Project Manager Six Sigma

Kevin Robert Schmidt

*** ********* *****, **** *****, Georgia 31833

Cell: 706-***-**** ***************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

Manufacturing Facility Management position where over 18 years of progressive and exceptional process leadership, deep expertise with Quality systems and proven Lean Manufacturing skills are needed to maximize a manufacturing plant in need of cost containment and operational optimization.

EMPLOYMENT

1992-2011 Michelin Tire Manufacturing

2010 - 2011 Project Manager, Dothan AL.

I oversaw the successful installation and process qualification of 10 new production groups (25% of the facility production capacity). These machines included never before used Safety and Quality modifications. I coordinated the demolition of preexisting machines and the recovery of essential tooling from these machines. In addition I oversaw both the Project Engineer and Contract Coordinator. I was instrumental in both the “debug” and ramp-up fazes which brought the machinery to standard for Safety, Production and Quality.

2009 and 2005-2007 Production Operations Manager, Opelika AL.

Managed the coordination of all activities within the department. These activities include safety, production, and supply procurement.

• Develop and implement plans to improve departmental safety (52% improvement from 2003), quality (63-67% sustainable reduction in process waste), productivity (29% gain from 2006) and cost (40% improvement from 2003)

• Monitored safety programs to ensure a safe workplace and accomplished a 30% reduction in sprain/strain injuries from 2003 - 2005

• Worked directly with other department managers to ensure material/product flow

During this period of time I was a member of the plant closure team. This saw the successful and expedient closure of the Opelika facility. This included the removal and shipment of all assets and prudent recycling of nonessential equipment and property.

2006-Present Process Expert for Product Liability

Represent Michelin Tire Company in product liability lawsuits

• Accomplished successfully in all cases through trial testimony and legal deposition

2007-2009 Michelin Manufacturing Way Leader, Opelika AL.

Accelerated the implementation of the Michelin Manufacturing Way (Lean Manufacturing) and its two main components (Six Sigma tools and High Performance teams)

• Six Sigma tools was implemented as the Plant operational platform, across all managerial levels with 100% success

• Developed an “Answer Key” to clearly define 84 facility Lean expectations critical to driving progress which resulted in facility becoming the network benchmark providing personal recognition with TCA Progress Award

• Modeled MDP Business Units within the facility for all other production business units to emulate regarding tool usage and support team involvement

2004-2005 Manager of Employment Programs, Opelika AL.

Interviewed, hired and staffed positions within the facility

• Managed the training and scheduling for special category new hires

• Maintained active recruitment program, filling open requirements

2003-2004 Facility Training Manager, Opelika AL.

Directed Wage Training Instructors in all facility areas

• Managed Certification and qualification process

• Trained and certified all temporary machine instructors in Task/ Condition/ Standard process

• Conducted all New Hire Orientations

• Enforced training standards

• Interacted with Departmental management during training meetings and challenged Front-line Leaders when decisions contradicted training directives

2000-2003 Lead Crew Supervisor, Opelika AL.

• Led all off-shift directives from department management team

• Led Front-line Leaders (Supervision, Flow Coordinators and Technicians) in shift meetings and organizational operation on one of four rotating crews

1995-2000 Tire Building Supervisor of Light Truck, Opelika AL.

• Staffed all Building modules, vacation coverage and scheduling

• Managed the safety and quality of assigned modules

1992-1995 Tire Building Operator and Cure Line Operator, Opelika AL.

1985-1992 United States Marine Corps

EDUCATION

1990 Coastal Carolina College, Jacksonville, NC

1985 Wauconda Senior High School, Wauconda, IL

Diploma

References available upon request.

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