Seeking Lean Auto Part Production Systems Manager position

HAROLD E. LARUE (Gene)

*** ********** ****, **** *****, AR 72908 * 479-***-**** (Home) * 479-***-**** (Mobile) *

Education

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Bachelor of Applied Science, emphases in Workforce Leadership and General Technology, May, 2007

Associate of Applied Science, General Technology, May, 2004

Technical Certificate, Workforce Leadership, May, 2001

Certificate of Proficiency, Workforce Leadership, August, 2000

Work Experience

Aire Systems, Fort Smith, AR

June 2007-August 2008

Production Leader (Assembly of Custom Air Handlers)

 Managed 2nd shift operations for Assembly Teams 1-5, Electrical, Fan Cell and Material Handling

 Developed training program for newly hired employees

 Designed new shift communication sheet for Team Leaders to track and monitor hours per unit

 Developed Safety and Operation Method training program for 2nd shift operations

Whirlpool Corporation, Fort Smith, AR

September 2004-June 2007

Production Supervisor (High Speed Component Manufacturing)

 Managed 1st and 3rd shift operations in high speed sealed system refrigeration area

 Increased productivity by 20% annually

 Vast experience in Lean Manufacturing methodology including: 5S, Cell Design, Visual Factory Management, Value Stream Mapping, Quick Change-Over, Kanban, Total Productive Maintenance, and other various aspects of Continuous Improvement and Waste Reduction/Elimination

Whirlpool Corporation, Fort Smith, AR

July 2003-September 2004

Production Supervisor (High Speed Common Build, Door Build and Final Assembly)

 Managed 1st shift operations of 48 personnel in production of finished refrigeration products

 Aided in setting quality and productivity standards for new products

 Designed production processes and work stations for counter depth refrigerator assembly line with emphases in continuous improvement and standardized work

U.S. Army National Guard, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR

August 2002-July 2003

Squad Leader/Ssg (Quick Reactionary Force and Training NCO) Operation Noble Eagle I/II

Whirlpool Corporation, Fort Smith, AR

March 1999-August 2002

Production Supervisor (Door, Steel and Refrigerator Fabrication and Ice Maker Assembly)

 Managed 1st shift operations of 54 personnel in the fabrication of freezer and refrigerator doors, refrigerators and steel parts

 Reduced manufacturing lead time from 12 hours to 4 hours in fabrication area

 Coordinated daily fabrication and delivery of raw doors and cabinets to foam areas

Honors and Activities

Recipient of Navy Achievement, Army Commendation and (2) Army Achievement Medals

Lean Manufacturing Champion for Whirlpool Corporation

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Luas & Clark, Maximo, Work Brain, and Data Stream 7

References: Available upon request

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