manufacturing Concepts in Japan under the direction of Shingijutsu

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