Darrell Christopher Email & Phone Number

Midland, Tx

United States

United States

Implement Continuous Improvement Tools within the three Sterling Heights, Michigan Plants. Liaison with Corporate to develop a C.I. Tool Box. Implement C.I. Projects such as 6S, TPM, 3C, Kaizen, VSM. Attain annual C.I. dollar goals.

Vallejo, California

Implementing a Continuous Improvement System at GSF Foods which includes Value Stream Mapping, Kaizens, 5S and special projects.

East London, South Africa - Mercedes Benz

Shop Floor Management, Layered Audits, Shop Floor Boards, Coaching Team Managers, Standard Work Instructions, Quality improvements

Salt Lake Utah, Denver Colorado, Columbus, Ohio, Winchester Kentucky,Heath Ohio

Deploy Total Process Control at five locations: Layton UT Bakery, Denver CO Ice Cream Plant, Winchester KY Dairy and Heath OH Dairy and Columbus, Ohio BakeryImplement a Total Process Control solution for a total improvement of 11-million-dollar savings Complete cultural change embracing value stream mapping and kaizen philosophy. Train over 500 employees on all shifts VSM and DMAIC Kaizen Events. Implement SPC and Maintenance Excellence tools.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Reveiw transportation at Kraft Foods locations, Work in warehousing and manufacturing sites reviewing truck loading and unloading. Analyze truck processes and report to Kraft Transportation. Implemented Improvements at sites resulting in a 10 to 1 return on ivestment and potential savings of $14 million dollars.

Tusccaloosa, Alabama

Construct layout for new axle lines in Mexico. Verify line balancing, cycle times, process. Review contracts and hire vendors for process equipment. Coordinate new facility move and implementation Implement a new process called the Material Standard Process. Working with the supply chain for Mercedes United States. Frequent trips to Germany to bring systems to US. Coordinate logistics, forecasting, timing, delivery with metal fabricating and steel mills. Project included 7… Show more Construct layout for new axle lines in Mexico. Verify line balancing, cycle times, process. Review contracts and hire vendors for process equipment. Coordinate new facility move and implementation Implement a new process called the Material Standard Process. Working with the supply chain for Mercedes United States. Frequent trips to Germany to bring systems to US. Coordinate logistics, forecasting, timing, delivery with metal fabricating and steel mills. Project included 7 steel mills and 8 stamping suppliers. Show less

• Conduct Harbour Report plant visits to Renault and Peugeot in France. (2010)• Plan and execute lean manufacturing on renewable energy products. (2009)• Plan and execute lean manufacturing at Mercedes in Germany. (2007-2008)• Conduct plant assessments at German and American Engine Plants. (2006)• Complete assessment of a large truck assembly plants in USA and Germany. (2006)(All consulting assignments were completed successfully, on time, in budget with results of 20-30%… Show more • Conduct Harbour Report plant visits to Renault and Peugeot in France. (2010)• Plan and execute lean manufacturing on renewable energy products. (2009)• Plan and execute lean manufacturing at Mercedes in Germany. (2007-2008)• Conduct plant assessments at German and American Engine Plants. (2006)• Complete assessment of a large truck assembly plants in USA and Germany. (2006)(All consulting assignments were completed successfully, on time, in budget with results of 20-30% cost savings per project). Show less

Bachelor Of Arts, Human Resources Management, Management And Supervision

High School Diploma, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Senior Play