Gary Anderson resume

GARY L. ANDERSON

Danbury, CT. *****

Cell: 203-***-****

********.****@*****.***

PROFILE

Hands-on Operations Leader with record of goal achievement, innovation, and cost savings. Proactive change agent skilled at managing multiple projects and delivering customer and shareholder value. Experienced in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001certification, EH&S, and employee Training and Development. Effective at building strong relationships with management, staff, customers, and vendors to achieve organizational success. Strategic and tactical leader skilled at conflict resolution and interactive performance management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KIMBERLY CLARK CORPORATION, New Milford, CT Apr 2007 – Present

Tissue Converting Asset Leader

Managed asset base for 43% of facial business – production, maintenance, engineering

• Implemented 5S process in Towels and Multifolder asset

• Developed comprehensive maintenance plan, including major rebuild scheduling and critical spares

FRYER MACHINE SYSTEMS, Patterson, NY

2006- Jan 2007

Niche market manufacturer of CNC Machine tools

Manufacturing Manager

Managed all aspects of operations – production, purchasing, inventory, and shipping.

• Implemented Bill of Materials review process

• Designed and implemented facilities scheduling program

PITNEY BOWES, INC., Stamford, CT 1977 – 2006

$5.5 billion global provider of consumer electronics, document and mailstream solutions

Operations Manager, Brookfield Meter Operations (2004 – 2006)

Managed product return and remanufacturing operation, $1.3 million budget, and up to 60 employees using SAP financial and production tools. Developed strong relationships with Purchasing, Materials, Inventory, and Field Service groups to achieve Just-In-Time targets and customer satisfaction goals.

• Led a warranty return project that returned $900,000 from vendor in 2005.

• Established operation in a new facility and increased “least-cost” opportunity to 50% of total production, saving $252,000 annually.

• As a Safety Committee member/chairperson, defined and implemented EH&S program and established compliance standards.

• Led ISO compliance preparation and audit, successfully adding new facility to ISO certificate.

• Met emergency demand (220% of monthly schedule) over one weekend to address software issue, partnering with other facilities, preventing $3,000,000 negative revenue impact.

Six Sigma Black Belt (2003 - 2004)

• Completed Six Sigma Black Belt training and led Six Sigma Team through DMAIC project activities. Coached and mentored two Green Belts.

• Implemented Six Sigma Project on Internal Meter Scrapping, which resulted in improved throughput and increased security/control, saving $500,000 in the first year, exceeding the $344,000 projected savings.

Operations Manager, Meters Remanufacturing (2001 - 2003)

Managed mixed-model new and remanufactured product assembly operation.

• Redesigned production lines to increase productivity and efficiency.

• Implemented process change that increased “least-cost” manufacturing opportunity from 4% to 22%, saving approximately $200,000 annually.

• Planned and executed two relocations of the operation.

• Assumed responsibility for 3 additional product line operations.

Coordinator, Operations Development & Support (2001)

Managed training, development, and mentoring for 600 employees.

• Developed and implemented a performance-based variable compensation plan for manufacturing employee population.

• Developed and implemented strategic and tactical plans to support the overall business unit goals.

Advisor, Manufacturing Performance Support Team (1998 - 2001)

Provided training, guidance, coaching, and mentoring to employees, work teams, and line managers.

• Developed, designed, and implemented future skill requirements and training plans for higher level manufacturing employees, including recommendations for compensation plan.

• Developed policies and procedures for training and employee development consistent with business goals and industry best practices.

• Provided consulting services on two phases of National Skill Standards for Manufacturing for Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).

Manager, Manufacturing Support (1994 - 1998)

Directed a skilled craft support organization, a $3.3 million operating budget, $850,000 capital budget, and 46 employees.

• Completed comprehensive Job Analysis and implemented Team-Based Maintenance organization, including revised jobs/titles and compensation strategy.

• Planned and executed extensive manufacturing floor in a Lean work cell layout, ahead of schedule and under budget, with no impact on production capacity.

• Charter member of “Zero Discharge” Team that reduced/eliminated hazardous material use in manufacturing.

Manager, Facility Services (1989 - 1993)

• Implemented initial Plant Recycling Program in 1990. Included cost recovery (recyclable material rebates), communication plan and training strategy.

• Planned and implemented a revised housekeeping service strategy at cost savings of $82,000 per year.

Machine Repair Specialist (1977 - 1989)

• Provided quality training (CTQ modules) as peer facilitator for skilled craft employees.

• Captain of United Way campaign for Administration/Maintenance division.

EDUCATION

MBA – Management - University of Connecticut – 1999

BBA - Industrial Management - Western Connecticut State University – 1990

AS - General Business - Norwalk Community College – 1986

AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Pitney Bowes – Facilitator Training – 1990

TBM Consulting Public Kaizen Training – 1996

Member, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) – 1996-2002

Certified Training Manager/Director - Langevin Learning Services – October, 2000

Member, APICS, CIRM Enterprise Concepts & Fundamentals Course - 2003

Associate, National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (NACFAM), Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) 1999-2004

Credited Contributing Editor for High-Performance Manufacturing, textbook written in cooperation with MSSC by McGraw-Hill Publishing – 2002-2004

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