SUMMARY
Talented Management Professional with over 17 years experience improving and leading business processes. Subject matter expert on Toyota Manufacturing Systems and Six Sigma programs experienced at implementation through training, mentoring, and supervising staff and management teams.
• Over 14 years experience as General Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Project Manager, Business Manager, and Process Engineer.
• Member of Plant Lean Enterprise Steering Committee, regularly interfacing with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other Plant Operations to integrate plans to enhance customer service, production capacity planning, share best practices, and implement cost reduction measures.
• Lean Manufacturing track record of implementing changes to reduce cost and improve profitability:
 Earned Black Belt from Six Sigma Academy
 Turned around a double digit loss business to break even status in first 12 months
 Turned business to double digit profitability in first 16 month
 Achieved On Time Delivery Rating of 100% within 6 months, next two years averaged 96%
 Developed and implemented a multi-plant Green Belt training / mentoring program
 Oversaw Lean Enterprise efforts resulting in a reduction of work in process inventory from $12 million to $5 million
• Broad experience managing high volume / high product mix operations with over 200 employees.
CAREER HISTORY
Operations & Project Management - Current Employer is Confidential 2008 to Present
Knoxville, Tennessee
Responsible for project management, quality systems, day to day operations, sales, and business oversight
Packaging Engineer – B&W Y-12, LLC 2007 to 2008
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Responsible for regulatory compliance, process improvements, and new packaging design management
Lean Enterprise & Six Sigma Consultant 2007
Provided Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma consulting services
Provide Lean and Six Sigma training using past experiences to train, lead, and direct business improvements
General Manager - BRM Fabricator & Engineers 2004 to 2007
Leading Manufacturer of Containers for the Nuclear / Hazardous Waste Industry
Responsible for all aspects of corporation’s accounting, finance, and operations
Provide the leadership and direction necessary to sustain the company’s growth and accomplish the Corporate Strategic Mission in an ethical and prudent manner
Experience working with government procurement process, documentation, and federal regulations
Lean Enterprise / Six Sigma Manager – Link-Belt Bearing 1995 to 2004
Leading Manufacturer of Straight Cylindrical Bearings
Skilled Project Manager in charge of Lean implementation with 13 direct reports and 180 indirect reports
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor –TTA 2000 to 2000
Leading Manufacturer of Power Steering Pumps
Hired into plant to reduce costs by supporting Lean Manufacturing process improvements with 5 direct reports and 75 indirect reports
As Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor managed several projects, department budget, resource planning, quality, safety, and new product implementation
Graduate Mechanical Engineer – BWS&C, Inc. 1994 to 1995
Regional Architectural & Engineering firm
Designed numerous heating and air conditioning system layouts
Collected research and proposal information, including cost of project information
Store Manager - Western Sizzlin Steakhouse 1993 to 1994
Top Grossing restaurant in franchise
Hired to manage operations with 25 employees in a high volume tourist area
Learned valuable communication / people skills in dealing with employees of diverse backgrounds
EDUCATION
Masters in Business Administration University of Tennessee 2002
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Tennessee 1993
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