Management Training

Larry J. Marks Jr.

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Athens, Al **611

256-***-****

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LARRY J. MARKS, JR.

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a lean or management position utilizing skills, experience, and expertise in Lean manufacturing and production management.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Jan. 2011 – present

Simmons Manufacturing

100 West W. T. Harris Blvd. Charlotte NC

Kaizen Promotions Officer

2006 – Jan. 2011

Steelcase, Inc., 214 Duren Drive, Athens, Al 35611

Core Steel Production Supervisor

2003-2006

Steelcase, Inc., 214 Duren Drive, Athens, Al 35611

Powder Paint Production Supervisor

2000-2003

Steelcase, Inc., 214 Duren Drive, Athens, Al 35611

Final Assembly Production Supervisor

Steelcase, Inc., 214 Duren Drive, Athens, Al 35611

1984-2003

Steelcase, Inc., 214 Duren Drive, Athens, Al 35611

Final Assembly Production Operator

SUMMARY:

• Trained and experienced in the implementation of Lean manufacturing utilizing Kaizen methodology

• Trained in ISO certification and sustainment

• Very effective in change management and high stress situations

• Outstanding communication skills one-on-one and public speaking

• Highly effective in motivating, developing, and supervising employees

• Well organized, strong in planning, and implementing programs

• Strong in targeted efficiency analysis/improvement

• Very strong in production planning

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, S.A.P. Business Management Applications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Program Development/Coordination

• Introduced Lean manufacturing through the use of kaizen breakthrough methodology

• Sustained lean initiatives through the use of visual performance tracking, problem analysis, and problem solving

• Successfully achieved ISO certification and sustainment

• Developed a program to create and maintain reduced inventory levels utilizing SAP and Excell

• Developed a program of operator accountability in an self-directed environment

• Promoted and maintained an effective safety program

• Recruited, selected, trained, and developed employees for high skilled positions

• Coordinated and maintained an employee suggestion program

• Developed a scrap tracking, analysis, and reduction program

Supervision and Training

• Lean training from Auburn University, University of Alabama Huntsville, and TBM

• Supervise and management of a 100 employee multi-shift production operation

• Maximize effectiveness of staff by implementing cross training, maintaining high levels of personnel accountability, developing good strong personal relationships to insure placement of employees relevant to their personal skills, abilities and interests.

Management

• Production planning, scheduling, and resource balancing

• Takt compliancet and sustainment in a production environment

• Handling of all employee discipline, performance evaluations, training, reward and recognition

• Managing labor efficiency and reducing overhead costs

• Control scrap levels and reduction effectively

• Oversee daily material purchases

• Accountable for maintaining a static warehouse inventory level

• Manage a three-shift operation

• Proactively maintain high quality levels

• Oversee all aspects of personnel and operations

• Promote an environment conducive to productive change

• Daily interact with supply chain

• Reduce costs through targeted efficiency analysis and improvement, supply chain coordination, inventory reduction, and application of Lean principles

• Balancing of schedule completion through resource management and production planning

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Targeted Selection and Interview Training

• Creating and Maintaining a Respectful Work Environment

• University of Alabama at Huntsville, Lean Training

• Auburn University, Lean Training

• Employment Law

• Commitment Building

• Facilitating Improved Performance

• Advanced Planning Systems

• Interpreting Engineering Drawings

• Metrology

• Ergonomics

• SAP/Oracle

• Resistance Spot Welding

• Powered Industrial Truck

• Basic Lean Concepts

• Leader Development Training

• Standard Work and Job Instruction Training

• Poka Yoke Training for Manufacturing

• Basic Shop Math

• Quality Acceptance Standards

• Hazard Communication and Waste Management

• Leading Effective Meetings

• Presentation Skills

• Lean Management Systems

• Objective Setting

• Integrative Planning

• Motivating Employees

• Team Building and Team Work

• Situational Feedback and Coaching

• Concepts of Management

• Year End Inventory Control

• Material Flow Workshop

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