Bradley Witt Email & Phone Number

Aulander, NC, US

Kinston, NC

• Supervise 60+ operators in the production of 7 distinct models on two assembly lines;
• Achieved $100,000+ positive cost variance on a department budget of ~$3 million by aggressively managing hourly output and developing a more flexible workforce.
• Eliminated pull off and created flow for highest work content pallet truck (PR4500) to accommodate increased sales; and
• Restructured and upgraded department leadership team by identifying and promoting high potential operators to group leader positions and reorganizing cell structure.

Kinston, North Carolina Area

• Managed Standard Work for 6 truck models through 45 work stations on two assembly lines as well as coordinate Employee Suggestion and Workplace Organization (5S) programs;
• Re-balanced Pallet Truck Assembly three times for changes in production volume and mix; and
• Created flow for high work content truck (PC4500) in Pallet Truck Assembly by rearranging work elements, adding special use work stations, and eliminating pull off area.

Robersonville, North Carolina Area

• Supervised 45+ operators across four packaging lines and a mixing department;
• Executed a cost optimization strategy for ingredient usage that resulted in $15,000/month in material cost savings;
• Reduced headcount in Mixing Department from 16 associates to 10 by establishing production targets and driving operator flexibility; and
• Boosted throughput in Pre-Made Pouch area by 150%, resulting in the elimination of one shift and two operators.

Robersonville, North Carolina Area

• Conceived and facilitated first process improvement project in company history, generating $85,000 in cost savings through a 60% reduction in packaging waste; and
• Scheduled PM activities for 400+ machines across 25 packaging lines.

Syracuse, New York Area And Sumter, South Carolina Area

• Managed a major inventory reduction project to “right-size” reorder points on 700 products at the Syracuse Operation, saving $275,000 in inventory and improving service levels by 5%;
• Supervised 30+ associates and 8 manufacturing cells in the finishing, plating, and assembly/pack departments of the Sumter Operation’s Adjustable Wrench Unit;
• Championed a Six Sigma project on the Sumter Operation’s top quality issue (slot angled machining scrap) that resulted in a 33% reduction in quality nonconformance costs; and
• Participated in sixteen kaizen events, including nine Standard Work events, three SMED, two TPM, one Kanban, and one VRK (Variance Reduction Kaizen) at four facilities.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Developed a six step strategic sourcing methodology, monthly balanced scorecard, and training module for a $2 billion sourcing department in this Fortune 500 company
• Worked directly with Chief Procurement Officer and other sourcing leaders in North America and Europe to tailor methodology to corporate needs and culture