Alan Dial Email & Phone Number

Oxford, Ga, Us

; Manage daily functions and workloads of assigned salaried and hourly employees (peak staffing 75 - 80 personnel) to ensure all daily production and quality goals are achieved.Prepare budget and expenditure plans for the department.Perform all supervisory functions, including performance evaluations.Review and update procedures / design to promote continuous improvement and cost reduction where possible.Sent to Komatsu headquarters in Japan to view assembly, critique, and suggest improvements of "New Model" to fit the US market. Also to study Japanese management techniques.Reduced line down time from 2+ hrs per day to average of < 20 min. thru the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Processes and Best Practice pursuit.Instituted on-going "Project R & R" (renew & re-utilize) for all workstations, resulting in a better equipped, better trained workforce that was able to achieve "zero defect units" and maintain an average of less than 2 defects per forklift at Vehicle inspection.Managed processes through initial plant start up operation '95, and through additional 5 new model changes over the last 3 years.Directed the implementation of "Mixed Model production" which resulted in the reduction of order lead times from >3 months down to < 5 weeks.Works with Process Engineering dept to ensure maximum efficiencies in flow and layout.

Responsible for daily scheduling and production for tractor-trailer / diesel engine repair shop.Order parts, negotiate prices, and quote job bids.Interact constantly with customers, employees, and suppliers, communicating the status of job completion, work load, parts delivery, etc.Perform annual reviews and certification of employees and suppliers.Monitor inventory levels of critical high use parts to ensure availability when needed.All other daily activities associated with the operation of a small family operated business.Performed all levels of repair on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.

Performed all of the necessary planning and scheduling for two separate departments to ensure the timely performance of all maintenance activities, both "in-house" and contractor labor. '05 - '06 $70k cost reductions.Maintain records and ensure all tools and parts are present when needed.Daily interaction with all levels of employees, vendors, and contractors for procurement of goods and services to perform various duties as they develop.

Associates Degree, Applied Science

24 hours

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leadership development class. (12 week course) Georgia Quickstart Program: An intensive three month program for 40 hrs per week. A wide.

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