Charles Pullum Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Clinton, Tn

Train employees about lean and all the tools of lean. Also involved with implementing lean and kaizen events.

Manager over production, engineering, quality, maintenance, materials and receiving.

Led teams to improve productivity by 10% within the first three months and cut operating costs plant wide by $3.2 million dollars by reducing waste in system.Implemented TPM Program for operators and maintenance that improved machine uptime by 20%.Reduced set-up times on various forge presses by as much as 60 -75% improvement.Improved team performances by coaching and utilizing problem solving techniques.

Was a lean sensi for lean managers. Led and taught lean deployment and practices to senior managers.

HIGHLIGHTS:Led 13 Kaizen events for Automotive Systems Group - savings of $7.5 million in first year.Led 5 Kaizen events for Structural Division - savings of $2.5 million in first year.Helped develop Dana's Total Preventative Maintenance Program that led to improved uptime on equipment to a maximum of 85%.Instructed 25 Lean Managers in the concept of using the Dana Production System, how to work with teams, and how to implement strategies for success.

Played key role in the development of Dana Production SystemAssisted Lean Managers with project selections to develop strategies for success.Led Value Stream Mapping events to develop future state map to achieve maximum cost savings per value stream.Facilitated Kaizen Blitz Events with plant staff and employees that resulted in annual savings of over $7 million dollars.

Developed a technical training curriculum in the theory and concept of rebuilding Dana Spicer Off-Highway products.Developed a technical training curriculum and certification program for Original Equipment Manufacturer's Service technicians.Co-developed and instructed ISO-14001 certification program for over 28 Dana Environmental Managers.

Managed new and remanufactured assembly lines.Developed and advised self-managed work teams.Created ISO - 9000 written procedures for assembly, manufacturing and warehouse operations.Scheduled and Purchased all OEM and service parts.Developed On-Time delivery tracking rating for all suppliers while reducing supplier base by 10 percent.Managed internal and outside maintenance resources.

Successfully completed Dana's Excellence In Manufacturing Training Program conducted by Dana University.Participated in Japan Study Mission - spent 13 days in Japan touring and studying the Toyota Production System in various manufacturing operations.Led Transmission Divisional planning session to establish dates and goals for the Dana Excellence In Manufacturing Program.Conducted 40 hour EIM Program in which twenty employees were taught the concept and tools of the Toyota Production System.Developed cellular concepts for machining and assembly lines.Reduced inventory levels and improved on-time delivery to customers

Developed new transmission line with cellular design. Transformed traditional straight-line assembly into a u-shaped assembly line.Installed both assembly lines on time and the cost of installation was under the forecasted budget.Exceeded initial goal of 6 transmission assemblies per hour per assembler for the 6-speed line within 2 weeks by reaching 10 transmission assemblies per hour per assembler.

Successfully met the installation date and completed under budget.Wrote operating procedures and helped train all machine operators and assemblers.Supervised the maintenance and installation of all equipment.Achieved the Ford Q1 award on the first Q1 audit.

Launch of new product which included installation of machining and assembly line. Using lean principles to reduce floor space and improve output per direct labor hours.

Reduced maintenance downtime by 25% while reducing maintenance costs by 30%.Installed machining line from another facility utilizing cellular concept for reduction in floor space of 30%.Implemented a preventative maintenance program that improved machine uptime from 65% to 85% in one year.

Challenged to improve productivity and reduce operating costs in machining and forging areas.Employed to play a key role in the educational development and training of Dana employees in the Toyota Production System. Recognized for strong past performance in the areas of manufacturing operations, technical skills, and knowledge of the Toyota Production System. Retained to play a key role in the educational development and training of Dana Plant Managers and Lean Managers in the concept of lean using the Dana Production System. Employed to develop technical training curriculum for service center mechanics and mechanics of Original Equipment Manufactures.Hired to manage the day to day operations for new and rebuild assembly transmission productlines and to eliminate past due situations to customers.Promoted to teach and implement Dana's Excellence-In-manufacturing Program. Vast machining experience and positive people skills led to this promotion. This position was the inauguration of implementing a Lean process within Dana CorporationPromoted as Planning Manager to design and install 2 new assembly lines and to train the assemblers on the proper techniques in building the new transmission assemblies.Selected as Project Manager to oversee and ensure the successful launch of the installation of a new assembly line as part of a joint venture with a German manufacturer.Promoted to manage the day-to-day activities of the outsourced maintenance department, facility, and outside contractors.; supervise the installation of the PTO machining line. Promoted to supervisor due to my machining experience and knowledge of the daily operations to produce quality transmission and transfer case gears and shafts while working in a union environment.Hired as a machine production operator in the gear and shaft machining lines.

HIGHLIGHTSDesigned floor layout into cellular concepts.Trained employees to set-up the equipment, operate safely, perform quality checks.Successful launch of the PTO machining line resulted in receiving the assembly line for PTO.

Supervised 5 manufacturing departments consisting of 50 union employees.Responsible for meeting customer requirements, scheduling of machines, quality of parts, discipline of employees.Participated in the safety team to reduce injuries in the facility.

Ran various production machines. Gear hobs, shavers, CBC, and other types. Also set-up and operate.

and CNC turning equipment, OD and ID Grinders, Heat Induction Machine, Drills and Case Milling machines.Department set-up man for hobs, shavers, keyway mills, broaches, bullards, and CNC turning equipment, OD and ID Grinders, Heat Induction Machine, Drills and Case Milling machines.Production worker in machining and assembly of torque converters for Chrysler during layoff from Dana Corporation in 1971.

Bs, Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Science Degree, Organizational Management

Associate Degree, Applied Science

Value Stream Mapping Workshop - LEI -2004 Minitab / Intro Basic Statistics - Dana University - 2003 Minitab for Windows Course - training.

Executive Mba, Mba Business Management

completed 3 semesters of a 6- semester program